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Pep Guardiola ’emotionally destroyed’ after Manchester City take commanding lead

Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by PA

Pep Guardiola claimed he was emotionally drained and had aged 10 years after Manchester City’s stunning Champions League win over Bayern Munich.City put one foot in the semi-finals for a third successive year as they powered to a 3-0 victory over the German champions in the first leg of their last-eight tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.City manager Guardiola, who reached the last four ...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku penalty helps Inter Milan to first-leg lead against Benfica

Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by PA

Substitute Romelu Lukaku converted a late penalty as Inter Milan took a stranglehold on their Champions League quarter-final against Benfica with a first victory in seven games.Under-fire Simone Inzaghi’s men went ahead through Nicolo Barella and grabbed a potentially decisive second from the spot as they won 2-0 and inflicted a first defeat in 10 games in the competition on the Primeira L...Full Story »

Chelsea’s Sam Kerr on target as Australia end England’s 30-game unbeaten streak

Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by PA

Australia ended England’s 30-game unbeaten streak with a 2-0 friendly victory over the Lionesses in front of 14,489 at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium.The world number-four ranked Lionesses, who lifted the inaugural women’s Finalissima trophy at Wembley last week, were favourites to beat the 10th-ranked but injury-plagued Matildas.But Sarina Wiegman’s side were behind...Full Story »

Nathan Shaw and Scott Allardice on target as 10-man Inverness beat Arbroath

Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by PA

Nathan Shaw and Scott Allardice earned Inverness a 2-0 win over Arbroath in the cinch Championship.Early efforts from Caley Thistle’s Sean Welsh and Arbroath’s Lewis Banks were as good as it got in a goalless first half.But Shaw opened the scoring eight minutes after the interval, converting Jay Henderson’s cross after a swift counter-attack.Billy Mckay went close from Shaw&rsq...Full Story »

Morton’s Grant Gillespie adds to the woes of his former club

Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by PA

Grant Gillespie haunted his former side with the opening goal as Morton returned to winning ways in a 2-0 cinch Championship victory over struggling Hamilton at Cappielow.Robbie Muirhead came close to breaking the deadlock twice just after the half-hour mark but his first close-range effort was blocked before he sent a close second over the crossbar.Morton continued to dominate and were rewarded...Full Story »

Zach Robinson bags brace as Dundee go three points clear at top of Championship

Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by PA

Zach Robinson’s double helped to send Dundee three points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship table courtesy of a comfortable victory over Raith.Robinson struck either side of half-time before Alex Jakubiak wrapped up a 3-1 win at the Kilmac Stadium which opened up a significant gap to second-placed Queen’s Park.Rovers’ stubborn resistance was broken with 29 minutes g...Full Story »

Another record for Erling Haaland as Manchester City hammer Bayern Munich

Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by PA

Erling Haaland scored his 45th goal of the season as Manchester City claimed an emphatic 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.The prolific Norwegian added to a stunning first-half strike from Rodri and a Bernardo Silva header as City took firm command of their last-eight tie in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.Haaland’s 76th-minute goal, six m...Full Story »

Neymar's 'ex-girlfriend' left TV presenter speechless with threesome revelation

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Neymar's alleged 'ex-girlfriend' left a TV presenter speechless when she hinted at having a threesome with the forward. Brazilian singer Anitta was promoting her album on the David Broncano show in 2019 when she gave the impression that she and Neymar, plus a third party, had an intimate encounter at the annual Rio De Janeiro carnival that year. Neymar attended the carnival in his native cou...Full Story »

Watch Cristiano Ronaldo row with rival players as superstar throws full-time tantrum after firing blank for Al-Nassr

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

CRISTIANO RONALDO was involved in a huge row with opposition players as he threw a huge tantrum following Al-Nassr's draw with Al Feiha. The Manchester United legend and his team are now three points behind leaders Al-Ittihad after he and his colleagues fired a blank last night. Despite seven minutes of stoppage time being added on, the 38-year-old was unable to find a way through as Al-Nass...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson a transfer target for Premier League giants – reports

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by sundayworld.com

Evan Ferguson has emerged as one of the shining young stars of this Premier League season and now the Brighton and Ireland striker is being linked with a mega-money summer move. Ferguson has enjoyed a breakthrough season in England's top flight, scoring four Premier League goals in 12 appearances and winning praise from the likes of Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer. Inevitably, the rumours are ...Full Story »

