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Chesterfield assistant Danny Webb: We had extra incentive to beat Notts County

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb admitted that losing the 2023 National League play-off final to Notts County had given his side an extra incentive ahead of Saturday’s 2-1 League Two victory at Meadow Lane.Two years after losing to their high-flying opponents at Wembley, Tom Naylor’s 88th-minute finish fired the visitors to a hard-fought victory over Stuart Maynard’s s...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray wants to see West Brom develop ruthlessness

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

West Brom head coach Tony Mowbray said his team must become more ruthless after the 1-1 Sky Bet Championship home draw with Hull.Isaac Price’s 68th-minute volley was his first goal in English football but Hull substitute Abu Kamara equalised in the 80th minute to make it 18 draws for the Baggies – more than any team in the top six tiers.The visitors were then denied three times by Al...Full Story »

Simo Valakari lauds ‘very strong’ St Johnstone display in draw with Aberdeen

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Boss Simo Valakari described St Johnstone’s 0-0 draw with Aberdeen at McDiarmid Park as “crappy” – but in a positive way.The home side, who booked a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final place against Celtic with a 1-0 win over Livingston on Monday night, had the best chance inside 10 minutes but striker Makenzie Kirk’s drive from 14 yards was brilliantly saved by Do...Full Story »

Reading boss Noel Hunt bemoans Stevenage’s time-wasting tactics

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Reading manager Noel Hunt admitted to being frustrated at what he perceived as time-wasting tactics from Stevenage in a tame 1-1 draw.Boro skipper Carl Piergianni scored for both sides with headers, giving the Royals the lead in the 49th minute but then atoning for his error in similar style 11 minutes later.Reading, two points outside the play-off places, are unbeaten in 10 matches.“From ...Full Story »

Derek Adams frustrated as Morecambe make their own problems

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Morecambe boss Derek Adams said his side pressed the “self destruct button” once again as they let a two-goal lead slip against Barrow and slipped to six points from safety in League Two.Adams saw his team take a two-goal lead into the break despite the sending off of Max Taylor on the half hour, but a huge missed chance from Andy Dallas and a critical goalkeeping error from Harry Bu...Full Story »

Andy Crosby salutes Tranmere’s collective effort to stun high-flying Bradford

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Interim manager Andy Crosby praised Tranmere’s togetherness after they boosted their survival hopes with a first away win for five months.Josh Hawkes converted a second-half penalty to clinch a 1-0 win at second-placed Bradford.Their second consecutive win lifted Rovers six points clear of the relegation zone and maintained their unbeaten run under Crosby.He said: “Every single one o...Full Story »

Leaders Arbroath held by struggling Dumbarton

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Scottish League One leaders Arbroath were held to a 1-1 draw by basement club Dumbarton at Gayfield Park.Sam Stanton fired the hosts ahead in the 12th minute but hopes of an upset were dashed when Michael Ruth produced a late equaliser.Cove Rangers and Stenhousemuir were unable to capitalise on Arbroath’s slip up after they also drew to keep them on 48 points in second and third place resp...Full Story »

Omer Riza praises professionalism of Cardiff matchwinner Yakou Meite

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Cardiff manager Omer Riza hailed the professionalism of his matchwinner Yakou Meite after the Ivory Coast forward struck with his first touch to earn a vital 2-1 victory at Blackburn.Meite was a 72nd-minute substitute and by the 73rd minute, he had handed the Bluebirds a crucial lead, heading in a superb cross from fellow substitute Will Alves to notch his second and most important strike of the...Full Story »

Kevin Nolan delighted as Northampton hold Birmingham to draw

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Northampton boss Kevin Nolan was “absolutely delighted” with his players after they held runaway League One leaders Birmingham to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.Nolan’s side were outstanding in the first half at Sixfields and thoroughly deserved to take the lead thanks to Tomoki Iwata’s self-inflicted own goal on 17 minutes while playing out from the back.Keshi Anderson headed Bl...Full Story »

Karl Robinson wants more from Salford after getting back to winning ways

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Karl Robinson wants more from Salford even after securing a much-needed victory at Grimsby.The experienced Matty Lund came off the bench to head in an 82nd-minute winner against a Grimsby team that had been hard to beat at home recently.Victories have been hard to come by for the Ammies since winning their first two games in 2025, but they battled to a positive result at Blundell Park in a scrap...Full Story »

