John Mousinho sees change of tactics pay dividends as Portsmouth end winless run
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho believes a change of tactics inspired his side to finally secure their first win of the season.Pompey came from behind to beat QPR 2-1 to clinch a first victory since last season’s promotion from League One and leave the west London side bottom of the Championship.And Mousinho felt his decision to adopt a more direct approach paid off.He said: “The mo...Full Story »
Grant McCann relieved as set-pieces come to Doncaster’s rescue against Swindon
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Grant McCann was grateful for his Doncaster side’s set-piece prowess after Joe Ironside’s stoppage-time penalty earned them a 2-1 win at Swindon.The striker scored his first league goal of the season when he hammered in from the spot after Miguel Freckleton handled in the dying seconds.Swindon had looked good for a point after Harry Smith had levelled following Joseph Olowu’s o...Full Story »
I can’t criticise players: Mike Williamson happy as Carlisle draw with Harrogate
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Mike Williamson was pleased with his side’s progress as Carlisle ended a run of five consecutive home defeats across all competitions with a 1-1 draw against Harrogate at Brunton Park.Luke Armstrong came back to haunt his former club as he scored his second of the season, a vital goal which handed the Blues a point that took them off the foot of the League Two table.Williamson said: &ldquo...Full Story »
Richie Wellens bemoans ‘diabolical’ second half as Leyton Orient lose away
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens slammed his side’s ‘diabolical’ second half performance after they were beaten 1-0 by Northampton at Sixfields.Orient were the better side in the first half of the Sky Bet League One match but Daniel Agyei missed two chances before they failed to muster any kind of response to Cameron McGeehan’s goal immediately after half-time.“...Full Story »
He wasn’t great – Lee Bell hits out at referee after Crewe draw with Salford
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Lee Bell felt referee Sunny Singh Gill “spoilt the game” after Crewe missed the chance to move into the League Two play-off places following a 1-1 draw with Salford.City broke the deadlock in the 12th minute when Ben Woodburn scored his first goal for the club with a cool finish past Filip Marschall after Kylian Kouassi allowed Haji Mnoga’s pass to run through his legs.However,...Full Story »
Stuart Maynard happy to win ugly as Notts County battle past AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Notts County boss Stuart Maynard was happy to win ugly as his side battled to a 1-0 victory against AFC Wimbledon.Matthew Platt’s scrappy 67th-minute goal proved to be enough to see off the Dons and keep the Magpies within two points of League Two leaders Port Vale.And Maynard was happy to see his players dig deep to claim a first victory in three league outings.“That is a huge win,&...Full Story »
Fabian Hurzeler backs match-winner Danny Welbeck to play into his 40s
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has backed Danny Welbeck to play into his 40s after watching the striker snatch a hard-fought Premier League victory at Newcastle.The 33-year-old clinched a 1-0 win at St James’ Park on Saturday, before leaving the pitch on a stretcher, after the visitors had survived a first-half onslaught in which keeper Bart Verbruggen excelled.Seagulls head coach Hurzeler ...Full Story »
Nigel Adkins hails ‘hard-fought’ win as Tranmere see off struggling Bromley
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Nigel Adkins hailed the character of his Tranmere side as they returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at Bromley.Two late goals from Omari Patrick and Harvey Saunders saw Rovers seal the points, and although Louis Dennis struck deep into stoppage time, it was to prove little more than a consolation goal.“It was a hard-fought victory today,” said Adkins.“We know that we hav...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey says MK Dons looked like a ‘winning machine’ in Morecambe win
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
MK Dons boss Scott Lindsey said his side looked like a “winning machine” as they beat Morecambe 3-1 at the Mazuma Stadium.Goals from Joe Tomlinson, Scott Hogan and Liam Kelly earned the visitors victory as Morecambe, who were given a way back into the game with a Jamie Stott effort late in the first half, returned to the foot of League Two.Lindsey, who felt his side were in charge fr...Full Story »
Narcis Pelach content with Stoke point against former club Norwich
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Narcis Pelach was happy to take a point as Stoke drew 1-1 with his former club Norwich.The Spaniard left his position as first-team coach at Carrow Road last month to take up the top job at Stoke after Steven Schumacher was relieved of his duties.Ante Crnac opened his account for the Canaries after his summer move from Rakow Czestochowa before Million Manhoef pulled the Potters level in a chaoti...Full Story »
