Tom Cleverley hails Moussa Sissoko’s ‘aura’ after winner against Derby
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Watford manager Tom Cleverley hailed veteran Moussa Sissoko for the goal that clinched a 2-1 win at home to Derby and kept his side’s 100 per cent start to the season intact.Ebou Adams volleyed the Rams into an early lead but Vakoun Bayo replied with an outrageous scissor-kick on the half-hour.Sissoko had the last word, scoring on the rebound in the 76th minute to make it three Championshi...Full Story »
Pep Guardiola: Haaland can compete in terms of goals with Cristiano and Messi
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Pep Guardiola backed Erling Haaland to reach goal figures like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester City striker added to his “ridiculous” record with a hat-trick against Ipswich.The 24-year-old scored his 10th treble in sky blue as the reigning Premier League champions bounced back from Sammie Szmodics’ shock opener for Kieran McKenna’s promoted side.H...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield hails Wycombe’s ‘brilliant’ resilience after beating Rotherham
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield was pleased with his side’s resilience after they beat Rotherham 2-0 to earn their first League One win of the season.Debutant Cameron Humphreys and Kieran Sadlier struck at Adams Park, ending a run of back-to-back 3-2 defeats to Wrexham and Birmingham respectively.Bloomfield said: “I’m really pleased with the performance as we dominated possessi...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey says Crawley were ‘outstanding’ despite defeat at Wigan
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Crawley manager Scott Lindsey was at a complete loss to explain how his side came away from Wigan with nothing to show for their efforts after a 1-0 Sky Bet League One defeat.The visitors dominated in every area except the one that matters most, with Thelo Aasgaard heading home the only goal at the Brick Community Stadium on the half-hour via a deflection off Joy Mukena.It was a first defeat of ...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke says Barnsley have ‘soft under-belly’ after Northampton draw
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Barnsley head coach Darrell Clarke said his side have a “soft under-belly” after throwing away a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw against Northampton.Goals from Max Watters and Adam Phillips put the hosts in control before Northampton equalised with goals from Liam McCarron and Jack Baldwin.Clarke said: ”It’s two points dropped, isn’t it? We get ourselves two-nil up at t...Full Story »
Grant McCann confident Doncaster will score more goals despite Morecambe victory
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Grant McCann is adamant his Doncaster side have goals in them after a frustrating display in the slender 1-0 home win over Morecambe.Rovers came out on top with their only shot on target – Harry Clifton’s early goal which came in fortuitous circumstances after the midfielder charged down visiting goalkeeper Stuart Moore who dawdled in possession yards from his own goal.Rovers tried t...Full Story »
Nelson Jardim relieved as Newport County hold off battling Accrington
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Nelson Jardim admitted his Newport County side rode their luck before easing to a 3-1 win after a strong second-half display against Accrington Stanley at Rodney Parade.County led 1-0 in the 12th minute when Shane McLoughlin’s shot deflected in off defender Seb Quirk, but the visitors were deservedly level seven minutes before the break when Shaun Whalley fired past Nick Townsend in the Ex...Full Story »
Nuno Espirito Santo says Forest’s win at Saints ‘first step towards improvement’
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Nuno Espirito Santo praised his Nottingham Forest side for “finding the details” to beat Southampton 1-0 at St Mary’s and record their first victory of the season.A game of few chances was settled in the 70th minute by Morgan Gibbs-White producing a rare moment of precision to capitalise on a botched attempt at clearing a corner by Saints, thumping the ball in at the second att...Full Story »
Oliver Glasner: Transfer business is no excuse for Palace’s loss to West Ham
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Oliver Glasner refused to pin Crystal Palace’s 2-0 loss to West Ham on the departure of key players and insisted he had the squad to win.The Austrian found himself two more players down in the 24 hours before their home opener after Joachim Andersen and Jordan Ayew’s respective departures for Fulham and Leicester were finalised on Friday.Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen struck in the se...Full Story »
Karl Robinson critical of referee after 10-man Salford salvage Chesterfield draw
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Salford boss Karl Robinson was critical of referee Richie Watkins after his side overcame the second-half dismissal of Curtis Tilt to salvage a 1-1 draw at Chesterfield.James Berry put the hosts ahead in the 69th minute before Salford were reduced to 10 men two minutes later when Tilt was sent off for two yellow cards in quick succession, the first for dissent and the second following an off-the...Full Story »