Nelson Jardim: Newport should ‘be positive and look forward’ after Harrogate win

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Newport head coach Nelson Jardim urged his players to “be positive and look forward” after they ended a difficult week with a much-needed 3-0 League Two home win against Harrogate.Jardim demanded a reaction from his team after their 5-0 capitulation at Accrington in midweek and he got the response he was looking for.Goals from Cameron Evans, Courtney Baker-Richardson and James Clarke...Full Story »

Richie Wellens finds room for improvement after Orient end poor run with a win

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Richie Wellens admitted his Leyton Orient side were fortunate after they snapped their losing run with a 2-1 win at Blackpool.The O’s ended a dismal five-game streak in Sky Bet League One thanks to Charlie Kelman’s brace but Wellens had to concede it was a tough game to watch.“It was an important win, obviously, but we’d played really well in some of the games in this fiv...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson ‘buzzing’ with AFC Wimbledon win over Carlisle

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson was pleased with his side as they moved into the League Two automatic promotion places with a 2-1 win at bottom-of-the-table Carlisle.Callum Maycock and Alistair Smith put the Dons 2-0 up but it was a nervy climax for the promotion chasers after Matthew Dennis pulled a goal back.Jackson said: “We deserved to win it. The end was nervy because of the state ...Full Story »

I didn’t want to come – John Coleman emotional on return to Accrington

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

John Coleman admitted it was emotional returning to Accrington as his Gillingham side needed a stoppage-time goal to rescue a point in a 1-1 draw.Coleman was manager of the Reds for more than 20 years in two spells, leading them from non-league into the EFL, but was dismissed in March 2024.His Gills side are battling at the wrong end of the table with Stanley and it looked like they were heading...Full Story »

Michael Skubala says more to come from ‘unplayable’ hat-trick hero Jovon Makama

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Lincoln boss Michael Skubala challenged hat-trick hero Jovon Makama to now replicate his “incredible” performance against Bristol Rovers on a more regular basis.Makama, 21, bagged the first treble of his professional career as the impressive Imps put the visitors to the sword at Sincil Bank for the second successive season.And a delighted Skubala said: “Jovon was unplayable tod...Full Story »

Scott Parker delighted with Burnley’s ‘real solid, professional performance’

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Burnley head coach Scott Parker hailed a thoroughly professional display from his side after they moved into the automatic promotion places in the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-0 victory at the Swansea.com Stadium.The result never looked in doubt from the moment skipper Josh Brownhill tapped home an easy opener inside four minutes and then played a part in his side’s second midway through ...Full Story »

I’m feeling this with my heart – Vitor Pereira enjoying Wolves challenge

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Vitor Pereira said he is feeling the challenge of keeping Wolves in the Premier League “with my heart” after they took a significant step towards survival with a 2-1 victory at rock-bottom Southampton.Jorgen Strand Larsen’s brace moved Wanderers nine points clear of third-bottom Ipswich, with Paul Onuachu pulling a goal back for Southampton, who are now without a win since the ...Full Story »

John Eustace proud of Derby players after late win at relegation rivals Plymouth

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Derby boss John Eustace was proud of his players as they made it three wins on the spin to edge a late 3-2 Championship victory away to relegation rivals Plymouth.Marcus Harness scored a double for the visitors as he netted either side of Harrison Armstrong, who made it 2-0 after 26 minutes.Mustapha Bundu’s direct free-kick made it 2-1 at half-time before an own goal by Nat Phillips levell...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth says Shrewsbury side ‘feeling the pressure’ after Burton loss

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Shrewsbury boss Gareth Ainsworth believes there is a ‘fear factor’ in his players after they lost 2-0 at home to fellow strugglers Burton.Rumarn Burrell and Terence Vancooten netted inside the final 18 minutes to leave the Brewers six points behind Bristol Rovers in 20th, with bottom-side Shrews a further eight points adrift.Ainsworth said: “First of all, set-pieces again, we h...Full Story »

I’m absolutely furious – Portsmouth boss John Mousinho fumes after Preston loss

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

John Mousinho berated his Portsmouth players as they fell to a late 2-1 defeat against Preston in the Sky Bet Championship.Stefan Thordarson showed impressive footwork to net the winner in the 87th minute of a game that only really exploded into life in the latter stages.Ryan Porteous netted his first goal for North End in the 76th minute before Colby Bishop equalised with his second goal in thr...Full Story »

