Luke Bolton’s double the difference as Salford see off Doncaster
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Salford remain firmly on track for the play-offs thanks to an impressive 3-1 win against Doncaster in Sky Bet League Two.Luke Bolton scored twice as the Ammies’ solid form continued with a third win in five games.Louie Barry threatened early on for Salford, meeting Ibou Touray’s pass before drilling a shot inches off target.The Ammies opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Bolton...Full Story »
Rochdale snatch late point after Charlie Austin scores four goals for Swindon
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Charlie Austin scored all four Swindon goals in their 4-4 draw at relegation-threatened Rochdale.Swindon took the lead two minutes in when Remeao Hutton crossed for Austin and the striker rifled home.Austin doubled the advantage in the 14th minute, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy picking him out at the back post for a tap-in.Dale were back in the contest on 22 minutes when Ethan Brierley fed Devante Rodn...Full Story »
Partick and Dundee lose ground in title race following goalless stalemate
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Title-chasers Partick Thistle and Dundee lost ground in the Championship race as they cancelled each other out in a goalless draw at Firhill.Dundee got off the brightest start but could not make early possession count and Luke Hannant had an effort saved by Thistle goalkeeper David Mitchell.The hosts worked their way into the game and Scott Tiffoney managed to get clear of the Dundee defence but...Full Story »
Play-off chasing Coventry bring Blackpool crashing back to earth
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Relegation-strugglers Blackpool were brought back down to earth with a bump as they were hammered 4-1 by promotion-chasers Coventry in the Championship.The Seasiders thumped QPR 6-1 at home on Tuesday night to move within four points of safety but goals from Ben Sheaf, Kyle McFadzean, Matt Godden and an unfortunate own-goal from defender Curtis Nelson condemned Mick McCarthy’s side to defe...Full Story »
Scunthorpe boost survival hopes with big win over Wealdstone
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Cameron Wilson scored twice as Scunthorpe boosted their survival chances with a 4-1 home win against Wealdstone.Iron forward Wilson struck either side of Will Smith’s effort in first-half stoppage time and after Nathan Ferguson pulled one back for the visitors, Jake Leake added the home side’s fourth.Wilson fired Scunthorpe into an 11th-minute lead when he cut back inside on to his l...Full Story »
York pick up vital win over struggling Dorking to boost survival hopes
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
York boosted their National League survival hopes with a 2-1 victory over fellow strugglers Dorking at the LNER Community Stadium.Goals from Manny Duku and Ryan Fallowfield gave the Minstermen a win which moved them eight points clear of the relegation zone, with their opponents just three above the bottom four.Duku opened the scoring in the seventh minute, reacting sharply to tap in a rebound a...Full Story »
Morecambe hit back to deny Liam Manning winning start at Oxford
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
A late goal from Ash Hunter denied Liam Manning a winning start as Oxford boss and earned Morecambe a valuable point.Manning’s reign looked set to begin with a vital victory over fellow strugglers Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium until Hunter struck three minutes from time with a low shot from just inside the area that beat Simon Eastwood low to his right.After nine defeats in the last 10 g...Full Story »
Shot-shy promotion hopefuls Carlisle and Stevenage draw a blank
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Promotion rivals Carlisle and Stevenage played out a cagey 0-0 draw in League Two’s match of the day at Brunton Park.Paul Simpson’s Cumbrians were chasing a fifth successive win but the stalemate dropped the home side out of the top three while Steve Evans’ visitors stay second, six points behind leaders Leyton Orient.More than 8,000, Carlisle’s third-highest attendance o...Full Story »
Colby Bishop double eases Portsmouth to win at Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Colby Bishop hit a brace for Portsmouth as they kept their faint play-off dream alive with a 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers.The 26-year-old striker scored from a narrow angle in the 19th minute after a Ryan Tunnicliffe through pass, with the forward controversially judged onside, his low shot careering off both posts before settling in the net.Rovers first-team coach Andy Mangan and substitute Glenn ...Full Story »
Northampton boost promotion prospects as Louis Appere goal sinks Crewe
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Northampton moved back into the top three in Sky Bet League Two with a well-deserved 1-0 victory over mid-table Crewe at Sixfields.Louis Appere scored the game’s only goal midway through the first half as the Cobblers overtook Carlisle to move up to third place.Sam Hoskins was a whisker away from breaking the deadlock when his close-range shot hit the underside of the bar and bounced away ...Full Story »
MK Dons move out relegation zone with win over fellow strugglers Accrington
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
MK Dons moved out of the League One relegation places with a 1-0 win over Accrington, who dropped into the bottom four.Sullay Kaikai scored the only goal of the game to earn the visitors a second successive win that moved them a point above their opponents.The Dons started strongly and had a Jack Tucker header cleared off the line before they opened the scoring after eight minutes.A one-two betw...Full Story »
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