Leicester CONFIRM Dean Smith as caretaker manager as he brings Chelsea legend John Terry with him as assistant

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

DEAN SMITH has been confirmed as Leicester manager - with Craig Shakespeare and John Terry his assistants. The former Aston Villa boss, sacked by Norwich earlier this season, spent today locked in talks with the Premier League strugglers and will be in charge until the end of the season. Dean Smith has been confirmed as Leicester boss until the end of the seasonSmith will be hoping to keep the...Full Story »

Erling Haaland shows off new hairdo but fans say he looks like a 'nine-year-old girl' and compare him to Greta Thunberg

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

ERLING HAALAND sported a new pigtails hairdo as he took part in Manchester City training earlier today. But some fans cruelly took to social media to poke fun at the striker's barnet. Haaland, 22, changed up his haircut ahead of tomorrow night's Champions League clash with his former Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich. The ex-Borussia Dortmund star appeared to be in good spirits as he took par...Full Story »

Wolves push for new Neves deal as Man Utd 'offers' revealed

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Wolves haven't given up on keeping captain Ruben Neves. The midfielder is a target for Europe's biggest clubs, including Manchester United and Barcelona. But The Sun says Wolves are preparing a last-gasp attempt to stop the 26-year-old leaving for a cut-price fee. Neves' deal runs to the end of next season. Rated at £40m, it's emerged United have twice made recent attempts to sign Por...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - EPL Week 30

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Klopp : First time? EPL Week 30   Arsenal vs Liverpool You are simply not a football fan if you scroll past without liking this. THIS IS ROME! Liverpool blows title race open after thrilling Arsenal draw Never forget that Cristiano Ronaldo had this season at 37 years old in Manchester United..   Please stay tuned on 7M Daily La...Full Story »

Liverpool: £160k-a-week star 'to blame' for shock incident at Anfield

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by givemesport.com

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson played a big part in the controversy against Arsenal, where a linesman was adjudged to have thrown an elbow, journalist Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT. The 29-year-old was involved in an incident with an official during their 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal. Liverpool news - Andrew Robertson The assistant referee in question, Constantine Hat...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Harry Maguire could be sold as Manchester United plan HUGE clearout

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by Goal.com

Arsenal keen on Ryan Gravenberch Ryan Gravenberch Bayern Arsenal are monitoring Ryan Gravenberch's situation at Bayern Munich, according to reporter Florian Plettenberg. There are no negotiations yet but he could see more playing time in north London if he does decide to move. Maguire could form part of Man Utd clearout Erik ten Hag Manchester United Brentford Manchester United are plannin...Full Story »

Chelsea interested in keeping player described as “silky” by fans beyond this season

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Chelsea are said to be interested in signing Joao Felix on a permanent deal next season after impressing whilst on loan with the Blues. The club signed Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid in January as they searched for a creative, goalscoring attacker and while he has scored just twice in ten appearances, he has shown elite-level quality on the ball, proving himself to be one of Chelsea's more ...Full Story »

Manchester United eye move for World Cup winning defender

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS

If Manchester United are to challenge for the Premier League in the coming seasons, they must tighten up their backline. Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane are solid options to have but outside of that duo, the Red Devils' are lacking in quality. Harry Maguire gets criticised in nearly every game he now plays for Man United, which are few and far between to begin with. The Englishman could...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola cites Michael Jordan, Jack Nicklaus to defend Champions League record at Man City

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by ESPN

MANCHESTER, England -- Pep Guardiola has used Michael Jordan and Jack Nicklaus to defend his failure to guide Manchester City to victory in the Champions League by saying that even the world's greatest sportsmen lose more than they win. Guardiola has won the Champions League twice, both while manager of Barcelona in 2009 and 2011. He hasn't lifted the trophy since despite spells at Bayern Muni...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany challenges promoted Burnley to break Championship points total

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Vincent Kompany challenged his promoted Burnley side to clinch the Championship title and then try to break the record for the division’s highest points total.The Clarets clinched promotion with a win at Middlesbrough on Good Friday, and two goals from Johann Berg Gudmundsson saw them beat second-placed Sheffield United on Monday night to leave themselves needing five points from the last ...Full Story »