Jim Goodwin red-faced after taking a tumble following dramatic Dundee United win
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Jim Goodwin was left delighted but red-faced in the aftermath of Dundee United’s dramatic 3-2 win over Hibernian at Tannadice.The Terrors secured a memorable victory in a five-goal thriller with Meshack Ubochioma netting what proved to be the winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time.The substitute’s goal sparked a good-natured pitch invasion, with the manager also trying to celebr...Full Story »
Russell Martin unhappy as Southampton pay for late lapse against Leicester
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Under-pressure Russell Martin criticised one of his Southampton players for not doing his job for Leicester’s added-time winner, after the visitors hit back from two goals down to sink Saints 3-2.Harry Winks’ low corner found Jordan Ayew in space at the edge of the penalty area, before he swung the ball into the bottom corner to earn the visitors three Premier League points in the ei...Full Story »
Scott Parker will not get carried away after Burnley go top of the Championship
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Burnley manager Scott Parker said being top of the Championship means nothing to him at this stage of the season after they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough.Goals either side of half-time from Jaidon Anthony and Josh Brownhill were enough to send the Clarets two points ahead of Sunderland, who play on Sunday.And while Parker was impressed with his side’s display, he will not be...Full Story »
Sean Dyche hails ‘very strong performance’ as Everton travel woes end at Ipswich
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Everton manager Sean Dyche hailed his team’s “very strong performance” as they secured their first away win of the Premier League season at Ipswich.The 2-0 victory at Portman Road was convincing, with Town having to wait until the 80th minute for their first shot at goal while they also had a first-half penalty appeal by Jack Clarke turned down following a VAR check by referee ...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke offers sympathies to Steve Bruce after personal tragedy
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke sent his thoughts to Blackpool manager Steve Bruce following the death of his fourth-month-old grandson, which meant he was absent from his side’s 2-1 defeat to the Tykes.Clarke has previously spoken about the death of his own daughter and was keen to send his best wishes to his opposite number.“First of all, I want to pass on my condolences to Steve Bruc...Full Story »
Chris Hogg hails Bristol City after ’emotional week’
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Bristol City assistant head coach Chris Hogg thinks his players did Liam Manning proud after beating Middlesbrough 2-0 at the Riverside Stadium.Head coach Manning is currently on extended leave following the death of his baby son Theo, with Hogg stepping up.Both teams wore black armbands at Boro and there was a minute’s applause as a mark of respect for the Manning family.The travelling su...Full Story »
Crainey and Atherton happy to be eyes and ears for banned Bolton boss Ian Evatt
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Bolton assistant bosses Stephen Crainey and Peter Atherton were wired for sound during the 2-1 win over Burton as manager Ian Evatt started his three-game touchline ban.And Crainey was pleased with how their hotline to on high worked out, especially as Aaron Collins and Randell Williams scored twice in three second-half minutes to earn Wanderers a fourth league win in five.Danilo Orsi quickly pu...Full Story »
Neil Harris ‘fed up’ talking about missed chances as Millwall held at home
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Millwall manager Neil Harris said he is fed up with talking about his side’s missed chances after they almost came back to haunt the Lions in their 1-1 draw against Derby.The Rams arrived at The Den having not picked up a single point from their first four away games of the season in the Sky Bet Championship, but they almost claimed all three in south London following Jerry Yates’ bu...Full Story »
Cameron McGeehan gives Northampton victory over Leyton Orient
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Cameron McGeehan scored the only goal of the game as Northampton ended a run of three straight defeats by beating Leyton Orient 1-0 at Sixfields in Sky Bet League One.Daniel Agyei missed an excellent early chance to give Orient the lead, failing to hit the target having rounded goalkeeper Lee Burge, before Omar Beckles blocked well from Tom Eaves at the other end.Orient were in the ascendency fo...Full Story »
Tony Docherty delighted with ‘complete’ performance from Dundee
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Tony Docherty was thrilled after Dundee came up with “a complete” away performance to defeat Motherwell and earn their first league victory since August.The Dark Blues made the trip to Fir Park on the back of a five-match winless run and having suffered a late collapse in their previous match against Kilmarnock.After controlling long spells, they deservedly opened the scoring seven m...Full Story »
