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Huddersfield take big step towards Championship survival with victory at Cardiff

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Huddersfield took a huge step towards Sky Bet Championship safety with a 2-1 win at Cardiff.Substitute Joseph Hungbo struck a powerful opener and Jack Simpson’s own goal secured Huddersfield a three-point buffer between themselves and the relegation zone.Cardiff replied through Isaak Davies’ first goal of the season seven minutes from time and the Terriers held on to the three points...Full Story »

Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford saved one of world’s sexiest footballers from mob of blokes on night out

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

MANCHESTER United striker Marcus Rashford came to the aid of one of the world’s sexiest footballers on a night out He asked staff at a nightclub to usher Aston Villa’s Swiss international Alisha Lehmann, 24, to his VIP section when she was mobbed by blokes as she arrived. Marcus Rashford came to the aid of footballer Alisha Lehmann on a night out A source at Chinawhite Manchester ...Full Story »

Chelsea-supporting Playboy model claims security asked her to zip up top after booby snap

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Playboy model and die-hard Chelsea fan Maria Liman was told to cover up by security guards at Stamford Bridge A Chelsea-supporting Playboy model claims security told her to cover up as she strolled around Stamford Bridge in a revealing top. Russian stunner, Maria Liman, sported an all-blue outfit consisting of a tight, figure-hugging bra-like top that showed off her boobs. The 29-year-old brun...Full Story »

Alejandro Garnacho celebrates new Man Utd deal by hiring out entire restaurant with girlfriend Eva Garcia and family

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

ALEJANDRO GARNACHO celebrated his new Manchester United contract by hiring out an entire restaurant. The Argentine winger, 18, put pen to paper on a fresh deal at Old Trafford on Friday. Alejandro Garnacho headed out for dinner after signing his new contract The new terms tie him down with the Red Devils until 2028. And the teenager was understandably keen to mark the occasion with his girlf...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Brightonlona 6-0 Wolves

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Brightonlona 6-0 Wolves   In both of These Challenges Vini Was the One Who Got Booked.   Acording to rumours, elite Spanish referee Mateu Lahoz will retire from refereeing La Liga games at the end of the season. His career stats are mind blowing..   Roy Hodgson Retired from Football, Came back from Retirement & Now has WON ...Full Story »

Barcelona edge closer to title with 4-0 win over 10-man Betis

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by ESPN

Andreas Christensen, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha were on target as Barcelona thrashed 10-man Real Betis 4-0 on Saturday to tighten their grip on top spot and moved a step closer to their 27th LaLiga title. With only six games remaining, Barca moved to 79 points and extended their lead to 11 points over second-placed Real Madrid, while Betis remain sixth on 49 points. The result got Barca...Full Story »

Ratcliffe outbids Sheikh Jassim for Man Utd

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has outbid Sheikh Jassim for Manchester United, it has emerged. Both men tabled new offers for United before Friday's deadline. BBC Sport says Ratcliffe's Ineos Group has indicated they value United as greater than rival Sheikh Jassim. Qatar banker Sheikh Jassim wants to buy 100% of the club and has offered about £5bn. In contrast Ratcliffe only wants a controlling st...Full Story »

'Who thought Saudi has so much green?' - Lionel Messi worries Barcelona and Inter Miami fans with sponsored Instagram post

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Goal.com

Lionel Messi will have Barcelona and Inter Miami fans worried that he may continue his career in Saudi Arabia following his latest Instagram post. WHAT HAPPENED? The Paris Saint-Germain star shared a sponsored image from Saudi Arabia as he expressed his love of the country's landscape, or at least his willingness to be paid to compliment the nation. He wrote in the caption: "Who thought Saud...Full Story »

Man City defender Laporte eager for Barcelona move

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is eager to join Barcelona. Laporte has been cleared by manager Pep Guardiola to leave City this summer as he seeks regular football. The Spain international favours a return to LaLiga. And Mundo Deportivo says Laporte first choice would be to sign for Barca. The 28-year-old defender has made just eight appearances in the Premier League this season ...Full Story »

Opinion: Pochettino is on a hiding to nothing if he takes over at Chelsea

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

If rumours are to be believed, Mauricio Pochettino will soon be announced as the new manager of Chelsea Football Club. Most outlets are reporting on such a scenario including Sky Sports but the former Tottenham Hotspur man is almost certainly on a hiding to nothing if he were to take the job. As The Athletic report, there are a number of problems behind the scenes at the club, not least the ...Full Story »

