Leeds head coach Daniel Farke described his side’s last-gasp 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win against Preston at Elland Road as “season-defining”.Substitute Joel Piroe converted a stoppage-time penalty to clinch Leeds three vital points in the race for automatic promotion after Dan James had cancelled out Will Keane’s early opener for Preston.Leeds closed the gap on the top t...Full Story »

Oli McBurnie’s penalty in the 13th minute of time added on snatched Sheffield United a 2-2 draw against West Ham in a dramatic ending at Bramall Lane.The Hammers looked to have won it when James Ward-Prowse’s 79th-minute spot-kick put them ahead after Maxwell Cornet’s first goal for the club was cancelled out by a debut effort from new Blades recruit Ben Brereton Diaz.But refer...Full Story »

West Ham manager David Moyes claims teams are accepting poor refereeing as the norm after his side conceded the latest ever Premier League goal in their 2-2 draw at Sheffield United.The Hammers were on course for a win when James Ward-Prowse’s 79th-minute penalty put them 2-1 up, after Ben Brereton Diaz’s debut goal for the hosts had cancelled out Maxwell Cornet’s opener.But in...Full Story »

Rocco Vata seized a surprise chance in the Celtic team to score his first goal for the club in a 5-0 victory over Buckie Thistle.Vata appeared to be on the way out of Celtic amid several links with Serie A clubs but the 18-year-old came off the bench in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup fourth-round tie amid reports of talks over extending his contract beyond the summer.The winger hit Celtic’s...Full Story »

Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota claimed second-half doubles as Premier League leaders Liverpool moved five points clear with a crushing 4-0 victory away to Bournemouth.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds initially struggled to create at the Vitality Stadium in the absence of top scorer Mohamed Salah.But Nunez broke the deadlock early in the second period and completed the scoring in added time following Jota&...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers told Rocco Vata he had to continue earning the right to play after the 18-year-old netted his first goal in a 5-0 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup victory over Buckie Thistle.The winger has been linked with clubs such as Sampdoria, Bologna and Como and his contract expires in the summer, but he was handed his first appearance of the season and tapped home from close range...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool for treatment on a muscle injury picked up while on international duty, the Egyptian Football Association has announced.The influential forward was forced off during the first half of Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana in Thursday’s Africa Cup of Nations group match, causing concern for club and country.It was later revealed the 31-year-old would miss ...Full Story »

South Africa cruised to a 4-0 win over Namibia to get their Africa Cup of Nations campaign back on track.After going down 2-0 to Mali in their opener, Bafana Bafana got off the mark at the second attempt as Themba Zwane hit a brace after Percy Tau’s early penalty, with Thapelo Maseko adding a fourth in the second half.Namibia started brightly but Prins Tijueza shot straight at goalkeeper R...Full Story »

The great and the good of the football showed up at the glitzy gala in Dubai. John and Toni Terry dazzled at the Globe Soccer Awards in DubaiToni rocked a stunning brown see-through dress And that included the former Chelsea captain alongside his childhood sweetheart. JT, 43, opted for a navy velvet tuxedo with a matching bow tie. But he was flanked by his glamorous partner who grabbed the a...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Pre EPL Week 21   Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace HT" Gabriel Magalhães 11", Henderson 37"og   Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace FT" Gabriel Magalhaes Airline   Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 5-0 to end their four-game winless run and win their first game in over a month   Gabriel scoring a goal and forcing an own-goal while Arse...Full Story »

Al-Nassr superstar Ronaldo and Markovic linked up during a sponsorship shoot that saw them switching to their gear in a small pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo met with Ana Maria MarkovicRonaldo and Markovic exchanged a few high-fives After completing their media duties the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and the Grasshoppers ace exchanged a few high-fives. Then the football pair performed the Manchester...Full Story »

