LaLiga chief: '99% chance' Mbappe joins Madrid
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by ESPN
LaLiga president Javier Tebas said on Friday that there is a "99% chance" that Kylian Mbappé joins Real Madrid this summer.
ESPN reported on Monday that Mbappé and Madrid are in talks -- with the club optimistic about a positive outcome -- after sources told ESPN that the France international informed Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to leave when his contract expires in June.
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Thomas Tuchel to replace Jurgen Klopp? Liverpool told to go after Bayern coach as Xabi Alonso alternative despite 'unacceptable' position in the Bundesliga
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by Goal.com
WHAT HAPPENED?Klopp's announcement of his impending departure from Liverpool at the end of the season has forced the Premier League giants to search for his successor. While Xabi Alonso has emerged as a fan favourite and frontrunner for the role, former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Tuchel is well-equipped for the job if the Spaniard snubs Liverpool and ends up moving to ...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Alphonso Davies closer to Real Madrid move as Bayern demand €50m fee for full-back
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by Goal.com
Liverpool identify two Klopp replacements if Alonso snubs them
Liverpool have identified Ruben Amorim & Julian Nagelsmann to replace Jurgen Klopp if Xabi Alonso snubs them for Bayern Munich.
Bayern stars must have bad conscience for Tuchel exit - Neuer
Manuel Neuer says that every Bayern Munich player "must have a bad conscience" as they are to be blamed for the failure of "top coach" T...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta loves Arsenal’s attacking mentality during ruthless goalscoring run
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Mikel Arteta insists there is no secret to Arsenal’s recent success as he praised his side following victory over Newcastle.The Gunners eased to a 4-1 win at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday night to move two points off the top of the Premier League summit.A Sven Botman own goal set them on their way before goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Jakub Kiwior rounded off another fine displ...Full Story »
Arsenal maintain Premier League title charge with demolition of Newcastle
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Arsenal doled out another devastating Premier League defeat as they cruised past Newcastle to move two points off the top of the table.Having thrashed West Ham and Burnley away from home, the Gunners returned to the Emirates Stadium where they easily dispatched of Eddie Howe’s side, winning 4-1 in Saturday’s late kick-off.A Sven Botman own goal set them on their way before goals from...Full Story »
Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City ‘supermen’ after closing gap to Liverpool
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Pep Guardiola hailed his Manchester City “supermen” after they closed the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to one point with an unconvincing 1-0 win at Bournemouth.The champions had to contend with local fireworks, a misfiring Erling Haaland and a second-half onslaught from the hosts before they left the south coast with a 15th victory from their last 17 matches.Phil Foden&rsq...Full Story »
Stephen Clemence confident Gillingham can remain in play-off places
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Stephen Clemence is confident Gillingham can remain in the play-off spots following a 1-0 home win against Wrexham.Tim Dieng’s second-half tap-in lifted the hosts into seventh as they concluded an unbeaten week with two clean sheets.Clemence said: “We showed this week that we can go toe-to-toe with any team in the division and I believe this group can beat anyone.“We won’...Full Story »
Phil Foden effort enough as Man City close gap on Liverpool with Bournemouth win
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Phil Foden’s 16th goal of the season helped Manchester City close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to one point with an unconvincing 1-0 win at Bournemouth.Pep Guardiola’s side had to contend with local fireworks, a misfiring Erling Haaland and a second-half onslaught from the hosts before they left the south coast with a 15th victory from their last 17 matches.This latest...Full Story »
It just cannot happen – Ruben Selles fumes about Reading’s slow start in defeat
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted that there can be no repeat of the dismal early spell that saw his side trail 2-0 in their eventual 3-2 Sky Bet League One defeat against Shrewsbury.All the goals came in a frantic first half, with Jordan Shipley and Tom Bayliss giving Shrewsbury a commanding lead after only five minutes.Sam Smith reduced the deficit four minutes later, with Kelvin Ehibhatio...Full Story »
It’s got to be better – Graham Coughlan criticises ‘sloppy’ Newport