Johann Berg Gudmundsson bags brace as Burnley close in on Championship title

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Johann Berg Gudmundsson struck twice as Burnley closed in on the Championship title with a 2-0 victory over second-placed 10-man Sheffield United at Turf Moor.The Blades were hampered by the dismissal of goalkeeper Wes Foderingham after just 17 minutes but their stiff rearguard action was broken by two goals from Iceland international Gudmundsson, who came on as a half-time substitute.Burnley se...Full Story »

Michael Carrick admits he was about to substitute Matt Crooks before equaliser

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Michael Carrick admitted he was about to substitute Matt Crooks before the striker fired the 64th-minute equaliser that earned Middlesbrough a 2-2 draw at Bristol City.Sam Bell fired the hosts ahead from a Harry Cornick pass in first-half stoppage time and Cornick doubled the advantage with a close-range finish four minutes into the second half.But Boro stormed back to level, Aaron Ramsey headin...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield urges Wycombe to remain level-headed in play-off push

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Wycombe boss Matt Bloomfield urged his players to keep level-headed after their 2-0 victory over Forest Green edged them closer to a play-off spot.Chem Campbell’s header gave the Chairboys an early lead, before a Charlie Savage own goal shortly after half-time gave the hosts a comfortable advantage.With Bolton and Derby both drawing 1-1 at home, Wycombe are now three points off sixth despi...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson taking nothing for granted after Wrexham earn vital win

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Phil Parkinson warned the Vanarama National League title race was far from over after Wrexham inflicted a crushing 3-2 defeat on rivals Notts County.Wrexham moved three points clear of County with a game in hand after former England goalkeeper Ben Foster sealed victory with a penalty save deep into stoppage time.“Of course it’s a step in the right direction but there’s a lot of...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins: We were rubbish first half, brilliant second half

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Coventry boss Mark Robins was delighted to escape with a point but bemoaned his side’s first-half performance in their 2-2 draw with fellow play-off hopefuls Watford.Joao Pedro and Imran Louza put the visitors two goals ahead by half-time, but Matthew Godden and Ben Sheaf rescued a point for the Sky Blues.Robins’ side have suffered from slow starts recently and it was a case of deja ...Full Story »

Dave Challinor salutes on-song Stockport as win over Newport sends them third

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Jubilant Stockport boss Dave Challinor saluted his on-song side as they put Newport to the sword with a resounding 4-0 League Two victory.Striker Kyle Wootton bagged a brilliant brace and Jack Stretton and Kyle Knoyle were also on the scoresheet as last year’s National League champions climbed to third in the table and gave their promotion hopes a massive boost with just five league games ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough fight back to earn draw at Bristol City

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Matt Crooks fired a 64th-minute equaliser as Middlesbrough came back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Bristol City in a Sky Bet Championship thriller at Ashton Gate.The hosts took the lead in first-half stoppage time. Boro failed to deal with a build-up down the right and Harry Cornick’s pass across the edge of the box found Sam Bell racing in from the left to shoot low past Zac...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams hails ‘absolutely brilliant’ display in Pompey draw

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Morecambe boss Derek Adams hailed an “absolutely brilliant” performance from his side after they drew 0-0 at Portsmouth to keep alive their slim hopes of staying in Sky Bet League One.The visitors were spared defeat by goalkeeper Connor Ripley’s stunning late save to keep out Reeco Hackett’s header.Adams said: “From start to finish we started on the front foot and t...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes delighted with win over Sutton

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Mark Hughes was pleased as Bradford moved within two points of the automatic promotion places with a convincing 3-1 win over Sutton at Valley Parade.Scott Banks, Harry Chapman and Andy Cook scored as the Bantams made it back-to-back home victories for the first time since New Year’s Day.Manager Hughes said: “I was really pleased with what we produced from start to finish.“We ma...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney takes full responsibility for lowly Wigan’s home defeat to Swansea

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney took full responsibility for his side’s 2-0 home defeat to Swansea that edged them closer to relegation from the Sky Bet Championship.Joel Piroe scored both goals and hit a post before the break as the Swans ran riot at the DW Stadium.It leaves Wigan eight points adrift with only five matches to go – but Maloney was at pains to protect his players.“I...Full Story »

