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Vitor Pereira remains upbeat despite losing key man Matheus Cunha to red card

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Vitor Pereira rued a costly day for Wolves’ survival hopes after their talisman Matheus Cunha was sent off in a moment of madness during their 5-4 penalty shootout defeat at Bournemouth in the FA Cup fifth round.Cunha had sent the tie to extra time with a sensational 60th-minute equaliser from range but lost his head with spot-kicks on the horizon.After Cunha had been flagged offside in th...Full Story »

Yang Hyun-jun impresses as Celtic beat St Mirren to eye early title party

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Substitute Yang Hyun-jun delivered two goals and an assist as Celtic emerged from a tough test against St Mirren in Paisley with a strong finish to move 16 points clear in the William Hill Premiership.The South Korean continued his recent improvement by putting Celtic in front for the third time in the match.The winger then sent a brilliant ball over the top for Daizen Maeda to net before headin...Full Story »

Nico O’Reilly the unlikely hero as Man City avoid FA Cup shock against Plymouth

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Teenager Nico O’Reilly struck twice as Manchester City came from behind to beat plucky Plymouth 3-1 in the FA Cup fifth round.The Premier League champions were stunned as Maksym Talovierov headed the Championship strugglers into a shock 38th-minute lead at the Etihad Stadium.Yet any hopes the Pilgrims may have had of extending their unlikely cup run after surprise wins over Brentford and L...Full Story »

Harry Davis salvages draw for AFC Fylde at Gateshead

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Harry Davis snatched a point for AFC Fylde in a 1-1 draw at National League play-off hopefuls Gateshead.Regan Booty collected Branden Horton’s pass and curled in the opener for the hosts after 25 minutes.Fylde equalised in the 64th minute when Davis headed home a cross from Nick Haughton.Gateshead almost won it near the end but Ben Winterbottom tipped Luke Hannant’s effort over the c...Full Story »

David Artell left with mixed feelings as Grimsby salvage draw at Cheltenham

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

David Artell admitted to having mixed feelings after his Grimsby side hit back from a goal down to draw 1-1 at Cheltenham.Harvey Rodgers’ second-half strike cancelled out Ethan Williams’ opener for the home side but, despite controlling much of the second half, the Mariners could not find a second goal to extend their four-match winning streak.“On one hand I am happy with the p...Full Story »

Only one emotion and that’s relief – John Coleman hails Gills win over Morecambe

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Gillingham boss John Coleman was full of relief after his side eased their relegation fears with a 1-0 win against fellow strugglers Morecambe.Robbie McKenzie scored the only goal of the game late on to earn Coleman his first victory since taking charge — and ended the club’s worrying 13-game winless run.And Coleman, whose team are 12 points clear of the bottom two after their first ...Full Story »

Grant McCann could not fault Doncaster display after breezing past Newport

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Grant McCann was delighted with Doncaster’s “complete performance” as they coasted to a 3-0 win over Newport.A brace from Rob Street and a fine Luke Molyneux strike saw Doncaster move three points ahead of fourth-placed Notts County.McCann was buoyed by the manner of his side’s control as they secured a third straight win, with attention quickly turning to the trip to Bro...Full Story »

Mat Sadler insists Walsall will ignore outside noise amid recent poor form

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Walsall boss Mat Sadler insists his Sky Bet League Two leaders will take no notice of outside noise despite seeing their cushion at the top cut further by a 1-0 home loss to Swindon.The Saddlers led the division by 12 points in January, but the advantage is now down to four after Joel Cotterill’s second-half winner for Ian Holloway’s resurgent Robins.Walsall struggled creatively and ...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth frustrated by decisions in Shrewsbury defeat at Peterborough

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Frustrated Shrewsbury boss Gareth Ainsworth lamented a string of decisions which went against his side during their 3-1 defeat at Peterborough.Captain John Marquis was sent off after 13 seconds for an elbow on Sam Hughes, equalling the fastest red card from the start of a game in English professional football.The dismissal matches the record set by former Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Kevin Pre...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson frustrated by manner of Wimbledon’s defeat to Bromley

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson was angry at the manner of his side falling to a 1-0 defeat against Bromley.A Corey Whitely finish in the second half, thanks to a mix-up between goalkeeper Owen Goodman and defender Joe Lewis, dented their push for automatic promotion.The hosts were defeated at Plough Lane for the first time in League Two since November, but have only scored twice in the la...Full Story »

Noel Hunt praises Reading resilience after comeback win at Wigan

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Noel Hunt hailed the character of his Reading side after they scored twice in the final quarter to keep their League One play-off push going with a 2-1 victory at Wigan.Only the brilliance of Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle kept the game goalless at half-time and it looked as though it would not be Reading’s day when skipper Jason Kerr nodded Wigan in front on the hour mark.However, Tickle was...Full Story »