Garry Monk: Cambridge’s first league win was richly-deserved
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Garry Monk felt Cambridge fully merited their long-awaited first victory of the season.The U’s had collected only one point from their opening nine games but moved off the foot of the League One table with a deserved 2-0 win over Wigan.An opener from Elias Kachunga and an own goal from Sam Tickle secured the points, Cambridge’s first victory since beating the same opponents on Easter...Full Story »
John Eustace hails Blackburn’s hard work after Tyrhys Dolan sees off Swansea
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
John Eustace praised Blackburn’s ‘hard work’ in training after returning to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Swansea in the Sky Bet Championship.Rovers went into the international break on the back of successive away losses but they have been perfect at Ewood Park and continued this record thanks to Tyrhys Dolan’s first-time shot in the 13th-minute – his first goal ...Full Story »
Darren Moore believes League Two leaders Port Vale have room for improvement
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Darren Moore believes he has the squad needed to bring success to Port Vale after a 3-1 win against Fleetwood kept them top of League Two.After a dominant Vale start that saw Rico Richards open the scoring after 33 minutes, they were quickly dragged level three minutes later through Carl Johnston.Moore’s side responded strongly in the second half with Ryan Croasdale restoring Vale’s ...Full Story »
Graham Alexander likens Jack Shepherd’s winner for Bradford to Zinedine Zidane
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Manager Graham Alexander felt Jack Shepherd’s superb winner for Bradford in the 2-1 victory over Gillingham reminded him of Zinedine Zidane.The on-loan Barnsley centre-half struck with a volley from the edge of the box as the Bantams came from behind at Valley Parade to claim a third successive win.Alexander said: “When they see Jack’s name on the scoresheet, they’ll be e...Full Story »
Matt Taylor frustrated as Bristol Rovers come out second best at Huddersfield
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Under-pressure Bristol Rovers boss Matt Taylor felt his side were second best for too long in a 3-1 defeat at Huddersfield.Matty Pearson, Callum Marshall and Bojan Radulovic put Huddersfield into a three-goal lead before Bristol Rovers rallied, scoring a consolation through Isaac Hutchinson.Taylor said: “The first half an hour of the game, every moment of it and every minute of it seemed t...Full Story »
Andy Kirk credits hard work as St Johnstone end their long wait for a win
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Interim boss Andy Kirk hailed the commitment of the St Johnstone players after the Perth side defeated Ross County 3-0 at McDiarmid Park, with new boss Simo Valakari watching on.The Finnish manager was appointed on October 1, but was unable to take his place in the dugout for Saturday’s William Hill Premiership contest because of a work permit delay.Benjamin Kimpioka scored twice in the fi...Full Story »
New boss Neil Critchley admits Hearts debut could not have gone any better
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Hearts boss Neil Critchley admits he could not have dreamt of a better debut after the stunning 4-0 win over St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.After finishing third last season, Hearts failed to win in their opening eight league games but that winless run ended in style on Critchley’s managerial debut.Goals from Kenneth Vargas, Daniel Oyegoke, James Wilson and Blair Spittal secured a m...Full Story »
Mat Sadler says Walsall win fully deserved after ‘very good performance’
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Walsall manager Mat Sadler felt his players got everything they deserved after beating Grimsby 4-1 at Blundell Park.After a goalless first half, the Saddlers clicked into gear upon the restart with goals from Jamille Matt, Jamie Jellis, Nathan Lowe and Danny Johnson.Grimsby substitute Donovan Wilson grabbed a consolation for the hosts, but Walsall made it four wins from six to move up to third p...Full Story »
Chris Davies hails his Birmingham players for delivering in big moments
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Birmingham boss Chris Davies hailed his “big moment” players after their 3-1 away victory over Lincoln.The Blues suffered the worst possible start as Bailey Cadamarteri scored in the first minute.But Keshi Anderson bagged a brilliant brace, either side of Willum Willumsson’s effort, as the league leaders got back to winning ways after their first league defeat of the season hea...Full Story »
Unai Emery salutes ‘best in world’ Emiliano Martinez after Villa win at Fulham
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Unai Emery labelled Emiliano Martinez as “the best goalkeeper in the world” after his penalty save helped Aston Villa to a 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Fulham broke the deadlock through Raul Jimenez who showed great strength to claim his fourth Premier League goal of the season and fifth overall.Morgan Rogers’ deflected shot off Calvin Bassey drew the scores level ...Full Story »
