Chris Wood earns Nottingham Forest precious point against Crystal Palace
Posted Sunday, March 31, 2024 by PA
Chris Wood scored his seventh goal in eight league games as Nottingham Forest moved back out of the relegation zone with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.In their first match since being docked four points by the Premier League for breaching profit and sustainability rules, Forest needed a 61st-minute equaliser from their in-form forward to cancel out Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early strike f...Full Story »
Dundee United take step towards Championship title after beating Raith
Posted Sunday, March 31, 2024 by PA
Dundee United took a big stride towards the cinch Scottish Championship title after goals from Tony Watt and Louis Moult gave them a 2-0 win over second-placed Raith.Their win leaves the hosts four points clear at the top, although Raith retain a game in hand and will hope to push the promotion battle into the final weeks of the campaign.Watt settled the home side’s nerves with just seven ...Full Story »
Seamus Coleman own-goal condemns Everton to late defeat at Bournemouth
Posted Sunday, March 31, 2024 by PA
Seamus Coleman’s stoppage-time own goal condemned Everton to a bruising 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth as they equalled their worst Premier League run of 12 games without a win.Beto’s 87th-minute equaliser to cancel out Dominic Solanke’s opener looked set to earn Sean Dyche’s side a valuable point, but Coleman’s late intervention left them empty-handed.This is a crunch t...Full Story »
Partick Thistle maintain promotion challenge with win over 10-man Inverness
Posted Sunday, March 31, 2024 by PA
Partick Thistle maintained their cinch Championship promotion challenge with a 1-0 win over strugglers Inverness, who finished with 10 men at Firhill.Jags forward Brian Graham saw an early glancing header saved by Caley keeper Mark Ridgers.The visitors went close to breaking the deadlock from a corner in the 33rd minute when Wallace Duffy’s header hit the crossbar following a corner.Partic...Full Story »
Play-off hopefuls Dunfermline given a scare by lowly Arbroath
Posted Sunday, March 31, 2024 by PA
Dunfermline stayed firmly in the cinch Championship play-off hunt despite a late scare in a 3-2 win over rock-bottom Arbroath at Gayfield.The visitors looked on course for a comfortable win after Ewan Otoo opened the scoring from the edge of the box after 24 minutes.Paul Allan’s superb free-kick put the Pars further clear and Chris Kane’s effort on the stroke of half-time handed Dunf...Full Story »
Rodrigo Muniz helps Fulham salvage point at Sheff Utd after six-goal thriller
Posted Sunday, March 31, 2024 by PA
Rodrigo Muniz’s superb stoppage-time equaliser denied Sheffield United a rare Premier League win in a six-goal thriller against Fulham at Bramall Lane.Brazilian striker Muniz volleyed home in the third minute of added time to make it 3-3 and cap a pulsating second half which followed a tame and goalless first period.Ben Brereton Diaz put the Blades in front and after Joao Palhinha had head...Full Story »
Super sub Harvey Barnes heralded by Newcastle boss Eddie Howe
Posted Sunday, March 31, 2024 by PA
Eddie Howe praised saviour Harvey Barnes after he came off the bench to drag Newcastle from the jaws of defeat to a remarkable Premier League victory over West Ham.The Magpies were trailing 3-1 at St James’ Park when £38million summer signing Barnes was introduced as a 67th-minute replacement for injured substitute Miguel Almiron and 23 madcap minutes later, he scored the second of t...Full Story »
Harvey Barnes at the double as Newcastle hit back to beat West Ham in a thriller
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Harvey Barnes came off the bench to fire Newcastle to a remarkable Premier League victory over West Ham as they fought back from two goals down to snatch the points.The Magpies, who led through Alexander Isak’s sixth-minute penalty, trailed 3-1 with just 13 minutes remaining after Michail Anthony, Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen had struck in an incident-packed contest during which referee...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Pre EPL Week 30
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Mudryk prepared to use his power at 100% ??
