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Richie Wellens admits Wycombe ‘were far too good’ for his Leyton Orient

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens admitted Wycombe “were far too good” for his side as they lost 3-0 to the Chairboys at Adams Park.Strikes from Fred Onyedinma, Dan Udoh and Cam Humphreys gave Matt Bloomfield’s team their eighth victory in 12 games so far this season.The result is also Wanderers’ 10th consecutive match in the division without a defeat – their lon...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola praises Southampton performance as Manchester City earn narrow win

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Pep Guardiola praised winless Southampton and said he can learn from the way Russell Martin’s bottom-placed side made life hard in Manchester City’s narrow victory.Having failed to win a single Premier League match since promotion and last week suffering added-time heartbreak against Leicester, it felt like a case of how many the hosts would win by on Saturday.Erling Haaland’s ...Full Story »

Omer Riza praises Cardiff’s defence after draw at West Brom

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Cardiff interim manager Omer Riza praised his side’s defensive qualities after they held promotion hopefuls West Brom to a 0-0 draw at The Hawthorns.The result stretched Cardiff’s unbeaten run to five games, and leaves them a point above the Championship relegation zone.Albion’s miserly record in front of goal continued, but that was largely down to Cardiff goalkeeper Jak Alnwi...Full Story »

Unai Emery says Aston Villa deserved to beat Bournemouth after dramatic draw

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery thought his side deserved to win after Bournemouth’s Evanilson snatched a late equaliser in a 1-1 home draw.It is the second time Villa have dropped points in the league immediately after their European exploits.This time Ross Barkley’s 76th-minute strike looked like it would hand Villa maximum points until Evanilson levelled.The hosts were denied an opene...Full Story »

Couldn’t have gone much better – Garry Monk toasts third Cambridge win of week

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Garry Monk hailed a perfect week for his Cambridge side after they beat fellow Sky Bet League One strugglers Burton 1-0 to register their third victory in seven days.The U’s picked up just one point from their first nine matches of the season, but are now just a single point from safety after Jordan Cousins’ 84th-minute strike saw them defeat the winless and mangerless Brewers.Monk s...Full Story »

Plymouth’s comeback not enough to calm ‘angry’ Wayne Rooney

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney remained “angry” despite Plymouth’s second-half comeback from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Preston.Goals by debutants Freddie Issaka and Andre Gray and a stoppage-time leveller from the irrepressible Morgan Whittaker cancelled out goals by Sam Greenwood, Mads Frokjaer-Jensen and Brad Potts.Argyle boss Wayne Rooney said: “I am angry because that per...Full Story »

Andy Woodman felt Bromley deserved draw against Barrow

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Bromley boss Andy Woodman cut a relieved figure after Michael Cheek’s stoppage-time penalty rescued a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Barrow.A first-half goal from Gerard Garner gave Barrow the lead but Cheek’s seventh of the season ensured Bromley a share of the spoils.Woodman said: “I thought we were really flat first half, we lacked energy and were second best all over the pi...Full Story »

Mat Sadler proud despite Walsall being held by Accrington

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Mat Sadler was proud of his Walsall players despite being unable to find a breakthrough in a goalless draw with Accrington.The second-placed Saddlers are top scorers in League Two but could not find a way past on-loan Everton keeper Billy Crellin and the Stanley defence.Crellin kept out a Jamie Jellis free-kick on 54 minutes, with top scorer Nathan Lowe heading over from the rebound.The Stanley ...Full Story »

We were so dominant we could have won 5-0, says Notts County boss Stuart Maynard

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Notts County boss Stuart Maynard insisted his side deserved to win far more convincingly than their 1-0 success over Harrogate.Alassana Jatta scored the only goal of the game early in the second half when he turned home the impressive Nick Tsaroulla’s cross.The hosts had plenty of other openings, but David McGoldrick sent an effort over, while Jatta headed over from another Tsaroulla cross...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady happy with win over Crawley