Kyle Walker wants to stay at Man City despite Aston Villa and AC Milan interest

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Kyle Walker plans to stay at Manchester City and see out the final year of his contract. With 12 months left on his £150,000-a-week Etihad deal, the England defender is being tracked by a number of clubs - including Aston Villa and Italian giants AC Milan. However, they are set to be left disappointed in the short-term with Walker expected to reject the opportunity to leave Pep Guardiol...Full Story »

Arsenal chiefs prepared to sell senior pair Tierney and Xhaka

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Arsenal chiefs are prepared to sell senior pair Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka. Scotland fullback Tierney is a top summer target for Newcastle, knowing he has been frustrated after finding himself lose his first-choice status to Oleks Zinchenko. Midfielder Xhaka is also set to be sold, says the Daily Mail. The Swiss has just over a year to run on his deal and Arsenal would prefer to sell t...Full Story »

Exclusive: Dortmund hand Jude Bellingham sale ultimatum as annoyance mounts

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Borussia Dortmund are understood to have handed something of an ultimatum to Jude Bellingham amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future at the club. Liverpool's decision to pull out of the running for the Englishman's signature this summer appears to not have limited complications and Christian Falk has now exclusively revealed in his latest briefing for CaughtOffside that BVB have h...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Manchester City, Manchester United & Chelsea in battle for Neymar

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Goal.com

Man Utd, Man City & Chelsea in battle for Neymar (Fichajes) Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are all in the battle to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain, according to Fichajes. The Brazil star has been linked with a move this summer, with PSG said to be open to selling him and the three Premier League teams are all interested in landing him. Inter monitoring Loftus-Cheek...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan salutes West Brom spirit as victory keeps play-off hopes alive

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Carlos Corberan praised West Brom’s resilience as they ended a gruelling week by coming from behind to beat Norwich 2-1 at The Hawthorns and keep their play-off challenge alive.Josh Sargent opened the scoring for the visitors in the 41st minute, but Conor Townsend equalised with a fine free-kick on the stroke of half-time and Jed Wallace fired home the winner in the 56th minute to ensure t...Full Story »

Woking set for National League play-off eliminators after finishing fourth

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Woking had to settle for a place in the eliminator round of the National League play-offs, despite ending the regular season with a 1-0 win at Solihull.Ricky Korboa scored the only goal of the game in the 55th minute, reacting quickest after James Kellermann’s shot came back off the crossbar.Marcus Dackers had a close-range effort blocked and Korboa saw his effort from a tight angle hit a ...Full Story »

Halifax salvage point at home to Eastleigh with stoppage-time equaliser

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Rob Harker’s late equaliser saw Halifax rescue a 1-1 draw at home to Eastleigh.Harker found the net in the sixth of eight minutes added on to earn a point after Kairo Mitchell had put the visitors in front in the first half.Halifax goalkeeper Sam Johnson made a double save midway through the first half, first keeping out a fine shot from Ryan Hill and then also blocking Danny Whitehall&rsq...Full Story »

Ryan Seager brace earns Dorking victory over relegated Scunthorpe

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Ryan Seager’s double earned Dorking a 2-1 win over already relegated ScunthorpeThe forward ensured Dorking finished 16th in the National League, nine points above the relegation zone.Seager opened the scoring for the hosts after 28 minutes and doubled their lead on the hour.Daniel Elliott pulled a goal back for the Iron with eight minutes left but their disastrous season ended with another...Full Story »

Bromley finish seventh after draw at Oldham

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Bromley came from behind to draw 1-1 at Oldham as they finished the regular season in seventh place in the National League.Joe Nuttall opened the scoring a minute before the break after rounding Bromley goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook and slotting home.But the visitors levelled in the 79th minute through James Vennings’ powerful finish into the bottom corner.Charles-Cook came to Bromley&rsqu...Full Story »

Edward Jones earns Altrincham late draw at Aldershot

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Edward Jones’ late strike earned Altrincham a share of the spoils with Aldershot as the sides ended the season with a 1-1 draw.A good cross from Ollie Harfield found Jack Barham but his chance for the Shots was headed just wide, while Tahvon Campbell was also causing problems for the Altrincham defence, hitting a menacing strike that flew past the post.Regan Linney had a great chance to pu...Full Story »

