Matt Taylor picked out Bristol Rovers’ first-half performance and the form of striker Chris Martin as the foundations for a first Sky Bet League One victory in five games.Martin and Luke Thomas found the net inside the first quarter of the match to put the Pirates in control, and after Mark Harris had pulled one back, Harvey Vale sealed Rovers’ first win of 2024.“We took respon...Full Story »

Dave Challinor labelled his table-topping Stockport side “sensational” as they swept aside sorry Doncaster in a 5-1 win to extend their advantage at the Sky Bet League Two summit.Stockport were two goals ahead after 10 minutes and four up mere seconds into the second half before strolling to victory in a performance from which Challinor could find no negatives.“You can’t ...Full Story »

Paul Warne admitted his Derby side “got away with one” after they came from behind to beat struggling Cheltenham 2-1.The head coach saw his team struggle before two moments of quality from Max Bird and James Collins rescued Derby.Cheltenham unsettled County and thoroughly deserved to take the lead five minutes into the second half through Liam Sercombe, whose deflected shot bobbled i...Full Story »

Preston boss Ryan Lowe admitted Millwall deserve credit for transforming their style of play under Joe Edwards after his side’s 1-1 draw at The Den.Zian Flemming put the Lions ahead in the fifth minute with a powerful header from the centre of the box, but Brad Potts rescued a point for North End after levelling in the 33rd minute.Millwall controlled the second half and enjoyed 57 per cent...Full Story »

Michael Beale hailed the togetherness of his Sunderland squad after the Black Cats put a “difficult few weeks” behind them with a much-needed 3-1 win against Stoke at the Stadium of Light.Beale was under-fire after three straight defeats in all competitions and his problems deepened ahead of Saturday’s Championship game when Sunderland released a club statement claiming key mid...Full Story »

Walsall boss Mat Sadler believes his side have the armoury to chase down a League Two play-off spot despite being held 1-1 at home by relegation-threatened Sutton United.Saddlers captain Donervon Daniels curled home a fantastic solo goal to put Walsall ahead but Sutton equalised almost immediately as Craig Eastmond’s deflected shot was enough to secure a point.Both sides had chances to win...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans admitted he wanted to kiss Carl Piergianni after his captain’s vital goal helped to see off Wigan in a five-goal Sky Bet League One thriller.The Latics had twice led through Josh Magennis (penalty) and Thelo Aasgaard, and held a 2-1 interval advantage.But after Jamie Reid had found the first equaliser, Piergianni was on hand to head home midway through the sec...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho condemned a fan entering the field of play in protest against the awarding of a late penalty that secured his team a 1-0 win at Port Vale.The home supporters were absolutely incensed as they felt they had a strong claim for a free-kick on Ethan Chislett, moments before Conor Grant brought down Abu Kamara in the box.Referee Craig Hicks pointed to the spot, though,...Full Story »

Ian Evatt is smitten again after Bolton turned on the style to climb back into the top two in Sky Bet League One.First-half goals from Zac Ashworth and Paris Maghoma plus a stoppage-time double from Kyle Dempsey and debutant Nat Ogbeta saw Wanderers keep up the pressure on leaders Portsmouth.“It looked like the team we have come to know and love,” purred boss Evatt as the Trotters av...Full Story »

Chesterfield extended their lead atop the Vanarama National League to 16 points following a 3-0 victory over Southend.James Berry put the table-topping Spireites ahead after just four minutes with a wonderful finish that curled into the top corner from the edge of the box.An end-to-end start saw Tyrone Williams clear off the line with an overhead kick but the game settled down and it was not unt...Full Story »

Substitute Myziane Maolida scored a late equaliser as Hibernian came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with 10-man Kilmarnock in an entertaining Scottish Premiership match at Rugby Park.The hosts took a first-half lead when striker Dylan Vente inadvertently headed Danny Armstrong’s cross into his own goal and Killie extended their advantage early in the second period as another Armstron...Full Story »

Luis Palma twice missed a penalty as Celtic relied on Alistair Johnston’s deflected first-minute strike to beat Ross County 1-0 in the Premiership.Johnston’s first goal of the season looked set to open the floodgates but County responded well and on-loan Fulham goalkeeper George Wickens kept them in the game by denying Palma a second time from the spot following a retake.The visitors...Full Story »

