Jermaine Francis and Kyrell Lisbie were on target as Braintree claimed a 2-0 win at 10-man Fylde in the Vanarama National League.Francis opened the scoring after 36 minutes at Mill Farm and Marley Marshall-Miranda almost doubled the lead when he volleyed onto the bar moments later.Marshall-Miranda also headed against a post after the break but the visitors claimed a second just after the hour as...Full Story »

Swansea interim boss Alan Sheehan admitted he was flattered by fans urging him to stay after their 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough.Sheehan has masterminded a dramatic turnaround since replacing Luke Williams in the Swansea hot seat, taking seven points from three games with the Welsh club yet to concede under his command.Williams lost seven of his last nine league games as Swansea’s slide d...Full Story »

Regis Le Bris says patience is paying off for Eliezer Mayenda after the Sunderland striker continued his fine recent run of form with a goal in the 2-1 win over Cardiff.Mayenda has had to settle for a place on the bench for long stages this season, with Wilson Isidor having established himself as Sunderland’s first-choice striker.But the 19-year-old was handed a start at Sheffield Wednesda...Full Story »

Derby head coach John Eustace spotted signs of encouragement as his team boosted their survival hopes with a 2-1 win over his former club Blackburn.Eustace is convinced his players have the heart to avoid relegation after his first win since he left Ewood Park last month lifted Derby off the bottom of the Championship.He said: “I thought before the game the team was in a very good place an...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl was proud of how side responded to Plymouth’s fast start as they eventually took control to record a 3-0 away win in the Championship.Relegation-battling Argyle creates a number of chances in the first five minutes but Nathanael Ogbeta’s 15th-minute own goal gave Wednesday a lead they never looked like relinquishing.Further goals from Callum Pat...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Tony Mowbray praised his 10-man team for a “Herculean” win after they beat a spirited QPR 1-0 at the Hawthorns and maintained sixth place in the Sky Bet Championship.Adam Armstrong’s 40th-minute penalty – Albion’s first this season – gave them the three points, but they are to appeal Darnell Furlong’s red card for catching Koki Saito...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna admitted losing out on a much-needed point in their 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace was a “sickening” result.Ismaila Sarr struck the winner eight minutes from time at Selhurst Park, where both sides struggled to convert a number of chances.It was another blow for the relegation-threatened visitors, with time to turn things around dwindling for McKenna.“It...Full Story »

Cheltenham boss Michael Flynn accused opposite number Danny Cowley of a lack of respect after his side were beaten 1-0 by Colchester.Harry Anderson’s 69th-minute goal was enough to secure the points for Cowley’s side, who are now unbeaten in 11 games and only four points off the top seven.There were heated scenes after the whistle, with Robins boss Flynn angered by the visitors&rsquo...Full Story »

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot gave his team a dressing down in the changing room at half-time but it had the desired effect as they came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1.Trailing to Will Smallbone’s added-time goal after a misunderstanding between Virgil van Dijk and goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Slot – who was watching from the Main Stand as he was serving the last game of his touc...Full Story »

Neil Harris hit out at the mentality of his Cambridge side after a 1-0 defeat at managerless Wigan left them 10 points adrift of safety in League One with 11 games to play.Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle had been responsible for the game being goalless at the break as the visitors attempted to take advantage of their opponents’ struggles of late.But when the winning goal arrived, it was the ho...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder “really enjoyed” his side’s performance in the 1-0 win over Preston at Bramall Lane.Tyrese Campbell struck the only goal in the second half as the Blades moved level on points with leaders Leeds, who head to Portsmouth on Sunday lunchtime.Wilder said: “I thought the performance was good and it wasn’t really reflected in the scoreli...Full Story »

Grant McCann says he will drag his Doncaster players over the promotion line if necessary after being left thoroughly frustrated by the 2-2 draw with Swindon.McCann’s side were in full command at the break following first-half goals from Rob Street and Joe Sbarra.But substitutes Danny Butterworth and Joe Westley struck to draw Swindon level inside the opening six minutes of the second peri...Full Story »

Chris Davies was delighted as his League One leaders Birmingham bounced back to record a 1-0 victory over Lincoln at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.Despite Blues’ dominance throughout the contest, Kieran Dowell’s 70th-minute penalty ensured victory after Tomoki Iwata was taken out in the box.The hosts had to wait for their moment to strike, but Davies revealed pride at his side&...Full Story »

Gillingham boss John Coleman hailed his players after back-to-back home wins for the first time since September with a 1-0 win over title-chasing Bradford.Conor Masterson scored his first goal for almost a year as the Gills pushed themselves 12 points clear of danger.Coleman spoke of the relief of finally getting a win when his side scored a huge win against relegation-threatened Morecambe.But a...Full Story »

Manny Duku marked his full Solihull debut with a brace as they registered their first National League win this year by beating bottom-of-the-table Ebbsfleet 2-1 at Damson Park.The 32-year-old forward this week signed a short-term deal with the club after leaving Hednesford and netted two minutes before half-time, heading in a cross from James Clarke.Ebbsfleet, now without a win in 28 games datin...Full Story »

Mansfield scored a late equaliser at Stevenage to earn a 1-1 draw in League One but could not prevent their winless run extending to 13 games.A 44th-minute goal from Jamie Reid had seemingly taken the three points for Boro but Jordan Rhodes levelled nine minutes from time.Neither side were able to get much forward momentum going in a poor first half, with passing going awry far too often.But jus...Full Story »

Burnley kept chase with the Championship automatic promotion spots after a rampant 4-0 win against 10-man Luton, who fell deeper into the relegation zone.Two of last season’s Premier League clubs were worlds apart at Turf Moor as a Mark McGuinness’ own goal and a Lyle Foster strike punished Kal Naismith’s red card in the first half.The Clarets enhanced their grip on the game af...Full Story »