Jon Brady praises injury-hit Northampton’s mentality after late winner

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Northampton boss Jon Brady hailed the “incredible spirit” of his injury-ravaged team after a 2-1 win over Gillingham boosted their promotion hopes.Louis Appere’s first-half opener for the Cobblers was cancelled out by substitute Aiden O’Brien in the second period, but Will Hondermarck’s superb strike eight minutes from time snatched a vital victory.Northampton were ...Full Story »

Richie Wellens remains philosophical despite Orient surrendering two-goal lead

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Richie Wellens remained philosophical after watching his Leyton Orient side surrender a two-goal half-time lead against relegation-haunted Harrogate.Orient sit eight points clear at the top of the table with six games remaining and require just six more points to guarantee promotion.A brace by Ruel Sotiriou took his tally for the campaign to eight as the O’s looked in complete control at 2...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray believes home double could put Sunderland in play-off mix

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray wants his players to target back-to-back home wins to boost their play-off push following a 1-0 win against Cardiff in the Welsh capital.Dennis Cirkin’s 61st-minute goal earned three points for the Black Cats and moved them to within four points of sixth place.“We lacked a bit of a cutting edge and ruthlessness in the box. Someone who makes their living f...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson stunned as Salford strike late to beat AFC Wimbledon

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Johnnie Jackson was left stunned after two Callum Hendry goals in stoppage time saw AFC Wimbledon slip to a 3-2 defeat to Salford at Plough Lane.Trailing 2-1 heading into five minutes of stoppage time, Hendry quickly went from zero to hero for the Ammies, seeing his penalty saved in the 92nd minute before equalising three minutes later and sealing a stunning comeback in the 96th minute.The Dons ...Full Story »

Paul Simpson remaining positive despite being held at 10-man Walsall

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson refused to be downhearted despite seeing his side slip out of the League Two automatic promotion after being held to a 0-0 draw at 10-man Walsall.The Cumbrians failed to score for a fourth away game running despite playing the final half hour with a man advantage following Hayden White’s dismissal for a studs-up challenge on Jack Armer.They slipped to fourth as a...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher hoping for Plymouth reaction after defeat by Lincoln

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher is hoping for a reaction from his promotion-chasing side following a 2-0 defeat against Lincoln.Mark Kennedy’s Lincoln countered to score through Olamide Shodipo on 28 minutes and then wrapped up the game with Ben House’s early second-half strike.Schumacher’s side were losing at home for just the second time in Sky Bet League One this season and ...Full Story »

He was a fool to sack me – Joey Barton enjoys winning return to Fleetwood

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Joey Barton admitted getting one over on his former club Fleetwood was extra sweet after Bristol Rovers came from behind to record a 2-1 away win.Lewis Gibson cancelled out Jayden Stockley’s opener with a scrambled equaliser after goalkeeper Jay Lynch fumbled a shot, and Gavin Ward scored with a cross into the box that bypassed everyone and sailed in.And Barton, sacked as manager by Fleetw...Full Story »

Ian Dawes a happy man as Tranmere see off Swindon

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Caretaker boss Ian Dawes was full of praise for his players after he picked up his first victory as Tranmere manager with a 1-0 win over Swindon.Harvey Saunders’ first goal at Prenton Park since joining from Bristol Rovers in January was enough to give the home side the points in a scrappy encounter.Saunders netted his second goal in four games on 22 minutes after the Swindon defence faile...Full Story »

Paul Ince urges Reading to show more ‘mental toughness’ in battle for survival

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Reading boss Paul Ince called for “mental toughness” from his players after they let a point slip with a late 2-1 loss to Preston.Six days after being handed a six-point deduction for breaching the EFL’s business plan, the Royals remain in the relegation zone as their winless run extended to eight games.Substitute Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan had brought Reading back level in the 83rd ...Full Story »

Ben Garner hails ‘dominant’ Colchester after easing past Crewe in survival bid

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Ben Garner hailed his “dominant” Colchester side after they thrashed Crewe 4-0 to boost their League Two survival hopes.The U’s took a 24th-minute lead when John Akinde converted Samson Tovide’s pass from close range and he celebrated his brace to extend Colchester’s advantage four minutes later from close range.The hosts made it 3-0 in the 40th minute through Noah ...Full Story »