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Northampton boss Jon Brady saluted a job well done by his players after they eased to a 3-0 victory over struggling Crawley.Both teams started the day in the bottom six but there only ever looked to be one winner at Sixfields once Tariqe Fosu fired the Cobblers into a 16th-minute lead.An own goal from Jay Williams made it two on the half-hour mark in and then Mitch Pinnock’s crisply-finish...Full Story »

Mike Williamson rues first-half display in Carlisle’s loss to Cheltenham

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Manager Mike Williamson admitted Carlisle’s first-half performance wasn’t good enough as they remain in the League Two relegation zone following a 1-0 defeat to Cheltenham at Brunton Park.Ethon Archer’s early goal, which came as a result of a Harry Lewis mistake, was enough to seal all three points for the Robins, who are now just five points off the play-off positions.The visi...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson feels last-gasp Bolton winner was ‘very cruel’

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson was on the wrong end of a stoppage-time goal as substitute Klaidi Lolos fired Bolton to a dramatic 1-0 victory.Ferguson claimed Lolos’s first goal for Wanderers should have been disallowed for handball after Nicholas Bilokapic had saved Dion Charles’ late penalty and follow-up header.Fourth official Dale Baines had indicated a minimum of six minutes ...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke pleased with Barnsley’s response in victory at Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke believes it was a “good response” from his players after they beat Shrewsbury 2-0.The Tykes had only won once in their previous six games before coming to Shropshire, having drawn 2-2 with Charlton on Tuesday night.Barnsley opened the scoring just before half-time through Jonathan Russell’s superb strike. Max Watters added a second when he slotted h...Full Story »

Subs were ‘terrible’ until they combined for winner – Millwall boss Neil Harris

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Neil Harris hailed the impact of “terrible” substitutes Femi Azeez and Casper De Norre after the pair combined for Millwall’s winner at Swansea.Azeez and De Norre were both sent on after 72 minutes and the former crossed for the latter to sweep home the Lions’ last-minute goal.“I wouldn’t say the subs before the goal made a difference,” Millwall manager ...Full Story »

Kyle Hurst brings joy to Grant McCann in Doncaster’s win over Bradford

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Doncaster boss Grant McCann called Kyle Hurst “a joy to watch” after their win at Bradford.Hurst had a hand in second-half goals for Luke Molyneux and Billy Sharp as Rovers won the Yorkshire derby 2-1.Andy Cook pulled one back but Doncaster deserved their win.McCann said: “Hurst was a joy to watch, playing on the half-turn and running forwards and him, ‘Mols’ and Bi...Full Story »

Paul Warne hopes Dajaune Brown’s first Derby goal ‘one of many’ after Hull draw

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Paul Warne hopes Dajaune Brown’s first Derby goal is “one of many” after the 19-year-old scored the equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Hull at Pride Park.Brown came off the bench to draw Derby level after 66 minutes as he looped a header over Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur after Xavier Simons opened the scoring for the visitors in the 57th minute with a superb low effort from distanc...Full Story »

That’s Entertainment! Thomas Frank praises Brentford for putting on a show

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Thomas Frank lauded Brentford’s “fantastic comeback” after Bryan Mbeumo’s winner in second-half added-time helped them to a 4-3 victory in a seven-goal thriller against Ipswich at the Gtech Community Stadium.Mbeumo’s second, which came with 96 minutes on the clock, arrived after Brentford had initially fought back from two goals down against opposition seeking a fir...Full Story »

Regis Le Bris delighted to see Sunderland make it three wins in a week

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Regis Le Bris was delighted to see his Sunderland side round off a successful week with a dominant 2-0 win over Oxford.The Black Cats made it three wins in the space of six days as they followed up away wins at Hull and Luton with an impressive showing at the Stadium of Light.Goals from Jobe Bellingham and Wilson Isidor took Sunderland five points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship tab...Full Story »