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Newport manager Graham Coughlan warned his side they must improve after branding their performance “really poor” as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at MK Dons.County conceded three first-half goals at Stadium MK to Dan Kemp, Jack Payne and Alex Gilbey as they slipped to 16th in the League Two table.Seventh-placed Gillingham are only five points better off, but this defeat was a blow to ...Full Story »
Grant McCann says Doncaster ‘playing with confidence’ after beating Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Confidence is brimming at Doncaster and manager Grant McCann is convinced it can carry his side through to a strong finish to the campaign.Doncaster beat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 to stretch their unbeaten run to five matches, with fears of being involved in a relegation fight now firmly banished.“I think we’re playing with confidence and that helps,” he said. “We feel good about...Full Story »
Stephen Robinson hails ‘professional’ display as St Mirren beat St Johnstone
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Stephen Robinson was delighted as his side returned to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 victory over St Johnstone.Mikael Mandron netted the decisive second goal after playing a role in the opener when his shot struck the post before finding the net off the back of visiting goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov.It was the perfect response to their defeat at Livingston last weekend, and keeps St Mirren in f...Full Story »
Bristol Rovers boss Matt Taylor heaps praise on matchwinner Scott Sinclair
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor saluted matchwinner Scott Sinclair after he clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sky Bet League One’s basement side Carlisle.The 34-year-old former Celtic forward struck a stunning second-half goal that capped an impressive comeback after the Cumbrians took a shock lead through Josh Vela’s volley after 16 minutes.Veteran striker Chris Martin equa...Full Story »
He’s available – Marti Cifuentes reluctant to discuss Ilias Chair situation
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
QPR boss Marti Cifuentes was reluctant to talk about Ilias Chair after a 2-1 victory at home to Rotherham lifted the west London side out of the Championship relegation zone.Chair featured amid reports he faces a year in prison after being found guilty in Belgium of assault, but his club said in a statement on Friday that “the legal proceeding is yet to reach its conclusion”.Asked ab...Full Story »
It’s crunch time – Danny Rohl wants Sheffield Wednesday to keep closing the gap
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl said his side will keep working to close the gap after they claimed a vital 2-1 win over Bristol City at Hillsborough.Two Ike Ugbo goals either side of a Jason Knight header gave the Owls another massively important three-point haul in their quest to stay in the Sky Bet Championship next season, despite Di’Shon Bernard being sent off in the second hal...Full Story »
Wycombe boss Matt Bloomfield claims Sam Vokes was denied penalty due to his size
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
WMatt Bloomfield claimed Sam Vokes was picked on for his size after a penalty decision went against the former Wales striker in Wycombe’s 1-0 defeat at Stevenage.Bloomfield had no complaints with the red card shown to goalkeeper Max Stryjek, which gave his side an even bigger mountain to climb after Carl Piergianni had put Stevenage ahead.But the Chairboys appeared to have a case for a pen...Full Story »
Mike Dodds accepts ‘bold’ approach ‘didn’t work’ as Sunderland lose to Swansea
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds admitted his “bold” tactical changes and selection backfired after the 2-1 home defeat to Swansea.In his first game as caretaker boss after Michael Beale was sacked earlier this week, Dodds was without injured star man Jack Clarke and made four changes as well as switching to a back three.But it didn’t go to plan for Dodds and Sunderland...Full Story »
Neil Warnock bemoans Aberdeen’s lack of physicality after loss at Kilmarnock
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Neil Warnock claimed his Aberdeen players were too nice after being “bullied” in a 2-0 defeat at Kilmarnock.The Dons manager admitted the performance looked “pathetic” and questioned whether he could do anything about their major weakness during his spell in charge until the end of the season.Corrie Ndaba shook off the attentions of Bojan Miovski to head home the opener i...Full Story »
Nick Montgomery breathes sigh of relief after Hibernian defeat Dundee
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Hibernian manager Nick Montgomery confessed he was relieved to see his side find a way to win after witnessing a late 2-1 victory over Dundee.The Easter Road team found Dark Blues goalkeeper Trevor Carson in inspired form as he kept the visitors in the game after Dylan Vente’s first-half penalty.And they got their rewards when Luke McCowan scored with the Dens Park men’s only shot on...Full Story »
Valerien Ismael ‘comfortable’ about his position despite Watford’s defeat
