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Danny Cowley praises personality and character as Colchester earn Walsall draw

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Danny Cowley was encouraged by his Colchester side’s personality and character after they drew 1-1 with Walsall to climb out of the League Two relegation zone on goal difference.The U’s had fallen behind in the 37th minute when Taylor Allen fired a low strike into the far corner from Josh Gordon’s pass, after some good build-up play.But Cameron McGeehan levelled for the hosts w...Full Story »

Neill Collins rues two points dropped as Barnsley are held by Cheltenham

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins was left frustrated as his promotion-chasing side were held to a 0-0 draw by League One strugglers Cheltenham.The Tykes had numerous chances to break the deadlock but could not find a way through a resilient Cheltenham side who are fighting for survival.The draw prevented Barnsley from moving up to fourth and they now sit seven points behind the automatic promot...Full Story »

Don Cowie takes confidence from Ross County’s ‘massive’ win over Hearts

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Ross County interim manager Don Cowie was in no doubt how important their three points against Hearts will be in the club’s battle to avoid relegation this season.A double from Simon Murray led the way for the Staggies in a 2-1 victory over the Jambos, who are still sitting comfortably third in the table.While County remain in the play-off position, the result did move them 10 points clear...Full Story »

Liam Manning has little to say about ‘really poor’ ref after Bristol City defeat

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Bristol City boss Liam Manning chose ‘not to waste his energy’ talking about the officiating after he watched his side suffer their fifth defeat in six Sky Bet Championship matches as they lost 2-0 at play-off chasing West Brom.Tom Fellows opened the scoring for the Baggies in the 45th minute, before captain Jed Wallace doubled the hosts’ advantage within five minutes of the se...Full Story »

Nick Montgomery hails ‘professional’ display from Hibs as Livingston swept aside

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Hibernian manager Nick Montgomery praised his players for producing a “real professional performance” as they climbed back into the cinch Premiership top six with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Livingston.The Leith side had the game all but wrapped up inside 22 minutes after Jordan Obita, Myziane Maolida and Adam Le Fondre found the target.It was a long afternoon for the Lions as the...Full Story »

Mansfield’s flying start at Bradford delights Nigel Clough

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Nigel Clough was delighted with League Two leaders Mansfield’s fast start as they crushed Bradford 5-1 at Valley Parade.The Stags scored four goals before half-time to bounce back in style from a midweek loss to Tranmere.Manager Clough said: “It was an outstanding performance, result, the goals, everything.“I was a bit disappointed we conceded one because I didn’t think w...Full Story »

Paul Warne praises goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith after Derby beat Bolton

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Derby head coach Paul Warne applauded goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith for his part in a crucial 1-0 victory over League One promotion rivals Bolton.Wildsmith made several outstanding saves before Kane Wilson’s header settled a tense contest at a packed Pride Park.Bolton will look back on several moments, notably when Jon Dadi Bodvarsson’s 17th-minute header was brilliantly saved by Wildsmit...Full Story »

Nathan Jones bemoans ‘brutal’ conditions as Charlton held by Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Charlton boss Nathan Jones was left less than impressed with the state of the Fleetwood pitch after their 1-1 draw.Blustery conditions made it difficult for both sides but Ryan Graydon came off the bench to salvage a point for battling Fleetwood as his 84th-minute strike cancelled out Alfie May’s opener at Highbury.“It was just brutal really, a brutal game,” reflected Jones.&ld...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan sees one step at a time as Newport improve play-off prospects

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Graham Coughlan is refusing to focus too much attention on the Sky Bet League Two play-off chase, despite seeing his Newport side close in on their fellow contenders with a 2-0 victory at AFC Wimbledon.Goals from Bryn Morris and Kyle Jameson allowed the Exiles, beaten play-off finalists in 2019 and 2021, to move within two points of the seventh-placed Dons, who they have a game in hand on.Result...Full Story »

Luton continue to fight for Premier League lives after Forest draw – Rob Edwards

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Rob Edwards promised Luton would continue to fight for their Premier League lives after Luke Berry’s late goal salvaged a 1-1 draw against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest at the end of a “challenging week”.After watching his side throw away a three-goal half-time lead against Bournemouth in midweek to lose, the 41-year-old was facing a six-point gap to Forest opening up in ...Full Story »