Chris Wilder pleased Sheffield United ‘controlled our emotions’ in Stoke win

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Manager Chris Wilder reflected on a highly-emotional afternoon which saw tributes paid to former player George Baldock as Sheffield United beat Stoke 2-0 at Bramall Lane.Goals either side of the break from Kieffer Moore and Tyrese Campbell gave the home side victory following back-to-back defeats.David Bowie’s ‘Starman’ – the song associated with Baldock – was playe...Full Story »

Nathan Jones was ‘literally having kittens’ as Charlton scored last-gasp penalty

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Charlton manager Nathan Jones broke his habit of not watching penalties as Matty Godden successfully converted in the seventh minute of stoppage time to salvage a point from a 2-2 draw with Wrexham.The former Coventry striker confidently dispatched his penalty after Alan Dale, who started as fourth official until a leg injury forced referee Sam Purkiss off, spotted that Max Cleworth had handled ...Full Story »

Michael Duff urges Huddersfield to maintain home form

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Huddersfield boss Michael Duff wants his side to continue their home winning streak after claiming a 2-0 victory over Exeter at the John Smith’s Stadium.Defender Matty Pearson grabbed his third goal in six league games after 16 minutes and Ben Wiles sealed the win just after the hour mark.The Terriers have now won their past four home games in all competitions, and Duff said: “I thou...Full Story »

Darren Moore hails ‘mentality change’ from Port Vale fans as winning run goes on

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Port Vale manager Darren Moore praised the “mentality change” from the club’s supporters as his side held on to beat AFC Wimbledon 3-2 and extend their lead at the top of the League Two table.Brandon Cover and Rico Richards put the Valiants 2-0 ahead early on and the three points were sealed by Jayden Stockley’s goal just after the hour mark, in between efforts from the D...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Steve Evans heaps praise on defender Zak Jules

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Rotherham boss Steve Evans paid tribute to centre-back Zak Jules after he belatedly made his home league debut following the death of his mother.The 27-year-old centre-back was named man of the match as the Millers secured only their second clean sheet in 14 games in a 2-0 home win over Stevenage, with Jordan Hugill and MallikWilks scoring in the second half.Jules had only been handed his first ...Full Story »

Chris Maguire on the spot for Eastleigh to deny Boston

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Chris Maguire’s injury-time penalty salvaged a point for 10-man Eastleigh in a 1-1 draw with Boston United at the Silverlake Stadium.The struggling visitors looked set for their first win in nine National League games after Samuel Osborne rolled home a 10th-minute opener after good work from Kieran Coates.Eastleigh’s task got harder after Scott Quigley was dismissed in the 54th minut...Full Story »

Wycombe make it 10 league games unbeaten with win over Leyton Orient

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Wycombe made it 10 league games unbeaten as they comfortably defeated struggling Leyton Orient 3-0 at Adams Park.The Chairboys made five changes from the team that defeated Burton 3-2 in midweek, as out went Gideon Kodua, Bez Lubala, Luke Leahy, Josh Scowen and Richard Kone.In came Dan Udoh, Garath McCleary, Cam Humphreys, Tyreeq Bakinson and Fred Onyedinma, and these changes proved pivotal.Afte...Full Story »

Michael Cheek keeps cool from penalty spot to earn Bromley draw against Barrow

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Michael Cheek’s stoppage-time penalty earned Bromley a 1-1 draw at home to Barrow in League Two.The Bluebirds took a 21st-minute lead when Gerard Garner flicked home Katia Kouyate’s cross and Theo Vassell could have doubled the lead on the half-hour but skied his effort from a corner.The second half witnessed a better performance from the Ravens.Danny Imray forced a good save from Ba...Full Story »