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Valerien Ismael insists he remains “comfortable” about his position despite Huddersfield’s comeback 2-1 victory consigning his side to a seventh straight home league game without a win – with the Watford boss calling on his players to look at their own performance to find the root cause.The home fans made their displeasure abundantly clear as Watford struggled through the...Full Story »
Millwall’s heart impresses Neil Harris as he masterminds a big win on his return
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Neil Harris hopes Millwall’s “heart” on his return can be the catalyst to keep them in the Sky Bet Championship after masterminding a 2-1 victory over Southampton.Club legend Harris answered the Lions’ SOS after Joe Edwards was sacked this week to begin a fourth stint at the south-east London club.He was rewarded with Tottenham loanee Japhet Tanganga bagging his first pro...Full Story »
Matt Harrold hails Leyton Orient’s comeback win at Oxford
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Leyton Orient first-team coach Matt Harrold felt his team were excellent throughout as they came back from a goal down at half-time to win 2-1 at Oxford and give their play-off hopes a big boost.Tyler Goodrham gave Oxford a 20th-minute lead but the O’s hit back through Ollie O’Neill and George Moncur.Boss Richie Wellens was sent to the stands for the third time this season, on this o...Full Story »
Nathan Jones: Charlton have taken a step in the right direction with clean sheet
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Nathan Jones was delighted with Charlton’s first clean sheet in 22 games as they earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Sky Bet League One leaders Portsmouth.Despite the result it was a lively game at The Valley, with Daniel Kanu and Callum Lang each striking the woodwork in the early stages.As the second half progressed, the visitors gradually began to establish their dominance and were denie...Full Story »
We should have scored ‘far more’, says Walsall boss Mat Sadler
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Walsall boss Mat Sadler admitted his side’s margin of victory at play-off rivals Harrogate should have been greater than 2-0.The visitors racked up a third straight win as Liam Gordon opened the scoring early in the second half and substitute Mo Faal was then credited with an 84th-minute effort, even though it appeared to be missing the target before taking a huge deflection off home defen...Full Story »
Andy Garner says free-scoring Stags could have had eight goals against Salford
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Free-scoring Mansfield demolished 10-man Salford 5-1 to go top of Sky Bet League Two and first team coach Andy Garner believes they should have netted even more.Stags have now scored 19 goals in four games and Garner said: “We should have scored a few more today, to be honest. That’s not being over the top.“It was an absolutely fantastic win and we’re just disappointed to...Full Story »
Marco Silva says Fulham were worthy of their Old Trafford win
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Fulham boss Marco Silva had no doubt his side got what they deserved after snatching a dramatic stoppage-time win at Manchester United on Saturday.Alex Iwobi struck in the 97th minute as the Cottagers responded to an 89th-minute equaliser from Harry Maguire to claim a stunning 2-1 Premier League success at Old Trafford.It was the London side’s first win at the ground since 2003 and, after ...Full Story »
David Martindale rues ‘ridiculous’ game management as Livingston suffer defeat
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Livingston manager David Martindale bemoaned “ridiculous” game management following his side’s last-gasp defeat against Ross County.Livi fought back from Eamonn Brophy’s first-half double in Dingwall as a brace from Bruce Anderson got his side level with four minutes left.But Josh Sims netted in stoppage time for the hosts to earn a 3-2 win which leaves Livi six points ad...Full Story »
OIiver Glasner enjoys a day to remember as Palace see off Burnley
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
New Crystal Palace boss OIiver Glasner demanded his side stay “humble” after moving eight points clear of the relegation zone with a 3-0 home victory over 10-man Burnley in his first match in charge.The Austrian, who only led his first training session on Wednesday, had declared himself “no magician” and warned there would not be too many changes implemented ahead of the ...Full Story »
Darren Moore confident Port Vale can beat the drop despite Lincoln loss
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Port Vale manager Darren Moore insisted his side were capable of keeping themselves in League One, despite suffering a third-successive defeat since he took charge with a 2-0 loss against Lincoln.Joe Taylor’s second goal in as many games was added to by Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s late penalty to secure all three points for the visitors, who extended their unbeaten run to eight matches...Full Story »
Ian Evatt ‘baffled’ by referee’s decision-making as Bolton lose at Blackpool
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Bolton boss Ian Evatt said he was baffled at referee Josh Smith’s decision-making as his side lost 4-1 to Blackpool.Captain Ricardo Santos was sent off for the visitors in the 66th minute for bringing down Kyle Joseph in the area.Jake Beesley converted the resulting spot-kick for his second of the game, having also scored the early equaliser from a free-kick.“We were on top and in co...Full Story »