Lee Bell applauds ‘really good’ performance as Crewe ease past Chesterfield

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Crewe boss Lee Bell praised his players after they strengthened their bid for the League Two play-offs with a 3-1 victory at Chesterfield.Shilow Tracey and Max Conway scored in the first half, and although Dylan Duffy pulled a goal back for the hosts, Tom Lowery added a third in stoppage time.Bell said: “The players took the goals really, really well. On another day we probably could have ...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield relieved to finally get off mark as Luton manager

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Luton boss Matt Bloomfield admitted it was a huge relief to finally be able to celebrate his first win as Hattrers manager when beating Portsmouth 1-0 at Kenilworth Road.Jordan Clark’s 25th minute goal was enough to separate the two sides with Town’s first win since late December seeing them climb off the bottom of the Championship table in the process.Bloomfield said: “Relief ...Full Story »

Neil Harris admits he could not have wished for better start at Cambridge

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Neil Harris admitted he could not wished for a better start after returning as Cambridge head coach as the U’s followed up their 2-0 win at Stockport by defeating fellow strugglers Crawley by the same score at the Broadfield Stadium.Goals in each half from Elias Kachunga and Paul Digby lifted Cambridge off the bottom and above Crawley into 22nd  place, and both clubs are now six point...Full Story »

Barry Ferguson warns Rangers face ‘heavy defeats’ against Fenerbahce and Celtic

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Barry Ferguson admits Rangers face “heavy defeats” against Fenerbahce and Celtic if they perform as they did in losing 2-1 to Motherwell at Ibrox.The Light Blues came from 2-0 down to beat Kilmarnock 4-2 at Rugby Park on Wednesday night in the former Gers captain’s first game as interim boss and he could “not believe” what he was watching as they trailed again ...Full Story »

Nigel Clough rues missed chances as Mansfield held by Burton

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was left to rue missed chances on his return to the Pirelli Stadium as his Stags side had to settle for a point from a 1-1 draw with Burton.In a scrappy game Stags fell behind to a deflected Owen Dodgson goal for Albion before former Mansfield defender Ryan Sweeney deflected Louis Reed’s cross in for the equaliser, ex-Albion striker Lucas Akins missing a late pe...Full Story »

Tony Docherty pleased as Dundee tighten up against St Johnstone

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Dundee boss Tony Docherty admitted he was delighted his side had stopped the rot after five successive league defeats by drawing 1-1 with St Johnstone at Dens.The relegation rivals had to settle for a share of the spoils each with Makenzie Kirk netting for Saints before Simon Murray equalised for the Dark Blues.Docherty felt his side did enough to win but he was ultimately happy to accept a draw...Full Story »

Michael Duff relieved to see Huddersfield come out on top at Stevenage

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Huddersfield manager Michael Duff felt a mixture of relief and pleasure after beating Stevenage 2-1 to return to winning ways in League One.Callum Marshall put Town ahead after three minutes and although Brandon Hanlan equalised eight minutes later, Nigel Lonwijk headed the winner in the 24th minute.Town stay fifth having put two disappointing defeats behind them and Duff said: “We looked ...Full Story »

Stuart Maynard felt Notts County dropped two points at Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Stuart Maynard felt Notts County had “missed a big opportunity” after needing a late goal to secure a 2-2 draw at Fleetwood.The promotion-chasing Magpies failed to keep up the pace in the League Two automatic-promotion race as the gap extended to three points.George Abbott put the visitors ahead, but Ryan Graydon scored twice in two second-half minutes, one from the penalty spot, to ...Full Story »

The best finisher we have – Stockport boss Dave Challinor hails Benony Andresson

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Stockport boss Dave Challinor hailed 19-year-old Benony Andresson as the best finisher he has after the forward’s brace inspired a 2-1 comeback win over Blackpool.Ashley Fletcher put the Seasiders ahead at Edgeley Park, but substitute Andresson’s leveller after the break and late headed winner turned the game around.The January signing, an Iceland Under-21 international, was one of t...Full Story »

Colchester boss Danny Cowley delighted to seal his ‘favourite’ type of victory

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Danny Cowley hailed Colchester’s display as they struck late to win 1-0 away at MK Dons.The pivotal moment came late on in a game of few chances, when the referee awarded a penalty for handball by Kane Thompson-Sommers. Former MK Dons midfielder Jack Payne duly scored the spot-kick in the 87th minute to win the game.Victory means Colchester are unbeaten in nine Sky Bet League Two games and...Full Story »

Bournemouth move into FA Cup quarter-finals after shoot-out win over Wolves

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Bournemouth progressed through to the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the third time in their history after a rollercoaster 5-4 penalty shoot-out win over Wolves.The fifth-round tie at Vitality Stadium was full of drama with Evanilson’s 30th-minute opener followed by VAR controversy as Milos Kerkez had a second ruled out for offside after an eight-minute check.Matheus Cunha levelled for Wol...Full Story »