Frustrated Peterborough slipped out of the automatic promotion places in League One after being held to a goalless draw at Lincoln.Darren Ferguson’s promotion chasers dominated possession but failed to break down their hosts.Michael Skubala’s Imps are still waiting for a first win since the end of November, a run which has now stretched to nine games.But a second goalless draw on the...Full Story »

Zac Ashworth got a goal and an assist for Bolton as they boosted their automatic promotion hopes with a 4-1 Sky Bet League One victory at relegation-threatened Carlisle.The West Brom loanee broke the deadlock and scored a first-ever League goal after 31 minutes with a sweet volley from Josh Sheehan’s floated cross.He then played the pass from which Paris Maghoma doubled the visitors’...Full Story »

Gavin Gunning earned a win in his first game as Swindon interim manager as the Robins defeated Bradford 2-0 at the County Ground.Swindon were awarded a penalty after 16 minutes when Paul Glatzel was brought down in the area. Charlie Austin stepped up and emphatically dispatched his third goal in as many games.Bradford could have levelled late in the first half as Brad Halliday floated a ball int...Full Story »

MK Dons made it back-to-back home wins as they edged a 2-1 League Two victory over Gillingham at Stadium MK.A cagey game saw MJ Williams find a breakthrough after 79 minutes before Alex Gilbey thumped in a second.Gills debutant Josh Walker pulled one back late on but it was not enough to avert a first league loss in five.MK Dons dominated possession in the early stages but struggled to create ch...Full Story »

Struggling AFC Fylde stunned second-placed Bromley 1-0 to record a major Vanarama National League upset.Danny Ormerod raced on to Danny Whitehead’s 11th-minute through ball to score his third goal in four games.Corey Whitely had the ball in the net for Bromley in the first half but he was ruled offside.Ormerod was close to a second for Fylde, who remain 22nd and in the relegation zone, as ...Full Story »

David Noble’s time as Wealdstone manager started with a win as they beat FC Halifax 2-0.Noble left St Albans this week to take over at Stones, replacing Stuart Maynard who recently made the step-up into the full-time ranks with Notts County.And Noble was able to enjoy a successful start thanks to goals from Aaron Henry and Tahvon Campbell.Henry’s first goal of his second spell with t...Full Story »

Matt Smith hit a hat-trick as Salford shocked in-form Crewe by clinching a 3-2 win at Gresty Road in League Two.The giant striker headed the Ammies in front early on and then levelled with a set-piece header after Aaron Rowe and Elliott Nevitt fired Crewe ahead before the break.Smith then grabbed an 85th-minute winner as Salford extended their unbeaten start to life under Karl Robinson to four g...Full Story »

Aldershot overcame Rochdale 3-1 to return to the Vanarama National League play-off places.Stuart O’Keefe and Jack Barham combined smartly for Lorent Tolaj to give the Shots a fifth-minute lead.Ian Henderson swiftly equalised with his 11th goal of the season, but Aldershot were back in front two minutes before the break when O’Keefe was brought down and Cian Harries dispatched the pen...Full Story »

Dorking got back to winning ways in the Vanarama National League after an agonising defeat at Dagenham last time out by brushing aside 10-man Boreham Wood 3-0.Downed by Inih Effiong’s last-gasp strike in midweek, Dorking took a 32nd-minute lead here as George Francomb’s corner was met by Jason Prior, who rose highest to head beyond Nathan Ashmore.Alfie Rutherford made it 2-0 five min...Full Story »

Table-topping Dundee United endured a frustrating afternoon as they were held to a goalless draw by Dunfermline.Chances were at a premium in the first half, with Dundee United defender Ross Graham’s header which cleared the crossbar the closest either side came to an opener.Dunfermline came agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock in the 65th minute when Craig Wighton’s close-range...Full Story »

Arthur Read’s first-half goal proved enough as Danny Cowley picked up his first win as Colchester boss with a 1-0 League Two victory over Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.A stunning free-kick from former Stevenage midfielder Read gave the U’s the much-needed points in their quest to move away from the bottom end of the table.A scrappy game saw Read produce a moment of quality before t...Full Story »

Woking boosted their Vanarama National League survival hopes with a 1-0 win at play-off hopefuls Oldham.The Cards, on the back of a three-match losing run, started brightly as an angled shot from forward Dennon Lewis went wide before Oldham midfielder Tom Conlon sent a free-kick just over the bar.Woking saw a goal ruled out late in the first half from a header by Scott Cuthbert for offside in th...Full Story »