Des Buckingham hungry for more goals despite Oxford win at Port Vale

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Des Buckingham was hungry for more goals despite efforts from Ciaron Brown and Josh Murphy earning Oxford a 2-0 win at Port Vale that moved them into the play-offs.Brown’s 16th-minute strike lashed the U’s into the lead, before Murphy’s cross-shot nestled in the far corner to settle the scoring four minutes into the second half.Billy Bodin had an early effort swept off the line...Full Story »

Lee Bell ‘furious’ with Crewe’s first-half display at MK Dons

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Crewe manager Lee Bell was “furious” with his side’s first-half display as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against fellow promotion-chasers MK Dons.Despite an early equaliser from Elliot Nevitt, Matt Dennis’s second goal and a Stephen Wearne strike saw the hosts soar to fourth in the table.Bell reflected on a dismal first-half showing from his side, noting how they did not come...Full Story »

There was no heart – Gavin Gunning fumes at Swindon showing

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Swindon interim boss Gavin Gunning branded his side’s first-half display “abysmal” as they went down 2-1 at home to Doncaster.Goals from Maxime Biamou and Hakeeb Adelakun had Rovers 2-0 in front at the break, with Paul Glatzel’s second-half consolation all the hosts could muster.Gunning said: “You have got to scratch your head, I mean the first half was abysmal.&ldq...Full Story »

I said he would score – Paul Hurst delight as Daniel Udoh prediction realised

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Shrewsbury boss Paul Hurst said he had a feeling Daniel Udoh would get on the scoresheet again after his goal earned a 1-0 victory over rock-bottom Carlisle.Udoh made the breakthrough five minutes before time, holding off numerous defenders before turning and converting at Harry Lewis’ near post.The 27-year-old missed a chance to add a second late on but his first-half effort proved enough...Full Story »

Ruben Selles lauds Reading players’ character after big win over Cambridge

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the strong character of his players for brushing aside the club’s off-field worries to secure a vital 4-0 League One victory over Cambridge.Goals from Sam Smith and Femi Azeez gave Reading, who are still beset by constant cash-flow problems, a commanding half-time lead and they cruised past Cambridge after the break with further efforts from Lewis Wing ...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany has ‘total belief’ that Burnley can win their fight for survival

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Vincent Kompany stressed Burnley have “total belief” after his relegation-threatened side beat 10-man Brentford 2-1 at Turf Moor for their first win in 11 Premier League games.The Clarets took the lead through a 10th-minute Jacob Bruun Larsen penalty awarded for a foul on Vitinho by Sergio Reguilon, who received a straight red card.David Datro Fofana, having been guilty of a remarkab...Full Story »

John Mousinho hails ‘professional’ Kusini Yengi as sub earns Portsmouth victory

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

John Mousinho hailed a player he dropped for helping Portsmouth take another big step towards the Championship with a 1-0 win at Peterborough.The Pompey chief left out two-goal midweek hero Kusini Yengi for a crunch clash at promotion rivals Peterborough.But the Australian ace responded by climbing off the bench to grab the only goal that kept Portsmouth five points clear at the summit.Yengi, se...Full Story »

Gary Caldwell hails 10-man Exeter’s character in win over Burton

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell hailed a terrific team performance as his 10 men took a giant leap towards League One safety with a 1-0 win over Burton at St James Park.Reece Cole struck the only goal of the game, in the 41st minute, before Exeter’s Zak Jules was sent off as the players walked down the tunnel at half-time for an incident unseen.But Exeter dug deep and held firm as Burton pres...Full Story »

Steve Morison hails Sutton’s crucial relegation dogfight victory at Forest Green

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Ebullient Sutton boss Steve Morison lauded his struggling League Two side after a crucial 1-0 relegation dogfight victory at Forest Green.Josh Coley’s first-half goal claimed the points, leaving bottom-of-the-table Sutton a lifeline with what Morison labelled “seven cup finals” to go.Morison said: “Confidence with the boys is fantastic and I thought we were better from th...Full Story »

Stephen Clemence pleased with point after sickness bug ravages Gillingham squad

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Stephen Clemence praised his Gillingham players for salvaging a point at home to relegation battlers Grimsby after a sickness bug had ravaged the squad.George Lapslie equalised two minutes after Donovan Wilson’s early opener for the Mariners, with both managers accepting that a draw was a fair result.Clemence admitted afterwards that getting anything out of the game was a good outcome cons...Full Story »