Josh Sims scores dramatic winner as Ross County beat basement club Livingston
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
A stoppage-time winner by substitute Josh Sims in a 3-2 victory boosted Ross County’s survival hopes and drove a dagger into the hearts of bottom side Livingston.Having fought back from two goals down to level this bottom-of-the-table tussle, Livi threatened to turn the match on its head in the closing stages.Trailing to Eamonn Brophy’s first-half double in the space of seven minutes...Full Story »
Fleetwood should have won after second-half performance at Exeter – Charlie Adam
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Fleetwood boss Charlie Adam felt his side could have won their 1-1 League One clash at Exeter after his quadruple half-time substitutions changed the course of the game.Exeter were the dominant force in the first half and Vince Harper opened the scoring with his first goal for the club, but Adam’s bold move at the break changed the flow of the game and Promise Omochere’s equaliser wa...Full Story »
Lee Bell ready to let Crewe players ‘switch off’ after victory at Notts County
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Crewe manager Lee Bell wants his players to relish their 3-1 victory at Notts County after they jumped back into the Sky Bet League Two automatic promotion places.Mickey Demetriou glanced Crewe’s opener home before Elliott Nevitt doubled their lead with a penalty. Josh Austerfield added the visitors’ third with a shot from outside the area and Jim O’Brien grabbed a consolation ...Full Story »
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick takes the blame for Plymouth defeat
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick wants to shoulder the blame for the way his side suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Riverside to Plymouth.Boro were booed off the pitch at half-time and full-time having been unable to break down a Plymouth side who scored twice in the first half.Matthew Sorinola’s seventh-minute opener arrived when he turned in the rebound following Tom Glover’s fa...Full Story »
Jon Brady pleased with a professional performance from Northampton
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Jon Brady was delighted with a professional away display from his Northampton side at Burton.Marc Leonard and Mitch Pinnock both scored from distance to secure a 2-0 victory.“It was a really professional performance. The first five to 10 minutes were quite tough,” Brady said.“We couldn’t get out and, with (Tom) Hamer’s long throws it was quite difficult and we knew ...Full Story »
Steve Morison ‘gutted’ as penalty miss sees Sutton drop points to Colchester
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Sutton manager Steve Morison admitted he could not understand how his side had failed to beat Colchester following an entertaining 1-1 draw at the VBS Community Stadium.Midfielder Cameron McGeehan fired the visitors into a welcome seventh-minute lead, but Charlie Lakin levelled for the home side just 11 minutes later with a cool finish.Harry Smith then saw his 80th-minute penalty superbly saved ...Full Story »
Unai Emery pleased as Aston Villa return to home comforts with win over Forest
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was pleased to return to home comforts after registering a first Premier League win at Villa Park in 2024 with a 4-2 success over Nottingham Forest.Villa had lost back-to-back games to Newcastle and Manchester United but put that right against Forest to strengthen their grip on a top-four place.Ollie Watkins and Douglas Luiz’s double saw them cruise into a 3-0 f...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey eyes play-off push after win at Accrington
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Crawley manager Scott Lindsey celebrated a “big result” after they made it three consecutive wins with a 1-0 victory over fellow play-off hopefuls Accrington.Defender Harry Ransom’s first goal for Town sealed the win, heading home Will Wright’s corner via the post in the 68th minute, to move Crawley up to eighth place in the league.Stanley had double-figure chances but fo...Full Story »
Dave Challinor irritated by wasteful Stockport in draw with Swindon
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Manager Dave Challinor was left frustrated after Stockport’s goalless draw at home to managerless Swindon.County slipped to second, behind Mansfield on goal difference, with the two dropped points and Challinor admitted, given the chances they wasted, they had only themselves to blame.He said: “It was a frustrating afternoon for us.“We should have won the game with all the oppo...Full Story »
Cardiff have rediscovered confidence after narrow win over Stoke – Erol Bulut
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Erol Bulut believes Cardiff have rediscovered their confidence after grinding out a 2-1 Championship victory over Stoke.Bulut’s men impressed in the first half at Cardiff City Stadium, with Kion Etete’s header in the fifth minute ending the Bluebirds’ four-game run without a goal at home.Karlan Grant put the hosts 2-0 up in the 32nd minute – with what was his fifth goal o...Full Story »
