Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin refused to get carried away after a stoppage-time strike from Kevin Nisbet extended his winning start to four straight league games and nine in all.Nisbet had come on as a first-half substitute for Jamie McGrath, who was sent to hospital after a clash of heads with Ross County defender Kacper Lopata in Dingwall, and the former Hibernian striker scored the decisive g...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens was scathing of his team after their 3-0 defeat at Shrewsbury and labelled it the worst performance since he took over.It left the Os rooted the foot of the fledgling League One table after a fourth successive defeat to launch the season.Shrewsbury had lost their first three games but changed their fortunes emphatically as on-loan Chelsea midfielder Leo Castl...Full Story »

VAR was the major talking point from a match between Ross County and Aberdeen that ended in a 1-0 win for the visitors in Dingwall.Both sides thought they had taken the lead, only for the technology to show otherwise, with County also awarded a penalty after review only for Ronan Hale’s effort to be saved.However, it was a stoppage-time finish from summer arrival Kevin Nisbet that proved d...Full Story »

Birmingham manager Chris Davies admitted the energy of his side ground down Wigan as they continued their solid start to the Sky Bet League One season with a 2-1 home win.Scott Wright marked his debut with an added-time winner for Davies’ side after Alfie May’s calm first-half finish after 18 minutes was cancelled out by Thelo Aasgaard’s 66th minute equaliser.Victory puts Birmi...Full Story »

Erling Haaland scored another hat-trick as Manchester City maintained their perfect record this season and moved to the top of the charts in front of watching Oasis star Noel Gallagher.Pep Guardiola’s masterplan was executed to perfection again as Haaland made it back-to-back trebles and seven goals in just three matches to bury West Ham 3-1.With Gallagher in the stands at the London Stadi...Full Story »

Charlie McCann’s late strike gave Forest Green a 2-1 win against Sutton in their Vanarama National League match at Gander Green Lane.Rovers made a bright start, with Christian Doidge seeing an early effort cleared off the line before Ryan Inniss headed over and Tom Knowles had a goal ruled out for offside.Doidge then did break the deadlock in the 30th minute when he headed in a long throw ...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Darrell Clarke heaped praise on two-goal Adam Phillips as the Tykes produced a confident display to beat Crawley 3 -0 at the Broadfield Stadium.After defender Donovan Pines had headed Barnsley in front after 13 minutes, attacking midfielder Phillips burst through to double the advance before converting a penalty in first-half stoppage time having won the spot-kick.The victory...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is happy to finish August with six points on the board after his side secured a 2-1 win over Leicester to return to winning ways.Amadou Onana’s tap in at the back post and Jhon Duran’s header put Villa in control before Facundo Buonanotte brought Leicester back into the contest.Referee David Coote had awarded Leicester a penalty in stoppage time after Ezri...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan felt his side beat Swansea in the dressing room before the game as they climbed into the Sky Bet Championship’s top two with a 1-0 win.Jayson Molumby’s first goal for 16 months gave Albion a deserved lead in time added on at the end of the first half to extend their unbeaten start.Corberan’s side dominated that first period and could easily ...Full Story »

Carlisle have parted company with manager Paul Simpson in the wake of Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Tranmere.A brace from former United striker Omari Patrick consigned Carlisle to a fourth loss in five games in all competitions this season.The Cumbrian club announced in a statement on a Saturday night that 58-year-old Simpson, who had taken charge of Carlisle for a second time in 2022, ...Full Story »

Kamari Doyle marked his full EFL debut with a stunning left-footed free-kick to set Exeter on their way to a 2-0 win at Bolton in League One.And manager Gary Caldwell reckons the 19-year-old former Southampton academy player, dubbed ‘the Ward-Prowse apprentice’ by Exeter’s social media team, is even stronger with his right foot.The Brighton loanee’s corner then led to Mil...Full Story »

Wolves boss Gary O’Neil described his players as “wild horses” after their entertaining 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s first-half thunderbolt earned Wolves their first point of the Premier League season after Chris Wood had headed Forest into the lead two minutes earlier.The point lifted Wolves out of the bottom three following defeats to Arsenal a...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor feels he could have a “serious player” on his hands after summer signing Promise Omochere made the difference in a 2-0 win against Cambridge.Omochere netted both goals, two right-footed finishes from inside the box, to get off the mark for his new club in his fifth appearance in all competitions.“He’s a handful like he’s been but h...Full Story »