Solihull Moors saw their Vanarama National League play-off push dented with a 2-1 defeat at Maidenhead.The Magpies took the lead in the 11th minute when Tobi Sho-Silva knocked in a rebound after Sam Barratt’s shot had been saved by Moors goalkeeper Nick Hayes.Josh Kelly equalised for Solihull in the 36th minute after he got on the end of Alex Whitmore’s ball into the Maidenhead penal...Full Story »

Ronan Curtis’ last-gasp strike snatched AFC Wimbledon a 2-1 win against 10-man Mansfield in their League Two clash at Plough Lane.Jordan Bowery was sent off midway through a first half that ended with Omar Bugiel making a goalscoring return to SW17.Will Swan stunned the home support in the second half, but Curtis had the final say in the sixth minute of stoppage time.The Stags were reduced...Full Story »

Barnet’s play-off push suffered a setback after Gateshead came from behind to win 2-1.The visitors, sitting third in the Vanarama National League table, started brightly, with Nicke Kabamba forcing an early save from Gateshead keeper Eddie Beach.Anthony Hartigan’s shot from outside the area was deflected onto the post before the Bees eventually went in front through Kabamba’s h...Full Story »

Altrincham moved up to fourth in the National League after dispatching Eastleigh 4-0.The Robins started to get on top after a quiet opening and were rewarded in the 32nd minute as Regan Linney burst through on goal before selflessly squaring for Lewis Banks to slot home from close range.The provider then turned goalscorer in first-half added-on time, although he had a bit of fortune as his strik...Full Story »

Richard Kone’s first league goal helped Wycombe recover from 2-0 down to earn a point against 10-man Fleetwood in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Adams Park.Fleetwood looked in control thanks to first-half goals from Promise Omochere and Jayden Stockley but they suffered a huge setback on the stroke of half-time when Omochere was sent off.Wycombe made their numerical advantage count after the ...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill’s first game as Forest Green manager ended in defeat as his side lost 1-0 at home to Accrington.Jack Nolan scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot to send Accrington back into play-off contention.Rovers remain rooted to the bottom of the table and are winless in the league since October.Forest Green started the better team with a flurry of early chances but f...Full Story »

A stunning volley from James Collins gave Derby a 2-1 victory over struggling Cheltenham.Cheltenham were the better side for much of the game, but a Max Bird free-kick and Collins’s 18th goal of the season earned County the points.The visitors had a great chance in the third minute, but Liam Sercombe fired straight at Josh Vickers after George Lloyd set him up.Derby were poor in the first ...Full Story »

Aaron Nemane scored a first-half equaliser to ensure Stuart Maynard earned a point in his first game as Notts County manager as they claimed a 1-1 League Two draw at home to Barrow.Kian Spence had given the visitors the lead early on, before Nemane levelled just before half-time on his 100th appearance for the club.County goalkeeper Aidan Stone was called into action twice in quick succession as...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Sutton slipped seven points from safety in Sky Bet League Two despite a 1-1 draw at Walsall.Craig Eastmond cancelled out Walsall skipper Donervon Daniels’ delightful opener as Sutton recorded a third successive draw under new boss Steve Morison.Walsall led after 18 minutes with a brilliant goal from central defender Daniels, who beat two challenges before curling into...Full Story »

Paul Hurst got his second stint in charge of Shrewsbury off to a winning start as his team deservedly beat Northampton 2-0 at Sixfields.Second-half goals from Dan Udoh and Chey Dunkley ensured the Sky Bet League One victory, and the Shrews could have won by more in a dominant display against the Cobblers.Shrews went into the game off the back of seven defeats in eight matches which resulted in t...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy’s eighth goal of the season helped much-changed Leicester into the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-0 win against Birmingham.Vardy broke the deadlock with a header from Marc Albrighton’s superb cross after 47 minutes before Yunus Akgun’s thunderbolt on 72 minutes sealed Leicester’s place in the fifth round.Foxes midfielder Dennis Praet added a third goal with a coo...Full Story »