Gavan Holohan ‘devastated’ after missing late chance for Grimsby – Dave Artell
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Grimsby boss Dave Artell said Gavan Holohan was “devastated” after missing a last-gasp chance to secure the Mariners a vital three-point haul at the Mazuma Stadium.Holohan looked certain to bundle home Abo Eisa’s cross into the Morecambe goal with virtually the last kick of the game but a late bobble saw the ball come off his shin and spoon over the bar.Coming into the game on ...Full Story »
David Wagner ‘frustrated’ following Norwich’s draw at Blackburn
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
David Wagner was “frustrated” after Norwich surrendered a lead to draw 1-1 at Blackburn.With Hull and West Brom’s drawing earlier in the day, the Canaries had the opportunity to close to within a point of the play-off places and looked on course to do so after their early superiority was reflected in Marcelino Nunez’s 22nd-minute opener – his first goal of the seaso...Full Story »
Sean Dyche ‘frustrated’ by nine added minutes as Everton concede at death
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Sean Dyche blamed nine minutes of stoppage time for Everton’s failure to hold on for a crucial victory at Brighton.The Toffees were leading through Jarrad Branthwaite’s spectacular strike and defending against a team reduced to 10 men after Billy Gilmour was sent off.But Dyche looked dismayed when nine minutes of injury time was indicated by the fourth official and in the 95th minute...Full Story »
It was an excellent performance – Kieran McKenna delighted with Ipswich victory
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said his side were “excellent” in their 3-1 victory over Birmingham.Conor Chaplin opened the scoring for the Tractor Boys, but Birmingham equalised in the closing minutes of the first half through Jordan James.Jeremy Sarmiento put the Town back ahead before Omari Hutchinson wrapped up the three points late on.The result drew Ipswich level on points with...Full Story »
Neill Collins knows his on-song Barnsley team face further challenges
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Barnsley head coach Neill Collins insisted his side will not get carried away after they came from behind to beat Derby 2-1 and move to within three points of their promotion rivals.Sonny Bradley put Derby ahead in the 18th-minute but Phillips’ double strike either side of the interval gave the Tykes a valuable Sky Bet League One win.Collins said: “The scenes at the end…the fa...Full Story »
Steve Cotterill happy for the fans as Forest Green beat Tranmere
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Forest Green boss Steve Cotterill was delighted for the fans after his side boosted their League Two survival hopes with a 1-0 win over Tranmere.Charlie McCann’s stunning strike was enough for 10-man Forest Green as Ryan Inniss was sent off for a second yellow card late on.The hosts recorded their first home win since October as a Rob Apter-inspired Tranmere were unable to force a late equ...Full Story »
Philippe Clement says ‘hungry’ Rangers players deserve day off after Hearts rout
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Manager Philippe Clement revealed his Rangers side earned themselves a rare Sunday off after going five points clear of Celtic at the top of the cinch Premiership with a 5-0 win over Hearts.Midfielder Mohamed Diomande’s fine strike in just over a minute at Ibrox set the tone for an impressive performance.Oscar Cortes doubled that lead with his first goal as a Light Blues player with strike...Full Story »
Morton maintain momentum with home win over Airdrieonians
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Morton strengthened their cinch Championship play-off credentials with a 2-1 victory over Airdrieonians at Cappielow Park.Two goals inside the opening 11 minutes helped the Ton extend their unbeaten league run to 12 games, winning for the eighth time in the process.George Oakley opened the scoring in the ninth minute when he headed in Jai Quitongo’s cross and Michael Garrity lobbed over vi...Full Story »
Blackpool keep their play-off hopes alive with stunning win over Bolton
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Blackpool kept their play-off hopes alive with a stunning 4-1 win over 10-man Bolton.The first half was League One football at its finest, with end-to-end entertainment. George Thomason opened the scoring for Bolton just nine minutes in, but goals from Jake Beesley and Marvin Ekpiteta turned the game around before half-time.Beesley grabbed his second after 68 minutes, and Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel...Full Story »
Solihull continue play-off drive with narrow win over Hartlepool
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Solihull Moors maintained their Vanarama National League play-off push with a 2-1 win over Hartlepool.After Pools forward Joe Grey saw his shot from the edge of the box saved, the Moors took the lead in the 20th minute when Tahvon Campbell turned home a corner.Defender Callum Maycock made it 2-0 in the 66th minute after Campbell had helped the ball on through the Hartlepool penalty area.Hartlepo...Full Story »