Oxford boss Des Buckingham saluted 21-year-old winger Tyler Goodrham after his spectacular strike helped the Championship new boys to a 3-1 win over Preston 3-1 at the Kassam Stadium.Emil Riis gave Preston a third-minute lead, but Oxford levelled in the 20th minute when Mark Harris scored for the fourth league game in succession.Goodrham’s stunning goal put United in front and after visiti...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell has plans to take Motherwell from “strength to strength” after celebrating his new contract with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over St Johnstone in Perth.Moses Ebiye headed home from close range in stoppage time to make it three consecutive wins after Benji Kimpioka had cancelled out Dan Casey’s early opener, which also came from a corner.Motherwell earlier announce...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher admitted he was pleased with Stoke’s start to the season following Saturday’s narrow 1-0 Championship win at former club Plymouth.Dutch forward Million Manhoef scored an all-important 83rd-minute winner after being denied by a string of Conor Hazard saves until then.“It was big three points that we needed,” admitted the Stoke boss.“I am drained. Fo...Full Story »

Dundee boss Tony Docherty was delighted with his players’ start to life after captain Luke McCowan as they drew 2-2 against St Mirren.St Mirren twice took the lead at Dens through Toyosi Olusanya and Mikael Mandron but were pegged back each time with Curtis Main and Ziyad Larkeche on the mark for the Dark Blues.Docherty praised his players for the way they battled for a draw, especially as...Full Story »

Newport moved up to fourth in the League Two table with a battling 1-0 victory but manager Nelson Jardim admitted struggling opponents Morecambe deserved something from the game.Aaron Wildig scored the only goal against his former club after being gifted the chance by Morecambe keeper Stuart Moore’s poor clearance as the Exiles made it three wins from four this season.From there Morecambe ...Full Story »

Millwall manager Neil Harris believes Josh Coburn has given his side just the boost they needed after the deadline day signing enjoyed a goalscoring debut in a 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.Coburn was thrown in straight away after signing on loan from Middlesbrough on Friday and struck the opener at The Den as the Lions picked up their first Sky Bet Championship win of the season.The 21-y...Full Story »

Charlton manager Nathan Jones blasted his players as they meekly surrendered their 100 per cent League One record with a 2-0 defeat at Reading.Charlie Savage broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, with the first league goal that the Addicks had conceded this season, and Sam Smith struck 10 minutes later to effectively seal victory for the impressive hosts.“I’m really disappointed. We...Full Story »

Accrington’s 1-1 draw with Colchester was overshadowed by an allegation of racist abuse aimed at U’s forward Samson Tovide.Kesley Mooney gave Stanley a 25th-minute lead before substitute Ben Goodliffe levelled for Colchester five minutes from time.However, in the final minute, Tovide appeared visibly upset after he reported something was said from the crowd as he waited for an Accrin...Full Story »

Sean Dyche called Everton’s stunning 3-2 home loss to Bournemouth the most frustrating defeat of his career after three goals in 10 minutes saw Bournemouth come from 2-0 down to win it at the death.For 86 minutes Everton had delivered a hugely encouraging performance, leading through goals from Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin and spurning a series of chances to add to their lead.Bu...Full Story »

Lee Bell hailed his Crewe players as they produced a fantastic late show to come from behind and seal their first three points of the season with a 2-1 win at Bromley.Lewis Leigh’s second-minute strike appeared to give Bromley a great platform to build from but two Crewe goals in the final seven minutes from Micky Demetriou and Chris Long ensured it was the Railwaymen who took the spoils o...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Alex Revell pointed at big moments as the reason his side fell to a 1-0 League One loss at home to Lincoln.Jack Moylan scored a winning penalty after 72 minutes, seven minutes after the hosts were denied a spot-kick of their own by an unsighted referee.And there was a big miss in the first half by Tyreece Simpson that came back to haunt them.Revell said: “The stats show i...Full Story »

Both managers were content with the draw as promoted pair Mansfield and Stockport battled out a 1-1 draw at the One Call Stadium.It was the first point Stockport had dropped in their opening four Sky Bet League One games and they had to come from behind as Kyle Wootton cancelled out Hiram Boateng’s opener.“I thought that was a proper game of football,” said Stags boss Nigel Clo...Full Story »

Brentford boss Thomas Frank admitted he was left ‘a bit emotional’ after Ivan Toney’s farewell address to his former team-mates.The England forward’s move to Saudi side Al-Ahli was confirmed in the early hours of Saturday morning but he was in the stands at GTech stadium to  watch the Bees secure a 3-1 Premier League victory over Southampton later in the afternoon.Fr...Full Story »

David Artell felt Grimsby were good value for their 2-1 home victory over Bradford with a ruthless edge being the one thing missing from their performance.Mariners skipper Danny Rose scored his first goal of the season before half-time and Icelandic import Jason Dadi Svanthorsson scored his first goal in English football after the break to give Grimsby a two-goal advantage.Half-time substitute O...Full Story »

Barrow boss Stephen Clemence revealed match-winning defender Neo Eccleston rose to the challenge of showcasing his somersaulting skills to the club’s supporters.The on-loan Huddersfield right-back first demonstrated his gymnastic ability in a “dance-off” with team-mate Katia Kouyate during the final training session ahead of the trip to North Yorkshire.And he displayed them to ...Full Story »