York snatch late point at Notts County and confirm National League survival

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

York confirmed National League survival after Shaq Forde’s late equaliser earned them a 1-1 drew at Notts County.Macaulay Langstaff’s 42nd goal of the season put County in front as the division’s top-scorer got on the end of Ruben Rodrigues’ ball just before the break.York had goalkeeper Ryan Whitley to thank for keeping the deficit to won as he made a series of impressiv...Full Story »

Torquay relegated from National League after draw with champions Wrexham

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Torquay were relegated from the National League following a 1-1 draw with champions Wrexham.Frank Nouble’s second-half strike put the Gulls ahead but Elliot Lee’s late leveller denied the hosts a surprise win as they dropped out of the National League.The Gulls needed to beat the title winners and rely on Maidenhead losing with a seven-goal swing, with their drop rivals going down 4-...Full Story »

Dagenham end season on high with victory at promotion-hopefuls Barnet

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Dagenham finished their season on a winning note after beating promotion-hopefuls Barnet 2-0.Kian Flanagan had an effort for Barnet comfortably held by Elliot Justham before Inih Effiong had a chance for the visitors.Justham made a good save before the break to deny David Moyo the opener but Effiong put the Daggers ahead three minutes into the second half, slotting the ball home after a through ...Full Story »

Andy Dallas scores twice as Chesterfield sign off with big win against Maidstone

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Chesterfield secured third place on the final day of the Vanarama National League season.The Spireites booked a home play-off semi-final next week after a 4-0 win over Maidstone thanks to Andy Dallas’ double and goals from Bailey Clements and Ryan Colclough.Armando Dobra had a goal disallowed for offside in the first half as the hosts struggled to get going.But seven minutes into the secon...Full Story »

Tyrone Marsh goal secures play-off spot for Boreham Wood

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Tyrone Marsh’s first-half goal sealed Boreham Wood’s place in the National League play-offs as they beat Yeovil 1-0.Charlie Cooper had a chance for Yeovil that went just wide but the hosts took the lead in the 26th minute through a Marsh header.Nathan Ashmore was forced to make a good save after half-time from Chiori Johnson’s long-distance effort for the Glovers and Cooper cam...Full Story »

West Brom hit back to beat Norwich and keep play-off hopes alive

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

West Brom kept their faint Championship play-off hopes alive by coming from behind to beat Norwich 2-1 at The Hawthorns and end the Canaries’ top-six aspirations.Josh Sargent opened the scoring for David Wagner’s men in the 41st minute before Conor Townsend’s perfectly-executed free-kick levelled the scores before half-time.Jed Wallace then fired in Albion’s winner in the...Full Story »

Southend hit back to beat 10-man Wealdstone

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Harry Cardwell struck a late winner as Southend came from behind to beat the 10 men of Wealdstone 2-1.Charles Clayden put the visitors in front midway through the first half, flicking home a cross from Dominic Hutchinson.But Wesley Fonguck levelled early in the second half, collecting a loose ball and bending it into the net.Things got worse for Wealdstone two minutes later when Nathan Ferguson ...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher proud of Plymouth as promotion ensures a very happy birthday

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher admitted his delight as his team beat resilient Burton 1-0 to clinch automatic promotion from Sky Bet League One in front of their home fans.Schumacher, who will be 39 on Sunday, admitted: “I am overjoyed.“It’s been an amazing season, an amazing campaign and to finish it off here on a sunny day in Devon – when the sun’s not been out f...Full Story »

Sam Taylor ‘nearly started crying’ after milestone Tranmere goal

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Sam Taylor was left speechless after his first senior goal earned Tranmere a 1-1 draw with AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.The 19-year-old striker came on for the injured Harvey Saunders five minutes before half-time and, on his third appearance for the club, swept home the equaliser in the 79th minute.Ali Al-Hamadi had made the breakthrough for the home side midway through the second half.But the ...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom says promotion ‘finally starting to sink in’ after Blades win

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Paul Heckingbottom said Sheffield United’s promotion back to the Premier League is “finally starting to sink in” after his side swept aside Preston at Bramall Lane.The Blades secured a return to the top flight in midweek with victory over West Brom but, much to Heckingbottom’s delight, they did not ease off and stormed to a 4-1 win over a Preston side who still harboured ...Full Story »