‘Excellent away performance’ thrills Cheltenham boss Michael Flynn
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Michael Flynn saluted his Cheltenham side for an “excellent away performance” after they won 2-1 at Colchester.Jordan Thomas’ first-half brace sealed the Robins’ first away League Two victory of the season, after Lyle Taylor had levelled for the hosts.Thomas gave Cheltenham a fifth-minute lead when he slid the ball home from two yards after Ethon Archer had curled a cross...Full Story »
Phil Parkinson praises Paul Mullin after his winner for Wrexham at Rotherham
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson hailed Paul Mullin’s “brilliant” return to the starting line-up after he grabbed the only goal in the win at Rotherham.Mullin, who has plundered more than a century of goals for Wrexham over the past three seasons, was handed only his second league start this term after leading marksman Jack Marriott broke his fibula in training.But he took just 16 s...Full Story »
Jimmy Thelin says his Aberdeen players helped each other in draw at Celtic
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin hailed his team’s spirit after they came from two goals down at Celtic Park to continue their unbeaten start.The Dons’ 13-game winning streak under Thelin came to an end after goals in quick succession from Reo Hatate and Kyogo Furuhashi gave Celtic a commanding half-time lead.But the 2-2 draw would have felt like a victory to the travelling Dons fans af...Full Story »
Nigel Clough acknowledges moment of quality that ended Mansfield’s run of wins
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough acknowledged an “unbelievable” free-kick as Jake Young’s powerful set-piece ended their ‘ five-game winning streak and gave Stevenage a 1-0 away victory.Young hammered an unstoppable 22-yard free-kick into the top corner to decide the Sky Bet League One contest.Clough said: “It was a very disappointing way to give up our unbeaten run. Ult...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag: Sense of injustice fueled Manchester United’s second-half comeback
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Under-fire Erik ten Hag says Manchester United used a sense of “injustice” to fuel their comeback win against Brentford.After an international break of intense scrutiny on the manager, the Red Devils boss saw his side fall behind deep in first half stoppage time as Ethan Pinnock met a corner with a thumping header.United were temporarily down to 10 men at that point after Matthijs de...Full Story »
Hearts get season up and running with comfortable victory over St Mirren
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Neil Critchely enjoyed a dream debut as Hearts manager as they recorded their first victory of the Scottish Premiership season with an emphatic 4-0 win over St Mirren.Critchley’s appointment this week was met with a mixed reaction from Hearts supporters but they were buoyant upon leaving Tynecastle after an outstanding performance that yielded three brilliant goals and a special moment for...Full Story »
Walsall climb into top three after seeing off Grimsby in goal-laden second half
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Walsall moved up to third place in League Two with a resounding 4-1 win against Grimsby at Blundell Park.Jamille Matt, Jamie Jellis, Nathan Lowe and Danny Johnson did the damage for the visitors, with all five goals in the match coming in the second half.Grimsby substitute Donovan Wilson was on target in a losing cause.Chances were few and far between in the opening 45 minutes, but the Saddlers ...Full Story »
Benjamin Kimpioka at the double as St Johnstone ended their wait for a home win
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Benjamin Kimpioka’s first-half double helped St Johnstone to their first home league win of 2024 as they defeated nine-man Ross County 3-0 at McDiarmid Park.With new manager Simo Valakari watching from the stand after a work permit delay, the Saints took an early lead as Adama Sidibeh crossed for his strike partner Kimpioka to tap home.County were reduced to 10 men when Elijah Campbell saw...Full Story »
Oldham back on track after win over Sutton
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Oldham got their National League promotion push back on track with a 3-1 victory at Sutton.Latics saw a four-match winning streak and eight-match unbeaten run in the league ended by a 3-2 home loss to Solihull last time out but victory at Sutton moved them to within four points of leaders Barnet.The visitors took an 18th-minute lead at the VBS Community Stadium when leading scorer Mike Fondop-Ta...Full Story »
Cambridge break duck in League One with win over Wigan
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Cambridge finally picked up a first win of the season with a 2-0 success against Wigan.Serving a one-game touchline ban, U’s boss Garry Monk watched on as they went ahead inside five minutes when Dan Nlundulu’s effort was diverted in by Elias Kachunga.After 16 minutes Sam Tickle made a point-blank save to keep out Jubril Okedina’s header, but six minutes after that Cambridge we...Full Story »