Jonathan Russell and Max Watters ease Barnsley to victory at Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Jonathan Russell and Max Watters earned Barnsley a dominant 2-0 away win at Shrewsbury.The Tykes went close in the opening minutes when Luca Connell played in Watters who lobbed goalkeeper Toby Savin, but Shrewsbury managed to clear the ball off the line.Barnsley broke the deadlock just before half-time through Russell, who collected the ball just inside the box from a corner and fired home a br...Full Story »

Southend unbeaten in three National League games after win over Tamworth

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Southend are unbeaten in three National League games after winning 2-0 at home to Tamworth.The Shrimpers took the lead after 11 minutes through Aribim Pepple, who showed great strength before firing past goalkeeper Jasbir Singh.On-loan Luton forward Pepple then turned provider for Oli Coker to double Southend’s advantage from close range in the 16th minute.Tamworth, who were on their own t...Full Story »

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe’s double helps Hartlepool see off Aldershot

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe scored twice to fire Hartlepool to a 2-0 win over Aldershot.The striker found the net in each half as Pools – under the guidance of caretaker boss Lennie Lawrence – stretched their unbeaten league run to four matches.Dieseruvwe put the hosts ahead after only five minutes, stealing possession from Rollin Menayese before tucking the ball home.He doubled his tally fo...Full Story »

Huddersfield strengthen promotion credentials with win over Exeter

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Huddersfield strengthened their League One promotion credentials with a 2-0 victory over Exeter at the John Smith’s Stadium.Defender Matty Pearson grabbed his third goal in six league games after 16 minutes, with Joe Whitworth unable to react quickly enough to save his close-range header from a corner.Danny Ward thought he had doubled the lead after rounding Whitworth off Ben Wiles’ ...Full Story »

Aaron Jarvis bags brace as Yeovil beat Maidenhead

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Aaron Jarvis bagged a brace as Yeovil moved into the top seven of the National League with a 3-1 win over Maidenhead.Jarvis opened the scoring in the 10th minute but Kevin Lokko levelled things up before half-time.Former Luton striker Jarvis got his second seven minutes after the break before Charlie Cooper completed the scoring with a fine effort in the 63rd minute.Yeovil climb to seventh in th...Full Story »

Lincoln get back to winning ways against Stockport

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday loanee Bailey Cadamarteri scored for the second home game running as Lincoln got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory against Stockport.Isaac Olaofe opened the scoring for Stockport with his first league goal since mid-August in the ninth minute, as he converted from Nick Powell’s pin-point pass.But the Hatters’ winless run stretched to four as Michael Skubala&...Full Story »

Noah Chilvers’ quality key to Ross County fightback – Don Cowie

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Don Cowie hailed the quality of Noah Chilvers after the attacking midfielder’s deliveries led to Ross County coming from behind to defeat Kilmarnock 2-1.The visitors had taken the lead through Corrie Ndaba shortly before half-time but a red card for Liam Donnelly on the hour mark turned the game on its head.Chilvers sent the resulting free-kick into the box which led to Jordan White’...Full Story »

Erling Haaland scores as Manchester City see off struggling Southampton

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Erling Haaland struck again as Manchester City ensured their unbeaten Premier League home run would stretch past two years with a laboured 1-0 defeat of Southampton.The Norwegian turned home his 14th goal of the season after just five minutes of a tame contest against the winless Saints at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.City’s victory took them back to the top of the table and extended the...Full Story »

Fleetwood’s winless run continues after draw at Newport

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Fleetwood’s run without a win was extended to four games as they had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Newport at Rodney Parade.Mark Helm had an early goal ruled out for Town before Newport were given a golden opportunity to open the scoring when Aaron Wildig was brought down in the box by David Harrington but the keeper made amends by saving Bryn Morris’ penalty.Fleetwood almost broke t...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Michael Skubala delighted with win over Stockport

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Lincoln boss Michael Skubala was delighted with his side’s response as they got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Stockport.Skubala was desperate for his charges to bounce back after a 3-0 hammering at Crawley on Tuesday night.They started poorly as Isaac Olaofe fired the Hatters in front inside nine minutes.But thunderous headers from Ben House and Bailey Cadamarteri either sid...Full Story »