Darren Moore hails Sheffield Wednesday’s professionalism

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore praised his side’s professionalism after they ended their poor recent run with a 3-0 victory at home to Accrington.Dennis Adeniran scored twice for the Owls, who site one point clear at the top of the League One table, with Liam Palmer also on target.Moore said: “I thought it was a straightforward, professional performance. We started the game...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna stays positive as Ipswich winning run ends at Cheltenham

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna refused to be downcast as his side missed the chance to go top after being held to a 1-1 draw at Cheltenham.The in-form Tractor Boys had won their previous eight games and kept nine clean sheets in a row, so when Conor Chaplin put them in front after 64 minutes they looked likely to move to the summit with six to play.But Alfie May snatched a late leveller for the Rob...Full Story »

Rival managers disappointed in pitch after Birmingham and Stoke draw

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Birmingham boss John Eustace opposite Stoke number Alex Neil were heavily critical of the quality of the pitch at St Andrew’s after their two sides played out a goalless draw in the Championship.The Potters certainly dominated the ball during the clash, with Neil’s men recording an impressive 67 per cent share of the possession.However, despite all of their possession, Stoke were not...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson delighted after Peterborough make it two wins over Easter

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Darren Ferguson spoke of his delight at an excellent Easter as Peterborough continued their promotion charge with a 3-1 win over Exeter.Posh strengthened their grip on a play-off spot by seeing off Exeter to follow up a Good Friday triumph at Shrewsbury.Alex Hartridge’s early own goal put Posh on top before Ephron Mason-Clark brilliantly doubled their lead before the break.But Exeter hit b...Full Story »

Liam Manning convinced a win is around the corner for struggling Oxford

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Oxford boss Liam Manning believes a first win since mid-January is not far away after a battling goalless draw at 10-man Port Vale.The U’s have gone 14 games without a win and this draw, a fourth on the spin, left them two points above the relegation zone.Substitute Dennis Politic was sent off in stoppage time as Vale responded to Good Friday’s 3-0 defeat at Accrington with a much-ne...Full Story »

Ian Evatt knows he has decisions to make over injury situation at Bolton

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Ian Evatt may have to “roll the dice” on injured key players to keep Bolton in the play-off picture after a frustrating 1-1 Skybet league One draw against lowly Cambridge.Declan John’s first goal of the season looked to have snatched a vital win for sixth-placed Wanderers.Instead, Sam Smith equalised with his 10th goal of the season and his third in three games in the fifth min...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth credits Saturday summit for comeback at West Brom

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth revealed a Saturday summit inspired a 2-2 comeback draw at West Brom.Chris Martin and Lyndon Dykes rescued a point for the visitors after they went 2-0 down inside the opening 15 minutes.Martin charged down goalkeeper Josh Griffiths’ clearance to level as Rangers earned a deserved draw in their fight for Championship survival.Brandon Thomas-Asante and Semi Ajayi p...Full Story »

David Wagner praises Norwich’s front-foot approach despite frustrating draw

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Norwich head coach David Wagner was full of praise for his side despite seeing them held to a frustrating goalless draw by relegation-threatened Rotherham at Carrow Road.It was a third straight home game without a goal for the Canaries, who dropped to eighth in  the Championship table as a result, but they are still just one point adrift of the play-off positions.“It is important for ...Full Story »

Paul Hurst celebrates Grimsby passing 50 points after comeback win at Doncaster

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst celebrated passing 50 points for the season following a late 2-1 League Two comeback triumph at Doncaster.That target was always going to be the first for the Mariners this season having been promoted back to the EFL via the National League play-offs last June.And Grimsby ended a six-game run without a victory to reach the landmark with six games left to play courtesy ...Full Story »

Dean Holden hails ‘outstanding’ Jes Rak-Sakyi after win over Burton

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Charlton manager Dean Holden praised Jes Rak-Sakyi as his brace set up a 3-2 win over Burton.The Crystal Palace loanee impressed at the Valley, scoring twice in the first 17 minutes.Macauley Bonne looked to have sealed all three points after Sam Hughes hit back, but Josh Walker made it nervy late on.Jack Payne then saw red but Charlton held on and Holden was gushing in his appraisal of 20-year-o...Full Story »