We’re ready for the fight – John Eustace bullish about Blackburn survival bid

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

John Eustace says Blackburn have shown they are “ready for the fight” in the Sky Bet Championship relegation battle after a hard-earned goalless draw at Middlesbrough.It was a sixth draw in eight games for Rovers, who are still waiting for their first win since Eustace took charge – but the manager was delighted with the display at the Riverside and felt his side deserved more....Full Story »

This is what we do – Michael Skubala toasts free-scoring Lincoln

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Lincoln boss Michael Skubala hailed his free-scoring side after they hammered Bristol Rovers 5-0.The impressive Imps took their recent tally to 16 goals in three games with another fine display at Sincil Bank.Luton loanee Joe Taylor will get the plaudits for a first professional hat-trick, sandwiched between captain Paudie O’Connor’s opener and Reeco Hackett’s late fifth.Anthon...Full Story »

Peter Leven relieved as Aberdeen end long wait for a league win

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Interim Aberdeen boss Peter Leven was delighted after his side dug deep to defeat Motherwell and give themselves some breathing space in the cinch Premiership relegation battle.Leighton Clarkson netted the only goal of the game after 25 minutes, before the Dons survived a disallowed goal and a last-gasp penalty claim.Aberdeen’s first league win in 12 games moved them into ninth place, thou...Full Story »

Derek McInnes hails Kilmarnock’s character after stunning second-half comeback

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Derek McInnes hailed the mentality of his Kilmarnock players after their stunning comeback win over St Mirren.Killie trailed by two goals at the interval but they produced an incredible comeback as they scored five goals in 18 minutes to secure a 5-2 triumph to overtake St Mirren in fourth in the cinch Premiership table.Captain Kyle Vassell scored twice with Marley Watkins, Danny Armstrong and D...Full Story »

‘Excellent’ Kyogo Furuhashi earns praise of Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed the “excellent” Kyogo Furuhashi after the recalled striker scored and provided an assist in a 3-1 win over St Johnstone.The Japanese forward also had two goals disallowed for offside as Celtic moved back to the top of the cinch Premiership, at least until Rangers face Dundee at Dens Park on Sunday.Furuhashi has been unable to replicate the prolif...Full Story »

Simon Weaver impressed with Harrogate’s character after Barrow draw

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Simon Weaver praised his quick learners as Harrogate frustrated another of League Two’s promotion chasers on their own turf with a goalless draw at Barrow.Having bounced back from the nightmare of a 9-2 embarrassment at Mansfield, Weaver wants his team to reverse their poor home form to make an outside push for the play-offs.James Belshaw’s first-half penalty save from Dean Campbell ...Full Story »

Tranmere defeat not ‘season-defining’, insists Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Phil Parkinson insisted Wrexham’s 1-0 home loss to Tranmere was not a “season-defining defeat” and they remain in a good position in the League Two promotion race.Luke Norris took advantage of Andy Cannon’s error early on at the Racecourse Ground to seal victory for Rovers and inflict Wrexham’s third home loss of the campaign.The Dragons remain in the top three with...Full Story »

Norwich hitting consistent form at the perfect time – David Wagner

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Norwich manager David Wagner felt his team were hitting consistent form at the perfect time as they continued their push for a Championship play-off spot with a comfortable 3-0 win away at relegation-threatened Stoke.Josh Sargent, Gabriel Sara and Ashley Barnes all got their names on the scoresheet as the Canaries made it six wins from their last nine matches.Victory keeps the Canaries in sixth ...Full Story »

Tom Cleverley sees bright future for Watford after win at Birmingham

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Watford interim manager Tom Cleverley thinks there is a bright future for the club after the Hornets secured a 1-0 victory over Birmingham.Cleverley was announced as interim boss after the sacking of Valerien Ismael and got off to a winning start thanks to Emmanuel Dennis’ 44th-minute goal.Dennis pounced on a mistake from the hosts to fire the ball past goalkeeper John Ruddy for what ultim...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna hails ‘outstanding performance’ as Ipswich put Wednesday to sword

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said his side’s performance was “outstanding” from the first minute to last in their 6-0 mauling of Sheffield Wednesday.Omari Hutchinson and substitute Ali Al-Hamadi both struck twice while Nathan Broadhead and Cameron Burgess were also on the scoresheet as the Tractor Boys recorded their biggest win of the season.The victory also saw Ipswich clim...Full Story »