Meshack Ubochioma scores dramatic late winner as Dundee United defeat Hibernian
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Dundee United secured an incredible 3-2 William Hill Premiership victory from a pulsating five-goal thriller with Hibernian at Tannadice.The hosts took the lead thanks to a Warren O’Hora own goal, with the same player equalising for the capital club before the break, while the visitors’ substitute Dwight Gayle headed home in the second half.Hibs had skipper Joe Newell sent off late o...Full Story »
Matthew Platt goal gives Notts County victory at AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Matthew Platt’s second-half goal was enough to earn Notts County a 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon in League Two.Platt struck in the 67th minute to keep County within two points of leaders Port Vale.Wimbledon created the first opportunity of the game. Matthew Stevens interlinked well with strike partner Omar Bugiel to create an opening, but Stevens’ effort was well held by goalkeeper Alex...Full Story »
Rarmani Edmonds-Green hits Charlton equaliser in draw with Stockport
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Charlton came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with 10-man Stockport.Stockport went ahead after 11 minutes, when they were awarded a penalty after Nick Powell clashed with keeper Will Mannion.Louis Barry stepped up to punish both the keeper and Charlton to take an early lead.Corey Addai had to get down well to save a Tyreece Campbell shot after 17 minutes, before blocking a Karoy Anderson flicke...Full Story »
Kevin Phillips suffers heavy defeat in first match in charge of AFC Fylde
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Kevin Phillips’ first league game in charge of AFC Fylde ended in a crushing 4-0 defeat at Dagenham.Dagenham had the first chance of the match but Josh Umerah’s shot was saved by Ben Winterbottom after four minutes.In a half of few chances, it took a fine strike to break the deadlock. Four minutes before the interval, Josh Rees laid the ball off for Christian N’Guessan whose fi...Full Story »
MK Dons bounce back with win as Morecambe return to foot of League Two
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
MK Dons bounced back from their home defeat to Port Vale last time out with a battling 3-1 victory over struggling Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.Goals from Joe Tomlinson, Scott Hogan and Liam Kelly earned Scott Lindsey’s side the win as Morecambe, who pulled one back through Jamie Stott before the break, returned to the foot of League Two.The Dons were ahead inside just two minutes after...Full Story »
Port Vale stay top after second-half double against Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Second-half strikes from Ryan Croasdale and Ronan Curtis kept Port Vale top of League Two as they eventually swept aside a stubborn Fleetwood 3-1.Despite Vale’s dominant opening half, which saw them hit the woodwork twice, Rico Richards’ 33rd-minute goal was quickly cancelled out by Fleetwood’s Carl Johnston.But Croasdale restored Vale’s lead midway through the second hal...Full Story »
Leaders Barnet beaten at Solihull but remain top
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Barnet remained top of the National League despite seeing their six-match winning run came to a halt with a 4-3 defeat at Solihull.Nicke Kabamba put the Bees ahead in the 12th minute, smashing into the bottom corner from outside the box.But Moors turned the game around with two goals in the space of three minutes.Jack Stevens headed in Jamey Osborne’s free-kick in the 36th minute and Bradl...Full Story »
Dan Creaney on scoresheet again as Tamworth edge out Woking
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Dan Creaney scored for the fifth National League game in a row as Tamworth beat Woking 3-2.Creaney’s stoppage-time strike made sure of a fifth win in seven league games despite a late Dale Gorman consolation for Woking.Nathan Tshikuna’s ninth-minute free-kick gave Tamworth the lead and Thomas McGlinchey added the second three minutes before half-time with a low left-footed finish fro...Full Story »
Yeovil sweep aside Wealdstone
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Yeovil kept up their push for the play-offs with a 3-0 win over lowly Wealdstone in the National League.Goals from Brett McGavin, Aaron Jarvis and Ciaran McGuckin extended their unbeaten run to four matches and left them two points off the top seven.McGuckin had a goal chalked off for offside in the 16th minute, 10 minutes before McGavin nodded in at the back post to open the scoring.Jarvis&rsqu...Full Story »
Tyrhys Dolan maintains Blackburn’s winning home run and returns them to top six
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Blackburn made it five successive home wins in the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 victory over goal-shy Swansea.John Eustace’s men were aiming to match a record set by Rovers’ title-winning side in 1994-95 by stretching their perfect Ewood Park start and Tyrhys Dolan’s second goal of the season was enough to end a two-match losing streak and move them back into the top six.And...Full Story »