Mark Robins toasts ‘a special day’ as Coventry win to boost their play-off hopes

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Mark Robins hailed Coventry’s 2-0 win over Birmingham ‘a special day’ as they strengthened their hold on a play-off place in the Sky Bet Championship in front of a record crowd at the CBS Arena.Josh Eccles’ first career goal set Coventry on their way inside three minutes before Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty doubled the lead before half-time.“I’m very proud. I...Full Story »

Ten-minute raid guides Gateshead to comfortable win against Maidenhead

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Three first-half goals in the space of 10 minutes powered Gateshead to a 4-0 Vanarama National League win over Maidenhead.Ethan Pye headed in the first from a corner on the half-hour mark before Aaron Martin’s shot was deflected in by Zico Asare.And the visitors were still trying to regroup when Martin flicked on a long ball for Adam Campbell to score the third five minutes before the brea...Full Story »

John Askey feels for ‘loyal and great’ supporters as Hartlepool relegated

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

John Askey felt for Hartlepool’s supporters after watching the team suffer a second relegation to the National League in seven years.Despite beating Barrow 3-1 at the Suit Direct Stadium, Pools’ stay in the Football League came to an end after just two seasons at that level.That was because Crawley’s goalless draw with Walsall meant Hartlepool can no longer catch them ahead of ...Full Story »

Liam Manning looking forward to beer with son after Oxford all-but secure safety

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Liam Manning was delighted as Oxford all-but made sure of League One survival with a 3-0 win at relegated Forest Green.Kyle Joseph, Tyler Goodrham and Billy Bodin struck to leave United three points above the drop zone with one game remaining.Boss Manning, who replaced Karl Robinson in March, said: “It’s my son’s birthday on Monday so I’m now looking forward to celebratin...Full Story »

Derek Adams hails ‘special day’ as Morecambe rally to keep survival hopes alive

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Morecambe manager Derek Adams said his side’s comeback victory over Lincoln to keep their League One survival hopes alive was a “special” one in his career.Adams, a veteran of more than 600 games as a manager, knew his side were dropping out of the league at one stage as they trailed 2-0 after 50 minutes to goals from Lasse Sorensen and Matty Virtue, with relegation rivals MK D...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray hurts hamstring celebrating Sunderland’s last-gasp equaliser

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Tony Mowbray suffered a hamstring injury while celebrating Sunderland’s dramatic late equaliser against Watford – but the pain will soon be forgotten if his side enjoy a play-off “party” at Preston next week.The Black Cats kept their top-six hopes alive with a spirited late comeback in the 2-2 draw with Chris Wilder’s side, with Patrick Roberts scoring a stunning le...Full Story »

Ian Evatt sends warning to play-off rivals as Bolton secure top-six spot

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Ian Evatt watched Bolton secure a Sky Bet League One top-six finish but warned Wanderers’ play-off rivals they “are capable of more” after a 2-0 victory over 10-man Fleetwood.The Trotters led through Promise Omochere’s own goal after 18 minutes following a Randell Williams’ corner.The home side received another leg-up when Jayden Stockley was sent-off after 58 minut...Full Story »

Dave Challinor pragmatic about top-three hopes after Stockport stun champions

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Dave Challinor described Stockport as “one special group” after becoming only the second team to win at Leyton Orient this season but remained pragmatic about their hopes of snatching automatic promotion on the final day.Goals from Akil Wright, Callum Camps and Connor Evans secured an impressive 3-0 victory for County at the League Two champions and they received a further boost when...Full Story »

Paul Warne bemoans poor finishing as Derby are made to wait for play-off spot

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted missed chances prevented his team securing a League One play-off place after they were held 1-1 at home by Portsmouth.A win would have sealed a top-six finish but a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal proved costly.Derby swarmed all over Portsmouth for the opening 20 minutes but Nathaniel Mendez-Laing fired wide from close range and David McGoldrick was twi...Full Story »

We’ve just got to wait in hope, says Reading interim boss Noel Hunt

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Reading interim manager Noel Hunt knows his side are now relying on results elsewhere to survive in the Sky Bet Championship and have only “hope” remaining.A 1-1 home draw with Wigan kept them in the relegation zone, with Latics’ relegation confirmed by the stalemate.Charlie Hughes headed Wigan in front after 81 minutes but were condemned to League One next season when home sub...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany demands more of Burnley’s Manuel Benson after another great goal