Wycombe boss hails ‘fantastic’ Matt Butcher after goals against Northampton

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Wycombe boss Matt Bloomfield hailed January signing Matt Butcher’s brilliance after his second-half brace sealed a 2-0 win over Northampton.Butcher’s double – his first goals for the club – also completed a hat-trick of victories for Wycombe, although he waited until the 69th minute to break the deadlock.Bloomfield insists the win is a wider reflection on Wycombe’s ...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes disappointed not to claim three points at Sunderland

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes admits he was “disappointed” not to secure victory as his side had to settle for a goalless draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Neither goalkeeper had much to do throughout the afternoon and the biggest chances of the game fell to the visitors, with their best opportunity falling to Chris Willock in the 87th minute.Sinclair Armstrong played ...Full Story »

Josh Coley earns Sutton a survival lifeline at relegation-rivals Forest Green

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Steve Morison’s Sutton were thrown a survival lifeline as Josh Coley’s first-half goal proved enough to earn a crucial 1-0 League Two victory at relegation-rivals Forest Green.Bottom-of-the-table Sutton planted the first glove on Rovers inside three minutes when Oli Sanderson’s flighted cross was nodded on to the top of Norwich loanee Vicente Reyes’ crossbar from Coley.Ch...Full Story »

Oxford earn comfortable win at Port Vale

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Oxford brushed aside Port Vale with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Vale Park.Ciaron Brown lashed home and Josh Murphy whipped a left-footed effort past Connor Ripley as the U’s dominated throughout.Murphy showed early glimpses of his quality down the left before playing in Billy Bodin. Vale’s Dan Jones on the line swept the effort clear.After 16 minutes, Brown notched the visitors in f...Full Story »

Chris Conn-Clarke scores again as Altrincham beat Boreham Wood

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Altrincham boosted their National League play-off hopes with a 1-0 win over 10-man Boreham Wood at Meadow Park.Ethan Ross denied the hosts twice in quick succession almost immediately after kick-off, but there was little to separate the sides in a first half which saw Altrincham forward Justin Amaluzor rattle the crossbar.The hosts were down to 10 men when Chris Bush was sent off for a heavy cha...Full Story »

Barnsley held to a draw by lowly Cheltenham

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Promotion-chasing Barnsley failed to capitalise on their dominance as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to relegation-battling Cheltenham in League One.The Tykes slipped seven points off the automatic promotion places and – with the four teams above them all playing each other – missed the chance to move up to fourth.Cheltenham remain in the bottom four and are without a win in si...Full Story »

Substitute Liam Millar earns Preston victory at Plymouth

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Ryan Lowe’s Preston reignited their play-off hopes with a 1-0 win at his former club Plymouth.Substitute Liam Millar scored the decisive goal in the 43rd minute after a sweeping move down the left.The victory lifted North End up to ninth, five points off sixth-placed Norwich with a game in hand, and condemned Ian Foster’s struggling Argyle to a fourth successive home defeat.The hosts...Full Story »

Solihull held by struggling Dorking to dent play-off bid

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Solihull Moors saw their Vanarama National League play-off push dented after being held to a 1-1 draw at relegation battlers Dorking.Wanderers, who had lost three games in a row, started brightly as Jason Prior saw his effort from a corner saved by Moors keeper Nick Hayes.The visitors – chasing third straight league win – were forced into a change after 28 minutes when forward Jack S...Full Story »

Rochdale shoot down Spitfires to maintain upward momentum

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Rochdale extended their unbeaten run to three Vanarama National League games as they ran out 4-1 winners at Eastleigh.Dale took the lead in the 28th minute through Kairo Mitchell, but the Spitfires were soon level when Paul McCallum headed in.The visitors, though, were back in front just before half-time when Jimmy Keohane swept in a cross at the far post.Devante Rodney fired in Dale’s thi...Full Story »

Ipswich storm back into top two after hitting Sheffield Wednesday for six

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Ipswich swept back into second place in the Sky Bet Championship with an emphatic 6-0 win over relegation-threatened Sheffield Wednesday.A brace apiece by Omari Hutchinson and Ali Al-Hamadi helped Town leapfrogged above Leeds ahead of the Yorkshire side’s home match with Millwall on Sunday.Three first-half goals put Ipswich in complete control at Portman Road with Cameron Burgess and Natha...Full Story »