The National League’s bottom side Oxford City gave their survival chances a huge boost with a 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Ebbsfleet.Andre Burley’s 36th-minute goal from close range was enough for the hosts, who now have 27 points, with their opponents, who fell into the drop zone as a result of the loss, just three better off.Dominic Samuel led Ebbfsleet’s bid to get back in...Full Story »

Lawrence Shankland stepped down from penalty duties and still stole the show with a magnificent goal as rampant Hearts defeated Aberdeen 2-0 to surge 10 points clear in third place in the cinch Premiership.After missing his last three spot-kicks, the talismanic Jambos captain allowed team-mate Jorge Grant to take over and the Englishman duly opened the scoring from 12 yards out.Shankland had the...Full Story »

Chelsea loanee Mason Burstow ended his long wait for a first Sunderland goal as the Black Cats beat Stoke 3-1 to ease the pressure on head coach Michael Beale.The forward broke his duck in his 14th appearance for the club before Abdoullah Ba and Pierre Ekwah also scored to end the hosts’ run of three straight defeats in all competitions and move them level on points with sixth-placed Coven...Full Story »

Tomi Adeloye earned third-placed Partick Thistle a point in a 1-1 draw at Airdrie.The home side took the lead after 37 minutes when Adam Frizzell’s corner was not properly cleared and Craig Watson poked home the loose ball.They were pegged back before the break when Jack McMillan played in Adeloye and he beat his defender before slotting past the goalkeeper.After a tame start to the second...Full Story »

Brad Potts rescued a point for Preston as they held on to draw 1-1 with Millwall at The Den.Zian Flemming gave Millwall an early lead, but Potts got Preston back on level terms with 12 minutes remaining of the first half.The hosts were in total control in the second half, limiting North End to scraps, but they remain without a win since New Year’s Day after failing to convert several clear...Full Story »

Reading and Orient fought out a 1-1 draw in an entertaining League One encounter at the SCL Stadium.Dan Agyei gave Orient a 19th-minute lead from the penalty spot but Harvey Knibbs equalised four minutes later from close range.Although the sides offered plenty of effort and endeavour after the interval, neither was able to make the breakthrough.Both teams had been in good form going into the gam...Full Story »

Adam Randell’s second-half equaliser earned Plymouth an FA Cup fourth-round replay after they held Leeds to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road.The Plymouth midfielder converted a rare chance for his side in the 73rd minute after Jaidon Anthony’s superb solo effort had put Leeds in front at half-time.Leeds extended their unbeaten home record to 17 games in all competitions, but saw their five-...Full Story »

Exeter ended Barnsley’s 11-match unbeaten league run with a 2-1 away victory at Oakwell.Jack Aitchison and Reece Cole both netted first-half goals for their side, while Mael de Givigney scored a late header for the Tykes.Aitchison broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when the home defence failed to deal with a looping ball, allowing the former Barnsley man to control and finish from the r...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two leaders Stockport showed their title credentials as they swept aside Doncaster in a thoroughly dominant 5-1 win.Paddy Madden scored twice, with Connor Evans and Tanto Olaofe also finding the net alongside an Owen Bailey own goal as the Hatters ran riot at the Eco-Power Stadium and could easily have won by a greater margin.Madden opened the scoring after five minutes when he he...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers ended a four-match losing streak in Sky Bet League One as Chris Martin’s 11th goal of the season helped his side to a 3-1 win against Oxford.Martin, who extended his contract with the Gas earlier this week, met Antony Evans’ flick from a Jack Hunt cross to plant a left-foot shot low past goalkeeper Jamie Cumming in the 16th minute.And it was a two-goal lead for the hom...Full Story »

New Hartlepool boss Kevin Phillips got off to the perfect start with a 2-1 win over York in the Vanarama National League match at the Suit Direct Stadium.Former England striker Phillips, who took over from John Askey, was in the dugout for the first time having watched Tuesday night’s defeat by Kidderminster from the stands because of a touchline ban held over from his spell with South Shi...Full Story »

Joao Pedro’s hat-trick sent Brighton through to the FA Cup fifth round with a 5-2 win at Sheffield United.Pedro scored twice from the spot and crashed in an 18-yard drive after Facundo Buonanotte’s fine goal had given the Seagulls an early lead, with Danny Welbeck scoring at the death to seal an emphatic victory.The Blades had battled back from 2-0 down to level thanks to goals from ...Full Story »