Pre EPL Week 30 Man City V Arsenal
This Premier League battle of minds is going to be fascinating
David Beckham caught in 4K.
It's one of football's good guys N'Golo Kante's birthday.
Barcelona have their own Mbappe
Not so long ago he was The Best Strik...Full Story »
David Beckham teases Neymar signing after snap captioned 'welcome to Miami'
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
The influx of Barcelona alumni at Inter Miami could be set to grow by one in the foreseeable future after co-owner David Beckham teased a potential move for Brazil legend Neymar, to reunite 'MSN'
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has teased a transfer move for Neymar (Image: davidbeckham/Instagram)
Neymar could be bound for American pastures if David Beckham has his way.
England and Manchest...Full Story »
BBC Sport host Emma Louise Jones outs fan in DMs who asked to 'grope her massive milkers'
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
BBC Sport presenter Emma Louise Jones hung an obsessed fan out to dry on social media after sharing their lewd ‘massive milkers’ Instagram DM to her
Emma Louise Jones is one of the country's most popular presenters (Image: Instagram)
Emma Louise Jones shared a disgusting direct message she received from an account on social media.
Unfortunately, it’s nothing new for the glam...Full Story »
Chris Wilder warns Sheffield United struggler who's dating Love Island WAG to 'button it'
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder slammed one of his players for blaming the club's dire Premier League form for missing out on playing senior international football
Chris Wilder urged Sheffield United midfielder Vini Souza to "button it" after claiming the club's poor results cost him an opportunity to play for Brazil.
The Blades' boss returned to the club last December to try and save the c...Full Story »
Real Madrid to lose a wonderkid?! Teenager Paulo Iago disappointed with lack of playing time and is seeking summer exit
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Goal.com
Real Madrid youngster Paulo Iago is reportedly disappointing with his lack of playing time and looks set to leave the club this summer.
Iago barely playing for Madrid's U19s
Midfielder not interested in new contract
Set to leave Los Blancos this summer
WHAT HAPPENED?According to Spanish publication Relevo, Madrid will not stand in the 16-year-old's way of leaving the La Liga outfit as ...Full Story »
Ten Hag shrugs off Man Utd job rumours
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he can handle job rumours.
International week has been filled with speculation about Ten Hag's future.
But he said on Friday: "You know at Man United there will always be noise, rumours around the club, the manager, the players.
"We are focusing on the process, we are focusing on the team to play better, to improve the way of play, so I don't care ab...Full Story »
Xabi Alonso pledges commitment to Bayer Leverkusen
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Young Spanish coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will remain at Bayer Leverkusen for next season.
Alonso was linked to two high profile jobs in Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
However, he has chosen to stay to the club that gave him a chance as a young 42-year-old coach.
"It's been a season we have had a lot of speculation regarding my future," said Alonso to reporters.
"Until now we have had...Full Story »
Barcelona considering selling €85m Man United target, Erik ten Hag loves the player
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Barcelona’s financial issues are well documented and to ease the burden, the Catalan club are considering selling Frenkie de Jong at the end of the season.
This summer is set to be a difficult one for the La Liga giants as they still need to find a manager to replace the outgoing Xavi and will struggle to bring in top talent due to the financial fair play restrictions placed on the clu...Full Story »
'I don't know where it came from!' - Wolves boss Gary O'Neil rubbishes links with Manchester United although he insists it is an 'honour' to be linked with Red Devils
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Goal.com
Wolves boss Gary O'Neil says there's "no truth" in Manchester United's reported interest in him but added it's an honour to be linked with the club.
United linked with Wolves boss O'Neil
English manager rubbishes rumours
Loves it at Wolves but honoured by links
WHAT HAPPENED?ESPN claimed the Red Devils wanted to talk to the former Bournemouth boss about a coaching role at the club as the...Full Story »
GO GET HIM Getafe manager says Man Utd will decide Mason Greenwood’s future and club are ‘happy’ with on-loan striker
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
GETAFE are "happy" with Mason Greenwood - but his future will be decided by Manchester United.