Luton’s leveller was key in Blackpool’s defeat – interim boss Stephen Dobbie

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Blackpool’s interim boss Stephen Dobbie felt his side’s failure to make it to half-time with their lead intact proved costly during a 3-1 defeat at promotion-chasing Luton.The visitors had led through Andy Lyons’ fourth goal for the club, only to concede just before the break to Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu’s curling finish.Carlton Morris and Mpanzu then found the net in the seco...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild delighted with win over Crawley

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Barrow boss Pete Wild was delighted with his side’s response after they hammered relegation-threatened Crawley 4-0.But the Bluebirds manager played down any talk of the play-offs with his side five points adrift of seventh-placed Salford.Wild was understandably less than impressed after being humbled 3-0 at Crewe on Good Friday.But Josh Gordon’s hat-trick, which took his tally for th...Full Story »

Michael Duff praises Barnsley for digging in to secure win over Shrewsbury

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Barnsley head coach Michael Duff praised his side’s resilience as they held on to a 2-1 victory over Shrewsbury.Nicky Cadden and Devante Cole scored for the home side, before Killian Phillips halved the deficit in injury time.Cadden was shown a straight red in the second half for a challenge on Phillips. The visitors were also reduced to 10 men when Ryan Bowman was shown a second yellow in...Full Story »

Jim McNulty excited by challenge of trying to keep Rochdale in Football League

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Rochdale interim manager Jim McNulty admitted he was excited as his bid to save the club from relegation from the EFL continued with a magnificent 1-1 draw at promotion-chasing Mansfield.It followed two wins in a row for the league’s bottom club with Dale coming back from a sixth-minute goal for the Stags, seeing goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell in magnificent form and then almost snatch...Full Story »

Paul Warne: Draw with MK Dons sums up Derby’s season

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted he was “heartbroken” for his team after they were held 1-1 at home by relegation threatened MK Dons.The play-off chasing Rams should have wrapped the game up in the first half but only had David McGoldrick’s 21st goal of the season to show for their dominance.And County were made to pay for a number of missed chances as MK Dons equalised in ...Full Story »

Stockport into top three as Kyle Wootton sets up rout of Newport

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Kyle Wootton bagged a brilliant brace and Jack Stretton and Kyle Knoyle were also on the scoresheet as Stockport boosted their promotion hopes with a 4-0 home victory over Newport.Striker Wootton scored twice in the first half, fellow forward Stretton just after the hour mark and Knoyle with a tap-in at the death the Hatters stretched their impressive unbeaten run in League Two to eight games wi...Full Story »

Marcus Dinanga returns to haunt former club Altrincham with Gateshead winner

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Marcus Dinanga handed Gateshead a fifth-consecutive victory in the National League, scoring the only goal of the game away to Altrincham.Dinanga has had two spells with the Robins and proved he knew exactly how to find the target at Moss Lane, stepping up to convert in the 33rd minute.That proved the only goal despite the best efforts of both sides, with Connor Pani and Joe Hugill hitting the cr...Full Story »

Portsmouth’s play-off hopes all but ended after draw with struggling Morecambe

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Portsmouth’s faint play-off hopes were all but ended by a 0-0 bore draw at home to relegation-haunted Morecambe.Both sides were looking for all three points for totally different reasons, but neither were able to fully take control.The first half produced very little in terms of shots on goal, although Tom Lowery had two good chances for Pompey.In the 28th minute, a mistake by the Morecamb...Full Story »

Incensed Stevenage boss Steve Evans wanted Hartlepool goalkeeper to see red

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Steve Evans was furious that Hartlepool goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk was not shown a red card towards the end of the first half of Stevenage’s 1-1 draw.Boro are now five matches without a win and have slipped down to fifth having failed to hold on to a 25th-minute lead given to them by Danny Rose’s brilliant header.But Evans was angry that referee Paul Howard did not dismiss Stolarczy...Full Story »

Gary Rowett rues Millwall’s lack of incision following defeat at Hull

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Manager Gary Rowett felt Millwall’s lack of incision in front of goal was the defining factor behind their 1-0 defeat at Hull.Rowett’s team – without a win in four – are now only in the Sky Bet Championship play-off places on goal difference and could find no way past goalkeeper Karl Darlow.Half-time substitute Adama Traore’s brilliant winner from the edge of the pe...Full Story »