MK Dons show promotion credentials by sweeping aside Newport
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
MK Dons brushed aside fellow promotion hopefuls Newport 3-0 at Stadium MK.First-half goals from Dan Kemp, Jack Payne and Alex Gilbey handed the home side a comprehensive victory.Victory saw the Dons close to within three points of the automatic promotion places, while Newport lost ground on the play-offs after suffering a second defeat in 10 matches.MK Dons made a bright start and took the lead ...Full Story »
Inverness snatch last-gasp draw at Arbroath
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Arbroath were denied a first cinch Championship win in nine games as Cameron Harper’s last-gasp equaliser secured a 1-1 draw for fellow strugglers Inverness at Gayfield.The Red Lichties – who remain bottom, six points adrift of Inverness with a game in hand – have only won one of their last 17 league games, the 2-1 success away to Caley Thistle in mid-December.Chances were at a...Full Story »
George Moncur bags winner as Leyton Orient edge comeback victory at Oxford
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
George Moncur capped an impressive fightback with a second-half winner as Leyton Orient claimed a 2-1 League One comeback victory at Oxford to boost their play-off hopes.The visitors had threatened in the first half with Cumming saving angled shots from Ruel Sotiriou and Moncur.Tyler Goodrham fired the U’s in front in the 20th minute, turning in Ruben Rodrigues’ right-wing cross at t...Full Story »
Southend shoot down Aldershot with strong second-half show
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Southend came from behind to deny 10-man Aldershot a third straight Vanarama National League win with a 4-1 triumph at Roots Hall.In the 19th minute Lorent Tolaj saw his shot blocked but Josh Stokes was well placed to put away the loose ball and give the Shots the lead.Aldershot lost a man in the 50th minute as Rollin Menayese fouled Danny Waldron on the edge of the area to deny him a goalscorin...Full Story »
Forest Green beat Tranmere to boost their League Two survival hopes
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Ten-man Forest Green gave their League Two survival hopes a boost with a 1-0 home win over Tranmere.Charlie McCann’s stunning strike was enough for all three points despite Ryan Inniss being sent off late on.The returning Jordan Moore-Taylor headed narrowly past his own post after a mix-up with emergency loan goalkeeper Vicente Reyes.The impressive Rob Apter shifted a yard of space and str...Full Story »
Maidenhead back to winning ways against Altrincham
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Maidenhead’s four-match losing streak came to an end as Alan Devonshire’s men came from behind to win 3-1 against Altrincham at Moss Lane.After the home side led through Lewis Banks’ 12th-minute strike, the Magpies equalised on the half-hour mark courtesy of Kevin Lokko.Reece Smith then put them ahead just before the interval and Remy Clerima added a third three minutes into th...Full Story »
Raith Rovers continue charge for cinch Championship promotion with win at Ayr
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Raith Rovers claimed a 2-1 victory over Ayr to stay within a point of league leaders Dundee at the top of the cinch Championship.Rovers striker Zak Rudden put them in good stead early on, netting after five minutes to give his side the advantage away at Somerset Park.But the hosts responded and levelled in the 11th minute through Roy Syla.However, Lewis Vaughan was the match-winner in the second...Full Story »
Ebbsfleet edge away from relegation zone with comeback win at 10-man Dorking
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Ebbsfleet edged away from the National League relegation zone as they came from behind to beat 10-man Dorking 4-1.Things had started well for the hosts when Charlie Carter put them in front after 23 minutes when he was left with an easy finish when the ball fell to him in the box from a free-kick.But the lead lasted only six minutes before Rakish Bingham beat Harrison Male with a shot that went ...Full Story »
Callum Stead double fires Barnet into second place with win over lowly York
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Callum Stead struck in each half as Barnet beat York 2-0 at The Hive to move into second place in the National League.The Bees went ahead in the 27th minute when Stead sent a drive past goalkeeper George Sykes-Kenworthy and into the bottom corner.Stead then beat Sykes-Kenworthy again in a one-on-one just past the hour mark to double the hosts’ advantage.What was only a second victory in si...Full Story »
Leaders Chesterfield held by Rochdale
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Vanarama National League leaders Chesterfield saw Rochdale fight back to earn a 2-2 draw at at the SMH Group Stadium.Chesterfield – beaten at second-placed Bromley last weekend – took the lead three minutes into the second half through a deflected header by Tom Naylor and a scrappy second from Will Grigg just after the hour looked to have settled matters.Dale, though, produced a fine...Full Story »