Half-time tweaks bear fruit for Scott Lindsey in MK Dons win at Grimsby

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Scott Lindsey’s half-time tweaks were key for MK Dons as they overturned a half-time deficit to win 3-1 at Grimsby.The Mariners had started stronger and went ahead early through captain Danny Rose, but Lindsey saw what needed to change to alter the course of the game, and those alterations proved vital.It was a third away win on the bounce for MK, and their manager was delighted with the e...Full Story »

Matheus Cunha rescues rare point for Wolves as Brighton are held at home

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Winless Wolves snatched only their second point of the Premier League season after Matheus Cunha’s stoppage-time effort rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw at Brighton.Albion were on course to climb to fourth in the table following goals from Danny Welbeck and Evan Ferguson.But Rayan Ait-Nouri set up a nervy finish by halving the deficit in the 88th minute before Cunha fired home via a deflection ...Full Story »

Swindon snatch draw with Gillingham in Ian Holloway’s first match in charge

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

New Swindon boss Ian Holloway saw his side snatch a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Gillingham despite playing most of the match with 10 men.Harry Smith’s stoppage time equaliser gave Holloway a promising start to his tenure and ensured the hosts ended a run of back-to-back defeats.Things did not begin well for the Robins when defender Grant Hall was shown a straight red card in just the ninth min...Full Story »

Burnley frustrated in draw with QPR

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Burnley had their promotion hopes dented when held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by struggling QPR in a one-sided Championship encounter at Turf Moor.Despite a hatful of chances in a game Scott Parker’s side dominated from start to finish, a breakthrough stubbornly refused to arrive.A point proved enough for the Clarets to stay in second place ahead of Leeds on goal difference but a fourth dra...Full Story »

Klaidi Lolos leaves it very late to fire Bolton to victory against Peterborough

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Substitute Klaidi Lolos scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give Bolton a 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over shattered Peterborough.Lolos bundled the ball over the line in the ninth minute of added time after Dion Charles’ penalty and follow-up header were saved by Nicholas Bilokapic.But Posh, watched by manager Darren Ferguson’s father Sir Alex Ferguson, were furious about th...Full Story »

Dajaune Brown scores his first Derby goal in draw with Hull

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Dajaune Brown scored his first Derby goal as the Rams came from behind to draw 1-1 with Hull at Pride Park.Substitute Brown, 19, looped a header over Ivor Pandur after 66 minutes to draw Derby level after Xavier Simons opened the scoring for the visitors in the 57th minute with a superb low effort from distance.The Rams are now unbeaten in their last four matches following a third successive 1-1...Full Story »

Plymouth hit back from three goals down to draw with Preston

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Plymouth staged a brilliant second-half fightback from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Preston.North End led through goals by Sam Greenwood, Mads Frokjaer-Jensen and Brad Potts and were set to pile pressure on Argyle boss Wayne Rooney.The hosts had other ideas, though, as Freddie Issaka and late goals from Andre Gray and Morgan Whittaker pulled them back level.On-loan Leeds striker Greenwood fired Nor...Full Story »

Alassana Jatta on target as Notts County edge out Harrogate

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Alassana Jatta’s second-half goal earned high-flying Notts County a 1-0 win at home to Harrogate.David McGoldrick had the first chance of the game for the hosts, sending a chip over the bar after George Abbott had found him in space.Jatta then headed over from a Nick Tsaroulla cross, but the Gambian forward was on target in the 58th minute as the pair combined again to give County the lead...Full Story »

Wrexham pay the penalty as Matty Godden earns Charlton point at the death

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Matty Godden converted a stoppage-time penalty to earn Charlton a point from a dramatic 2-2 draw with Wrexham at The Valley.The visitors took a 16th-minute lead through Conor Coventry’s own goal after Tom O’Connor whipped in a set-piece and the midfielder’s touch was enough to deceive goalkeeper Will Mannion.Charlton restored parity in the 23rd minute through Macaulay Gillesphe...Full Story »