Philippe Clement insists Rangers will go ‘flat out’ against Celtic
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Philippe Clement insists Rangers will not park the bus at Celtic Park next week as he enjoyed the morale-boosting 6-0 win over Ross County at Hampden Park.Cyriel Dessers and Rabbi Matondo both grabbed doubles in the convincing William Hill Premiership win over the Staggies and there were also goals for midfielder Tom Lawrence and substitute attacker Danilo.Full focus next week turns to the first...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan delighted with West Brom’s positive start after Stoke win
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Carlos Corberan says a positive start for his side has been important as West Brom picked up their second successive away win of the season after a 2-1 win against Stoke.Goals from Karlan Grant and Josh Maja – either side of a equaliser from Lewis Koumas – ensured they would be travelling back down the M6 with all three points.Corberan was full of praise for his team’s performa...Full Story »
Birmingham boss Chris Davies happy with ‘huge win’ at Leyton Orient
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Head coach Chris Davies insisted Birmingham deserved their “huge” win at Leyton Orient.Blues, favourites to return to the Championship at the first attempt, went in front through Keshi Anderson and after Ethan Galbraith levelled, Alfie May grabbed a winner, with all three goals coming in the opening 20 minutes.“I thought it was a good performance again and we were the better te...Full Story »
That’s what we brought him in – Johnnie Jackson thrilled with Joe Pigott winner
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson was delighted to see his lengthy pursuit of Joe Pigott pay further dividends after the striker’s well-taken winner earned a 1-0 victory at Cheltenham.Jackson has long admired the much-travelled frontman, who he finally captured on loan from Leyton Orient this summer and has now netted twice this season in what is his second spell with the Dons.His first g...Full Story »
Ange Postecoglou wants Yves Bissouma to be the ‘best version of himself’
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Ange Postecoglou urged Yves Bissouma to stay on the right track after the Tottenham midfielder took his first steps on the road to redemption with a wonder strike against Everton.Spurs boss Postecoglou had likened the midfielder to a naughty child who was now behaving himself, having been suspended for one match by the club for taking laughing gas.Restored to the starting line-up, the Mali inter...Full Story »
Mike Williamson feels MK Dons ‘got their reward’ against Carlisle
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Mike Williamson praised his MK Dons side as they picked up their first win of the season by beating Carlisle 3-0.Goals from Callum Hendry, Alex Gilbey and Joe Tomlinson won the day for the home side.Aaron Nemane created the first two in the first half and a late third came in second-half stoppage time when Tomlinson’s strike from Tommy Leigh’s pass found the bottom corner.Williamson ...Full Story »
Johannes Hoff Thorup says Norwich heading in ‘right direction’ after Blades draw
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup is pleased with side’s progress despite being left waiting for his first league win after a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United at Carrow Road.It was a second successive home draw for the Dane, who took over from David Wagner in the summer, and Thorup was impressed with the way his side went about their business against the Blades.Norwich went ahead after...Full Story »
Darren Ferguson proud of Peterborough resolve after another come-from-behind win
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Darren Ferguson praised the character of his Peterborough side as they came from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Exeter in League One.Reece Cole put the hosts ahead in the fourth minute but they were pegged back just three minutes later by Malik Mothersille.And the turnaround was completed on the stoke of half-time when Emmanuel Fernandez’s long-range strike flashed past Joe Whitworth.Peterb...Full Story »
Graham Alexander hails Bradford performance as Bromley see unbeaten run ended
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Graham Alexander felt Bradford earned a “great three points” after securing a 3-1 win to inflict a first defeat of the season on Bromley.The Ravens, who had won their opening two games following promotion to the EFL, were down to 10 men from the eighth minute when Ashley Charles was sent off for a handball on the line.Richie Smallwood scored the resulting penalty, with further goals ...Full Story »
Richard Keogh ‘so proud’ of Blackpool despite seeing three-goal lead disappear
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Interim Blackpool boss Richard Keogh praised his side despite throwing away a three-goal lead to draw 4-4 at Cambridge in Sky Bet League One.Keogh took charge following Neil Critchley’s sacking this week and looked set to guide his team to victory as they went 4-1 up soon after half-time, only for Cambridge to produce a rousing fightback and secure a draw.“I was so proud of the boys,...Full Story »