The Man City star is alleged to have accidentally called Lauryn by his wife Annie Kilner's name in bed on the night they conceived a baby. The affair has broken up Kyle's marriage to Anne Kilner, who he shares three sons withWalker allegedly called Lauryn his wife's name during a romp Walker had travelled to London to undergo a groin operation as he faced a race for fitness in a bid to make Ga...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho’s agent has reportedly confirmed that the 60-year-old is willing to take the job with Al-Shabab but on one condition. According to the Spanish outlet AS, the Portuguese coach is engaged in discussions with Al Shabab regarding a potential new chapter for the former Real Madrid boss. Mourinho has been receiving offers from Saudi Arabia for some time now. The report reveals ...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka is being linked with a summer exit with two Premier League clubs said to be keen on signing him. That is according to a report from the Manchester Evening News, which reports that Wan-Bissaka, a former Crystal Palace academy graduate, has caught the attention of his former club, as well as West Ham. Wan-Bissaka initially began his career at Crystal...Full Story »

Liverpool are watching two Real Sociedad midfielders. Mundo Deportivo says the Reds are watching closely Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino this season. Its suggested Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is still keen to strengthen his midfield and La Real's pair are on his radar. Merino has previous experience in England with Newcastle United. Arsenal have also held a long-term interest in Zubimendi.Full Story »

Manchester City management have made a decision on Savio. The young attacker is starring at Girona on-loan from Troyes this season. Both clubs are owned by City's umbrella company, City Football Group. The Mirror says City plan to sign Savio outright at the end of the season and bring him to England. The player's form has attracted interest from Barcelona this season.Full Story »

SHEFFIELD UNITED want a stunning £20million for centre-half Anel Ahmedhodzic with Italians Napoli and Atalanta interested. The Blades could let him go in this window to give boss Chris Wilder cash to spend. Anel Ahmedhodzic is wanted by Napoli and Atalanta Credit: Getty Mason Holgate could be loaned to Sheffield United this month Credit: Getty Ahmedhodzic, 24, fancies Serie A and is hop...Full Story »

WEST HAM are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface. The 23-year-old striker has been linked with both Newcastle and Chelsea. West Ham could smash their transfer record to sign Victor Boniface Credit: Reuters Hammers’ technical director Tim Steidten is pushing for the massive swoop and could pull it off before the window shuts. Boniface ha...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE have rejected a loan bid from Atletico Madrid for striker Callum Wilson, according to reports. However, Financial Fair Play restrictions could force the Toon to sell the England forward if the Spanish giants return with a permanent offer. Callum Wilson could be sold if Newcastle receive a permanent offer for the striker Credit: Getty European clubs are testing Newcastle's resolve as...Full Story »

Kieran Trippier is nearing a move to Bayern. (Image: Getty) Bayern Munich have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Kieran Trippier from Newcastle. The German giants emerged as shock contenders to sign the 33-year-old this week, with the North-East club prepared to sell in order to help comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. Now according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenb...Full Story »

Man City set to offer new deal to De Bruyne amid Saudi interest Manchester City are all set to offer a new deal to their star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne amid interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, according to the Mirror. De Bruyne reportedly could earn more than £1million-a-week if he joins a Saudi club next season but the Cityzens are reportedly planning to offer him a new contract tha...Full Story »

Rangers boss Philippe Clement was hit by another injury blow after loan attacker Abdallah Sima was sent home from the Africa Cup of Nations with a thigh injury.The 22-year-old Senegal attacker has scored 15 goals since arriving on loan from Brighton in the summer.The Senegal FA confirmed Sima would return to Rangers after he picked up the injury in training and a statement warned he could face a...Full Story »

Ivan Toney claimed he knew he would score and Brentford would win upon his return from his eight-month exile.The striker, banned from football since May for breaching betting rules, was back on the scoresheet for the first time in 267 days in the 3-2 Premier League home win over Nottingham Forest.Toney struck with an audacious free-kick to thrust himself back into the spotlight for the right rea...Full Story »

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has told his players to forget about their winning Africa Cup of Nations start when they face DR Congo on Sunday.Tournament favourites Morocco, semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, cruised to a 3-0 win against 10-man Tanzania in their opening Group F match.The Atlas Lions can all but secure their place in the knockout stage with victory against DR Cong...Full Story »

Rangers made their superiority count in a routine 4-1 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup fourth-round win over League Two DumbartonPhilippe Clement’s men returned to competitive action following the winter break and dominated on a poor, rain-soaked pitch before midfielder John Lundstram headed in at the back post in the 35th minute.Striker Cyriel Dessers knocked in from close range just four minute...Full Story »