Portsmouth fight back to claim first win of season as QPR drop to foot of table
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Portsmouth came from behind to beat QPR 2-1 at Loftus Road to secure a first Championship win of the season and leave the west London side bottom of the table.Karamoko Dembele’s maiden goal for Rangers gave them an early lead but Pompey hit back with Freddie Potts’ first goal since arriving on loan from West Ham.And Callum Lang’s penalty 12 minutes into the second half gave Por...Full Story »
Burnley beat Sheffield Wednesday to go top of the Championship
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Burnley climbed to the top of the Championship table after goals from Jaidon Anthony and Josh Brownhill gave them a 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.Anthony gave the Clarets a 37th-minute lead and Brownhill doubled the advantage five minutes after half-time.Victory extended Burnley’s unbeaten run to seven matches and moved them two points above Sunderland, who play on S...Full Story »
Aston Villa come from behind to win at Fulham
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Aston Villa rediscovered their winning form in the Premier League with a dominant 3-1 victory over 10-man Fulham.Raul Jimenez’s fifth-minute fifth goal of the season had put Fulham ahead against a Villa side who had drawn their last two domestic matches.But Morgan Rogers equalised soon after in the ninth and, after Andreas Pereira scuffed a penalty for Fulham, Ollie Watkins put Villa ahead...Full Story »
Early Paul Mullin strike helps Wrexham overcome Rotherham
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Paul Mullin’s first league goal of the season earned Wrexham a hard-fought 1-0 win at Rotherham.The 29-year-old striker, who has plundered more than a century of goals for the Dragons during the last three campaigns, was handed only his second league start this term following an injury to top scorer Jack Marriott.He responded in familiar fashion, netting the only goal just 16 seconds after...Full Story »
Lyall Cameron ends Dundee’s winless streak with victory at Motherwell
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Dundee earned their first victory in six matches after edging out Motherwell in a scrappy encounter at Fir Park.Lyall Cameron powered home the only goal of the game in the 37th minute.The home side pressed for a leveller in the closing stages but found opportunities at a premium.A first away success of the season lifts Dundee into the top half of the Premiership table, while Well drop to fifth.T...Full Story »
Celtic and Aberdeen remain unbeaten after pulsating draw
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Aberdeen came from two goals down at Celtic Park to maintain their unbeaten start to the season with a thrilling draw.The 2-2 draw kept the Dons level on points with the champions at the top of the William Hill Premiership and the manner of their second-half comeback will only fuel optimism among their supporters following Jimmy Thelin’s remarkable start to life as manager.Two goals inside...Full Story »
Tranmere end winless run with late victory at Bromley
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Tranmere Rovers returned to winning ways with two late goals sealing a 2-1 victory at Bromley.It was a result that left Bromley still without a win in nine league matches.The Ravens started the game better and fashioned several good opportunities in the opening half hour, including a shot from Danny Imray that fizzed over the crossbar.However, it was Tranmere who went closest nine minutes before...Full Story »
Ben Woodburn off the mark for Salford in draw with Crewe
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Crewe missed the chance to move into the League Two play-off places after Ben Woodburn scored his first Salford goal in a 1-1 draw at the Mornflake Stadium.Woodburn coolly finished past Filip Marschall in the 12th minute after Kylian Kouassi allowed Haji Mnoga’s pass to run through his legs and into the path of the former Liverpool winger.However, Crewe deservedly drew level after 26 minut...Full Story »
Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund inspire Man Utd back to winning way
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Manchester United enjoyed a much-needed return to winning ways as Alejandro Garnacho’s sublime volley and a cool Rasmus Hojlund finish saw Erik ten Hag’s side come back to beat Brentford.The under-fire Red Devils boss hit out at “fairy tales” and “lies” about his future on the eve of a match his side could ill afford to slip up in having made their worst start...Full Story »
Doncaster leave it late to beat Swindon
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Joe Ironside’s stoppage-time penalty saw Doncaster beat Swindon 2-1 and keep up their title charge in League Two.The striker scored his first league goal of the season when he hammered in from the spot in the fourth minute of added time after Miguel Freckleton handled.A third win in four games kept Rovers a point behind leaders Port Vale at the top of the table.Doncaster looked certain to ...Full Story »