The 22-year-old is currently on a season-long loan at the Spanish club from the Red Devils.
Mason Greenwood's future will be decided by Man Utd Credit: Getty
Greenwood has impressed for Getafe, scoring eight goals in 27 games in all competitions.
And the club appear open to keeping him but know the...Full Story »
'All the teams in the Premier League would have signed Declan Rice!' - Pep Guardiola lifts lid on Man City's failed pursuit of Arsenal ace as two sides prepare for blockbuster clash
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Goal.com
Pep Guardiola says all Premier League sides would sign Declan Rice if they could as he revealed Manchester City's failed pursuit of the Arsenal ace.
Man City wanted to sign West Ham's Rice
Joined Arsenal for £105m last summer
Guardiola praises England midfielder
WHAT HAPPENED?The Cityzens bid £90 million ($114.7m) for the midfielder but Arsenal claimed his signature as their ...Full Story »
A Julian Nagelsmann comeback?! Bayern Munich could make stunning move to rehire Germany boss, 12 months after sacking him
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Goal.com
Bayern Munich could reportedly rehire Julian Nagelsmann within 12 months of sacking him as they seek a replacement for Thomas Tuchel.
Bayern in touch with Nagelsmann
Tactician will hit free agency after Euro 2024
Max Eberl pulling the strings of the operation
WHAT HAPPENED?The Bavarians axed Nagelsmann in March 2023, to replace him with Thomas Tuchel, after they were knocked off the top ...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Zidane ruled out of Bayern job following Alonso snub
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Goal.com
Zidane ruled out of Bayern job following Alonso snub
Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is reportedly not in the running to replace outgoing Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel.
Revealed: Barcelona ace who could join Atletico in Felix swap deal
Barcelona are reportedly planning to make a swap deal with Atletico Madrid to retain Joao Felix permanently.
But their financial struggles for...Full Story »
Leeds boss Daniel Farke happy with point after disruptive international break
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Leeds manager Daniel Farke declared himself delighted with a point from a 2-2 draw at Watford in the final act of a dramatic day of Championship action.Leeds required a 85th-minute equaliser from substitute Mateo Joseph to preserve his side’s unbeaten league start to 2024.The Spanish striker, 20, netted just 25 seconds after coming on but a point was not enough to reclaim the Championship ...Full Story »
Late Mateo Joseph strike earns draw but Leeds miss chance to go top
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Substitute Mateo Joseph netted a late equaliser to earn Leeds a 2-2 draw at Watford – but that was not enough to lift his side back to the top of the Championship table.Mid-table Watford led twice before half-time thanks to goals from Vakoun Bayo and Emmanuel Dennis either side of a fine Leeds reply from Crysencio Summerville.Leeds were in danger of suffering a first league loss of 2024 un...Full Story »
Sean McGinty nets winner as Ayr beat Airdrie
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Sean McGinty headed the winner as Ayr struck twice in three second-half minutes to beat Airdrie 2-1 at Somerset Park.Irish defender McGinty anticipated a flick-on from a free-kick out wide and nodded home what proved to be the decisive goal five minutes after the interval.Josh O’Connor had given Airdrie a half-time lead after racing clear of Ayr’s defence to smash an emphatic finish ...Full Story »
Kieran McKenna hails Ipswich defence in win at Blackburn
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Kieran McKenna hailed Ipswich’s defensive display after they beat Blackburn 1-0 to climb to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table.Ipswich stamped their authority on the game early and were ahead in the ninth minute when Conor Chaplin’s first-time strike squirmed through Aynsley Pears.Rovers were second best in the first half, though Joe Rankin-Costello had a goal disallowed due t...Full Story »
Conor Chaplin winner keeps Ipswich automatic promotion bid on track
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Ipswich climbed to the top of the Championship table after Conor Chaplin’s 13th goal of the season gave them a 1-0 win at Blackburn.Buoyed by Leicester’s defeat in the early kick-off, Kieran McKenna’s men flew out of the traps and made their early dominance count through Chaplin’s well-worked goal, though Blackburn’s Aynsley Pears ought to have done better.But this ...Full Story »