Newport improve their play-off prospects with victory at Wimbledon

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Kyle Jameson scored his first goal for Newport as they gave their Sky Bet League Two play-off hopes a big boost with a 2-0 victory at fellow contenders AFC Wimbledon.With a game in hand, the Exiles are now just two points behind the Dons, who kept hold of seventh place thanks to results elsewhere going their way.Newport led after nine minutes when Offrande Zanzala laid the ball off for Bryn Morr...Full Story »

Doncaster continue impressive run with victory at Swindon

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Doncaster extended their impressive run of form to one defeat in nine League Two games with a comfortable 2-1 win at Swindon.The visitors took the lead after 10 minutes as Tom Brewitt made a mess of a long ball, allowing Maxime Biamou in behind and, on the bounce, he rocketed a shot into the top corner.Swindon had a golden chance to level as Udoka Godwin-Malife showed Jack Senior a clean pair of...Full Story »

Reading put aside their off-field worries with thumping win over Cambridge

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Financially-troubled Reading put aside their off-field worries with a 4-0 home win over fellow League One strugglers Cambridge.In a scrappy first half, Reading opened up a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from striker Sam Smith – his 12th of the season – and winger Femi Azeez.Well-struck second-half efforts from Lewis Wing and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan secured the comprehensive victory.Readi...Full Story »

Manny Duku’s second-half strike seals narrow Wealdstone win at Fylde

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Manny Duku’s second-half strike ensured relegation-threatened Wealdstone walked away with three much-needed points from a 2-1 National League victory at fellow strugglers Fylde.Dillon De Silva handed the visitors an early lead when he curled Max Kretzschmar’s delivery into the bottom corner after eight minutes.It remained the only goal until the 58th minute, when Nick Haughton levell...Full Story »

Alloa hit back to see off Edinburgh City

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

In-form Alloa boosted their Scottish League One play-off hopes with a come-from-behind 5-2 win over rock-bottom Edinburgh City.Edinburgh were on course for just a third victory of the campaign at half-time after they responded to Luke Donnelly’s fifth-minute opener with goals from Malik Zaid and Frankie Deane.But Scott Taggart’s second-half brace, a Taylor Steven strike and a late Ca...Full Story »

Hartlepool and Southend play out goalless draw

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Southend remain three points above Hartlepool in midtable in the National League after the sides played out a goalless draw.The first big chance fell to Southend’s Gus Scott-Morriss after he got on the end of Nathan Ralph’s cross at the far post but his effort was well blocked.Down the other end, Emmanuel Dieseruvwe set up Brennan Dickenson for a shot that was saved while Henry Sanda...Full Story »

Max Sanders strike helps Leyton Orient close gap on play-off chasing Stevenage

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Max Sanders’ first-half goal lifted Leyton Orient back into the League One promotion picture with a 1-0 win at Stevenage that saw the hosts drop out of the play-off positions.Sanders scored the only goal of the game in the 16th minute when, after being found in the box, he shifted the ball onto his right foot before sliding a shot under Craig MacGillivray.Stevenage striker Jamie Reid thoug...Full Story »

Leam Richardson taking positives despite seeing Rotherham’s winless run continue

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Rotherham head coach Leam Richardson was encouraged by his team’s 0-0 draw with Huddersfield and felt the Millers could have picked up a rare three points.The Millers avoided a 10th straight Championship defeat in the stalemate and came closest to snatching all three points in the Yorkshire derby.Rotherham have won just three times this campaign and only once under Richardson but they coul...Full Story »

Stuart Maynard hopes Notts County have turned a corner with draw at Accrington

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Stuart Maynard hopes this is the “turning point” at Notts County as they halted a run of five successive defeats with a 2-2 draw at Accrington.The Magpies had a dream start when Jim O’Brien fired home in the fourth minute. Stanley levelled in the 17th minute through Shaun Whalley, who blasted home from close range.The Magpies went ahead again in the 45th minute when Sam Austin&...Full Story »

Kilmarnock blow away St Mirren with five-goal second-half show

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Kilmarnock scored three goals in an incredible seven-minute spell to complete a breathtaking 5-2 comeback win over St Mirren at Rugby Park.More than 2,000 away fans travelled through to Ayrshire and they were singing about playing in the Europa League at half-time as they led 2-0 courtesy of goals from Charles Dunne and Michael Mandron.The hosts were miles off the pace in the first half but they...Full Story »