We need to be a little more clinical – Huddersfield boss Michael Duff
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Michael Duff wants Huddersfield to be more clinical but was pleased with what he saw in his side’s 1-0 victory over winless Shrewsbury.West Ham loanee Callum Marshall scored the only goal of the game in the first half, with goalkeepers Lee Nicholls and Toby Savin both making saves from chances that should have been put away.Duff said: “I was pleased with the performance. There was lo...Full Story »
Marco Silva likes what he sees from ‘talent’ Emile Smith Rowe
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Marco Silva lauded Emile Smith Rowe’s impact in a Fulham shirt after he scored on his home debut during their 2-1 victory over Leicester in the Premier League.Smith Rowe clinically finished past Foxes goalkeeper Mads Hermansen in the 18th minute to open his Cottagers goal account.Despite Wout Faes equalising, Fulham found victory as Alex Iwobi’s finish claimed three points for the ho...Full Story »
Pompey boss John Mousinho pleased with point despite late Middlesbrough leveller
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho was delighted to leave Middlesbrough with a point despite conceding a last-minute equaliser at the Riverside.Pompey looked set for their first Championship win of the season thanks to Christian Saydee’s first-half double, only for substitute Tommy Conway to score a 90th-minute penalty for Michael Carrick’s sideBoro had 29 shots on goal and Mousinho admit...Full Story »
Stephen Clemence: Derby defeat was not the only motivation for Barrow
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Barrow manager Stephen Clemence insists his players were not just motivated by last weekend’s Cumbrian derby defeat as they bounced back with a 4-0 thrashing of Port Vale.The Bluebirds produced a disappointing performance in losing to Carlisle but were hugely impressive in the second half at the SO Legal Stadium after a tight opening 45 minutes.It allowed them to defeat the Valiants for th...Full Story »
Simon Weaver praises Harrogate’s gritty performance during win at Colchester
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Simon Weaver saluted Harrogate’s performance after they claimed a 1-0 win at Colchester.Sam Folarin grabbed Town’s winner in the 68th minute when he capitalised on a mix-up between Colchester goalkeeper Matt Macey and defender Rob Hunt and tapped into the vacant net.Colchester created the vast majority of the game’s chances, but Harrogate defended well to secure victory.Weaver ...Full Story »
Gillingham will ‘respect’ point after tough draw at Fleetwood – Mark Bonner
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Gillingham boss Mark Bonner was pleased despite his side being held to a goalless draw away to Fleetwood.The Gills went top despite just picking up a point on their travels to the Lancashire coast.“It’s a really good point,” said Bonner.“It’s one that we are definitely going to respect because it was as tough a game as we thought it would be.“It was really har...Full Story »
John Eustace: Blackburn matchwinner Arnor Sigurdsson deserves all the plaudits
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Blackburn head coach John Eustace lauded his matchwinner after Arnor Sigurdsson’s late goal secured a 2-1 win over Oxford.The U’s took the lead in the 44th minute through Mark Harris’ astonishing 30-yard volley which saw the striker continue his streak of scoring in every Championship game this season.But Oxford’s joy was short-lived as Joe Rankin-Costello’s smart t...Full Story »
Paul Heckingbottom praises Will Keane professionalism amid transfer speculation
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
New Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom praised Will Keane’s professionalism amid transfer speculation after his winning goal fired North End to a 1-0 Championship victory over Luton.In Heckingbottom’s first match in charge of the Lilywhites, Keane bagged his first goal of the season in the 39th minute to secure three points against one of the division’s favourites for promotion.We...Full Story »
Emmanuel Fernandez scores a stunner as Peterborough edge Exeter
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Emmanuel Fernandez scored a stunning 30-yard goal as Peterborough came from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Exeter.The defender strode out of the back line and took advantage of his opponents backing off as his swerving effort flashed past the outstretched left hand of Joe Whitworth.The 22-year-old’s first EFL strike completed a spirited first-half fightback after Posh got off to a bad start...Full Story »
Romaine Mundle’s goal beats Burnley and takes Sunderland top of Championship
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Sunderland stopped free-scoring Burnley in their tracks at the Stadium of Light by making it three wins from three in the Sky Bet Championship.Despite agreeing to sell winger Jack Clarke to Ipswich, the Black Cats secured maximum points through a goal from his replacement on the wing, Romaine Mundle.The 21-year-old has been waiting for his big chance since arriving from Standard Liege in Februar...Full Story »