Ivan Toney marked his return from his eight-month exile with a goal to help Brentford to a thrilling 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.The striker, banned from football since May for breaching betting rules, was back on the scoresheet for the first time in 267 days.Named captain for the day, Toney struck with an audacious free-kick to cancel out Danilo’s opener for Forest and thrust himself b...Full Story »

Ian Foster urged Plymouth to look up the table after claiming his first Championship win as Argyle head coach with a 3-1 win over Cardiff at Home Park.Argyle soared to 15th on the back of two goals by Scottish striker Ryan Hardie, who also set up top scorer Morgan Whittaker for his 15th Championship goal of the season, after Cardiff had taken a 10th-minute lead through Perry Ng.Foster said: &ldq...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor questioned referee Gavin Ward as his Pirates lost at home for only the second time in Sky Bet League One this season.Blackpool came out of the blocks quickest to score twice in the first 20 minutes at the Memorial Stadium en route to a 2-1 victory.Kyle Joseph twice crossed low, initially for CJ Hamilton to shoot into the top corner of the Rovers net in the fift...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes is preparing for a vital match against fellow strugglers Huddersfield after his side ended their winless run by beating Millwall.A 2-0 success at Loftus Road was Rangers’ first victory in eight Sky Bet Championship matches and lifted them up a place, to third from bottom.And it means they will climb out of the relegation zone if they beat Huddersfield – the t...Full Story »

Coventry and their manager Mark Robins condemned alleged racist abuse aimed at midfielder Kasey Palmer in the closing stages of the Sky Blues’ 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday.After an incident that left Palmer saying “it feels like things will never change”, owner Doug King said the club will support the player, while Robins urged the perpetrators to “grow up”.King s...Full Story »

Liam Manning was not in the least surprised by an impressive debut from on-loan midfielder Scott Twine as his first-half goal earned Bristol City a point from a 1-1 Championship draw with Watford.But the head coach did admit astonishment at the manner of the 25th-minute equaliser. Twine climbed above a defender to head into an unguarded net after goalkeeper Ben Hamer had blocked Tommy Conway&rsq...Full Story »

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney admitted the 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over Reading – which opens up an eight-point buffer over their fourth-bottom opponents – was a “really big win” in a “really big game”.Norway Under-21 international Thelo Aasgaard scored what proved to be the only goal just after the half-hour mark with a brilliant strike from the edg...Full Story »

New Burton boss Martin Paterson was relieved after goals from Mark Helm and skipper John Brayford secured his first win with a 2-0 victory over Charlton.Paterson was denied a point at Derby in his first game in charge but Albion never looked like relinquishing control once they got two goals in front, with a resilient defensive performance the bedrock of the victory.“It is a really good re...Full Story »

Nick Montgomery praised Hibernian striker Christian Doidge after he secured a 1-0 victory over Forfar in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup fourth round.However, the Hibs boss was not happy with his side’s performance as they grew frustrated at not breaking down the League Two side, with Joe Newell seeing a penalty saved in the first half.Doidge scored the winner after 69 minutes but also showe...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson praised his players and staff after Peterborough battled back to beat struggling Shrewsbury.Sky Bet League One’s lowest scorers led the division’s highest scorers at the break thanks to Jordan Shipley’s strike in the 41st minute of a game which went ahead after a second pitch inspection.But it was a different story in the second half, with Joel Randall tapping i...Full Story »

Norwich head coach David Wagner feels his team are in a good place after watching them beat West Brom 2-0 at Carrow Road to stay on the fringes of the Championship play-off race.The Canaries have bounced back from a poor run of form to lose just twice in 12 matches in all competitions and Wagner was full of praise for his in-form team afterwards.Josh Sargent and Jon Rowe scored either side of th...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell stressed there is plenty of room for improvement despite Motherwell overcoming a spirited display from Alloa to reach the last-16 of the Scottish Cup.The Steelmen made the perfect start when Blair Spittal fired them ahead inside the opening minute, though Conor Sammon would stun the home crowd by levelling just before the half-hour mark.There was a nervousness around Fir Park, ...Full Story »