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Vincent Kompany is ready to demand even more of Manuel Benson after a fourth outstanding strike in as many games put promoted Burnley on course for a 2-1 Championship victory at Ashton Gate.The Belgian winger is fast making it his trademark to score from distance, but the superb curling effort from the right corner of the box after 33 minutes was special even by his recent standards.Tommy Conway...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi: Wembley heartache motivated Brighton ahead of Wolves rout

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Roberto De Zerbi credited Brighton’s Wembley agony as the stimulus for Saturday’s history-making 6-0 Premier League demolition of Wolves.De Zerbi hailed the finest performance of his managerial career after the ruthless Seagulls ripped apart Wanderers to emphatically reignite their European push.Doubles from Deniz Undav, Pascal Gross and Danny Welbeck at the Amex Stadium paved the wa...Full Story »

Ipswich going from strength-to-strength after sealing promotion – Kieran McKenna

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Kieran McKenna believes Ipswich are going to go from strength-to-strength after a 6-0 win over Exeter secured promotion to the Championship.Five goals came in a pulsating 24-minute opening spell through Massimo Luongo, George Hirst, Nathan Broadhead and two from Conor Chaplin. Wes Burns added the sixth in the second half.Ipswich have had a magnificent run towards the end of the season and the wi...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey hails best achievement of his career after keeping Crawley up

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Scott Lindsey admitted that preserving Crawley’s Football League status was the best achievement of his career.The Reds played played out a goalless draw against Walsall in their final home game of the season to get the point they needed to survive.The 50-year-old former Swindon boss admitted the occasion had taken on added poignancy as it marked a year to the day since the passing of his ...Full Story »

Neil Wood won’t play for a point next week as Salford close in on play-off place

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Salford boss Neil Wood is delighted his side’s play-off fate is in their own hands heading into the last game of the League Two season after a huge 3-2 win at Carlisle.Luke Bolton’s stunning late strike earned the visitors a victory that leaves them needing just a point when they host Gillingham next weekend to secure a top-seven finish.First-half efforts from Callum Hendry and Bolto...Full Story »

Mark Jackson bewildered as MK Dons ‘chuck away’ two points in survival scrap

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

MK Dons manager Mark Jackson was at a loss to explain how his relegation-threatened side “chucked away” a three-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Barnsley.Mo Eisa’s brace and goals from Jonathan Leko and Warren O’Hara inside 20 second-half minutes looked set to bolster Don’s League One safety ambitions.But Jackson’s side disintegrated, shipping three goals in the fin...Full Story »

Russell Martin: Swansea disappointment at play-off miss a sign of progress

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Russell Martin expressed pride in his Swansea players after their late push for the Sky Bet Championship play-offs ended with a 1-1 draw at Hull.The Swans have been the in-form team in the league, but sit five points adrift of the top six with one game remaining after their four-match winning run came to an end.Luke Cundle’s fine finish after 39 minutes cancelled out Ben Cabango’s ea...Full Story »

Mark Bonner hails ‘massive result’ for Cambridge at relegation rivals Accrington

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Mark Bonner admitted it was a “massive result” as his Cambridge side boosted their hopes of staying in League One with a 2-1 win over relegation rivals Accrington, who are all but down.United – who moved up a spot to 22nd after the win – are now a point away from safety and play their game in hand over all the other teams around them on Wednesday.Stanley’s five-year...Full Story »

Thank God we have him – Graham Coughlan hails Newport match-winner Omar Bogle

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Graham Coughlan hailed Omar Bogle as one of the best strikers in League Two after the hitman’s 15th goal of the campaign steered Newport to a 2-1 win at Gillingham.Cameron Norman’s header put Newport ahead in the ninth minute, only for a Tom Nichols’ penalty to haul Gillingham level by half-time of a scrappy contest.Bogle was a threat all afternoon and his emphatic finish from ...Full Story »

Andy Crosby knows Port Vale need to improve defensively

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Andy Crosby has warned Port Vale’s players that they are facing heading out the exit door this summer if they cannot cut out defensive mistakes.Vale lost 3-2 at Charlton but other results ensured that they retained their League One status.But Crosby, in interim charge since Darrell Clarke was sacked on April 17, could not help but be critical of the ease in which their opponents beat keepe...Full Story »