Nathan Jones apologises for ‘outpouring of emotion’ after late Charlton winner

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Nathan Jones admitted his emotions caught up with him after he had watched his Charlton side snatch the points with two goals in a dramatic conclusion to a 2-1 victory away to fellow play-off hopefuls Leyton Orient.Jordan Brown had given the home side the lead soon after the interval but two headed goals, both from corners, in the final four minutes of added time proved decisive.Macaulay Gillesp...Full Story »

Chris Wilder lauds ‘first class’ reaction as Sheffield United battle past QPR

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder felt the 2-1 victory at QPR was the “perfect response” to losing to promotion rivals Leeds – and said his players had lifted his spirits after a difficult week.The Blades clinched a fifth consecutive away win to cut the gap on Sky Bet Championship leaders Leeds to three points – five days after losing at home to them.Leeds’ five-ma...Full Story »

Tom Cleverley rues lack of killer instinct as Watford held by Stoke

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Tom Cleverley bemoaned Watford’s lack of cutting edge after their goalless draw with Stoke at the bet365 Stadium.The visitors dominated the game for more than an hour but could not score and in fact needed two late saves from Norwegian goalkeeper Egil Selvik to ensure they kept a third consecutive clean sheet.The draw leaves Watford three points off the top six, while Stoke sit five points...Full Story »

It’s very frustrating – John Doohan unhappy with Accrington players at Harrogate

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

John Doohan was left hugely “frustrated” with his Accrington players’ inability to follow his instructions when defending set-pieces during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Harrogate.The Sulphurites opened the scoring when Jasper Moon headed in an Ellis Taylor corner and, although Josh Woods levelled things up just after half-time, the hosts sealed all three points thanks to a Jo...Full Story »

John Eustace insists Derby have what it takes to survive relegation fight

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

John Eustace insists his Derby side have the fighting qualities to get out of trouble in the Championship despite dropping to the bottom of the table after their 1-0 defeat at Middlesbrough.The Rams are now winless in 12 Championship games and Eustace has lost his first three since leaving Blackburn to take charge at Pride Park.They looked set to pick up what would have been a crucial point at t...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke takes the points despite chaotic ending to Barnsley’s win

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Barnsley head coach Darrell Clarke was pleased that his side secured a 4-3 home win against Lincoln but was dissatisfied with how they ended the game.Goals from Davis Keillor-Dunn, Adam Phillips, Georgie Gent and Max Watters took Barnsley to within four points of the play-off places.Tendayi Darikwa, Reeco Hackett-Fairchild and Jovon Makama scored for the visitors in a thrilling end but they ran ...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Steve Evans praises Sam Nombe after win at Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Rotherham manager Steve Evans praised two-goal match-winner Sam Nombe following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.The Scot paid tribute to the former Exeter striker after his added-time heroics gave Rotherham a last-gasp three points.While Nombe eased the Millers’ League One relegation worries, he also deepened Rovers’ fears of the drop with the resul...Full Story »

Barnet preserve six-point cushion at top after beating Oldham

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Barnet maintained their six-point lead at the top of the National League with a 3-0 win at Oldham.The Latics went close to breaking the deadlock just before the break when Mike Fondop’s effort was pushed behind by Bees goalkeeper Owen Evans.The contest swung Barnet’s way in the space of 60 seconds soon after the resumption.Zak Brunt swept home following a brilliant run after 50 minut...Full Story »

Kevin Nolan frustrated as Exeter deny Northampton late on

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Northampton manager Kevin Nolan felt his side deserved all three points as they were denied by a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Exeter.On-loan Burnley striker Dara Costelloe grabbed his second goal in just his fourth appearance for the Cobblers shortly before half-time, but substitute Sonny Cox rescued a point for Exeter three minutes from time with his first goal in almost a year.“Natura...Full Story »

Don Cowie feels win over Kilmarnock is Ross County’s best three points of season

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Ross County manager Don Cowie believes their 1-0 win over Kilmarnock was their best three points of the season.The Staggies were not at their best, but held on under plenty of pressure after Kieran Phillips’ first-half goal to get the better of their visitors in Dingwall.It still could have been better for County, as they saw a second goal in the final 10 minutes disallowed after a VAR rev...Full Story »

Middlesbrough send Derby bottom as Finn Azaz nets winner

Posted Sunday, March 02, 2025 by PA

Derby sunk to the bottom of the Championship after a 1-0 defeat at Middlesbrough extended their winless to run 12 league games.The Rams looked set to battle to what would have been a crucial point at the Riverside Stadium but Finn Azaz struck the winner for Boro 10 minutes from time.John Eustace has lost his first three games since taking charge and Derby are now four points adrift of Championsh...Full Story »

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