Bradford hit back to beat Gillingham for third win on the spin
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Bradford registered a third successive League Two win as they came from behind to beat Gillingham 2-1.The Bantams nearly went in front early on but Calum Kavanagh was flagged offside as he touched home a Brad Halliday effort.Sam Walker then saved from Gillingham’s George Lapslie but the midfielder was instrumental in the visitors taking an 11th minute lead.He linked with Timothee Dieng, wh...Full Story »
Altrincham hit back to hold Gateshead
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Gateshead were denied a first Vanarama National League victory under new boss Carl Magnay as Altrincham forced a 2-2 draw at Moss Lane.Hosts Alty, seeking a third win in four after defeat at Braintree last time out, took the lead in the 20th minute as Tom Crawford sent the goalkeeper the wrong way when a penalty was awarded for handball.The Heed pushed back hard though and were level when Barnsl...Full Story »
Huddersfield ease to victory over Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Huddersfield secured back-to-back league wins with a comfortable 3-1 home victory over Bristol Rovers.The hosts were firmly on top from the beginning and it felt like only a matter of time before they took the lead, especially after Scott Sinclair had to hook Tom Lees’ looping header off the line from a Huddersfield corner.Matty Pearson found the net from a similar Ben Wiles delivery soon ...Full Story »
Leicester win from two goals down to pile on the misery for struggling Saints
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Jordan Ayew completed a sensational turnaround as his added-time winner capped a 3-2 comeback win for Leicester at 10-man Southampton.Substitute Ayew smashed in Harry Winks’ low corner eight minutes into stoppage time, after Facundo Buonanotte and Jamie Vardy’s penalty sparked an incredible comeback.Goals from Cameron Archer and Joe Aribo had lifted the hosts and built hope of a firs...Full Story »
Ollie Pearce brace helps York seal convincing win over struggling Ebbsfleet
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Ebbsfleet remain bottom of the National League after falling to a 4-0 defeat at an in-form York City side boosted by an Ollie Pearce brace.The Minstermen took the lead when Pearce was played through on goal and fired in the 41st-minute opener.Tyrese Sinclair doubled York’s advantage on the half-volley in the 73rd minute, and Pearce netted his second from close range when the ball fell favo...Full Story »
Illiman Ndiaye on target as Everton claim first away victory at winless Ipswich
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Everton beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road to secure their first away victory of the Premier League season and leave the Tractor Boys still looking for a maiden win since sealing promotion.The visitors were clinical with their finishing as Iliman Ndiaye scored in the 17th minute and Michael Keane doubled the Toffees’ advantage five minutes before the break.Ipswich had wasted a golden opportu...Full Story »
Jordan Thomas stars as Cheltenham beat Colchester
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Jordan Thomas scored twice as Cheltenham claimed their first League Two away win of the season with a 2-1 triumph at Colchester.Town took a fifth-minute lead when Thomas slid the ball home from two yards after Ethon Archer had curled a cross into the six-yard box.But Colchester equalised in the 27th minute when Lyle Taylor showed fine composure to finish superbly past goalkeeper Joe Day in the a...Full Story »
Kyle McAllister bags late winner for Forest Green against Braintree
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Kyle McAllister netted a late winner as Forest Green came from behind to beat struggling Braintree 2-1 and move joint top of the National League.Braintree, with just two points from their six away games prior to Saturday’s contest, took the lead in the 10th minute through Finley Wilkinson.However, Harry Cardwell levelled 10 minutes before half-time, finishing off after McAllister’s e...Full Story »
Marc Roberts the hero as Barnsley win at Blackpool
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
A dramatic stoppage-time winner from Marc Roberts saw Barnsley grab the three points with a 2-1 win at Blackpool.Davis Keillor-Dunn gave the visitors the lead on 28 minutes but Blackpool – without boss Steve Bruce due to personal reasons – levelled midway through the second half thanks to Olly Casey.However, two minutes into added time Tykes centre-back Roberts got on the end of Luca...Full Story »
Halifax edge to victory at struggling Boston
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 by PA
Halifax climbed into the Vanarama National League play-off places following a 1-0 win over Boston at The Jakemans Community Stadium.Defeat stretched The Pilgrims’ run without a win to seven games and sees them struggling in the relegation zone – four points from safety.Halifax went ahead with just a minute on the clock when Andrew Oluwabori pressured defender Kieran Coates and his at...Full Story »