Bolton’s good form under new boss Steven Schumacher continued as goals in each half from Aaron Morley and Josh Sheehan saw them to a 2-1 League One win at Burton.On a ground where they had not won in five previous visits, the Wanderers’ midfield produced the goals to propel them into the play-off places.Morley struck with a clinical finish midway through an entertaining first half. S...Full Story »

Rock-bottom Carlisle’s Sky Bet League Two survival hopes were significantly dented as they conceded deep in stoppage-time on their way to a painful 1-0 defeat at Harrogate.A fairly drab affair appeared destined to end goalless until former Sunderland winger Ellis Taylor netted a deflected 20-yard volley to decide matters in favour of the home side.Saturday’s loss, coupled with 22nd-p...Full Story »

Gateshead crashed to a 3-1 defeat at Aldershot just a day after learning they will be eligible for promotion from the National League this season.The match was held up for over half an hour due to a medical emergency involving a supporter in the South Stand, forcing the players to return to the changing rooms in the first half.It had been all action until the interruption with Jack Roles firing ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boosted their Sky Bet League One survival hopes when they ended a four-game winless run by narrowly seeing off play-off chasing Huddersfield 1-0.Ruel Sotiriou made the most of the Terriers’ disjointed back line after 10 minutes for the only goal of the game, when defender Clinton Mola headed the ball forward for the Rovers attacker to control and volley over goalkeeper Lee N...Full Story »

Substitute Calum Gallagher scored an 89th-minute winner as William Hill League One leaders Arbroath withstood an Alloa fightback to claim a 3-2 victory on Saturday.The Red Lichties had looked on course for a comfortable win at the Indodrill Stadium after taking a 20th-minute lead through Ryan Dow and adding a second with an Aaron Muirhead strike.The hosts hit back with two goals in the space of ...Full Story »

Jai Rowe scored a stoppage-time equaliser as relegation-threatened Boston snatched a 2-2 draw with Woking in the National League.Rowe bundled home his second of the game at the Jakemans Community Stadium as the Pilgrims came from behind for a second time.The hosts had started well with Frankie Maguire having an effort tipped onto the bar but Harry Beautyman fired Woking ahead after 23 minutes.Ro...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell praised his players for picking up three crucial points under pressure against relegation rivals Shrewsbury.After Josh Magennis had missed a penalty, Caleb Watts’ clever header straight afterwards gave his side the lead before an exquisite volley from Demetri Mitchell sealed the win for the Grecians.“It was a great result and it was a very difficult game,...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday returned to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 Championship victory at relegation haunted Plymouth.An own goal by Nathanael Ogbeta and strikes from Callum Paterson and Djeidi Gassama enabled Wednesday to end a three-match losing streak.Basement side Plymouth have now failed to win in five league games, and this was their third defeat in a week following last week’s FA ...Full Story »

Substitute Harry Anderson’s 69th-minute goal was enough to secure a 1-0 win for Colchester at Cheltenham and keep their play-off hopes alive.Anderson struck from close range after Ellis Iandolo’s cross from the left and the result extended the in-form U’s’ unbeaten run to 11.Ethan Williams hit the woodwork with a free-kick for Cheltenham after 15 minutes and the home side...Full Story »

Joao Pedro scored a stoppage-time penalty as Brighton finally beat Fulham in the Premier League at the 10th attempt, securing a 2-1 win.Albion looked set to be frustrated by the Cottagers once again, having never beaten them in nine previous attempts.But Pedro’s spot-kick at the death settled the battle of the European hopefuls in Brighton’s favour and moved them up to sixth, just a ...Full Story »

Northampton eased away from the relegation zone as goals by Tyler Roberts and Cameron McGeehan fashioned a deserved 2-1 away win at Leyton Orient.The Cobblers opened their account on 11 minutes when Roberts headed in a corner from close range following a corner by Terry Taylor.The lead was doubled on 45 minutes when Os defender Jack Simpson failed to control a pass and McGeehan had the simplest ...Full Story »

Chesterfield ended a four-match losing run after coming from behind to beat Newport 2-1.Matt Baker opened the scoring for the visitors in the 40th minute before goals from Ollie Banks and Aribim Pepple shortly after gave Chesterfield the victory.In the opening 20 minutes, Chesterfield played some good football with Armando Dobra and Tom Naylor putting efforts over while Jamie Grimes headed over ...Full Story »

Dillon De Silva was on target in the first half as Sutton returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 National League victory over relegation-threatened Maidenhead at York Road.Sutton’s Eduino Vaz sent a long-range effort past the post in the opening exchanges, while home midfielder Nathan Ferguson fired over at the other end.Midway through the first half, Maidenhead defender Manny Onariase...Full Story »

Substitute Luke Robinson scored the only goal with 13 minutes remaining to give managerless Wigan a 1-0 victory over League One strugglers Cambridge.Robinson’s strike moved the Latics 10 points clear of the relegation zone and left their opponents the same number of points from safety.An early cross from on-loan Liverpool defender Luke Chambers – back in the Wigan side after a five-m...Full Story »

Salford and Crewe shared a 1-1 draw in what turned out to be a pulsating finish at the Peninsula Stadium.After a drab first half, Kelly N’mai’s 68th-minute opener sparked life into the encounter before Connor O’Riordan’s spectacular strike 11 minutes later earned a point for the visitors.Salford shaded the first half with chances for N’mai and Hakeeb Adelakun, and t...Full Story »

Liverpool recovered from a Champions League hangover which threatened to produce the shock of the season to beat Southampton 3-1 and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 16 points.At this stage of the season, a week is a long time in football but in the space of a few days, goalkeeper Alisson Becker went from hero to zero.After his self-proclaimed best performance of his c...Full Story »