Tranmere manager Micky Mellon was delighted with the contribution of his new signings as Tranmere beat League Two leaders Leyton Orient at Prenton Park.A late own goal from O’s defender Omar Beckles was the difference in a hard-fought encounter with the home side deservedly taking all three points.Tranmere dominated for much of the game and could have taken the lead in the first half with ...Full Story »

Jim Bentley bemoaned relegation-threatened Rochdale’s poor luck following a 1-0 home defeat against Carlisle in League Two.John-Kymani Gordon scored the only goal of a scrappy contest in the eighth minute, latching on to Kristian Dennis’ ball over the top and slotting neatly past goalkeeper Jake Eastwood.The home side thought they had equalised when Dale’s record goalscorer Ian...Full Story »

Gateshead gave their National League survival hopes a boost with a late comeback to earn a 2-1 win away at WealdstoneMax Kretzschmar looked to have given the hosts a win to bolster their aspirations of reaching the play-offs, but an equalising goal from Daniel Elliot before an 83rd-minute winner from substitute Adam Campbell turned the game on its head to drag Gateshead to within three points of...Full Story »

Hull manager Liam Rosenior hailed Aaron Connolly as a “natural” in front of goal after he scored twice on his 23rd birthday in the 3-0 victory against QPR.The Tigers had not won at home since early October and were indebted to Connolly, on loan from Brighton until the end of the season, for his contribution against admittedly lifeless opposition.Rosenior said: “I’ve known...Full Story »

Michael Carrick has revealed Middlesbrough are on the brink of signing Dan Barlaser from Rotherham – and the head coach cannot wait to begin working with the midfielder.Barlaser was an interested observer as he watched Boro’s 2-0 win over Watford from a seat in the directors’ box at the Riverside.Middlesbrough have agreed a deal with Rotherham that will see Barlaser return to h...Full Story »

Mark Bonner urged Cambridge fans to strap in for an “emotional roller coaster” as they try to avoid relegation after stopping the rot with a goalless draw at Lincoln.United bounced back from conceding 10 goals in their last two away games to hold on for a point at Sincil Bank after four straight defeats in Sky Bet League One.Cambridge boss Bonner, whose side are 23rd but only in the ...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson breathed a huge sigh of relief after his triumphant return to Peterborough continued with a 2-1 home win over Portsmouth.Ferguson toasted a second successive victory thanks to a first-half brace from Jonson Clarke-Harris.The League One leading scorer tapped in an 18th-minute opener and smashed home a penalty just before the break as the hosts took command.Posh were then guilty of...Full Story »

Burton boss Dino Maamria was in bullish mood after seeing his new-look side pick up a well-deserved 2-0 win against Oxford.Albion got a rare moment of luck when debutant Zac Ashworth, one of four new faces to debut for the Brewers, saw a 30-yard volley cannon back off a post before hitting Simon Eastwood in the Oxford goal and bounce in.Fellow debutant Dale Taylor sealed victory with an impudent...Full Story »

Grimsby boss Paul Hurst was proud of his team’s efforts as they held Championship outfit Luton to a 2-2 draw in the FA Cup fourth round at Kenilworth Road.The visitors had led at the break through Gavan Holohan’s header, only for Town to hit back and move 2-1 in front with 66 minutes gone thanks to goals from Elijah Adebayo and Jordan Clark.However, Harry Clifton levelled within 60 s...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore had no complaints following his side’s 1-1 draw at home to fellow League One side Fleetwood in the FA Cup fourth round.Promise Omochere gave Fleetwood the lead early in the second half but Josh Earl’s own goal, under pressure from Mallik Wilks, secured Wednesday a replay.Hillsborough’s last FA Cup tie saw Wednesday stun Newcastle in the thi...Full Story »