Brad Potts nets stoppage-time winner as Preston close in on play-offs

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Preston moved to within a whisker of the Championship play-off places as Brad Potts’ stoppage-time header secured a 2-1 win against relegation-threatened Reading.Ryan Lowe’s in-form North End side dominated but came within seconds of dropping two potentially priceless points late on.That was until Potts darted in to head home Andrew Hughes’ cross with seconds remaining to pull ...Full Story »

Tahvon Campbell scores late equaliser as Aldershot draw thriller at Eastleigh

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Tahvon Campbell’s late equaliser denied promotion-chasing Eastleigh victory as their National League clash with Aldershot finished 3-3.Campbell nodded in Jack Barham’s cross in the 87th minute to deny an Eastleigh side who had gone into a 2-0 lead inside 20 minutes with Danny Whitehall setting up first Charlie Carter and then Ousseynou Cisse.But only four minutes after the second wen...Full Story »

Chem Campbell sets Wycombe on the way to victory over Forest Green

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Chem Campbell’s early header set up Wycombe for a comfortable 2-0 win over Forest Green at Adams Park.The victory ended Sky Bet League One play-off chasing Wycombe’s four-game winless run – their longest of the season.Charlie Savage’s second-half own goal sealed the result, which leaves Rovers one draw or defeat away from a first relegation since 1955.The h...Full Story »

Peterborough survive scare to see off Exeter to maintain play-off momentum

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Peterborough survived a scare to retain a place in the Sky Bet League One play-offs by beating Exeter 3-1.They were given an early helping hand when Exeter defender Alex Hartridge sliced a Kwame Poku cross into his own net after just eight minutes.Ephron Mason-Clark continued his hot streak with a fourth goal in six games to double the Posh lead four minutes before half-time, expertly controllin...Full Story »

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu’s brace helps Luton to Blackpool victory

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Long-serving Luton midfielder Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu scored twice as his side pushed Blackpool closer to relegation with a 3-1 victory.Andy Lyons had given the Seasiders a shock lead, but after Mpanzu’s first goal levelled on the stroke of half-time, Carlton Morris put Luton in front and Mpanzu sealed the points.Following a quiet start to the game, the Hatters went close in the 15th minute w...Full Story »

Ben Foster the hero as Wrexham beat Notts County in promotion battle

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Wrexham struck a potentially decisive blow in the Vanarama National League title race with a 3-2 victory over rivals Notts County as former England goalkeeper Ben Foster saved a stoppage-time penalty.Second-half goals from Paul Mullin, Jacob Mendy and Elliot Lee saw Wrexham win a fifth-tier classic before their Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who were awarded the freedom of th...Full Story »

Liam Mandeville goal secures Chesterfield’s win at Dagenham

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Liam Mandeville grabbed the match-winning goal as Chesterfield strengthened their grasp on fourth spot in the National League with a 1-0 win at Dagenham.Mandeville was in the right place at the right time to nod home a neat cross from Ollie Banks in the 71st minute and seal the points for Paul Cook’s side.The teams had been tied up to that point, though the Spireites came within a few inch...Full Story »

Barnsley remain in the hunt after win over Shrewsbury

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Barnsley returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Shrewsbury who have now lost four on the bounce, as the Reds hang on to hopes of a top-two finish.Nicky Cadden and Devante Cole got on the scoresheet before the break, before Killian Phillips pulled one back in stoppage time.Both sides were reduced to 10 men before the game concluded, with Cadden and Ryan Bowman given their marching order...Full Story »

Callum Hendry nets stoppage-time double as Salford snatch win at AFC Wimbledon

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Callum Hendry’s stoppage time double completed a stunning Salford fightback to beat AFC Wimbledon 3-2 in a pulsating League Two clash at Plough Lane.After having a penalty saved in the 90th minute by Nathan Broome, it looked like it would not be Hendry’s day, but incredibly he found the back of the net twice to claim a hugely important win in their fight for promotion.Hendry’s ...Full Story »

Coventry fight back to draw against fellow play-off hopefuls Watford

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Coventry and Watford played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the CBS Arena that did little for their respective play-off dreams in the Championship.First-half goals from Joao Pedro and Imran Louza put the Hornets 2-0 up but Matthew Godden and Ben Sheaf rescued a point for the Sky Blues.Coventry sit three points off the play-off places with Watford a further three points off the pace with five gam...Full Story »