Bryan Mbeumo’s late goal earns Brentford a dramatic win over Ipswich

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Bryan Mbeumo scored an injury-time winner in a seven-goal thriller as Brentford claimed a 4-3 victory over 10-man Ipswich at the Gtech Community Stadium.George Hirst scored and set up Sammie Szmodics for another to put Kieran McKenna’s men in control in west London as they hunted their first win of the season.Then, after Yoane Wissa scored, forced an equaliser own goal from Harry Clarke an...Full Story »

Ethon Archer grabs Cheltenham winner as Carlisle woes continue

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

An Ethon Archer strike compounded more misery on lowly Carlisle as Cheltenham won 1-0 at Brunton Park.The Robins took the lead through Archer after a mistake from Carlisle goalkeeper Harry Lewis and had plenty of chances to put the game to bed in the first half.But they had to weather a Carlisle storm in the second half to secure all three points.Cheltenham went ahead in the 17th minute after an...Full Story »

Kwame Thomas strikes late to deny Wealdstone

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Substitute Kwame Thomas’s stoppage-time equaliser completed a remarkable late fightback and handed bottom-of-the-table Ebbsfleet a 2-2 National League draw with Wealdstone.The home side started brightly with Dominic Poleon forcing an important 10th-minute block from Mason Barrett after Franklin Domi had picked him out.However, it proved a testing opening 45 minutes for the visitors, who lo...Full Story »

Doncaster hold on for derby win over Bradford

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Doncaster held off a late Bradford charge to win their Yorkshire derby at Valley Parade.Second-half goals from Luke Molyneux and Billy Sharp clinched a deserved 2-1 win as Grant McCann’s side bounced back from a home defeat to Bromley, though Andy Cook’s 10th goal of the season set up a frantic finish.Bradford keeper Sam Walker saved from Kyle Hurst and Molyneux, who also shot just w...Full Story »

Owen Oseni strikes at the death as Gateshead leave it late to beat Solihull

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Owen Oseni’s sixth goal of the season handed high-flying Gateshead a 1-0 stoppage-time victory over Solihull in the National League.Luke Hannant almost got the hosts off to the perfect start when he forced a first-minute save from Laurie Walker, but opposite number Tiernan Brooks had to be equally resilient at the other end to keep out Conor Wilkinson’s effort seconds later.Heed defe...Full Story »

St Johnstone make it back-to-back wins with comeback victory at Dundee

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

St Johnstone came from behind to secure their second Premiership win in a row – 2-1 against Dundee at Dens Park.The Dark Blues took the lead in the first half through skipper Simon Murray, with Saints substitute Graham Carey drawing his side level after the break.However, St Johnstone snatched all three points thanks to a dramatic last-minute goal from captain Nicky Clark.Dundee made just ...Full Story »

West Brom without a win in six after draw with Cardiff

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

West Brom manager Carlos Corberan marked the second anniversary of him taking charge with a 0-0 home draw against Cardiff that saw his side’s run without a win extended to six matches.It is the longest sequence of Corberan’s spell at The Hawthorns, and this was a particularly frustrating result for the Spaniard as Albion dominated the game.An impressive display from Cardiff goalkeepe...Full Story »

Barnet back to winning ways against Rochdale

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Barnet survived a late surge from visitors Rochdale to get their National League season back on track with a nervy 2-1 win at The Hive.Nicke Kabamba’s early strike and a second from Ben Coker just before the break appeared to have steered the Bees back to winning ways after two straight defeats.But Rochdale stirred in the second period with Liam Hogan seeing an effort booted off the line b...Full Story »