Gary Rowett relieved to see Oxford back on winning trail

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Oxford boss Gary Rowett was relieved to finally get back on the winning trail after Siriki Dembele’s goal gave them a 1-0 win over Watford at the Kassam Stadium.Dembele got his first goal for the club with a right-footed finish from 10 yards eight minutes from time – three minutes after Watford had James Abankwah sent off for a second yellow card when he fouled Przemy Placheta.It end...Full Story »

Nuno not getting carried away as Forest strengthen grip on Champions League spot

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Nuno Espirito Santo warned Nottingham Forest there is a long way to go after a 4-2 win at Ipswich opened up a six-point gap to Manchester City in the race for Champions League qualification.Third-placed Forest had boosted their unexpected top-four charge with a late victory over City last Saturday and followed it up with a comprehensive display in Suffolk where three goals in six first-half minu...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola confident of Champions League place despite draw with Brighton

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Pep Guardiola admitted he could feel the anxiety in the Etihad Stadium – but remains confident Manchester City will qualify for the Champions League.The champions missed the chance to return to the Premier League top four on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by fellow European challengers Brighton after twice surrendering the lead.The result left them fifth in the table and gives fo...Full Story »

Coventry boss Frank Lampard hails hat-trick hero Haji Wright

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Coventry manager Frank Lampard was full of praise for hat-trick hero Haji Wright after he scored his first goals since November in the 3-0 win over Sunderland.The USA international last scored in the Sky Blues’ 2-2 draw with Sunderland in November – a game in which he also suffered an ankle injury that saw him sidelined for almost four months.Wright opened the scoring with a low effo...Full Story »

David Moyes applauds West Ham fans after Everton frustrate them with late goal

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

David Moyes rekindled his bond with West Ham’s players and fans after watching his Everton side deny his former team victory at Goodison Park.Moyes took some time on the pitch after the 1-1 draw with the Hammers players before applauding the supporters in a mutual show of respect for the club he left at the end of last season.“I’ve had so many moments with the players over the ...Full Story »

Burton enhance survival prospects with victory at bottom-side Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Burton boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation from League One with a 2-0 win at bottom-of-the-table Shrewsbury.Rumarn Burrell and Terence Vancooten netted inside the final 18 minutes to leave the Brewers six points behind Bristol Rovers in 20th, with the Shrews a further eight points adrift.The hosts created an opening on the half-hour when they worked the ball well to Dom Gape on the edge o...Full Story »

Jovon Makama nets first professional hat-trick as Lincoln thrash Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Jovon Makama scored his first professional hat-trick as Lincoln hammered Bristol Rovers 5-0 for the second successive season.Rovers failed to ease their relegation fears as they were put to the sword in the second half at Sincil Bank, where Tom Bayliss and James Collins were also on the scoresheet.Visiting goalkeeper Jed Ward produced good early saves to keep out Reeco Hackett-Fairchild and Maka...Full Story »

Steve Evans frustrated as Rotherham miss ‘gilt-edged’ chances against Exeter

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Rotherham manager Steve Evans was frustrated after his side missed “gilt-edged chances” to draw 1-1 against Exeter.Reece James and Alex Hartridge struck either side of the break and though the Millers pushed hardest for a winner, a point apiece was probably a fair result.Evans felt his side should have put the result to bed by the break, and said: “They’re hard to break d...Full Story »

Maidenhead boost bid to avoid relegation with win over Gateshead

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Maidenhead’s battle against relegation from the National League was given a shot in the arm with a 2-0 victory at Gateshead.The visitors surged into the lead in the 15th minute when a Nathan Ferguson free-kick was headed home by Manny Onariase.Shawn McCoulsky then made certain of the win against play-off chasing Gateshead by capitalising on an error in defence in the 84th minute.The win li...Full Story »

Ollie Pearce’s penalty enough for York to win at Yeovil

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

York ended a run of two games without a victory with a 1-0 National League win from the long trip to Yeovil to keep their promotion charge on track.Josh Stones came closest to breaking the deadlock in the first half with 37 minutes on the clock after driving forward and cutting inside onto his left foot, but an organised Glovers defence blocked the effort.Brett McGavin fired narrowly over for th...Full Story »