Mike Williamson lauds five-star MK Dons after big win over Walsall
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Mike Williamson heaped praise on his MK Dons side after they roared back into form with a rousing 5-0 demolition of Walsall.The Dons lost by the same scoreline on their last outing, at leaders Stockport, but responded emphatically against play-off chasing Walsall to stay in the race for automatic promotion from League Two.With Wrexham and Mansfield still three points clear of the Dons, Williamso...Full Story »
Outstanding achievement – Pete Wild delight as Barrow prove doubters wrong
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Barrow boss Pete Wild hailed an “outstanding achievement” from his side to prove their doubters wrong and mount a late-season promotion push in League Two.An early brace from in-form Cole Stockton and a late clincher from Robbie Gotts secured a 3-1 win over Grimsby that means Barrow have now amassed 14 points from a possible 18 in March.That has lifted the Cumbrians up to fifth in th...Full Story »
Paul Warne wants Derby to relish the pressure ahead of huge Portsmouth clash
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Derby head coach Paul Warne has urged his players to enjoy the pressure after they strengthened their automatic promotion chances with a 1-0 win over Blackpool.The Rams came out on top in a tense, close-fought game that was settled by Ebou Adams’ superb first-half strike.Clear chances were few and far between until the ball fell to Adams on the edge of the box in the 40th minute and the mi...Full Story »
It’s a disgrace – Karl Robinson seethes at ‘inexcusable’ Salford display
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Salford boss Karl Robinson labelled his team’s performance a disgrace but took some responsibility for their 2-1 defeat to Sutton.The Ammies lacked the quality needed to overcome relegation-threatened United and Robinson made his feelings clear at full-time.“The lack of game understanding, lack of desire … it’s a disgrace,” a frustrated Robinson said.“But cre...Full Story »
Jimmy Dunne ‘deserves everything’ – Marti Cifuentes hails QPR match-winner
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
QPR boss Marti Cifuentes said Jimmy Dunne deserved his moment of glory after the defender’s sensational stoppage-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over fellow Championship strugglers Birmingham.Dunne’s stunning left-footed volley from near the edge of the penalty area took Rangers four points clear of the relegation zone.The unlikely hero, usually a centre-back, lost his place in the t...Full Story »
Danny Rohl says Sheffield Wednesday were not ruthless enough in Swansea draw
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl said his side were not ruthless enough at both ends of the pitch as they drew 1-1 with Swansea at Hillsborough on Good Friday.Jamal Lowe’s second-half goal cancelled out Bailey Cadamarteri’s opener and the Owls missed several golden opportunities in the second half to win the game. The point sees them remain in the relegation zone.Rohl said: &ldquo...Full Story »
Graham Alexander: Bradford showed ‘brilliant courage’ in ending poor run
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Bradford manager Graham Alexander felt his side showed real courage to put their four-game losing streak to bed.Second-half goals from Calum Kavanagh and Bobby Pointon earned City a 2-0 win over Tranmere at Valley Parade.Alexander was pleased with the response to a slump that had seen them concede 13 goals and score just once in losing to Forest Green, Mansfield, Notts County and Harrogate.He sa...Full Story »
Bolton looked a fearful team against Stevenage – Ian Evatt
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Ian Evatt claimed his Bolton side looked fearful after a goalless draw at Stevenage left them six points adrift of the League One automatic promotion places.Both sides had their chances to snatch a win, with Will Forrester smacking the crossbar for Wanderers in the first half and Boro’s Ben Thompson slipping late on when he looked set to punish Ricardo Santos’ sloppy pass.The stalema...Full Story »
Mark Robins says Ellis Simms and Haji Wright should aim for 20-goal mark
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Coventry boss Mark Robins has challenged forwards Ellis Simms and Haji Wright to hit the 20-goal mark following their fine 3-1 victory at Huddersfield.Simms continued his stellar form in front of goal, hitting a first-half brace to put Coventry in control at the John Smith’s Stadium.The former Everton frontman has now notched 12 goals in his past nine outings across all competitions.With 1...Full Story »
