Stevenage boss Steve Evans hailed his side’s commanding performance as they returned to winning ways to keep up the pace with the League One play-off pack after recording a 1-0 victory at Shrewsbury.The first half was not one for the football purest, but the game opened up after the 70th minute with both sides looking for that decisive goal.Shrewsbury made a great move minutes later with T...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson felt his side were rewarded for their efforts after a last-gasp goal from substitute Ellis Harrison sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.During the early exchanges, the visitors looked the more dangerous and took the lead after nine minutes when Alex Gilbey was given the space to charge at the Rovers defence before smashing the ball home from 25...Full Story »

Stoke head coach Steven Schumacher believes Lewis Baker can flourish in his system after he netted the winner in a narrow 1-0 Championship victory at Rotherham.The game’s only goal and moment of real quality came through Baker’s sensational free-kick just before the break.That proved to be the difference and ensured Schumacher a second victory in charge.Stoke had certainly enjoyed th...Full Story »

Newport manager Graham Coughlan is delighted with the momentum his side are building after winning 1-0 at Doncaster.The Exiles have lost just twice in their last 12 matches in all competitions and head into an FA Cup replay against Eastleigh with the carrot of a home tie against Manchester United awaiting the winner.Their performance at Doncaster was not particularly strong but Seb Palmer-Houlde...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was left frustrated as his side slipped to third in the table after being denied three points by a spirited Morecambe comeback.A Baily Cargill goal on the hour looked set to be enough to give the Stags the three points over the Shrimps, but a Charlie Brown goal 12 minutes from time gave the home side a point.Clough said: “The conditions were difficult for both s...Full Story »

Oxford boss Des Buckingham has urged his players to find their consistency after a 3-1 win at Carlisle.The promotion-chasing U’s remain in the hunt after Mark Harris’ double and Tyler Goodrham’s effort at Brunton Park.Alfie McColmont’s goal was a mere consolation for the relegation-threatened Cumbrians, but Buckingham’s charges are three points off the top three aft...Full Story »

Sutton’s new manager Steve Morison is hoping his players can take confidence from their performance after his first match in charge ended in a 2-2 draw against Barrow.The match at Gander Green Lane seemed to be going to form as the promotion-chasing visitors controlled the first half and went ahead through Ben Whitfield’s opener.However, United struck back with goals either side of h...Full Story »

Michael Carrick admitted Middlesbrough’s bench made the difference after they came from a goal behind beat Millwall 3-1 at The Den in the Sky Bet Championship.Carrick’s Boro were on a high after Tuesday’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg victory over Chelsea and rounded off an impressive week with victory over another London side.Joe Bryan opened the scoring for the hosts b...Full Story »

Daniel Farke hailed Leeds’ “most mature performance” of the season after his side strolled to a 3-0 win at Cardiff.Fourth-placed Leeds had lost their previous three away games in the Sky Bet Championship, but Patrick Bamford, Daniel James and Georginio Rutter were on target as mid-table Cardiff were swept aside.“We have had some electrifying performances in the home games...Full Story »

Michael Flynn says his recent signings have boosted morale at Swindon despite the Robins falling to a sixth defeat in their last six outings as Crewe triumphed 2-1.Striker Paul Glatzel and goalkeeper Jack Bycroft arrived at the County Ground on permanent deals from Liverpool and Southampton on Friday and both started at Gresty Road, where Flynn bemoaned poor defending for allowing the in-form Ra...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles fears that the club may be forced to play home games behind closed doors “maybe for the rest of the season” after their League One match against Port Vale was abandoned.Play was halted at 0-0 in the 17th minute after around 1,000 home fans invaded the pitch in the latest protest against Chinese owner Dai Yongge, who is trying to sell the club.After repeat...Full Story »

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan was full of praise for striker Brandon Thomas-Asante after his two goals helped earn the Baggies a 4-1 win over Blackburn.The hosts were three up inside 33 minutes thanks to a Tom Fellows effort, an own goal by Dominic Hyam and a Thomas-Asante strike.Jake Garrett pulled a goal back for Blackburn after 60 minutes, but Thomas-Asante soon restored the hosts’ thr...Full Story »