Leaders Falkirk pull further clear with victory over Queen’s Park

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Falkirk extended their lead at the summit of the Scottish Championship to eight points with a 4-0 victory over Queen’s Park at Hampden Park.Liam Henderson opened the scoring shortly before the interval with Gary Oliver, Calvin Miller and Tom Lang putting the result beyond doubt in the second half.On a good day for Falkirk, Ayr lost further ground on the pacesetters with a 2-0 defeat to Par...Full Story »

Tyler Smith earns draw for Barrow at Morecambe

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Barrow came from two goals down to seal a point in a 2-2 draw against 10-man Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.An opening goal from Gwion Edwards gave Morecambe the lead before Max Taylor was shown a straight red card for a foul on Ben Whitfield just before the break.Despite being a man down Morecambe doubled their lead in injury time when Lee Angol’s shot from the edge of the area deflected...Full Story »

Matty Lund gives Salford victory at Grimsby

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Salford ended a six-game winless run with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Grimsby at Blundell Park.Matty Lund scored the game’s only goal late on in a cagey League Two encounter to secure only a second win since January 4 for the Ammies.Grimsby captain Danny Rose had an early chance for the hosts, firing into the side netting as he tried to sneak Kieran Green’s cross in at the near po...Full Story »

Nathan Jones likes the look of Charlton after they maintain winning home run

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Nathan Jones said his Charlton side are in “a wonderful place” after Matty Godden’s brace earned them a 2-1 victory over Wigan.The Addicks have recorded seven straight home League One victories for the first time since 2019 and they are undefeated in their last six matches, taking 16 points from a possible 18.No wonder fans are dreaming of a top-two finish after Godden, a summe...Full Story »

Hearts in a top-six position after win over Ross County

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Elton Kabangu and Jorge Grant scored either side of the break as Hearts beat Ross County to climb back into the William Hill Premiership top six.Kabangu poked home the first in the 26th minute before substitute Grant converted at the near post in the dying stages.It ended up being a straight forward victory for the hosts but County were still right in the game up until Grant doubled Hearts&rsquo...Full Story »

Huddersfield caretaker Jon Worthington delighted with ‘massively important’ win

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Huddersfield interim boss Jon Worthington said he could not be happier after his side smashed struggling Crawley 5-1 to claim a “massively important” win that sees them return to the top six.Academy manager Worthington has been placed in caretaker charge of the Terriers for the rest of the season following Michael Duff’s dismissal with the brief of reviving their promotion push...Full Story »

Sam Smith nets winner as Wrexham climb into top two at expense of Wycombe

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Wrexham leapfrogged Wycombe in the League One automatic promotion places following a 1-0 win at Adams Park – but the game was overshadowed by a medical emergency in the crowd.Sam Smith scored the winner 12 minutes from time as the Welsh side produced the perfect response to Tuesday’s defeat at Reading.Wycombe started well and Fred Onyedinma’s header from a Garath McCleary cross...Full Story »

Neil Critchley enjoys himself as Hearts secure important win

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Hearts manager Neil Critchley admitted Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Ross County was important after watching his side make ground on the teams above them in the top six.The Gorgie side climbed up to sixth in the William Hill Premiership after Elton Kabangu and Jorge Grant scored either side of the break.And the three points also saw Hearts make ground on Dundee United, Aberdeen and city riv...Full Story »

Birmingham held as Northampton produce impressive display

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Table-topping Birmingham were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Northampton at Sixfields.Tomoki Iwata’s own goal gave the Cobblers a deserved lead before Keshi Anderson levelled and despite plenty of second-half pressure, the Blues could not find a winner.The table was flipped on its head in the first half as Northampton dominated and carried most of the attacking threat, racking up 10 shots to ...Full Story »

Marcus Harness nets late winner as Derby edge win at relegation rivals Plymouth

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Marcus Harness scored a late winner to complete his brace as Derby claimed a narrow 3-2 Championship victory over bottom side Plymouth to ease their own relegation worries.Recalled Bali Mumba set up Argyle’s first scoring opportunity with a fifth-minute cross from the right after Derby failed to clear their lines.In-form striker Ryan Hardie sent the ball goalwards, but Derby defender Matt ...Full Story »