Aberdeen end long wait for a win by beating Motherwell

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Aberdeen recorded their first cinch Premiership victory since January with a 1-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park.Leighton Clarkson slammed home the decisive goal after 25 minutes to end a run of 11 games without a league win for the Dons and keep them three points clear of second-bottom Ross County.Motherwell thought they had drawn themselves level when Lennon Miller found the net five minutes b...Full Story »

Luke Berry nets late leveller as lowly Luton earn draw against Nottingham Forest

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Luton salvaged a critical point in their bid for Premier League survival as substitute Luke Berry struck in the 89th minute to rescue a 1-1 draw against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest at Kenilworth Road.Rob Edwards’ side were facing slipping six points behind Forest, staring down defeat near the end of a cagey, nervous game that looked to have been settled by Chris Wood’s first-...Full Story »

Flying start helps Hibernian brush aside sorry Livingston

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Hibernian moved back into the cinch Premiership’s top six with an emphatic 3-0 win at home to Livingston.Jordan Obita, Myziane Maolida and Adam Le Fondre were on target within the first 22 minutes as the hosts blew away their struggling visitors.Livingston were in danger of suffering an even heavier loss but managed to regroup to at least put up a fight for the rest of the game.The result ...Full Story »

Celtic back on top as recalled Kyogo Furuhashi shines against St Johnstone

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Recalled forward Kyogo Furuhashi scored one and set up another as Celtic went back to the top of the cinch Premiership with a 3-1 victory over St Johnstone.Celtic took time to break Saints down despite dominating possession and territory, but they went on to create a steady stream of chances before Furuhashi headed the opener in the 40th minute.Wingers Nicolas Kuhn and James Forrest netted in th...Full Story »

Harry Kane breaks goalscoring record as Bayern bounce back to beat Darmstadt

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Harry Kane broke the record for most goals scored by a debutant in a Bundesliga season as Bayern Munich secured a 5-2 comeback win at bottom club Darmstadt to draw themselves within seven points of leaders Bayer Leverkusen.The England captain was replaced after colliding with a post late in a contest in which Tim Skarke opened the scoring against the run of play in the 28th minute before his goa...Full Story »

Exeter defy bizarre Zak Jules dismissal to beat Burton

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Ten-man Exeter gave their League One survival hopes a huge boost with a hard fought 1-0 win against relegation rivals Burton.Reece Cole scored the only goal in the 41st minute but City had to play the entire second half with 10 men after Zak Jules was sent off for an incident in the tunnel as the players made their way off at half-time.Exeter started well and should have been in front inside fou...Full Story »

Four-goal Dagenham prove too strong for Maidenhead

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Dagenham picked up their first win in three matches with a 4-1 victory over Maidenhead in the Vanarama National League.The home side took the lead with 32 minutes on the clock when Josh Rees pulled the ball back to Harry Phipps, who finished emphatically.The Daggers doubled their advantage just four minutes later and Rees turned from creator to finisher when he slotted into the bottom corner.Mai...Full Story »

Burnley keep slim survival hopes alive with win over Brentford

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Burnley registered their first win in 11 Premier League games as Vincent Kompany’s relegation-threatened side defeated 10-man Brentford 2-1 at Turf Moor.The Clarets took the lead through a 10th-minute Jacob Bruun Larsen penalty given after a foul on Vitinho by Sergio Reguilon, who received a straight red card.David Datro Fofana, having been guilty of a remarkable miss late in the first hal...Full Story »

Airdrie up to fourth following comeback victory against Arbroath

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Airdrie moved up to fourth in the cinch Championship as they extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a 5-2 comeback victory over bottom side Arbroath.Ryan Dow gave the visitors a shock lead after 16 minutes as he slotted home Charlie Reilly’s cross, but Airdrie hit back to go into half-time with a 2-1 lead as on-loan Rangers midfielder Arron Lyall equalised in the 39th minute and ...Full Story »

Kane Wilson’s late goal earns Derby crucial victory over promotion rivals Bolton

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Kane Wilson’s header gave Derby a 1-0 victory over promotion rivals Bolton at a packed Pride Park.Wilson struck with 12 minutes remaining to earn the Rams a four-point cushion in the battle for automatic promotion.In front of over 32,000, the biggest attendance in League One this season, Bolton had the first chance when Nathanael Ogbeta crossed and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson’s header was br...Full Story »