Huddersfield manager Darren Moore was “frustrated” after his side were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.The Terriers fell behind early on after Adam Wharton intercepted Jonathan Hogg’s pass before slotting home from 10 yards.Huddersfield responded impressively and their talismanic defender Michal Helik brilliantly directed his near-post header into the far corner to...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray praised Birmingham after they “found a way” to edge a lively 2-1 win at Stoke.The new boss stretched his unbeaten start to three games in all competitions as Blues rose to eight points above the relegation zone.“I’m really pleased for the supporters behind the goal,” said Mowbray.“It’s my first experience of the away support from Birmingham ...Full Story »

Lee Bell believes Crewe could have beaten fellow promotion chasers Barrow by a wider margin after an impressive 3-1 win at Holker Street.Bell admitted he would be “nit picking” to find fault in his side’s superb display as they closed to within four points of leaders Stockport.Crewe’s fourth successive win took them above Barrow and included first senior goals in the seco...Full Story »

Newport manager Graham Coughlan praised his players for keeping their cool in a red-hot atmosphere as the Exiles warmed up for taking on Manchester United with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Wrexham.A temporary stand has been erected at Rodney Parade to boost the capacity for the visit of Erik ten Hag’s men in the FA Cup next Sunday and it meant that 9,537 fans packed out the ground for the all...Full Story »

Forest Green caretaker manager Dan Connor says his players need to “love each other” after they started the post-Troy Deeney era with a 1-1 draw at Gillingham.Callum Jones fired into the top corner to cancel out Oli Hawkins’ opener and lift Rovers off the bottom of the League Two table in Connor’s first game in charge.Deeney was sacked as manager following an extraordinar...Full Story »

David Martindale hopes Livingston can take confidence from tasting victory for the first time in 14 games with their 2-1 Scottish Cup win over Raith Rovers.The Lions are six points adrift at the bottom of the Premiership and have not won in the league since October.But they are in the draw for the fifth round of the cup after Jamie Brandon cancelled out Jack Hamilton’s early opener for Rai...Full Story »

Player-manager Rhys McCabe felt his Airdrieonians side were worthy of their Scottish Cup win over St Johnstone.Craig Levein’s men were on the end of an upset thanks to Nikolay Todorov’s goal nine minutes into the second half, with the Championship side knocking out their top-tier opponents 1-0.“I think we deserved the win,” McCabe said. “Before, the message was come...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell felt his players were “too safe” as they drew yet another blank in a goalless draw with Cambridge at St James Park.The Grecians have failed to score in 15 of their 27 League One games and their need for a striker was never more evident than against a U’s side that were there for the taking.“I thought we played well for large periods and domina...Full Story »

Michael Carrick could not understand why the officials made the two “massive” offside decisions they did as Middlesbrough came from behind to claim a point from a 1-1 draw with Rotherham.The Millers had taken a 59th-minute lead when Cafu finished brilliantly after he was played in behind the defence by former Boro striker Jordan Hugill – despite Carrick’s claims the strik...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt gave an honest assessment following his side’s 1-0 defeat to Leyton Orient in Sky Bet League One.Promotion hopefuls Bolton, who started the match two points off the top of the table and with two matches in hand, should have taken the lead in the first half when leading scorer Dion Charles headed against a post.However, the visitors paid the price when Dan Agyei netted...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho hailed his side’s 1-0 win at struggling Fleetwood as one of the best of their season.Pompey stayed at the Sky Bet League One summit thanks to Abu Kamara’s eye-catching striker midway through the first half.After back-to-back defeats Mousinho admitted it was a welcome win for Pompey, although he would have preferred his side to be more clinical when they ...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson was pleased to avoid an upset against Queen of the South and progress into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.St Mirren dominated their League One opponents and prevented them from having a shot on target but had to wait until the 71st minute to seal the win.Alex Gogic was left completely unmarked in the box to head home Greg Kiltie’s cross and ease any nervousness amongs...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Ged Brannan was thrilled to see Charlie Brown join the endless list of players to have haunted their old clubs after his late winner snatched a 2-1 victory at MK Dons.Former Chelsea youngster Brown scored just three goals in 32 appearances for the Dons and struggled to get into the Shrimps side in the first half of the season after joining them last summer.After opening his Mor...Full Story »