Port Vale return to winning ways with comfortable victory against MK Dons

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Promotion-chasing Port Vale got back to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over MK Dons.Lorent Tolaj, Jayden Stockley and Ben Garrity scored the goals to secure all three points for Vale as they bounced back from a midweek defeat against Colchester – their first in 12 league outings.The win keeps Darren Moore’s side in sixth place in the Sky Bet League Two table, two points outside the ...Full Story »

Matty Godden’s double proves decisive as Charlton maintain hot streak at home

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Matty Godden’s first-half double earned promotion-chasing Charlton a seventh successive Sky Bet League One home win, 2-1 at home to Wigan.The Addicks took the lead in the 11th minute, Godden produced a sharp spin and finish past goalkeeper Sam Tickle from close range after Kayne Ramsay’s cross was not properly cleared.Will Aimson was on hand to scramble clear when Tickle could only p...Full Story »

Haji Wright hat-trick earns Coventry victory against Sunderland

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Haji Wright scored a hat-trick as Coventry moved back into the play-off places with a 3-0 victory over fourth-placed Sunderland at the CBS Arena.The USA international last scored in the Sky Blues’ trip to Sunderland on November 9 but he also sustained an ankle injury in the same game that meant he spent almost four months on the sidelines.Frank Lampard’s side had dropped out of the t...Full Story »

Fraser Murray grabs point for Kilmarnock with late equaliser against Hibernian

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Fraser Murray scored a last-minute equaliser as Kilmarnock snatched a 1-1 draw against Hibernian at Rugby Park to dent the visitors’ third-place ambitions.Hibs looked to have secured a vital three points after Martin Boyle slotted home midway through the first half to cap off a devastating counter-attack after a Kilmarnock corner routine backfired.Killie had created little all game in a di...Full Story »

Josh Hawkes penalty proves enough as Tranmere stun high-flying Bradford

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Tranmere inflicted a surprise 1-0 defeat on promotion-chasing Bradford with their first away win for five months.Josh Hawkes scored the only goal at Valley Parade with a penalty to extend their unbeaten run under interim manager Andy Crosby.Bradford, who had won their previous 10 home games, missed the chance to move level on points with leaders Walsall.Home captain Richie Smallwood went close w...Full Story »

Charlie Kelman at the double to end Orient’s run of defeats

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Charlie Kelman’s brace helped Leyton Orient win 2-1 at Blackpool to snap their losing streak in Sky Bet League One.A goal by Kelman in each half – the second coming moments after the hosts’ equaliser – saw them take a welcome victory after five straight defeats.The first half was slow to kick into life until Kelman’s goal just before the half-hour mark. Diallang Jai...Full Story »

Mansfield end winless run as Deji Oshilaja strikes late against Barnsley

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Deji Oshilaja was Mansfield’s hero with a 90th-minute goal that earned them their first win in 15 games as they completed a double over Barnsley.A thrilling 2-1 victory avoided Stags equalling their all-time worst winless run of 14 league games.Mansfield keeper Christy Pym made an important double save on five minutes, denying Stephen Humphreys one-on-one and then keeping out Josh Benson&r...Full Story »

Late Jake O’Brien header earns Everton a draw at home to West Ham

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Jake O’Brien’s last-gasp equaliser secured a 1-1 draw with West Ham and extended Everton’s unbeaten run in the Premier League to nine games.The Toffees were denied a penalty late in the first half following a VAR check and the Hammers took advantage with a fine goal from Tomas Soucek midway through the second period.Time looked to have run out for the Toffees but right-back O&r...Full Story »

Luton spurn numerous chances in draw against Middlesbrough

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Luton’s hopes of staying in the Championship received another huge blow as their wastefulness in front of goal cost them dear during a 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough at Kenilworth Road.Town had looked so bright from kick-off as they came flying out of the traps, creating three excellent chances in the opening 10 minutes.First, the ball was cleared out as far as Liam Walsh who dummied his man ...Full Story »

Alex Reid nets second-half brace as Wealdstone fight back for Eastleigh draw

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Alex Reid scored a second-half double as Wealdstone came from three down at half-time to grab a remarkable 3-3 draw in a National League thriller against Eastleigh.The visitors appeared to be cruising after a close-range double from centre-back Ludwig Francillette and a delicate chip from Tyrese Shade put them in complete control.But the relegation-battling hosts refused to lie down, Tyler Walke...Full Story »