Harrogate battle back from two down to earn point at Orient

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

League Two leaders Leyton Orient were held to a 2-2 home draw by relegation-threatened Harrogate.Anthony O’Connor and George Thomson cancelled out a two-goal first-half salvo from O’s striker Ruel Sotiriou.Sotiriou opened the scoring after nine minutes when he wriggled past O’Connor and drove the ball into the net from the centre of the goal.And the striker added another on 36 ...Full Story »

Substitute George Lloyd nets late winner as Grimsby fight back at Doncaster

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Substitute George Lloyd ended Grimsby’s longest winless run of the season as his stoppage-time strike secured a 2-1 League Two comeback victory at Doncaster.Lloyd pounced in the sixth minute of time added on following a nasty injury to home defender Ben Nelson as Paul Hurst’s men picked up their first win in seven matches in all competitions and a first in Doncaster since 1989.The Ma...Full Story »

Promotion-chasing Mansfield held at home by bottom club Rochdale

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Sky Bet League Two’s bottom club Rochdale earned another precious point in their bid to stay in the EFL as they defended magnificently to draw 1-1 at promotion-chasing Mansfield.Hiram Boateng’s second Easter goal gave the Stags the perfect start on six minutes after he found Lucas Akins in the box and then ran onto Akins’ superb backheel return to crash home a 12-yard finish.Ma...Full Story »

Nicky Featherstone earns Hartlepool a point and moves them out of the drop zone

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Nicky Featherstone’s first goal of the season earned Hartlepool a 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Stevenage and lifted them out of the relegation zone in Sky Bet League Two.Featherstone’s leveller seconds after the restart secured a point, with the visitors believing Pools should have had goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk sent off before the break.At that point, Stevenage’s Danny Ros...Full Story »

Jes Rak-Sakyi at the double as Charlton see off Burton

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Charlton overcame Burton 3-2 at the Valley with two first-half goals from Jes Rak-Sakyi.The hosts took total control of the Easter Monday fixture at the Valley with two strikes in the first 17 minutes and held on despite Jack Payne’s late dismissal.Ex-Charlton keeper Craig MacGillivray was beaten on seven minutes when Rak-Sakyi turned in the area and fired home.Palace loanee Rak-Sakyi doub...Full Story »

Will Hondermarck earns promotion-chasing Northampton victory against Gillingham

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Will Hondermarck scored a superb late winner as Northampton got their League Two promotion challenge back on track with a 2-1 victory over Gillingham.The Cobblers were missing 11 players through injury but deservedly won to stay second and open up a three-point gap to the three teams battling for third.Louis Appere gave them the lead before Aiden O’Brien levelled, but Hondermarck had the l...Full Story »

Carlisle held to goalless draw by 10-man Walsall

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Carlisle’s away goal drought stretched to four games as the promotion hopefuls were held to a 0-0 draw at 10-man Walsall.The Cumbrians slipped out of the automatic promotion spots into fourth place after failing to capitalise on Hayden White’s 61st-minute sending-off.It took 34 minutes for either side to register a shot on target, Carlisle keeper Tomas Holy producing a smart low stop...Full Story »

Bromley and Boreham Wood draw in play-off battle

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Goals from Michael Cheek and Lee Ndlovu cancelled each other out in the space of two minutes as National League play-off hopefuls Bromley and Boreham Wood settled for a 1-1 draw.Cheek opened the scoring in the 24th minute when he struck for the 14th time this season, but Boreham Wood’s response was swift and decisive.Ndlovu shouldered the responsibility, taking possession on the edge of th...Full Story »

Port Vale and Oxford play out goalless stalemate

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Ten-man Port Vale and Oxford had to settle for a point after a battling goalless draw at Vale Park.Both sides had chances to snatch a precious victory but neither could produce the moment of magic needed to find a breakthrough.And to add to a frustrating day at the office for the home side, midfielder Dennis Politic was sent off in the second minute of stoppage time for violent conduct following...Full Story »

Promotion-chasing Barnet held to goalless draw by struggling Maidstone

Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA

Promotion-chasing Barnet were made to fight for a point in a goalless draw away to basement-dwellers Maidstone.Barnet went close to taking the lead in the 22nd minute when Sam Bone cleared an effort off the line in a crowded box before Idris Kanu sent the rebound over.But the second half saw Maidstone go close to winning it twice. First Kevin Berkoe found himself in space and tried to pick out t...Full Story »

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