Derby boss Paul Warne was left counting his lucky stars after his side’s 0-0 draw at Lincoln.The promotion-chasing Rams dropped points for only the third time since the end of October at Sincil Bank.But it could have been worse if it was not for inspired goalkeeper Josh Vickers, who produced a string of fine saves to frustrate the win-shy hosts, whose winless league run stretched to eight ...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes admitted his side have their sights set on a return to Hampden Park after they got their Scottish Cup campaign underway with a deserved 2-0 victory over Dundee.Killie flew out of the traps in their first game for three weeks, with Kyle Vassell prodding home the opener inside 20 seconds and Marley Watkins adding a second with a header two minutes later.The hosts r...Full Story »

Kevin Phillips watched on as Anthony Mancini’s stunning strike earned Hartlepool a 1-0 win at Ebbsfleet.The former Sunderland and West Brom striker was confirmed as Pools’ new manager shortly before kick-off and will have been delighted to see his side secure a first away victory since November.The visitors enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges, with Joe Grey bringing a save fr...Full Story »

Motherwell overcame a spirited showing by League One Alloa to progress into the last-16 of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup after a 3-1 victory.After the visitors found themselves behind after just 48 seconds, Conor Sammon would coolly curl home to bring them level with 27 minutes on the clock.There was a nervous air around Fir Park, though Georgie Gent’s goal on the hour-mark and Blair Spitt...Full Story »

Skipper Ben Sheaf scored twice as Coventry claimed a 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday to strengthen their bid for a play-off place.Owls manager Danny Rohl made four changes to his starting line-up following last week’s 4-0 defeat at Southampton, with new signing James Beadle, on loan from Brighton, making his debut in goal.Coventry, who began the day unbeaten in their last nine games, were u...Full Story »

Michal Helik’s eighth goal of the season gave relegation-threatened Huddersfield a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.It was the least that Darren Moore’s side deserved after creating the better chances in this encounter between two of the Sky Bet Championship’s most out-of-form sides.The Terriers gifted Blackburn the opener after Adam Wharton profited from a poor pass, but Helik’s to...Full Story »

Two goals in the opening three minutes sent Kilmarnock on their way to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Dundee in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.Kyle Vassell got the hosts off to the dream start after just 20 seconds, nipping in after Dundee goalkeeper Adam Legzdins and captain Joe Shaughnessy had failed to clear, before Marley Watkins’ header two minutes later extended the lead over t...Full Story »

Charlie Carter’s first goal for Dorking clinched his side their first home win of the year – a 1-0 victory over 10-man Gateshead.Carter, signed from Eastleigh for an undisclosed fee in October, struck the game’s only goal inside the near post shortly before half-time.Gateshead midfielder Regan Booty was shown a straight red card in the 25th minute for his reckless challenge on ...Full Story »

Derby lost ground on the League One automatic promotion places after being held to a goalless draw at Lincoln.The Imps’ winless run in the league extended to an eighth game but it was only the third time Paul Warne’s side had dropped points since the end of October.Rams shot-stopper Josh Vickers produced a string of fine saves to deny the hosts a much-needed win.Nathaniel Mendez-Lain...Full Story »

Promotion hopefuls Bolton saw their four-match winning run end as Dan Agyei netted the only goal of the game to give Leyton Orient a 1-0 victory.Agyei scored in the 54th minute when he seized on a through-ball from Jayden Sweeney and slipped the ball past goalkeeper Nathan Baxter for his third goal in as many Sky Bet League One games.However, Orient boss Richie Wellens was dismissed by referee A...Full Story »

Alex Gogic scored the only goal of the game as St Mirren booked their place in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup with a 1-0 win against Queen of the South.Queens are languishing in seventh place in League One but produced a spirited display to frustrate the Scottish Premiership side until Gogic headed home from Greg Kiltie’s corner after 71 minutes.The Paisley outfit spurned several good...Full Story »

Goals from Ilias Chair and Sinclair Armstrong gave relegation-threatened QPR a vital 2-0 win over Millwall at Loftus Road.It was Rangers’ first victory in eight Sky Bet Championship matches and lifted them up a place, to third from bottom.And it means they will move level on points with Huddersfield, the team immediately above them in the table, if they beat the Terriers in another crucial...Full Story »

Promotion-chasing Peterborough produced a second-half turnaround to sink Shrewsbury 2-1.A shock was on the cards at half-time as League One’s lowest scorers led the highest scorers in the division courtesy of Jordan Shipley’s opener.The Shrews midfielder struck with a fine 20-yard strike in the 41st minute after back-up goalkeeper Harry Burgoyne made a series of smart saves to keep o...Full Story »