Cardiff sub Yakou Meite nets with first touch to earn vital win at Blackburn

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Cardiff substitute Yakou Meite scored with his first touch to give relegation-threatened Bluebirds a priceless 2-1 win at Blackburn.The visitors came into the game on a run of three consecutive defeats but made a flying start through Yousef Salech’s fourth-minute header.Yuki Ohashi levelled in the 16th minute and it stayed that way until Meite, who had been on the field for barely a minute...Full Story »

Callum Slattery’s brace earns Motherwell a share of the spoils against St Mirren

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Callum Slattery scored twice to earn Motherwell a share of the spoils in a fiercely-fought contest with St Mirren at Fir Park.The visitors surged into a commanding lead after first-half goals from Caolan Boyd-Munce and Killian Phillips.Slattery provided an immediate response to drag the Steelmen back into contention and it was the Englishman who came up with the equaliser 19 minutes from the end...Full Story »

Max Clark the hero as John Coleman’s Gillingham earn point on Accrington return

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Max Clark blasted home a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a point for Gillingham in their 1-1 draw with fellow strugglers Accrington.It looked like Benn Ward’s first Football League goal would be enough to secure a victory for Stanley, who were looking for back-to-back wins.But Armani Little’s short free-kick was lashed home by Clark to seal a point for Gillingham boss John Coleman ...Full Story »

Halifax impress on the road at Sutton

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Halifax strengthened their claim on a play-off place as they swept aside Sutton 3-0 on their own turf.Chris Millington’s Shaymen took control of the game in the opening seconds, with less than a minute on the clock when Zak Emmerson found himself in the right place and nodded home from close range.Former Kosovo Under-21 international Florent Hoti then imposed himself, his free-kick setting...Full Story »

Reading extend unbeaten run after uninspiring draw with Stevenage

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

League One play-off chasers Reading stuttered to an uninspiring 1-1 draw at home to Stevenage but still extended their unbeaten run to 10 matches.The visitors enjoyed marginally the better of a poor first-half spectacle but the Royals went in front four minutes after the interval through an own goal by defender Carl Piergianni.Yet the Boro skipper soon atoned for his error with an equaliser 11 m...Full Story »

Siriki Dembele strike ends Oxford’s winless streak against Watford

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Siriki Dembele struck eight minutes from time to give Oxford a crucial 1-0 victory over 10-man Watford and their first win in 10 Championship matches.The winger fired home right-footed from 10 yards after referee Bobby Madley played a good advantage when Mark Harris was fouled.It was Dembele’s first goal for the club and came just three minutes after Watford had James Abankwah sent off for...Full Story »

Alex Lankshear earns rare win for Ebbsfleet against Fylde

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Ebbsfleet claimed only their second National League win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Fylde at the Kuflink Stadium.Alex Lankshear struck for the home side three minutes into the second half after connecting with Franklin Domi’s goalbound pass.Both sides had chances to add to the score but Lankshear’s goal was all that separated the rivals, who are both in the relegation zone....Full Story »

Forest Green held at home by Southend

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Forest Green let victory slip from their grasp after being held to a 2-2 National League draw by Southend at The New Lawn.Rovers took the lead when Adam May’s free-kick was nodded home by Ryan Inniss, only for Macauley Bonne to equalise for the visitors.The frantic pace continued when Jordon Garrick was on target for play-off chasing Forest Green despite losing a boot during a tackle by Na...Full Story »

Newport bounce back to record comprehensive victory over Harrogate

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Newport bounced back from a drubbing in midweek with a comprehensive 3-0 League Two home win over Harrogate.Exiles head coach Nelson Jardim demanded a reaction from his players after Tuesday’s 5-0 loss at Accrington and they delivered.There were just 90 seconds on the clock when the recalled Cameron Evans headed in Shane McLoughlin’s corner from close range.County doubled their advan...Full Story »

Rotherham and Exeter play out stalemate

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Rotherham and Exeter battled to a 1-1 draw at the New York Stadium.Reece James and Alex Hartridge scored either side of the break and neither of the mid-table sides could find a winner.Both could have scored within a minute of one another with Hakeem Odoffin making a crucial block from Ryan Trevitt’s shot after Jack McMillan had snuck in down the right.Sam Nombe was released at the other e...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon bolster promotion bid with win at relegation-threatened Carlisle