Ten-man Salford salvage point at Chesterfield with late equaliser
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Salford substitute Kelly N’Mai scored a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for the 10-man Ammies at Chesterfield.Promoted Chesterfield looked set to claim the three points after taking a 69th-minute lead through James Berry and then seeing Salford lose Curtis Tilt to a red card moments later.However, M’Bai struck with four minutes remaining – Salford’s first goal of the...Full Story »
Rochdale and Forest Green fight out stalemate
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Rochdale and Forest Green fought out a 0-0 National League draw at the Crown Oil Arena following midweek defeats.Both sides were looking for a winning formula after Rochdale lost 1-0 to York on Tuesday, and Forest Green went down by the same score against Barnet.But it proved an encounter of few clear-cut chances, although Forest Green had more shots on goal and collected eight corners to Rochda...Full Story »
Birmingham come out on top in error-strewn clash at Leyton Orient
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Three costly error-strewn moments in the opening 20 minutes proved defining in a lively game at Brisbane Road where League One promotion favourites Birmingham emerged with a 2-1 win against Leyton Orient.Keshi Anderson and Alfie May scored for the visitors either side of a goal by Ethan Galbraith.Orient goalkeeper Zach Hemming’s howler in the seventh minute gifted City the lead when his in...Full Story »
Nathan Jones staying calm as Charlton’s winning start continues
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Charlton manager Nathan Jones is refusing to get carried away despite his side producing a statement 2-0 win over Bolton at the Valley.The Addicks have won their opening three league matches for the first time since the 2011-12 campaign, when then boss Chris Powell led them to the League One title.Greg Docherty put the hosts ahead from the edge of the box in the 10th minute – his first goa...Full Story »
Nigel Clough says ‘lack of intelligence’ led to Mansfield loss at Lincoln
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Deflated Mansfield manager Nigel Clough says his side must start to defend better after their 4-1 defeat at Lincoln.Two goalkeeping blunders and some poor defending played a key part in their defeat, with keeper Christy Pym at fault for City’s first two goals.The Stags keeper was was beaten by Adam Jackson coming for a cross after 29 minutes and Lincoln doubled their lead when Pym made a m...Full Story »
Mani Dieseruvwe’s stoppage-time goal claims point for Hartlepool
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Mani Dieseruvwe scored deep into stoppage time to snatch Hartlepool a point in a 1-1 draw against Wealdstone and maintain their unbeaten start to the season.Pools made a bright start as Anthony Mancini brought a save from goalkeeper Archie Matthews at the near post in the fifth minute.But Wealdstone went on to enjoy the better of the first half and after Micah Obiero had seen one shot clear the ...Full Story »
Will Keane winner sees Preston start Paul Heckingbottom reign with Luton scalp
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Will Keane ensured Preston made a winning start to life under new manager Paul Heckingbottom with the only goal of the game against Luton at Deepdale.Keane bagged his first goal of the season in the 39th minute to secure three points against one of the Championship’s favourites for promotion in Heckingbottom’s first game since being named as Ryan Lowe’s replacement.Heckingbotto...Full Story »
Cameron Humphreys makes big impact on Wycombe debut in win over Rotherham
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Cameron Humphreys’ strike on his debut set Wycombe on their way to a 2-0 victory over Rotherham at Adams Park.The Ipswich loanee struck with 20 minutes remaining before Kieran Sadlier kept his cool from the spot to secure Wanderers’ first League One win of the campaign.The first meaningful attempt of the contest fell to Rotherham midfielder Joe Powell in the eighth minute, but his 25...Full Story »
Chris Wreh strikes in stoppage time to earn Tamworth a point at Boston
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Chris Wreh’s superb stoppage-time equaliser earned Tamworth a 1-1 draw at Boston and denied the home side their first win of the season.Jai Rowe’s first-half header appeared to have secured Boston victory at the Jakemans Community Stadium but substitute Wreh levelled it up with a fine curling effort in the fourth minute of added time .Rowe headed home the Pilgrims’ first goal o...Full Story »
Chris Maguire penalty keeps Eastleigh top of National League table
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Eastleigh maintained their 100 per cent record in the Vanarama National League with a 1-0 victory at Altrincham.Chris Maguire’s confident 72nd penalty settled the contest after Scott Quigley had been brought down by Max Haygarth.Altrincham were denied the opening goal when Lewis Banks met Justin Amaluzor’s cross and Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell produced an outstanding save.Quig...Full Story »