Russell Martin has urged his Southampton players to “make history” after equalling their best English Football League unbeaten run by thrashing Sheffield Wednesday 4-0.Adam Armstrong scored and set up Che Adams, Ryan Fraser and Sekou Mara to mark Saints’ 19th league game without defeat. They moved into the automatic places for the first time since the opening day of the season,...Full Story »

Neil Harris described Lyle Taylor’s first Cambridge appearance as good a debut as he had seen after his side’s 2-1 win against Fleetwood.Taylor enjoyed a memorable first outing after coming off the bench against Fleetwood, opening the scoring and then assisting Sullay Kaikai’s added-time winner.The win lifts Harris’ side to seven points above the League One relegation zon...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey hit out at the Crawley boo-boys after a late goal from substitute Kelly N’Mai sentenced the Red Devils to a 1-0 home defeat against struggling Salford.Lindsey, taking charge of the team for the 50th time in Sky Bet League Two, admitted it was the worst performance under him but was left dismayed by the reaction of a section of supporters.He said:” We let ourselves down ...Full Story »

Neil Critchley praised the patience of his Blackpool side as their impressive home form continued with a 2-0 win over Exeter.Long-range Albie Morgan strikes either side of half time earned the Tangerines their 10th home league win of the season – the most of any side in Sky Bet League One.Critchley’s side remain within four points of the play-offs and the 45-year-old hailed the menta...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Troy Deeney called his players “babies” and says he has to put up with “nonsense” after a 2-0 home defeat to Harrogate.Goals from Jack Muldoon and Abraham Odoh gave the visitors all three points against a 10-man Rovers side.Defeat left Deeney winless in six matches as Forest Green boss and his side dropped to the bottom of Sky Bet League Two.“If I ...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Darren Moore insisted he did not feel under increasing pressure after his side were held 1-1 at home by relegation rivals Plymouth.The Terriers salvaged a hard-earned point after Josh Koroma’s first goal since September cancelled out Morgan Whittaker’s 15th of the season in all competitions for Plymouth.Some Town fans booed at the final whistle and the club’s ...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson praised the impact of two-goal Ephron Mason-Clark as Peterborough moved second in League One with a 2-1 win at Charlton.Mason-Clark put Ferguson’s side ahead in the first half and then secured the points with a 75th-minute second.The win extends Peterborough’s unbeaten league run to 10 games, and Ferguson was in no doubt Mason-Clark deserved his double.The Posh manage...Full Story »

Ethan Ross struck a penalty deep into stoppage time as cinch League One leaders Falkirk maintained their unbeaten record with a 2-2 draw at bottom club Edinburgh City.Kick-off had been delayed by 30 minutes because of issues with safety barriers at Meadowbank Stadium.Falkirk were stunned as Callum Flatman headed Edinburgh in front in the 28th minute and Alieau Faye soon doubled the lead.Substitu...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson praised James McClean’s infectious desire to win as he set up both second-half goals in Wrexham’s 2-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon.The former Republic of Ireland international delivered a corner for Steven Fletcher to net the opener before putting in a dangerous cross which Paul Mullin met as the Dragons moved up to second in League Two.And Parkinson praised the summer s...Full Story »

Managers Shaun Maloney and Jon Brady both declared themselves satisfied after Northampton and Wigan shared the points in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Sixfields.The Cobblers led through Sam Hoskins’ 16th-minute penalty, awarded for a foul by Latics goalkeeper Sam Tickle on Kieron Bowie, but the visitors struck back and netted a deserved equaliser through Josh Magennis after 64 minutes.It was a...Full Story »

Stephen Clemence felt his Gillingham side had got “quite a few monkeys off our back” after coming from behind to win for the first time this season – 2-1 at Accrington.The Gills made it three wins on the bounce and closed in on the play-off places with the victory.Accrington teenager Alex Henderson opened the scoring in the 50th minute on his first Sky Bet League Two start, hea...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor cannot wait to get some of his injured players back after their hard-fought 3-1 win against Walsall.The League Two leaders opened the scoring with Akil Wright’s fine strike in first-half stoppage time. And, though they were pegged back by Douglas James-Taylor’s header moments later, they dominated the second half and won thanks to Isaac Olaofe’s go...Full Story »

