Matt Bloomfield backed Chem Campbell to play a key part in Wycombe’s promotion push after the winger opened his Chairboys account in the 1-1 draw with Exeter.The 20-year-old Wolves loanee needed less than two minutes of his home debut to make an impact, taking advantage of a poor Pierce Sweeney clearance to coolly convert his first career goal.Kevin McDonald’s leveller midway through...Full Story »

Crewe boss Lee Bell could not hide his disappointment after his side let two points slip through their fingers in a 1-1 draw at Sutton.Daniel Agyei’s first-half glancing header put the visitors ahead at Gander Green Lane.But the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Rod McDonald was given his marching orders after the break and Coby Rowe struck for the third time in as many games with a dra...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey was adamant his side were denied a “clear penalty” during the contentious 1-0 loss to 10-man Northampton at Sixfields.The home side dominated the first half of the Sky Bet League Two clash but missed several chances before seeing Aaron McGowan sent off following a clash with substitute Jack Roles.But they overcame their numerical disadvantage to snatch all ...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff hit out at referee Thomas Parsons over the “bizarre” decision to deny his promotion-chasing Tykes a penalty at the Memorial Stadium.The former Cheltenham boss was furious after striker Devante Cole appeared to be pulled back by Bristol Rovers centre-back Lewis Gibson with the goal at his mercy an hour into the goalless stalemate.Duff hit the proverbial roof...Full Story »

Bradford manager Mark Hughes hailed Andy Cook after League Two’s top scorer “came good” late on to sink Colchester.Bradford scored twice in time added on to make it three consecutive wins in their promotion push. Cook broke the deadlock with a header from Harry Chapman’s cross – his 22nd goal in all competitions – and then provided the pass for substitute Scot...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor aimed a swipe at referee Robert Lewis after his play-off chasing side were held to a 0-0 home draw by Doncaster.Challinor clearly felt the flow of the game for both sides was not helped by some ‘embarrassing’ officiating.He said: “The momentum of the game clearly wasn’t helped by the third team out there.“The officiating was horrendous ...Full Story »

Boss Richie Wellens had no complaints after the 1-1 home draw with Swindon that leaves his top-of-the-table Leyton Orient side 11 points clear of the pursuers in Sky Bet League Two.The hosts led through a first-half goal from central defender Omar Beckles but Swindon fought back and restored parity after the break through substitute Jacob Wakeling.It was only the second time Orient’s defen...Full Story »

Hartlepool boss John Askey claimed his side should have gone home with all three points they earned a battling 1-1 draw at Tranmere.Pools grabbed a vital point as they look to put some daylight between themselves and the relegation places, but Askey felt a refereeing decision cost his side the win.The visitors had gone in front just before the break when Callum Cooke popped up to stab the ball h...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said it was a “difficult” game for his team despite their convincing 4-0 victory over Burton.He acknowledged the visitors were “challenging opponents” but his side did well to claim a fourth clean sheet on the trot.Three first-half goals from Conor Chaplin, Nathan Broadhead and Freddie Ladapo in a pulsating 11-minute spell put Ipswich in con...Full Story »

Michael Carrick hailed Middlesbrough history-maker Chuba Akpom after the striker ended a 33-year-wait for a 20-goal striker on Teesside.Akpom became the first Boro striker to score 20 league goals in a season since Bernie Slaven in 1989-90 as he set Carrick’s side on the road to a 5-0 dismantling of Reading at the Riverside Stadium with a first-half penalty.The Sky Bet Championship’s...Full Story »