Leicester boss Dean Smith has backed Jamie Vardy to finish the season with a flurry of goals after his late equaliser clinched a 1-1 draw at relegation rivals Leeds.Vardy stepped off the bench as a 70th-minute replacement for Tete to earn the Foxes a crucial point after Luis Sinisterra’s first-half header had put Leeds in front.It was Vardy’s first Premier League goal since October &...Full Story »

Paul Hurst was delighted with the attitude shown by his Grimsby team during their 2-0 victory over Crewe.Goals from Gavan Holohan and Danilo Orsi did the damage at Blundell Park as the Mariners moved above Tranmere and into 11th with their second successive home win.Crewe remain 18th following a third defeat in four games as both sides prepare for another season in Sky Bet League Two.Hurst said:...Full Story »

Oxford boss Liam Manning described his team’s 4-0 win over Cheltenham as “a terrific evening”.It was his first victory since taking charge at the Kassam Stadium and a first win in 18 games for the Us, who moved three points above the relegation zone.Marcus Browne scored twice after Tyler Goodrham and Kyle Joseph had put Oxford in charge.Manning said: “I am delighted for t...Full Story »

Ian Evatt watched play-off chasing Bolton lose 1-0 at home to relegation-threatened Accrington in Sky Bet League One and admitted: “We caused our own demise.”Ethan Hamilton’s sixth goal of the season plus a late double save from Lukas Jensen earned Stanley a first away win since last November.However, John Coleman’s team remain in the drop zone, two points from safety, wi...Full Story »

Harrogate manager Simon Weaver believes his side will be stronger next season after coming through a difficult campaign to beat the drop.The Sulphurites mathematically secured their League Two status for another year with a topsy-turvy 3-2 victory at Newport thanks to Luke Armstrong’s late winner.Sam Folarin had cancelled out Omar Bogle’s opener before he crossed for George Thomson t...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans said his team used the disappointment of their weekend defeat to bounce back with a 1-0 win at Swindon.Jamie Reid’s 13th goal of the season was enough to sink Swindon and put his side within one win of promotion to Sky Bet League One.Evans said: “I think our boys were magnificent. I think we got the team right, the tactics right in how we played.“We e...Full Story »

Champions Leyton Orient came from behind to win 2-1 at promotion-chasing Mansfield, despite having Shadrach Ogie sent off.Defeat left the Stags outside the play-off places on goal difference with just two games to play.The Stags gave Orient, who made six changes, a guard of honour on to the field, but they were first to strike after 10 minutes as Hiram Boateng ran into the area after getting to ...Full Story »

Harrogate made sure of another year in the English Football League with a 3-2 victory at Newport.They were all-but safe due to their goal difference but they rubber-stamped their place in League Two thanks to Sam Folarin and George Thomson’s first-half strikes and Luke Armstrong’s late winner.Omar Bogle had given Newport the lead and equalised with 11 minutes to go, but Armstrong had...Full Story »

Boreham Wood missed the chance to confirm their place in the National League play-offs as two Adam Campbell goals gave Gateshead a 2-0 away win.The visitors opened the scoring 24 minutes into the game when Stephen Wearne picked out Campbell in space and he slotted home to make it 1-0.The hosts had a chance to get back into the game when Lee Ndlovu’s strike was well saved by James Montgomer...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy struck a late equaliser to clinch Leicester a vital point in a 1-1 draw at relegation rivals Leeds.Luis Sinisterra headed Leeds into an interval lead but Leicester were rewarded for their second-half pressure when substitute Vardy fired them level with 10 minutes left.Patrick Bamford spurned a golden chance to snatch victory for Leeds in the final minute as he missed from a yard out ...Full Story »

Burnley clinched the Sky Bet Championship title with a gritty 1-0 win at rivals Blackburn.Vincent Kompany’s men were far from their vintage best in a keenly contested east Lancashire derby but displayed why they are champions with a dogged determination to keep Blackburn out and a moment of magic midway through the second half through Manuel Benson’s sumptuous curling strike.Benson&r...Full Story »

Boss Julen Lopetegui believes Wolves have proved the doubters wrong as they close in on Premier League safety.Joachim Andersen’s own goal and Ruben Neves’ late penalty gave Wolves a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Molineux.It left them 13th, level with the Eagles, and nine points clear of the relegation zone with five games left.Julen Lopetegui congratulates Wolves keeper Jose Sa afte...Full Story »

Plymouth claimed their 19th League One home win of the season as they beat 10-man Bristol Rovers 2-0 to close in on promotion.Second-half goals from Niall Ennis and Macaulay Gillesphey moved the leaders five points clear of third-placed Sheffield Wednesday with two games to play.Two more points from matches with bottom-half sides Burton and Port Vale will clinch Argyle a place in the Championshi...Full Story »

Joachim Andersen’s comical own goal helped put Wolves on the brink of Premier League survival.The Crystal Palace defender’s unfortunate effort and Ruben Neves’ late penalty gave the hosts a 2-0 win and moved them nine points above the relegation zone.They sit 13th, level on points with Palace, after a third straight home win without conceding.Ruben Neves scores Wolves’ la...Full Story »

Marcus Browne bagged a double as goal-shy Oxford finally found their scoring boots to beat Cheltenham 4-0 and bring Liam Manning his first victory since taking charge.It was a first win in 18 games for the Us and a crucial three points in their bid to avoid relegation from League 1.Tyler Goodrham volleyed the home side in front seven minutes before the break and Kyle Joseph converted Josh Murphy...Full Story »

Grimsby moved up to 11th in Sky Bet League Two with a 2-0 win against mid-table Crewe at Blundell Park.Gavan Holohan opened the scoring with a low finish after 12 minutes before Danilo Orsi sealed three points in the closing stages.Grimsby created the first chance when Harry Clifton and Orsi played a one-two and Clifton saw his effort saved by Crewe goalkeeper Tom Booth.Some quick-thinking from ...Full Story »