Jon Harley coy on Portsmouth promotion push despite win at Wycombe
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Portsmouth assistant Jon Harley is not focused on promotion despite a 3-1 victory at Wycombe moving the Sky Bet League One leaders closer to the Championship.Pompey moved 11 points clear of third-placed Bolton following a stylish performance at Adams Park, in which top scorer Colby Bishop scored twice to make it 18 goals for the season.Eight points from their remaining six games are required for...Full Story »
Martin Paterson confident Burton can avoid relegation
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Burton manager Martin Paterson has confidence his side can avoid relegation from League One after taking encouragement from their performance in a 1-1 draw at Wigan.The Brewers responded well to falling behind to a bizarre Sam Hughes own goal just before half-time and they levelled nine minutes into the second half through John Brayford.Both sides hit the woodwork – Burton through Joe Hugi...Full Story »
We were well worthy of a point – Lee Bell on Crewe’s draw at Gillingham
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Crewe boss Lee Bell says his side’s 0-0 draw with Gillingham can only be considered a point gained if they go one better against Forest Green on Easter Monday.After one win in their last six games, the Railwaymen have slipped out of the automatic promotion picture, trailing the top three by seven points with six games to go.Nevertheless, Bell was pleased with his side’s resolve in an...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey demands Crawley ‘show their teeth’ after tame Doncaster defeat
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Crawley boss Scott Lindsey called on his play-off-chasing side to “show their teeth” after describing their 2-0 home defeat by Doncaster as “a big missed opportunity”.The Red Devils slipped from seventh to ninth after goals from Hakeeb Adelakun and substitute Max Biamou gave 10-man Rovers their fourth successive win.Rovers battled for the last 24 minutes with a man less a...Full Story »
Garry Monk hails big win at Barnsley for relegation-threatened Cambridge
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Cambridge head coach Garry Monk was full of praise for his players after the 2-0 win at Barnsley which earned him his first win since taking charge.An own goal from Mael de Gevigney gave struggling Cambridge the lead before Gassan Ahadme sealed a crucial three points.Monk said: “We’ve had two weeks to work on stuff, for this particular game, and I was interested to see the level of f...Full Story »
Ryan Lowe delighted with clinical Preston display to win Rotherham ‘banana skin’
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Preston boss Ryan Lowe was delighted to avoid a potential banana skin after a comfortable 3-0 home win over a Rotherham side whose Championship status is hanging by a thread.North End remain five points behind sixth-placed Norwich in the table, but they have lost just one of their last 10 to keep their play-off hopes alive.Rock-bottom Rotherham, meanwhile, are now 19 points from safety with only...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson says Ronan Curtis red card against Harrogate ‘ridiculous’
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Johnnie Jackson was left fuming at Ronan Curtis’ sending off after AFC Wimbledon’s goal-scorer was given his marching orders moments after equalising in a 1-1 draw with Harrogate at Plough Lane.Matty Daly had given Harrogate the lead after eight minutes, with Curtis levelling for the Dons just before the hour.He was then shown a red card for a reckless challenge, with Wimbledon havin...Full Story »
Morecambe boss Ged Brannan praises scorer Nelson Khumbeni after Accrington win
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Ged Brannan is delighted his Morecambe side are now back in the promotion mix after their 2-1 win over Lancashire rivals Accrington.Bolton loanee Nelson Khumbeni fired home his first Shrimps goal in the 55th minute before a Charlie Brown free-kick was seemingly turned home by Chris Stokes from close-range after 62 minutes – although the Shrimps are appealing it as they believe it curled st...Full Story »
Matty Warburton rescues point for Solihull from draw with Barnet