Late penalty miss proves costly as lowly Sutton held at home by Colchester
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Relegation-threatened Sutton battled back from a goal down to share the spoils with Colchester in an entertaining 1-1 draw at the VBS Community Stadium.It was a result that suited the Essex side more than Sutton, who remain rooted to the foot of the League Two table and wasted the chance to take all three points when Harry Smith’s penalty was saved 10 minutes from time.The hosts almost sco...Full Story »
Leaders Portsmouth held as Charlton’s winless run goes on
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Portsmouth missed the chance to go nine points clear at the top of Sky Bet League One as they were forced to settle for a point in a goalless draw at struggling Charlton.Despite the teams’ contrasting form of late, Pompey had only won one in 10 against the Addicks before this game and experienced another stern test during a first half in which both sides struck the woodwork – Daniel ...Full Story »
Danny Ward brace sees Huddersfield boss Andre Breitenreiter make winning start
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Andre Breitenreiter got off to a winning start as Huddersfield boss thanks to Danny Ward’s brace from the bench, which gave the visitors a 2-1 victory after Emmanuel Dennis had opened the scoring for Watford.The German head coach started work with the Terriers on Tuesday after being unveiled as Darren Moore’s permanent replacement the previous week, and had acknowledged at his first ...Full Story »
Mikael Mandron shines as St Mirren ease past St Johnstone
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Mikael Mandron played a starring role as St Mirren defeated St Johnstone 2-0 at the SMISA Stadium.The French striker fired against the post before the ball found the net off the back of visiting goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov to put the hosts ahead late in the first half.After being unfortunate not to be credited with the opener, there was no doubt about the second goal as Mandron brilliantly dispatch...Full Story »
Joe Taylor on target again as Lincoln see off sorry Port Vale
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Darren Moore’s first home game as manager of Port Vale ended in defeat as his side suffered a 2-0 League One loss to Lincoln.Joe Taylor’s second goal in as many games was added to by Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s late penalty to secure all three points for the visitors, who extended their unbeaten run to eight matches.Vale’s loss is their third in a row since Moore replaced t...Full Story »
Adam Phillips double gives on-song Barnsley victory over Derby
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Adam Phillips scored twice as Barnsley came from behind to beat promotion rivals Derby 2-1.Sonny Bradley put the visitors ahead in the Sky Bet League One contest but the hosts responded impressively.Derby were the first to threaten when Conor Hourihane capitalised on a defensive error from Donovan Pines and fired in a shot which was deflected wide.The resulting corner saw Eiran Cashin’s he...Full Story »
Ipswich continue march for automatic promotion with victory over Birmingham
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Ipswich chalked up a fourth successive win to keep up the pressure at the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-1 win over Birmingham.Conor Chaplin opened the scoring for the Tractor Boys, but Birmingham equalised in the closing minutes of the first half through Jordan James. Jeremy Sarmiento put the Town ahead before Omari Hutchinson wrapped up the three points in the stoppage time.The resul...Full Story »
Lewis Dunk’s last-gasp leveller earns 10-man Brighton draw with Everton
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Lewis Dunk denied Everton a crucial win with a stoppage-time equaliser as 10-man Brighton rescued a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium.The Seagulls captain, on his 400th league appearance for his boyhood club, nodded in a corner from Pascal Gross in the 95th minute.His goal cancelled out a stunning strike from another centre-half, Jarrad Branthwaite, and stretched Everton’s winless run to nine m...Full Story »
Doncaster continue fine form with win over Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Doncaster continued their strong run of form with a narrow 1-0 win over Wimbledon in Sky Bet League Two.Hakeeb Adelakun netted the only goal after three minutes to make it five games unbeaten for Rovers and further dampen any lingering fears of being dragged into a relegation fight.Lincoln loanee Adelakun latched onto a pass from Harrison Biggins before slotting into the bottom corner as Rovers ...Full Story »
FC Halifax close in on play-off places with victory against Dagenham
Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA
Andrew Oluwabori’s second-half goal was enough to earn FC Halifax a 1-0 win at Dagenham and Redbridge and saw the Shaymen edge closer to the National League play-off places.The deciding goal came in the 56th minute as Oluwabori was able to take a couple of touches before hitting a fine strike into the top corner.It came after a first half of few chances, but did at least spark Dagenham int...Full Story »