Paul Warne felt Derby’s performance against Bristol City was the best in his time as the club’s managerWarne saw his side deliver an energetic and clinical display that ended City’s unbeaten start to the Championship campaign.Kenzo Goudmijn, Kayden Jackson and David Ozoh all scored in the Rams’ 3-0 victory.And Warne said: “I’m really proud. It was the best Der...Full Story »

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson believes his side are already showing they can compete at the top end of League One after winning 2-0 at Peterborough.Goals from Jack Marriott and Max Cleworth were decisive in the victory at the Weston Homes Stadium.With the first international weekend upcoming, Wrexham are second with three wins from their opening four games, and Parkinson was happy with the perf...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady and Burton head coach Mark Robinson were both content to come away with a point from Saturday’s goalless draw at Sixfields.Callum Morton hit the post inside the first two minutes for Northampton and Sam Hoskins did likewise right at the death but little happened in-between in a largely drab contest.“I thought we came out of the blocks really well in the fir...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson called on AFC Wimbledon’s players not to get complacent after they recorded their third League Two win in four games with a 1-0 victory against Fleetwood.Josh Neufville scored in the 28th minute to cap a great week for the Dons, who beat Premier League side Ipswich in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.Fleetwood pushed for an equaliser during a physical second half but Jackson&rs...Full Story »

Daniel Farke hailed a “perfect finish” to the opening month as Leeds beat Hull 2-0 to maintain their unbeaten start to the Championship season.Mateo Joseph and Joel Piroe scored second-half goals to hand the Whites a second successive win and condemn the Tigers to their maiden loss of the campaign.Joseph neatly turned in a left-wing cross from debutant Manor Solomon at the near post ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury got their season up and running with a first victory after beating Leyton Orient 3-0 at the The Croud Meadow.Paul Hurst’s side had lost their first three games but changed their fortunes emphatically with a goal from Leo Castledine and a late brace from Thomas Bloxham to hand Orient a fourth straight defeat.Castledine saw an early effort blocked before the on-loan Chelsea midfie...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna says Ipswich have gained belief from their opening three matches of the Premier League season after they held Fulham to a 1-1 draw at Portman Road.The Tractor Boys were on the end of a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool and a 4-1 loss to Manchester City before they gained their first point on Saturday.McKenna says his men have gained faith after Liam Delap’s long-range goal gave them t...Full Story »

Stuart Maynard likened veteran striker David McGoldrick to an eager teen after his double earned Notts County a comeback win at Swindon.The former top-flight striker, 36, levelled in the 30th minute – after Gavin Kilkenny’s first Swindon goal had put the hosts ahead – when he worked some space on the edge of the box and lasered into the top corner.McGoldrick then won the game i...Full Story »

Mat Sadler wants his Walsall side to adopt a relentless mindset following a deserved 2-1 win against Cheltenham at the Bescot Stadium.The Saddlers took the lead shortly after half-time courtesy of Nathan Lowe’s close-range finish before Jamille Matt doubled the home side’s advantage with a clever flick.Cheltenham reduced the deficit with five minutes left when substitute George Mille...Full Story »

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris is at a loss to explain his side’s perfect start to the season after cruising to a 3-1 victory over Portsmouth.The Black Cats have won four games in a row, and only missed out on a quartet of clean sheets with a freak 91st-minute own goal at Fratton Park.Despite masterminding Sunderland’s best start to a season for 99 years, Le Bris insists he has ...Full Story »

Crewe completed a late comeback at Bromley to seal their first win of the League Two season.A quick opening saw Lewis Leigh give Bromley an early lead, the former Crewe loanee exchanging passes with Michael Cheek before firing into the roof of the net after just two minutes.Shilow Tracey had Crewe’s best chance of the first half when he ran through on goal but just as he was about to pull ...Full Story »

Hartlepool battled to a goalless draw against Braintree after seeing goalkeeper Joel Dixon taken off injured and captain Luke Waterfall shown a red card in their Vanarama National League match at Victoria Park.The match was stopped in the 25th minute when a supporter needed medical treatment, before play resumed following a delay of around five minutes.Hartlepool were forced into a change after ...Full Story »

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s first-half thunderbolt earned Wolves their first point of the Premier League season in an entertaining 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.French midfielder Bellegarde rifled home his first goal in over eight months, two minutes after Chris Wood has headed Forest into an early lead.Wolves survived a late VAR check after Wood’s effort was ruled out for offside, but ...Full Story »