Mike Fondop earns Oldham victory over 10-man Dagenham

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Mike Fondop scored his sixth goal in 10 Vanarama National League games as Oldham sustained their play-off push with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Dagenham at Boundary Park.The Latics were the better side throughout the first half and took the lead in the 21st minute as Mark Kitching met Josh Lundstram’s cross, nodding the ball across goal for Fondop to head home before goalkeeper Elliot Justha...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Steve Evans celebrates victory against his former club Stevenage

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Second-half goals from Jordan Hugill and Mallik Wilks helped under-pressure Rotherham boss Steve Evans enjoy a 2-0 home win over his former club Stevenage.Boos ran out around the New York Stadium at half-time as the Millers, struggling to justify their pre-season status among this season’s League One promotion favourites, failed to break down a stubborn Boro.But the division’s lowest...Full Story »

Ryan Inniss sent off as Forest Green held by Woking

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Forest Green lost top spot in the National League after Ryan Inniss’ first-half dismissal proved costly in a 1-1 draw at Woking.Rovers looked set for a long afternoon when defender Inniss was shown a straight red card for a poor challenge after just 21 minutes.But Steve Cotterill’s side were leading at the break after Christian Doidge flicked the ball into the path of Kyle McAllister...Full Story »

Evanilson’s last-gasp header earns Bournemouth draw at Aston Villa

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Evanilson’s late header spoiled Aston Villa boss Unai Emery’s two-year anniversary as Bournemouth snatched a 1-1 draw deep into stoppage time.Since Emery’s appointment in October 2022, Villa have gone from relegation candidates to top of the Champions League table and were denied the chance to move up to third in the Premier League following a last-gasp equaliser.Fresh off the ...Full Story »

This is England’s fault – Blackburn boss unhappy with ‘really poor’ ref decision

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Blackburn boss John Eustace criticised referee Darren England for making a “disappointing” penalty decision that he claimed handed Watford a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship victory.Defender Dominic Hyam blasted a close-range first-half effort against the underside of the bar and veteran Andreas Weimann was at fault in the second half when he somehow managed to lift the ball onto the roof of...Full Story »

Northampton cruise to win over Crawley

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

Northampton cruised to a 3-0 victory over struggling Crawley at Sixfields.A dominant first-half performance from the Cobblers was rewarded with a two-goal lead before a third just after the break secured back-to-back home wins.Northampton wasted the game’s first big chance early on when Samy Chouchane sent Tyler Roberts through on goal and he rounded the goalkeeper but could only hit the s...Full Story »

Accrington hold Walsall thanks to rare clean sheet

Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA

League Two top scorers Walsall could not find a way past Accrington in a goalless draw at the Wham Stadium.The Saddlers remain in second spot while Stanley celebrated only a second clean sheet of the campaign.Walsall started strongly and Liam Gordon fired a great chance wide in the opening minutes.Taylor Allen and Jamie Jellis both tested home keeper Billy Crellin while, at the other end, Farren...Full Story »

Nigel Clough praises Mansfield’s character after draw with Birmingham

Posted Saturday, October 26, 2024 by PA

Nigel Clough is hoping Mansfield’s work ethic can keep them punching above their weight in League One after a 1-1 draw against leaders Birmingham.The Stags continue to surprise after promotion and remain in the play-off picture after this point.“Hopefully this desire and endeavour will keep us in the league,” said Clough.“After the Stevenage defeat we looked at the next t...Full Story »

Karl Robinson pleased with Salford’s overall display in win at Colchester

Posted Saturday, October 26, 2024 by PA

Karl Robinson was pleased with his Salford side’s overall display as they won 2-1 at Colchester to claim a first away victory of the season.Kylian Kouassi bagged the Ammies’ 76th-minute winner with a low, deflected effort after Tyrese Fornah had picked him out.Salford had taken a 61st-minute lead when Kelly N’Mai finished superbly first time from Kouassi’s header after Lu...Full Story »