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Matty Warburton’s late goal earned Solihull a point from a 2-2 draw with second-placed Barnet in the Vanarama National League.James Clarke headed in Jamey Osborne’s corner after only nine minutes to give Moors the lead but Barnet turned the game around late in the first half.First Nicke Kabamba controlled the ball with his back to goal before turning and finding the bottom corner in ...Full Story »
‘Horrendous’ errors cost Notts County against Swindon – Stuart Maynard
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Notts County boss Stuart Maynard bemoaned a pair of “horrendous” defensive errors after his side were beaten 2-1 by Swindon.The Robins were gifted the lead after 19 minutes in farcical circumstances as Scott Robertson tried to play the ball back to his keeper but it hit the post and rebounded for Aaron Drinan to score.In the 73rd minute, Sam Slocombe came out of his goal and attempte...Full Story »
Liam Rosenior bemoans Hull’s inability to pick up points from poor performances
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Liam Rosenior admitted his shot-shy Hull players need to learn how to win when they do not play well.The Tigers failed to produce a shot on target against a Stoke side who eased their Championship relegation fears with a 2-0 away win courtesy of goals from Josh Laurent and Ki-Jana Hoever.Defeat dropped Hull two places to ninth in the table as the Potters moved five points clear of the drop zone....Full Story »
Jon Mellish makes life hellish for Posh and delights Carlisle boss Paul Simpson
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Paul Simpson hailed hat-trick hero Jon Mellish after Carlisle produced one of the shocks of the season in Sky Bet League One.Matchwinner Mellish bagged a first career hat-trick as the basement boys left Posh’s automatic promotion hopes in tatters with just their sixth win of a miserable season.Mellish headed Simpson’s men into a 27th-minute lead, which he doubled with a smart volley ...Full Story »
Michael Carrick hails Middlesbrough character after stormy arrival
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Michael Carrick revealed details of Middlesbrough’s scary 24 hours before securing a late 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Southampton.Emmanuel Latte Lath headed in a 90th-minute equaliser after Adam Armstrong had put Saints into the driving seat.It had come after 70mph winds battered the south coast and forced a hairy two attempts at landing into Southampton Airport on Thursday.Boro boss C...Full Story »
Just the Jobe: Bellingham’s impact impresses Mike Dodds in Sunderland’s away win
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Interim manager Mike Dodds hailed the impact of Jobe Bellingham as a centre-forward after Sunderland beat Cardiff 2-0 to claim their first win since February 10.Bellingham, the 18-year-old younger brother of England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude, won an early penalty before scoring his seventh goal of the season in all-round mature performance.“We should be excited about his performance,...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke lauds Aidan Keena after netting Cheltenham winner at Fleetwood
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Boss Darrell Clarke hailed the attitude of Cheltenham striker Aidan Keena after the Irishman’s first goal of the season secured a vital 2-1 win at relegation rivals Fleetwood.Liam Sercombe put the Robins in front after half an hour but Ryan Graydon levelled for Fleetwood in the 79th minute.Keena, publicly backed by Clarke all season, then fired in from close range after good work from Joe ...Full Story »
Lincoln boss Michael Skubala hails match-winner Jovon Makama
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala praised substitute Jovon Makama after his last-minute winner in their 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over Leyton Orient propelled the Imps into the play-off places for the first time this season.City were not at their best as Orient more than matched them, but they claimed the three points after Makama came on to score a dramatic late goal as they stretched the...Full Story »
Des Buckingham frustrated with missed chances as Oxford slip out of the top six
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Oxford boss Des Buckingham rued missed chances as his side’s promotion hopes took a blow with a 1-1 draw at Shrewsbury.Buckingham’s side dropped out of the top six in League One after letting a lead slip.The visitors went ahead eight minutes into the second half through Billy Bodin, but Shrewsbury substitute Jack Price earned his relegation-battling side a valuable point.“I thi...Full Story »
Wrexham relishing promotion battle – Phil Parkinson
