Geordie Sean Longstaff’s priceless double fired Newcastle to a first League Cup final in 47 years as Bruno Guimaraes was sent off on a night of mixed emotions.With both Magpies and Hollywood royalty in attendance at St James’ Park in the shape of Idris Elba and Bob Moncur, the last man to lift a trophy in the famous black and white shirt in 1969, it was local hero Longstaff whose fir...Full Story »

Ayr advanced safely through to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup with a convincing 3-0 win over 10-man Cove Rangers at Balmoral Stadium.The visitors took the lead midway through the first period when Dipo Akinyemi’s blocked shot fell to Mark McKenzie and he slotted home the rebound.Cove’s chances of getting back into the contest got harder when Mitch Megginson received two consecut...Full Story »

Ten-man Yeovil held on for a 0-0 draw against Wealdstone in the National League.The Glovers had to play much of the second half with a numerical disadvantage after Owen Bevan saw red for a rash challenge in the 54th minute.Wealdstone piled the pressure on in search of the three points that would have strengthened their play-off hopes.Alex Dyer forced Grant Smith into a strong save and then Smith...Full Story »

Ross County came from behind to earn a point against Hibernian in a fiery 1-1 draw.There were no shortage of flashpoints between players, and even sometimes officials, and the eventual outcome will have done nothing to dispel those frustrations.Elie Youan had capitalised on a defensive error to put Hibernian ahead in the first half, before Yan Dhanda’s wind-assisted corner found its way pa...Full Story »

Barnet stretched their league unbeaten run to nine games with a 2-0 victory over Eastleigh at the Silverlake Stadium.The visitors broke the deadlock just before half-time when Ryan De Havilland was on hand to tap home after Marvin Armstrong darted into the penalty area.The Bees doubled their advantage midway through the second period when Ben Wynter headed home from a corner at the back post.Eas...Full Story »

Ruben Rodrigues scored two penalties as Notts County came from a goal down to beat Solihull 2-1 and move three points clear at the top of the Vanarama National League.Solihull took the lead midway through the first period as the hosts won the ball back high up the pitch, with Andrew Dallas putting it on a plate for Callum Maycock to roll home.County had an opportunity to pull level when Cedwyn S...Full Story »

Salford edged closer to the automatic promotion places thanks to a 1-0 win against Walsall.Veteran striker Matt Smith’s early goal secured the Ammies’ third win in five games, while the mid-table Saddlers lost their first away game since October.Salford had already seen Ethan Galbraith go close before they struck after five minutes.Smith rose highest to nod home Ibou Touray’s c...Full Story »

Queen’s Park advanced to the Scottish Cup fifth round with a 2-0 win at Inverness.Goals from Dom Thomas and Scott Williamson in the final 20 minutes were enough for the cinch Championship leaders.Jay Henderson hit a post for Inverness in the first half but Queen’s Park were always on top.They had to wait until the 74th minute to take the lead when Thomas curled home and then Williams...Full Story »

Crewe and Stockport shared the honours from a 1-1 draw in the first derby between the local rivals at Gresty Road in more than 11 years.Crewe forged ahead just before the interval when teenager defender Connor O’Riordan netted his first senior goal but Kyle Wootton hit back for County with a neat finish soon after the restart.Callum Camps went close for the visitors when his low effort fro...Full Story »

Boreham Wood made it two successive away wins with a 1-0 victory over Aldershot at the EBB Stadium.The visitors had an opportunity to take an early lead when Lee Ndlovu went through on goal but he sent his effort just wide of a post.Wood had another chance midway through the half when Jack Payne threaded one through to Marsh but his early shot was hit straight at Luca Ashby-Hammond.Aldershot had...Full Story »