Partick Thistle manager Kris Doolan believes the Jags’ Scottish Cup triumph over Ross County was testament to the fans and players who made the same journey at the end of last season.The 2022/23 campaign ended in Dingwall disappointment for Partick, with County coming from three goals behind to win a dramatic penalty shoot-out in the Premiership play-off final.However, there would be no su...Full Story »

Thelo Aasgaard’s brilliant strike just after the half-hour mark was enough to secure a valuable 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory for Wigan over Reading at the DW Stadium.Wigan had threatened first when Martial Godo spun just inside the penalty area, but aimed his shot too close to goalkeeper David Button.Wigan were indebted to Sean Clare for throwing himself into the path of a goalbound shot...Full Story »

Stenhousemuir registered a 12th successive victory as the cinch League Two leaders beat Stranraer 1-0 at home courtesy of a Kyle Girvan own goal.The decisive moment came in the 28th minute when Girvan diverted Ross Meechan’s cut back into his own net.Gary Naysmith’s side, who were reduced to 10 men in stoppage time by Nat Wedderburn’s sending-off, are now 16 points clear at the...Full Story »

Newport warmed up for next week’s FA Cup visit of Manchester United with a hard-fought 1-0 win over 10-man Wrexham in an all-Welsh battle at a packed Rodney Parade.The visitors had defender Will Boyle sent off for a wild challenge on Shane McLoughlin in the 18th minute and County used their numerical advantage to great effect.Seb Palmer-Houlden’s deft flicked header from Ryan Delaney...Full Story »

Partick Thistle avenged their Premiership play-off loss to Ross County by knocking the Staggies out of the Scottish Cup with a 3-0 victory.Former County striker Brian Graham opened the scoring for the visitors, with Scott Robinson making it 2-0 in the closing stages of the first half.A stunning finish from Stuart Bannigan shortly after the restart put the result beyond doubt.If memories of their...Full Story »

Abu Kamara’s goal proved enough for Portsmouth as they won 1-0 at Fleetwood.The Sky Bet League One leaders saw off bottom side Fleetwood thanks to Kamara’s 25th-minute strike.The forward, on loan from Norwich, turned Josh Earl and ran unchallenged at the heart of the defence before curling a fine finish beyond Jay Lynch.Fleetwood, without a win since mid-November, had defended well, ...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray’s unbeaten start to life as Birmingham boss continued with an impressive 2-1 win at Stoke.Fulham loanee Jay Stansfield handed the visitors a dream opening when he fired in an eighth league goal of the season after 10 minutes.The Potters, who were unbeaten since Steven Schumacher’s appointment last month, reacted positively but struggled to create clear chances.Mowbray&rs...Full Story »

Exeter remain just above the League One relegation zone after a goalless draw at home to Cambridge.The Grecians are four points clear of the drop zone after failing to score for the 15th time in 27 league games.The first half started brightly, with a corner for each team in the opening 60 seconds, but the lack of quality in both set-piece routines summed up what was an utterly forgettable half i...Full Story »

Christian Doidge helped Hibernian avoid Scottish Gas Scottish Cup humiliation with a 1-0 fourth-round victory against League Two side Forfar.A saved Joe Newell penalty along with plenty of missed chances led to a frustrating afternoon for the Premiership side before Doidge rose highest to grab the winner in the 69th minute.Lewis Stevenson returned to the starting line-up as Nick Montgomery made ...Full Story »

Kwesi Appiah struck his first goal since August to snatch Boreham Wood a point in a 2-2 draw at high-flying Bromley.Former AFC Wimbledon and Crawley striker Appiah, recently back from a long-term injury, stepped off the bench to head home an 89th-minute equaliser.The visitors had hit the crossbar through Tyrone Marsh before Billy Sass-Davies headed them into a 27th-minute lead.Bromley responded ...Full Story »

A Nikolay Todorov goal nine minutes into the second half was enough for Championship Airdrieonians pull off a shock and knock Premiership outfit St Johnstone out of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup with a 1-0 win.Todorov pounced from 10 yards to score his fourth goal in as many matches after Liam McStravick’s cross was hooked back in at the far post.St Johnstone should have heeded the early w...Full Story »