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Phil Parkinson insists Wrexham will keep their feet on the ground following their important 2-0 win in the League Two promotion race against Mansfield but admits the Dragons are relishing the top-of-the-table fight.Paul Mullin’s brace, including a second-half penalty, ensured victory for Wrexham to go level with the Stags and both sides are just a point behind leaders Stockport, who have a...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell admits Exeter draw with Charlton was fair outcome
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell felt the draw was a fair result as his side failed to capitalise on a near-perfect start in the 1-1 stalemate with Charlton.Ben Purrington’s sixth-minute goal against his former club was the first time Exeter had scored in the opening 15 minutes of a home league game since October 2021 but they let Charlton off the hook by sitting on that lead.It came back to h...Full Story »
Darren Moore merrier and keen for Port Vale to maintain momentum after home win
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Darren Moore called for Port Vale to keep the momentum going in their survival bid after they registered their first home victory since he took over.Vale secured back-to-back Sky Bet League One wins for the first time since September with a 2-0 defeat of out-of-sorts Bristol Rovers.Buoyed by their first win in 2024 in a relegation six-pointer with Burton last time out, Ben Garrity’s header...Full Story »
Ian Foster says Plymouth denied ‘clear penalty’ during defeat at Norwich
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Plymouth manager Ian Foster was furious with referee James Linington after his side lost 2-1 at Norwich to stay deep in the Sky Bet Championship relegation scrap.The high-flying Canaries scored two second-half goals to take the points, after being stunned by Morgan Whittaker’s 10th-minute opener, his 20th of the season.The second-half comeback brought Linington’s decision not to awar...Full Story »
Dave Challinor hails defender Ibby Touray after Stockport beat Forest Green
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Dave Challinor hailed defender Ibby Touray after he silenced his critics with a dazzling display in a 3-0 win at Forest Green that hoisted Stockport back to the top of the table.The former Salford stalwart had faced the wrath of Hatters fans but was outstanding against the league’s basement boys, setting up one goal and tying opposite number Fankaty Dabo in knots.Boss Challinor said: ...Full Story »
Danny Cowley hails Colchester’s second-half fightback to secure crucial win
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Colchester boss Danny Cowley admitted his side made life difficult for themselves but was delighted with the way they fought back to claim a crucial win over Newport.The relegation-threatened U’s were without a win in eight matches and looked set for more frustration in a game where Cowley felt they had ‘total dominance’ after falling behind to Offrande Zanzala’s 42nd-min...Full Story »
Ruben Selles acknowledges Joel Pereira’s contribution to a key Reading victory
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles praised Portuguese goalkeeper Joel Pereira for his superb first-half display in the 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over mid-table Northampton.Pereira, formerly deputy to David Button in the Reading goal, kept his side in contention in the opening period with a series of fine saves to thwart the lively Cobblers attackers.It set up the platform for home substitute Kelv...Full Story »
Cambridge enhance survival prospects after fantastic win at Barnsley
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Garry Monk registered his first win in charge of Cambridge as they gave their League One survival hopes a massive boost by beating promotion-chasing Barnsley 2-0 at Oakwell.Barnsley should have gone ahead inside 11 minutes when Nicky Cadden fired wide from six yards after a low cross was cleared into his path.Cambridge then took the lead in the 13th minute from an own goal. Mael de Gevigney trie...Full Story »
Dominic Poleon strike secures a draw for Ebbsfleet
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Dominic Poleon fired a second-half equaliser as Ebbsfleet maintained their impressive recent run with a 1-1 home draw against Southend.Southend, who extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches, led 1-0 at half-time after Harry Cardwell flicked home Oli Coker’s free-kick for his 17th league goal of the season.Ebbsfleet had won five of their previous six league games and they responded in the ...Full Story »
Aidan Keena earns Cheltenham precious win at fellow strugglers Fleetwood