Charlton held by Fleetwood as Alfie May reaches 25-goal mark

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Alfie May’s 25th goal of the season was not enough for Charlton as Fleetwood hit back late to earn a 1-1 draw in League One.May scored from the penalty spot but substitute Ryan Graydon rescued a point for the hosts with six minutes left, rounding keeper Harry Isted before tucking home from a tight angle.The Cod Army started brilliantly with Xavier Simons denied by a super save from Isted. ...Full Story »

Norwich continue Championship play-off push with comfortable win at sorry Stoke

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Norwich continued their Championship play-off push with a comfortable 3-0 victory away at relegation-threatened Stoke.Josh Sargent, Gabriel Sara and Ashley Barnes all got their names on the scoresheet as David Wagner’s side made it six wins from their last nine matches.Victory keeps the Canaries in sixth place – the fourth and final play-off spot – but they are now three points...Full Story »

Portsmouth take big step towards League One title with win at Peterborough

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Portsmouth took another big step towards the League One title with a vital 1-0 victory at promotion rivals Peterborough.Australian striker Kusini Yengi climbed off the bench to grab the only goal in the 77th minute to send an army of 4,000 Pompey fans wild.Yengi slammed his seventh of the season past Posh keeper Jed Steer to complete a ruthless breakaway after being picked out by fellow substitu...Full Story »

Mansfield emphatically return to winning ways after hammering Bradford

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

League Two leaders Mansfield crushed Bradford 5-1 at Valley Parade.The Stags scored four goals before half-time to bounce back in style from a midweek loss to Tranmere.The visitors struck after 10 minutes as Baily Cargill headed home Stephen Quinn’s free-kick.They added a second four minutes later. Quinn hit the post, Cargill’s follow-up was blocked on the line by goalkeeper Sam Walk...Full Story »

York snatch late winner against Aldershot

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Lenell John-Lewis scored a late winner moments after stepping off the bench as York earned three important points in their fight against relegation with a 1-0 win over National League play-off hopefuls Aldershot.Stuart O’Keefe went close to giving Aldershot the lead inside two minutes but his volley from the edge of the area was tipped over by home goalkeeper Rory Watson.Billy Chadwick put...Full Story »

MK Dons close in on automatic promotion places with victory over Crewe

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

MK Dons closed in on the automatic promotion places in Sky Bet League Two with a 3-1 win over Crewe.Matt Dennis gave the home side an early lead, and although Crewe’s Elliot Nevitt equalised, two goals in three minutes by Dennis and Stephen Wearne earned the Dons maximum points.Victory sees Mike Williamson’s side cut the gap to second and third-placed Stockport and Wrexham to goal di...Full Story »

Rakish Bingham puts 10-man Gateshead to the sword with hat-trick for Ebbsfleet

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Ten-man Gateshead’s National League play-off hopes were dealt a blow by a 4-2 defeat away at Ebbsfleet.Rakish Bingham was the hero for the home team with a hat-trick after Dominic Samuel had opened the scoring in the eighth minute – Bingham providing the assist.That came four minutes after defender Louis Storey, who is also interim assistant manager, was sent off for a bad challenge ...Full Story »

Bromley held as Kidderminster boost survival fight

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Play-off hopefuls Bromley were held to a 0-0 draw by relegation-fighting Kidderminster at Hayes Lane.Bromley thought they had opened the scoring on the half-hour mark when the ball was bundled home following a scrap inside the area but the linesman’s offside flag cut celebrations short.The home side continued to push for an opener in the second period and came closest through Michael Cheek...Full Story »

West Brom extend unbeaten run to six matches with home defeat of Bristol City

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

West Brom extended their unbeaten Sky Bet Championship run to six matches as they signed off before the final international break of the season with a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Bristol City.Tom Fellows netted his fifth goal of the year to fire Albion in front in the final minute of the first half, before Jed Wallace doubled the lead in the 50th minute when he routinely tapped in Conor To...Full Story »

Raith held by Queen’s Park

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA

Queen’s Park and Raith Rovers drew a blank in their cinch Championship contest at Hampden.Sean Welsh’s second-half header, which went just wide from Jack Thomson’s corner, was the closest the home side came to a winner in the 0-0 draw.The visitors created little and were unable to find the decisive breakthrough which would have given them the outright lead at the top of the tab...Full Story »

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