Daniel Farke rues missed chances as Leeds take a point on the road

Posted Saturday, October 26, 2024 by PA

Daniel Farke was a frustrated manager after watching his Leeds high-flyers fire blanks at an emotional Ashton Gate.Farke saw his side dominate for long periods without piercing a tenacious Bristol City under the guidance of head coach Liam Manning for the first time since the tragic death of his baby son Theo.City goalkeeper Max O’Leary made fine first-half saves from Wilfried Gnonto and D...Full Story »

Paul Cook hails Chesterfield depth as substitutes sink Morecambe

Posted Saturday, October 26, 2024 by PA

Chesterfield boss Paul Cook said the strength of his squad was the difference as three of his substitutes scored second-half goals in a 5-2 win over struggling Morecambe.Goals from subs James Berry, Armando Dobra and Jamie Grimes gave the Spireites the win after Dilan Markanday and Darren Oldaker’s strikes were respectively cancelled out by Ben Tollitt and a Tom Naylor own goal.Cook, who i...Full Story »

Mark Robins praises ‘outstanding performances’ after Coventry beat Luton

Posted Saturday, October 26, 2024 by PA

Coventry boss Mark Robins claimed his team were thoroughly deserved winners after a spectacular comeback to beat 10-man Luton 3-2.The Hatters were 2-0 up at the break after Carlton Morris’ penalty and Elijah Adebayo’s second goal in consecutive games.Ellis Simms powered home a header and Victor Torp’s spectacular effort got City back on level terms before Haji Wright bundled ho...Full Story »

Ruben Selles knows Reading have more to give after latest victory

Posted Saturday, October 26, 2024 by PA

Reading manager Ruben Selles knows that his team can still improve facets of their game after seeing off Bristol Rovers 1-0 at the SCL Stadium to secure a third successive victory in League One.Rovers keeper Josh Griffiths kept his side in the game with a string of fine saves in the first half.But after Rovers’ Shaq Forde had been sent off for a second yellow card early in the second half,...Full Story »

Kylian Kouassi scores the winner as Salford beat Colchester

Posted Saturday, October 26, 2024 by PA

Kylian Kouassi scored the winner as Salford won 2-1 at Colchester to register back-to-back League Two victories.Salford’s Ben Woodburn and Tyrese Fornah went close in the first half, while Colchester’s best opportunity before half-time came when Ellis Iandolo played a one-two with Lyle Taylor but fired into the side netting.Woodburn was denied by Matt Macey in first-half stoppage tim...Full Story »

Birmingham held at promotion rivals Mansfield

Posted Saturday, October 26, 2024 by PA

Mansfield battled back to earn a deserved 1-1 home draw against League One leaders Birmingham.Willum Willumsson gave the Blues an early lead but Lee Gregory’s free-kick kept the gap between the two promotion hopefuls at five points.The Blues scored in the 10th minute when Keshi Anderson got to the left byline and pulled a low cross back into the path of Willumsson, who buried a finish from...Full Story »

Bristol City dig deep to deny Leeds in entertaining draw

Posted Saturday, October 26, 2024 by PA

Bristol City survived heavy pressure from high-flying Leeds to earn a goalless draw at Ashton Gate.United had 68 per cent of possession and 17 shots at goal but could not find a way to break down their dogged hosts, who had Liam Manning making an emotional return to coaching duties.Back in charge for the first time since the tragic death of his baby son Theo, the head coach briefly took to the f...Full Story »

Chesterfield substitutes make the difference in win over Morecambe

Posted Saturday, October 26, 2024 by PA

A superb second-half showing saw Chesterfield beat Morecambe 5-2 to heap further problems on the Football League’s bottom club.Having led twice through Dilan Markanday and Darren Oldaker, only to be pegged back by Ben Tollitt and then a Tom Naylor own goal, substitutes James Berry, Armando Dobra and Jamie Grimes gave the Spireites the win.Markanday opened the scoring after eight minutes wh...Full Story »

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