Nigel Clough admits Mansfield play-off campaign ‘highly unlikely’ after defeat

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough admitted their Sky Bet League Two play-off dream looks to be over after a 2-1 home defeat by bogey side Harrogate.The injury-hit Stags now head to Colchester for the final game three points outside the play-offs and with a poorer goal difference than their rivals above them.“We have fallen short in the 45th game and, barring a miracle, not managed to take it to ...Full Story »

Steve Evans hails Stevenage’s ‘real heroes’ after clinching promotion

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Stevenage manager Steve Evans labelled his players “heroes” after they sealed promotion to Sky Bet League One with one game of the season to spare after a 2-0 win over Grimsby.Three years ago, only the demise of Macclesfield reprieved the club from relegation from the EFL, and they were again struggling against the drop when Evans took charge 13 months ago.The 60-year-old has now gui...Full Story »

Cheltenham’s reaction at Wycombe delights Wade Elliott

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Wade Elliott praised the character of his Cheltenham side after they ran out convincing 3-0 winners at Wycombe.Aidan Keena’s brace and one from Alfie May earned the Robins an away win in League One.Cheltenham were on the receiving end of a 4-0 defeat at Oxford on Tuesday after securing safety last weekend but responded with a confident performance.“I thought we were excellent,”...Full Story »

Jody Morris wants to add experience to his Swindon squad for next season

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Jody Morris is determined to add some experience to his Swindon squad over the summer after his players wilted in the closing minutes at Crewe.The Robins boss watched as late goals from Conor Thomas and Joel Tabiner earned the Railwaymen an unlikely 2-1 win.Crewe had trailed to Rushian Hepburn-Murphy’s deflected effort just before the interval and were labouring until boss Lee Bell made a ...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson will not give up on Peterborough’s play-off prospects

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Darren Ferguson refused to give up on promotion despite seeing Peterborough blow their penultimate chance to climb back into the Sky Bet League One play-off places.Posh drew a blank in front of goal for the eighth time on home turf this term when they were held to a stalemate by a Bristol Rovers side who had lost their previous three games.Top goalscorer Jonson Clarke-Harris glanced their best o...Full Story »

Darren Moore has regrets but keen to keep believing Wednesday can step up

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore admits he has regrets over his side’s automatic promotion near-miss.The Owls won 3-0 at Shrewsbury but the result was rendered irrelevant after wins for Plymouth and Ipswich, the top two in Sky Bet League One.The pair both sealed the victories that they needed to confirm their places in the Championship next term, while Wednesday will now have to navig...Full Story »

Steve Cooper: Nottingham Forest left counting cost of contentious VAR decision

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Steve Cooper was left counting the cost of a contentious VAR decision after relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest slipped to a 2-1 Premier League defeat at Brentford.Ivan Toney appeared to be in an offside position when Josh Dasilva scored Brentford’s winner in stoppage time.But after a lengthy check by VAR Neil Swarbrick, the striker was deemed to be onside and the goal was given, deali...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Danny Schofield relieved to snap winless run

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Head coach Danny Schofield spoke of his relief after Doncaster ended their winless run at nine matches with a 1-0 victory over Colchester.Rovers’ form over the final three months of the campaign has been poor, seeing them slip from play-off contention and put them on course for a bottom-half finish.That has brought inevitable pressure on Schofield, who was therefore pleased to sign off his...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth ‘absolutely elated’ after QPR secure Championship survival

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Gareth Ainsworth expressed his pride as QPR secured their Sky Bet Championship survival with a 1-0 win at Stoke.Albert Adomah’s second-half winner proved to be the difference as the Hoops secured back-to-back wins for the first time since October.In the process Ainsworth’s side extended their unbeaten run to three games and moved six points above the relegation zone with one game rem...Full Story »

Jim McNulty hopes he will still be Rochdale manager next season

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Jim McNulty boosted his chances of landing the Rochdale job on a full-time basis with a convincing 4-1 win over Sutton.Dale, already relegated from the Football League, raced into a two-goal lead with Devante Rodney scoring after eight minutes and Ethan Brierley adding a second on 25 minutes.Dale’s cause was boosted further still four minutes later when Sutton goalkeeper Brad House –...Full Story »