Mark Helm and John Brayford scored the goals that gave Martin Paterson a first win as Burton boss as they beat struggling Charlton 2-0 at the Pirelli Stadium.Helm, who was starting for the first time since December after a spell out with injury, lit the game up with a pinpoint curling finish after Max Crocombe’s long clearance had been helped on by Joe Hugill midway through the first half....Full Story »

Norwich recorded a hard-fought 2-0 win over West Brom to move to within four points of the fifth-placed Baggies in the Championship promotion race.The Canaries found themselves on the back foot for long periods at Carrow Road but made two of their chances count to stay on the fringes of the play-off picture.Josh Sargent scored his second goal since returning from an ankle injury to set the ball ...Full Story »

Rotherham’s long wait for an away win continues after Marcus Forss struck late on to force a 1-1 draw for Middlesbrough.In freezing temperatures at the Riverside, Boro failed to find the firepower to turn possession into enough goals to close the gap to the Sky Bet Championship play-off spots.And it looked as if Rotherham, still rooted to the foot of the table, had made Michael Carrick&rsq...Full Story »

Ian Foster claimed his first league win as Plymouth boss as Argyle came back from 1-0 down to earn a first win in six matches with a 3-1 victory over Cardiff.Perry Ng fired Cardiff ahead just 10 minutes in but Ryan Hardie’s double either side of half time and a fine finish from Morgan Whittaker secured Foster’s first win at Championship level.Victory lifted Plymouth to 15th and four ...Full Story »

Phil Brown enjoyed a remarkable first game as Kidderminster boss after seeing his side mount a spirited comeback to beat National League rivals Aldershot 4-2.Bottom-of-the-table Harriers trailed 2-0 after just 24 minutes at Aggborough, but Ashley Hemmings’ double and further goals from Amari Morgan-Smith and substitute Gold Omotayo turned what had looked like being another dark day on its ...Full Story »

A headed debut goal from on-loan forward Scott Twine earned Bristol City a 1-1 draw with Watford in a closely-fought Championship clash at Ashton Gate.The visitors grabbed a 13th-minute lead when referee Andrew Kitchen spotted a handball by centre-back Rob Dickie after a free-kick had been played into City’s box and Tom Dele-Bashiru fired a right-footed penalty beyond Max O’Leary&rsq...Full Story »

Dan Mackay handed Livingston their first win in 14 games as the Premiership side came from behind to beat Raith Rovers 2-1.The on-loan Hibs forward headed home in the 82nd minute of an entertaining contest to send the Lions into the Scottish Cup fifth round.Mackay, who replaced the injured Cristian Montano in the first half, also set up Jamie Brandon for his team’s equaliser after Jack Ham...Full Story »

Youngsters Lewis Billington and Matus Holicek scored their first senior goals to earn Crewe a 3-1 victory over SkyBet League Two play-off rivals Barrow at Holker Street.Billington, fresh from signing a new contract 24 hours earlier, netted a 64th-minute header to put Lee Bell’s side on the way to a fourth successive victory.And 18-year-old Holicek, one year his team-mate’s junior, ca...Full Story »

Charlie Brown struck the winner in the second minute of stoppage time against his old club as Morecambe came from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory at MK Dons.Brown’s heroics came a week after his first goal for the Shrimps earned a draw against Mansfield and this time they secured his side just a second win in 12 games in Sky Bet League Two.The play-off chasing Dons were ahead inside 75 seco...Full Story »

Blackpool made it three Sky Bet League One wins in a row for the first time this season as they triumphed 2-1 against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.CJ Hamilton opened the scoring in the fifth minute as he sidefooted a shot into the top corner, despite Josh Grant’s best efforts on the line. It came after a run and low cross from Kyle Joseph.Luke Thomas then spurned a gilt-edged cha...Full Story »

Forest Green ended a turbulent week with a 1-1 draw at Gillingham to move off the bottom of the table.Two days after manager Troy Deeney left the Gloucestershire club following a much-publicised six-game spell in charge, Callum Jones’ equaliser lifted Rovers above Sutton on goal difference.The Gills, who had won their three previous league games, had a Macauley Bonne goal ruled out for off...Full Story »