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Goals from Callum Maycock and Alistair Smith gave promotion-chasing AFC Wimbledon a vital 2-1 victory against bottom-side Carlisle at Brunton Park.The visitors took the lead in the second minute through Maycock and Smith doubled their advantage just after the break.The Blues pulled one back through Matthew Dennis but Mark Hughes’ side couldn’t find the finishing touch as they searche...Full Story »

Burnley climb into Championship automatic promotion places with win at Swansea

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Burnley moved into the top two in the Sky Bet Championship with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Swansea at the Swansea.com Stadium.The result never looked in doubt from the moment skipper Josh Brownhill tapped home an easy opener inside four minutes and then played a part in his side’s second midway through the first half, which was scored by Jaidon Anthony.The Clarets secured consecutive w...Full Story »

Memorable moment for Isaac Price but West Brom are pegged back by Hull

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

West Brom’s Isaac Price scored his first goal in English football but his side were pegged back by Hull’s late revival in a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw.Price’s breakthrough came in the 68th minute after John Swift hit the bar in one of several missed Albion chances, only for Hull substitute Abu Kamara to equalise in the 80th minute.The visitors were then denied three times by...Full Story »

Chesterfield net late winner to stun promotion-chasing Notts County

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Tom Naylor’s late finish stunned promotion-chasing Notts County as Chesterfield claimed a 2-1 League Two victory at Meadow Lane.Substitute Will Jarvis thought he had rescued a point for Stuart Maynard’s side after cancelling out Aribim Pepple’s opener.But Naylor’s left-footed shot – following a skirmish in the box – restored the visitors’ lead, two minut...Full Story »

Manchester City pegged back twice to draw with Brighton

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Manchester City missed the chance to return to the Premier League’s top four as they twice surrendered the lead in a 2-2 draw with Brighton.Goals from Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush were cancelled out by a superb Pervis Estupinan free-kick and Abdukodir Khusanov’s own goal as the champions endured more frustration at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.Nico Gonzalez hit the post as Pep ...Full Story »

Rhys Browne on target as leaders Barnet stretch unbeaten run with win at Woking

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Rhys Browne haunted his former club again as National League leaders Barnet continued their march towards promotion to the Football League with a 1-0 win at Woking.Signed last summer from the Cards, Browne opened the scoring in a 2-0 victory for the Bees in the reverse fixture in November.He was again on the scoresheet first as he fired into the bottom corner in the 27th minute as Barnet made it...Full Story »

Michael Flynn ‘frustrated but proud’ as 10-man Cheltenham denied win at Swindon

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Cheltenham boss Michael Flynn said he was “frustrated but proud” after seeing his 10-man side denied victory at Swindon by a late equaliser.Town were 3-1 up but Swindon started to claw their way back into it when Kabongo Tshimanga tucked away a 67th-minute penalty in an incident which saw visiting skipper Tom Bradbury sent off.Ian Holloway’s men then salvaged a point when capta...Full Story »

Daniel Farke blames himself for selections as Leeds draw at QPR

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Leeds boss Daniel Farke admitted he made a mistake by not selecting Ilia Gruev at QPR, where the Sky Bet Championship leaders came from back two down to secure a 2-2 draw.Farke considered starting with the defensive midfielder but instead opted for a more attacking approach.It backfired as goals from Koki Saito and Steve Cook put Rangers, who had lost their previous four matches, into a surprise...Full Story »

‘Never a penalty in a million years’ fumes Mark Robins as Millwall beat Stoke

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Stoke manager Mark Robins was fuming with the penalty decision that condemned his side to a last-gasp defeat against Millwall at The Den.A match that was largely devoid of quality had a dramatic finish thanks to Mihailo Ivanovic converting from 12 yards in the fourth minute of stoppage time to get the Lions back to winning ways.It was the young Serbian’s sixth goal in the Sky Bet Champions...Full Story »

Grant McCann fumes over refereeing decisions in Doncaster’s draw at Crewe

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Grant McCann was raging about refereeing decisions he claimed cost his Doncaster side victory at promotion rivals Crewe.Owen Bailey’s 75th-minute header cancelled out Connor O’Riordan’s early goal for Crewe and salvaged a point for Rovers, who well below-par in the first half at Gresty Road.McCann claimed O’Riordan’s 10th-minute strike, bundled in after a free-kick ...Full Story »

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