Midfielder Adam Phillips scored twice after an opener from Donovan Pines as Barnsley produced a dominant display to coast to a 3-0 victory at Crawley.Crawley, beaten at home for the first time in five months, never looked likely to mount a comeback after conceding three times in the first half and Barnsley are now unbeaten in their last four league games.Scott Lindsey warned his young Crawley si...Full Story »

Angelo Cappello’s first goal of the season handed Halifax a 1-0 win away to National League basement boys Ebbsfleet.The visitors needed just three minutes to get their noses in front when Jamie Cooke’s effort was deflected to Cappello, who made no mistake.Keeper Mark Cousins saved from Andrew Oluwabori and Cooke saw another effort blocked as Town pushed for a second, but their lead r...Full Story »

Louis Storey’s stoppage-time goal gave 10-man Gateshead a dramatic 2-1 win over Eastleigh in their top of the table Vanarama National League clash.Leaders Eastleigh, who had won their opening four games before drawing with Sutton on Monday, went close early on when Tyrese Shade fired over from a corner and forward Paul McCallum later nodded wide.The home side then broke the deadlock in add...Full Story »

Aldershot thwarted Maidenhead in a Vanarama National League thriller as they triumphed 4-3 at the Recreation Ground.James Henry’s half-volley fired Aldershot into a third-minute lead but that was quickly cancelled out when Tristan Abrahams struck for the visitors.It stayed that way until 12 minutes into the second period when Kai Corbett put Olly Scott clear and Scott produced a brilliant ...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell celebrated his new contract with a stoppage-time winner against St Johnstone.Moses Ebiye headed home from close range in the fourth minute of time added on to secure a 2-1 victory in Perth hours after Motherwell announced Kettlewell had signed a new rolling contract.Dan Casey had headed an early opener after beating recalled goalkeeper Ross Sinclair to Andy H...Full Story »

Scott Wright marked his deadline day transfer from Rangers by coming off the bench to score an added-time winner as Birmingham beat brave Wigan 2-1 in Sky Bet League One.After an even start Birmingham took an 18th-minute lead through a beautifully crafted goal which started when Christoph Klarer threaded a pass into Willum Willumsson in the centre circle.The Iceland international turned and play...Full Story »

Dundee and St Mirren had to settle for a share of the spoils after a pulsating 2-2 draw in the Scottish Premiership.The Buddies twice took the lead through Toyosi Olusanya and Mikael Mandron but were pegged back thanks to goals from Curtis Main and Ziyad Larkeche.The result extends Dundee’s unbeaten start to the season to nine games while the Paisley side ended a run of four straight defea...Full Story »

Regan Linney scored a second-half equaliser to give Altrincham a 1-1 National League draw against Oldham.Oldham dominated the early stages and they deservedly went ahead midway through the first half.Former Ipswich and Tranmere striker James Norwood came up trumps for Oldham and they preserved that advantage until well into the second period.Altrincham looked set for a fourth league defeat from ...Full Story »

Tyler Goodrham struck a brilliant 25-yard goal as Oxford came from behind to beat Preston 3-1 and inflict a first defeat for the Lilywhites’ new manager Paul Heckingbottom.Danish striker Emil Riis gave the Lancashire outfit a third-minute lead, but Championship new-boys Oxford drew level in the 20th minute when Mark Harris scored for the fourth league game in succession.Goodrham, 21, effec...Full Story »

Promise Omochere scored his first goals for Bristol Rovers in a 2-0 victory over Cambridge.The 23-year-old club-record signing scored in each half as the Gas made it two home wins from two League One games this season.Ruel Sotiriou hit a post for the hosts after 11 minutes in an entertaining start to the contest.Shayne Lavery went close for Garry Monk’s Cambridge when the striker met a Jos...Full Story »

Zak Brunt scored a hat-trick as Barnet blitzed National League visitors Tamworth 7-0.Brunt set the tone with an opener after just seven minutes, and lowly Tamworth found themselves three goals behind by half-time.Ryan Glover’s deflected effort made it 2-0 after 27 minutes, then Brunt struck again before completing his treble with a 49th-minute penalty.The one-way traffic continued, with Ba...Full Story »

Brett McGavin struck twice as Yeovil toppled 10-man Boston 3-1 in their Vanarama National League clash at Jakemans Community Stadium.McGavin fired a superb free-kick in the seventh minute to get the visitors off to a strong start but the score was levelled shortly after when Tony Weston’s astute pass was stabbed home by Sam Osborne.Boston were back in the hunt as they searched for their se...Full Story »

Kamari Doyle marked his full League One debut for Exeter with the opening goal in a 2-0 victory at Bolton.The Brighton loanee’s corner, flicked on by Trotters old boy Josh Magennis, then enabled Millenic Alli to double the visitors lead after 49 minutes.Victory was certainly sweet for Exeter boss Gary Caldwell and his team, who were thrashed 7-0 in last season’s corresponding fixture...Full Story »