Wigan edge to first win of the season with victory over Crawley
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Wigan finally got their Sky Bet League One campaign up and running thanks to a nervy 1-0 victory against Crawley at the Brick Community Stadium.Thelo Aasgaard provided the only goal on the half-hour mark, with his header from Luke Chambers’ left-wing cross going in off Town defender Joy Mukena.But the newly-promoted Reds never gave up the ghost, dominating for large parts of the second per...Full Story »
League Two leaders Gillingham held by Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Gillingham remain top of League Two despite a stalemate at Fleetwood.Although the hosts dominated much of the possession, chances were few and far between, the first being a Mackenzie Hunt left-footed volley which was no trouble for Jake Turner in the Gillingham goal.Tommy Lonergan should have put Fleetwood ahead on 21 minutes, but his free header from six yards out was glanced just wide. The fo...Full Story »
Barnet make it three wins in a row with home success against Southend
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Barnet maintained their promising start to the Vanarama National League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Southend.Harry Chapman’s first goal for the Bees, a powerful shot from outside the box, gave them a 31st-minute lead.Southend’s strong response saw them level after 64 minutes with Gus Scott-Morriss’ shot taking a slight deflection.Mark Shelton restored Barnet’s lead ...Full Story »
Wrexham continue impressive form with comfortable victory over Reading
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Unbeaten Wrexham continued their fine start to the League One campaign with a 3-0 win over Reading.The hosts opened the scoring through Ollie Palmer’s header and soon doubled their lead after Elliot Lee scored from close range.Andy Cannon netted a fine third for Wrexham just minutes into the second half, and they controlled the game from then on in.Lee fired a free-kick just over early on ...Full Story »
Erling Haaland’s hat-trick helps Manchester City to thumping win over Ipswich
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Imperious Erling Haaland struck a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 4-1 comeback win against promoted Ipswich as fan favourite Ilkay Gundogan enjoyed a victorious return.Few expected anything other than a comprehensive win for Pep Guardiola’s Premier League juggernauts, but Sammie Szmodics sent the away fans wild on their first ever trip to the Etihad Stadium.But Ipswich’s first t...Full Story »
James Henry nets twice in Aldershot’s win over Oldham
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
James Henry scored twice as Aldershot beat Oldham 4-1 to inflict a first defeat for the Latics in the Vanarama National League this season.The former Millwall and Oxford striker fired the Shots into a 38th-minute lead with his second goal for the club.Henry grabbed another after 58 minutes following good work by Tyler Frost and Hady Ghandour.Oldham struck back immediately as Reagan Ogle’s ...Full Story »
Bromley see unbeaten start ended with defeat at Bradford
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Bradford ran out 3-1 winners to inflict a first defeat on Bromley as a Sky Bet League Two club and end their perfect start to the season.The visitors were reduced to 10 men after just nine minutes when Ashley Charles was sent off for handling Calum Kavanagh’s header on the line.Richie Smallwood sent goalkeeper Grant Smith the wrong way with the penalty and Bradford went on to dominate the ...Full Story »
Ebbsfleet fall to fourth straight defeat as Woking run riot
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Woking sent bottom club Ebbsfleet spinning to a fourth straight defeat with a comfortable 3-0 win at the Kuflink Stadium.Max Dyche, Charley Kendall and Matt Ward were all on target as the visitors sealed their second win of the season to climb into the top 10.Dom Samuel fired an early chance for Ebbsfleet straight at Woking goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen before Northampton loanee Dyche headed home...Full Story »
Maidenhead battle to first point of season at Fylde
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Maidenhead produced a battling display to claim their first point of the National League season with a 0-0 draw at Fylde.Alan Devonshire’s team headed to Lancashire on the back of defeats against Eastleigh, Solihull Moors and Altrincham.But they gave as good as they got at Mill Farm Stadium, with striker Shawn McCloskey proving a particular threat to the Fylde defence.Home goalkeeper Ben W...Full Story »
Tommy Conway’s late penalty snatches Middlesbrough a point against Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Summer signing Tommy Conway came off the bench to score a last-gasp penalty and earn Middlesbrough a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth at the Riverside.Championship newcomers Pompey looked set for their first win of the season after first-half goals from Christian Saydee either side of Matt Clarke’s header for Boro.But Conway struck in the 90th minute to earn a deserved point for Boro, who had 29 s...Full Story »