Manuel Benson inspires champions Burnley to victory at Bristol City

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

A goal of Premier League quality from Manuel Benson set title-winners Burnley on course for a 2-1 Championship win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The Belgian winger collected the ball on the right corner of the penalty area after 33 minutes and connected perfectly with a left-footed strike that bent the ball around Max O’Leary’s dive before finding the top corner of the net inside ...Full Story »

Cheltenham ease to victory at Wycombe

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Aidan Keena’s brace and one from Alfie May earned Cheltenham a comfortable 3-0 win at Wycombe.Keena converted from the penalty spot in the 37th minute after being tripped in the box by Dominic Gape.His strike partner May added the second in the 68th minute, thumping a shot past debutant goalkeeper Harvey Cartwright, before Keena added a late third.Both teams had only pride to play for in t...Full Story »

Hartlepool relegated to National League despite comeback victory over Barrow

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Hartlepool’s relegation to the National League was confirmed despite a 3-1 win over mid-table Barrow who ended the match with eight men at the Suit Direct Stadium.Pools fought back from a goal down to claim three points after Ged Garner had put the visitors in front in the 21st minute.Hartlepool forward Jack Hamilton struck the equaliser on the stroke of half-time before full-back Jamie St...Full Story »

Harrison Dunk on target as Cambridge boost survival hopes at lowly Accrington

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Cambridge favourite Harrison Dunk was on target as they boosted their League One survival hopes with a narrow 2-1 win over Accrington, who can still mathematically avoid the drop.Currently 22nd, United are now a point away from safety and play their game in hand over all the other teams around them on Wednesday.Stanley’s five-year stay in League One is all but at an end as they dropped to ...Full Story »

Omar Bogle nets late winner as Newport claim points at Gillingham

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Omar Bogle’s 15th league goal of the season earned Newport a deserved 2-1 victory at Gillingham.Bogle struck a 78th-minute winner for the Exiles after Tom Nichols’ 17th-minute penalty had cancelled out Cameron Norman’s opener for the visitors.County took just nine minutes to open the scoring as Norman met James Waite’s corner at the back post to head past Gills goalkeeper...Full Story »

Bolton seal League One play-off spot with victory over 10-man Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Bolton secured a Sky Bet League One play-off berth with a match to spare thanks to a 2-0 victory over 10-man Fleetwood at the University of Bolton Stadium.Wanderers completed their league double over Scott Brown’s visitors courtesy of a Promise Omochere own goal and sixth of the season from midfielder Kyle Dempsey.Victory for Ian Evatt’s side, coupled with Peterborough’s failur...Full Story »

Stockport keep alive automatic promotion hopes with win at champions Orient

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Stockport claimed an impressive 3-0 win at League Two champions Leyton Orient to keep alive their hopes of snatching an automatic promotion spot and joining the O’s in League One next season.Goals from Akil Wright, Callum Camps and Connor Evans secured the win for County, who moved to within two points of third-placed Northampton following their last-gasp home defeat to Bradford.County are...Full Story »

They will rise again – Jon Brady certain Northampton will finish job at Tranmere

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Jon Brady is certain Northampton will quickly get over the disappointment of losing 2-1 to Bradford and go to Tranmere on the final day of the Sky Bet League Two season focused on securing promotion.The Cobblers would have confirmed their return to League One with victory at Sixfields and they were in the ascendant when Max Dyche equalised in the second half after Andy Cook’s 30th goal of ...Full Story »

Niall Ennis goal proves enough to seal promotion for Plymouth

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Steven Schumacher’s Plymouth clinched promotion to the Championship with a 1-0 home win over Burton.Once again Niall Ennis made the decisive breakthrough just before the interview with a superb piece of individual skill to finish off a superb passing move started by Callum Wright.Playmaker Danny Mayor threaded the ball to Ennis, who beat central defender Sam Hughes before curling the ball ...Full Story »

Wigan’s relegation confirmed following Reading draw

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Wigan were relegated from the Sky Bet Championship after they could only manage a 1-1 draw at relegation rivals Reading.The visitors had given themselves a glimmer of hope of avoiding the drop when defender Charlie Hughes headed home from close range nine minutes from the end.But Reading – still favourites to accompany Wigan into League One – levelled in the third minute of stoppage ...Full Story »