Marvin Ekpiteta’s own goal earned managerless Charlton a 1-1 draw at play-off hopefuls Blackpool.With Curtis Fleming in interim charge following Michael Appleton’s sacking in midweek, the Addicks were seeking a first win since November and both sides traded early chances.Hayden Coulson saw an effort blocked on the line before Dan Grimshaw saved brilliantly at the other end from Fredd...Full Story »

Stevenage underlined their play-off credentials after twice coming from behind to win a Sky Bet League One thriller at Wigan by the odd goal in five.Josh Magennis and Thelo Aasgaard struck for the hosts but those goals were cancelled out by Jamie Reid and Carl Piergianni before Stevenage substitute Louis Thompson netted an 81st-minute winner.Wigan were ahead inside five minutes, when a cross fro...Full Story »

George Elokobi toasted the magic of the FA Cup after a 2-1 win at Ipswich, but insisted he always believed Maidstone could produce one of the great upsets in the competition’s history.National League South side Stones were playing their seventh FA Cup tie this season after entering in the second qualifying round and, despite facing 38 shots at Portman Road, they stunned the Sky Bet Champio...Full Story »

Philippe Clement was proud of his Rangers side after they battled tough conditions to grind out a 1-0 cinch Premiership win over St Mirren.The Gers boss described the 3-0 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road on Wednesday as a great advert for Scottish football but he was less enamoured by the game in blustery Paisley.The Light Blues’ in-form striker Cyriel Dessers scored the only goal of ...Full Story »

Cyriel Dessers again showed his growing importance to Rangers with the only goal in a narrow 1-0 win over St Mirren.The 29-year-old striker was not initially a popular figure among the Rangers fans in his early months at Ibrox following his summer move from Cremonese.However, he has slowly worked his way into the supporters’ good books, especially since the arrival of boss Philippe Clement...Full Story »

Maidstone produced one of the great FA Cup upsets after Sam Corne downed Ipswich with a 66th-minute winner.Corne had been the hero in round three against Stevenage and further etched his name into Stones folklore with a fine second-half finish to send George Elokobi’s National League South side into the fifth round of the competition.Stones were indebted to goalkeeper Lucas Covolan, who ma...Full Story »

Afew days ago, Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr team was forced to postpone its tour of China after the former Real Madrid star suffered an injury. But this did not stop Cristiano fans from having a fun time taking photos and receiving autographs from a fake Cristiano Ronaldo. The Saudi Pro League team was expected to face Shanghai Shenhua and to Zhejiang FC in the southern city of Shenzhen on J...Full Story »

Liverpool gaffer Jurgen Klopp has made the shock announcement that he is to leave the club at the end of the season to live a more 'normal life' with his family members Jurgen Klopp has been with his current wife Ulla since they met in 2005 (Image: Action Press/REX/Shutterstock) Have we all calmed down from the big breaking news yet? Hopefully Liverpool fans are beginning to come to terms wit...Full Story »

Kennedy Alexa works as a model, and it is not difficult to see her proficiency for posing in front of a camera. Kennedy Alexa stunned in a skin-tight dress Credit: https://www.instagram.com/kennedyalexa/?hl=en Kennedy's dress was also backless Credit: https://www.instagram.com/kennedyalexa/?hl=en Her latest collection of pictures left fans feeling hot under the collar. Taking to Instagram, K...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Breaking‼️J Klopp leaves Liverpool at the end of the season !!!   Saranon Anuin vs Saudi Arabia   For real         Pep Guardiola on Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool: 'I will miss him...without him I will sleep a little bit better the nights before we play Liverpool'   Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. The...Full Story »

Premier League giants Chelsea are said to have set their asking price for Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian center forward will be back at the club in the summer after his loan expires at AS Roma. Lukaku, who does not want to play for the Blues again, will be sold for a modest fee. Per Calciomercato, the Stamford Bridge club will offer the 30-year-old forward to teams for £37 million. Lukaku...Full Story »

Napoli owner Aurelio de Laurentiis has said he "knew" Victor Osimhen was likely to leave at the end of the season, adding that he expects the striker to join a team in the Premier League, Real Madrid, or Paris Saint-Germain. De Laurentiis was asked by Italian media to comment after Osimhen hinted at a summer exit from Naples earlier this week, saying that he had made up his mind about his futur...Full Story »