Charlton maintain fine start to campaign by beating Bolton
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Charlton underlined their early season promotion credentials with a 2-0 home win over Bolton.Greg Docherty and substitute Matt Godden scored for the Addicks, who have won all three matches in League One and not conceded a goal.The Addicks took the lead at a rain-lashed Valley through captain Docherty in the 10th minute.The Scottish midfielder collected a pass from Thierry Small and produced a po...Full Story »
Bradley Stevenson salvages point for Solihull against Braintree
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Bradley Stevenson salvaged a point for Solihull in a 1-1 draw with Braintree in the National League.Braintree took an early lead in the seventh minute when Kyrell Lisbie tucked the ball home into the bottom corner.Lucas Covolan made a string of good saves to deny the Moors, including a great stop from Conor Wilkinson’s effort and made a comfortable catch from Matty Warburton’s strike...Full Story »
Josh Maja haunts former loan club Stoke to maintain West Brom’s unbeaten start
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
West Brom continued their unbeaten start to the Sky Bet Championship season as they claimed their second successive away victory in a 2-1 triumph at Stoke.A frantic first half saw the Baggies take the lead through Karlan Grant before the hosts levelled the game after on-loan Liverpool man Lewis Koumas netted on his home debut.Less than two minutes later, West Brom were back in front as Josh Maja...Full Story »
Dundee United earn first win of season with victory over St Johnstone
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Dundee United secured their first William Hill Premiership win of the season, 2-0 against St Johnstone at Tannadice.On-loan Liverpool wing-back Luca Stephenson opened the scoring in the second half before Saints Adama Sidibeh was sent off.Shortly after, United sealed all three points thanks to an own goal by St Johnstone’s Jack Sanders.United kept faith with the team that beat St Mirren in...Full Story »
Huddersfield maintain winning start with victory over Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA
Huddersfield continued their winning start with a 1-0 home victory over winless Shrewsbury thanks to Callum Marshall’s first-half strike.The Northern Ireland international put the Terriers ahead midway through the first half, coolly finishing after correctly gambling that Aaron Pierre would not quite be able to get a clean header onto Brodie Spencer’s cross from deep.Shrewsbury almos...Full Story »
Mark Kennedy happy to see Swindon tighten up defensively at Crewe
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Mark Kennedy was happy to see an improved defensive display from Swindon as they claimed a point from a 0-0 draw with Crewe at the Mornflake Stadium.The Robins were beaten 4-0 by Walsall last week – while Crewe themselves conceded five to Chesterfield – but the doors were firmly shut at the back for the lunchtime kick-off and clear chances were at a premium.Kennedy, though, was convi...Full Story »
Coventry boss Mark Robins heaps praise on ‘top player’ Kasey Palmer
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Mark Robins heaped praise on goalscorer Kasey Palmer after the midfielder’s second-half strike against his old club Bristol City earned Coventry a hard-earned point at Ashton Gate.Bristol City took a deserved lead in first-half stoppage time when George Tanner netted with the sweetest of right-footed volleys from 15 yards following a left-wing corner.But Coventry improved after the break a...Full Story »
Fitness worry for Mason as concerns Mount for Erik ten Hag after Brighton loss
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Erik ten Hag is awaiting injury news on Mason Mount after bemoaning mistakes and misfortune following Manchester United’s last-gasp 2-1 Premier League loss at Brighton.England midfielder Mount, who managed just five top-flight starts in his first season at Old Trafford, was withdrawn at half-time at the Amex Stadium due to a fitness issue.United looked set to come from behind to win on the...Full Story »
Lyndon Dykes could be leaving QPR after missing goalless draw with Plymouth
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
QPR boss Marti Cifuentes indicated that Lyndon Dykes could be on his way out of the club after the Scotland striker was omitted from the squad for the 1-1 draw against Plymouth.The visitors secured a Sky Bet Championship point despite playing most of the match with 10 men and ending it with nine.Straight after Morgan Whittaker’s equaliser for Argyle just before the half-hour mark cancelled...Full Story »
Neil Harris takes pleasure from Millwall’s clean sheet on the road at Hull
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Neil Harris expressed relief after Millwall claimed a first point of the Sky Bet Championship season with a goalless draw against Hull at the MKM Stadium.The well-disciplined visitors were resolute from the outset and deservedly left East Yorkshire with a share of the spoils from a drab game.“I’m really pleased with a point,” said Harris.“I asked for a clean-sheet mentali...Full Story »