Port Vale stay up despite defeat at Charlton

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Port Vale were able to celebrate retaining their League One status for next season despite a 3-2 defeat at Charlton.The loss left Vale five points above the relegation zone with one match remaining.The Addicks took the lead in the 14th minute, Tyreece Campbell drilling a low shot home after Albie Morgan’s cross dropped to him inside the penalty area.Steven Sessegnon went close to adding to...Full Story »

Patrick Roberts’ stunning late goal secures Sunderland draw with Watford

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Patrick Roberts scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as Sunderland mounted a brilliant late fightback to draw 2-2 with Watford and keep their play-off hopes alive.The Black Cats were heading for a home defeat to the out-of-form Hornets, who were without Joao Pedro as he closes in on a move to Premier League side Brighton.Christian Kabasele and Ryan Porteous headed Watford into a two-goal le...Full Story »

Matty Daly hits winner as Harrogate hurt Mansfield promotion push with victory

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Bogey side Harrogate dealt Mansfield’s Sky Bet League Two play-offs bid a massive blow with a 2-1 victory at the One Call Stadium.The Stags, who have never beaten Harrogate in their seven meetings, are now three points short of the top seven with one match remaining.A poor first half from Mansfield saw them trailing 2-0 at the break.Alfie Kilgour turned the ball inside a post for an own go...Full Story »

Owls’ automatic promotion hopes end despite Michael Smith treble at Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday’s automatic promotion hopes ended despite Michael Smith’s hat-trick earning them a convincing 3-0 win at Shrewsbury.Victories for both Plymouth and Ipswich confirmed their place in the Championship next season, with Wednesday now consigned to the play-offs for a second successive season.The Owls were ahead after just eight minutes when top scorer Smith finished of...Full Story »

Derby in pole position to claim last League One play-off spot

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Derby edged ahead in the League One play-off chase when James Collins earned a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth.Collins cancelled out Colby Bishop’s opener to leave County two points ahead of seventh-placed Peterborough with one game remaining.Derby made a strong start with David McGoldrick seeing a 25-yard shot turned behind by Matt Macey before he set up Nathaniel Mendez-Laing who shot wide from...Full Story »

Morecambe keep survival chances alive with late comeback win over Lincoln

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Morecambe kept their hopes of League One survival alive with a dramatic comeback victory over Lincoln at the Mazuma Stadium.The Shrimps trailed 2-0 thanks to goals from Lasse Sorensen and Matty Virtue but Cole Stockton’s double – including an 86th-minute winner – and Oumar Niasse’s strike gave the Shrimps a precious three points.Lincoln opened the scoring on the half hour...Full Story »

Crawley preserve Football League status with goalless draw against Walsall

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Crawley clinched the point they needed to ensure Sky Bet League Two survival with a goalless draw at home to Walsall.Hartlepool attempted to take matters into the final day of the season with a 3-1 home win over Barrow, but the Reds went into the game needing a point and obliged by taking their unbeaten run to four games.Crawley had all but secured their status with a 2-0 victory at Hartlepool l...Full Story »

Ayr see off Raith to move into play-off places

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Frankie Musonda scored a second-half header against former club Raith as Ayr edged a 1-0 cinch Championship win to move into the play-off places with one match remaining.Raith had the better of the first-half possession but were unable to break the deadlock, with Sam Stanton’s long-range effort missing the top-right corner before Connor McBride had a chance blocked.Paddy Reading was just i...Full Story »

Queen’s Park set for title decider against Dundee after defeat at Morton

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Robbie Crawford scored a second-half winner as Morton claimed a 2-1 cinch Championship comeback victory to ensure Queen’s Park’s battle for promotion would go down to the last game of the season.The visitors began to dominate and Connor Shields had a shot at goal blocked early on before – at the other end – Darragh O’Connor headed wide and Robbie Muirhead had an eff...Full Story »

Kyle Turner nets double as Partick boost play-off hopes by beating Arbroath

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Kyle Turner scored twice as Partick Thistle bolstered their hopes of securing a Scottish Championship play-off spot with a 2-0 victory over struggling Arbroath.Arbroath had a couple of early chances as Dale Hilson had a shot saved by David Mitchell and Thomas O’Brien saw his effort cleared off the line.Turner was denied by Derek Gaston before the Partick midfielder opened the scoring in th...Full Story »

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