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Aidan Keena’s first goal of the season earned Cheltenham a 2-1 win at relegation rivals Fleetwood.Liam Sercombe put the Robins in front after half an hour but Ryan Graydon levelled for Fleetwood in the 79th minute.Keena then fired in from close range after good work from Joe Nuttall on the left to end a 327-day drought and Fleetwood’s six-game unbeaten run.Cheltenham were the better ...Full Story »
Jay Mingi scores stoppage-time winner as Colchester fight back for vital victory
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Jay Mingi scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure relegation-battling Colchester a vital 2-1 comeback victory over Newport.Mingi slammed a shot into the roof of the net from Noah Chilvers’ pass in the second minute of stoppage time to earn a first win in nine matches for the U’s.Colchester, who had drawn six of their previous eight matches, came close to scoring in the 24th ...Full Story »
Josh Rees double guides Dagenham to comfortable victory over Boreham Wood
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Josh Rees fired a first-half double against his former club as Dagenham and Redbridge won 4-1 at Boreham Wood.Daggers’ summer signing Rees gave his side a flying start when he fired into the top corner in the fourth minute after being set up by Dion Pereira.Rees then struck his 15th league goal of the campaign from close range, following up to steer home a rebound after Pereira’s sho...Full Story »
Colby Bishop double fires leaders Portsmouth to win at Wycombe
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Colby Bishop scored twice as Sky Bet League One leaders Portsmouth moved closer to promotion to the Championship with a stylish 3-1 victory at Wycombe.Pompey are now 11 points clear of third-placed Bolton after extending their unbeaten run to 13 games and need three more victories to seal a return to the second tier after 12 years away.Portsmouth led after just three minutes when Bishop’s ...Full Story »
Exeter and Charlton boost survival hopes after sharing entertaining draw
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Cheick Diabate’s late own goal earned Charlton a 1-1 draw at Exeter as both teams edged towards League One safety.Exeter started well and went in front after six minutes when Jack Aitchison’s cross was headed in at the back post by former Addick Ben Purrington – the first time the Grecians had scored in the opening 15 minutes of a home league game since October 2021.Charlton re...Full Story »
Bromley get promotion bid back on track with victory over Dorking
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Michael Cheek and Callum Reynolds were on target as Bromley won 2-0 at Dorking to get their National League promotion push back on track.Cheek struck his 22nd goal of the season in all competitions, slotting home into the bottom corner after being slipped in by Olufela Olomola in the 13th minute.Olomola struck a post from close range early in the second half and had another effort cleared off th...Full Story »
Relegated Oxford City deal major blow to Wealdstone survival bid
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Wealdstone’s hopes of securing Vanarama National League survival were dealt a major blow by a 1-0 loss against already-relegated Oxford City.City had lost nine of their 11 matches since beating Ebbsfleet two months ago but Josh Parker’s 24th-minute goal decided the points.Parker converted a ball from Lewis Coyle and, despite Wealdstone’s efforts to find an equaliser, which incl...Full Story »
Burton battle back to earn a point at Wigan
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Struggling Burton fought back in the second half to earn a deserved 1-1 League One draw at Wigan.Sam Hughes’ own goal had given the hosts a half-time lead but John Brayford responded to earn a draw for the Brewers that left them a point clear of the relegation zone.Wigan started well with a rasping drive from Scott Smith being well saved by Max Crocombe before Matt Smith sent the rebound w...Full Story »
Sutton gain hope in survival fight as Olly Sanderson double downs Salford
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Olly Sanderson’s brace gave relegation-threatened Sutton a 2-1 victory over Salford in League Two.The first half between two struggling sides lacked quality but Sutton scored the opener just before the break from a free-kick flicked on by the towering Harry Smith and met by Sanderson on the goal line.Salford’s best chance came from Conor McAleny, who beat several men but failed to bu...Full Story »