Nigel Adkins hails Tranmere after securing first victory of the season
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Nigel Adkins praised the collective efforts of his Tranmere team after they recorded their first league victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Walsall at Prenton Park.Omari Patrick’s first league goal for the club since joining in the summer was enough to extend Rovers’ unbeaten start to three games and bring an end to the Saddlers’ 100 per cent record.It was the visitors wh...Full Story »
Mark Robinson says Burton’s draw with Stevenage is part of ‘learning curve’
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Burton head coach Mark Robinson says his side are still learning as he waits for a first league win in charge after a goalless draw with Stevenage proved a frustrating encounter.Albion had probably the best chance when Danilo Orsi put the ball inches wide of the post just before half time.Burton goalkeeper Max Crocombe only had routine efforts to save that were straight at him.“I thought f...Full Story »
Dave Challinor wants ‘perfect’ Stockport to maintain their momentum
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Dave Challinor admitted he was delighted with his Stockport side’s perfect start to the Sky Bet League One season, following their 2-0 home win over Bristol Rovers.Promoted as champions last term, County chalked up their third win in three – and with three clean sheets – courtesy of goals from Louie Barry and Kyle Wootton.With the Hatters riding high in the season’s openi...Full Story »
Gateshead continue fine start to season by sweeping aside Yeovil
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Gateshead continued their impressive start to the National League season by sweeping aside Yeovil 3-1 at home.Jacob Butterfield fired the home side into an early lead, with Brandon Haunstrup doubling the advantage soon after to reward their early dominance.Yeovil pulled one back on the half-hour mark when Aaron Jarvis nodded home a Michael Smith cross, only for Luke Hannant to kill the game with...Full Story »
Hull and Millwall continue to wait for their first win
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Hull and Millwall remain winless in the Sky Bet Championship this season following a low-quality goalless draw at the MKM Stadium.Neil Harris will be the happier of the two managers as the robust visitors were well organised from the outset and deserved their first point of the new campaign.Hull, who have now drawn their first three Championship games, had their moments and were more pleasing on...Full Story »
Burton await first league win of season after goalless draw with Stevenage
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Burton and Stevenage ground out a goalless draw in a disappointing encounter at the Pirelli Stadium.Albion were left still searching for their first League One win under new head coach Mark Robinson as Stevenage frustrated the home side.Chances were at a premium in the first half, Jack Armer’s cross striking the post early on for the Brewers before Dan Kemp drove a speculative effort strai...Full Story »
Louie Barry and Kyle Wootton on target as Stockport maintain winning start
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Louie Barry and Kyle Wootton were on target for Stockport as they beat Bristol Rovers 2-0 to maintain their 100 per cent record in Sky Bet League One.Barry struck a stunner six minutes before half-time at Edgeley Park and Wootton bundled in a second 25 minutes from time to seal County’s third win in three league games.Rovers had looked comfortable for most of the first half but fell behind...Full Story »
Crewe and Swindon share points in goalless draw
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Crewe and Swindon shared the spoils as a poor-quality game at the Mornflake Stadium ended goalless.Both sides were looking to bounce back from heavy home defeats last weekend and it was the visitors who had the better of the opening half.Crewe skipper Mickey Demetriou was fortunate to stay on the pitch after hacking down Paul Glatzel, who was breaking clear on goal.Earlier, Jeff King and Harry S...Full Story »
Omari Patrick strike earns Tranmere first victory of season
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Tranmere recorded their first League Two victory of the season after beating Walsall 1-0 at Prenton Park.Omari Patrick’s first goal since joining from Sutton in the summer was the difference as Rovers remained unbeaten after three games.The visitors had a glorious opportunity to open the scoring in the fifth minute when Jamille Matt was bundled over by Cameron Norman but Matt’s penal...Full Story »
Coventry’s Kasey Palmer strikes to deny former side Bristol City victory
Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA
Kasey Palmer came off the bench to score against his former club and earn Coventry a 1-1 Championship draw with Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The hosts took the lead in first half stoppage-time when a left-wing corner was headed into the path of George Tanner, who found the roof of the net with a sweetly-struck right-footed volley from just inside the box.But Coventry fought back to equalise on 76...Full Story »