Danny Cowley was pleased with Colchester’s second-half performance after his side battled to back to draw 1-1 with visitors Bradford in Sky Bet League Two.Tom Hopper earned the hosts a point in the 59th minute when he controlled Tom Dallison’s pass before lashing a superb shot past Sam Walker and inside the far post.Andy Cook had earlier given Bradford a 35th-minute lead when he lash...Full Story »

David Artell reckons Grimsby cost themselves in the crucial moments during a pulsating 5-5 Sky Bet League Two thriller with Notts County at Blundell Park.January signing Harry Wood came off the bench to snatch a point for the home side with virtually his first touch after signing on loan from Championship neighbours Hull.Danny Rose, Abo Eisa (2) and Harry Clifton were also on target for Grimsby ...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised his side’s first-half performance after they beat Bristol Rovers 2-1 at OakwellDevante Cole and Corey O’Keefe scored either side of Chris Martin’s equaliser to wrap up the three points.Collins said: “It was a tough game. It was a game that I knew was going to be very tough.“The fine balance is always emphasising to the team ...Full Story »

West Brom further cemented their position in the Championship play-off places with a thumping 4-1 win over struggling Blackburn at The Hawthorns.Tom Fellows opened the scoring after 12 minutes with a header before Brandon Thomas-Asante doubled the hosts’ lead on the half-hour mark.An unfortunate own goal by Dominic Hyam three minutes later all but wrapped up victory for the Baggies before ...Full Story »

Barnsley returned to winning ways after defeating Bristol Rovers 2-1 at Oakwell.Devante Cole and Corey O’Keefe scored either side of Chris Martin’s equaliser to wrap up the three points for Barnsley, who had drawn their last two league games.The Tykes had a flurry of chances in the 32nd minute as Rovers could not clear. Adam Phillips came closest, but Matthew Cox was able to tip arou...Full Story »

Ephron Mason-Clark scored twice as Peterborough extended their unbeaten league run to 10 games with a 2-1 win at Charlton that moved them up to second place in Sky Bet League One.The Posh striker fired his side ahead midway through the first half before restoring the lead in the 75th minute after Alfie May had levelled for the Addicks with his 20th goal of the season in all competitions.The visi...Full Story »

Substitute Jordan James rescued a 2-2 draw for Tony Mowbray’s Birmingham as the battle of the new managers ended all square with Luke Williams’ Swansea at St Andrew’s.Harry Darling put the visitors ahead before Siriki Dembele quickly equalised only for Jamal Lowe to restore the Swans’ lead after the break before Wales international James drove home in the 95th minute.Darl...Full Story »

Jack Bridge fired Southend to a 1-0 victory over Eastleigh with a second-half penalty at Silverlake Stadium.The encounter got off to a slow start but picked up as the halfway point in the first period approached when Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell made a pair of saves in quick succession.There were numerous chances for both sides to net an opener before the break, but it was not until Henry ...Full Story »

Substitute striker Will Keane struck a sweet double as Preston claimed a 2-0 home win against Bristol City.The former Manchester United forward made a fine impact from the bench with two goals in the space of 23 second-half minutes as the Lilywhites claimed their first league win since Boxing Day.Victory also saw Ryan Lowe’s side end a worrying run of four defeats in their last five Champi...Full Story »

January signing Harry Wood marked his Grimsby debut with a dramatic last-gasp equaliser to snatch a 5-5 draw from their thriller with Notts County.County were behind on three separate occasions and looked to have won it when veteran David McGoldrick struck his second goal – but Wood had other ideas with the final say.Grimsby captain Danny Rose, Abo Eisa (2) and Harry Clifton were also on t...Full Story »

Lyle Taylor scored on his Cambridge debut and Sully Kaikai struck a stoppage-time winner as the U’s beat League One’s bottom side Fleetwood 2-1.Taylor signed for the club on Friday and found the net 14 minutes after coming off the bench.Promise Omochere equalised for Fleetwood but Cambridge were not to be denied as Taylor teed-up Kaikai in the first minute of added time.All of the ga...Full Story »

Lewis Baker’s first-half goal proved enough as Stoke extended their unbeaten league run to seven matches with a narrow 1-0 victory at Championship bottom side Rotherham.The Potters have not lost since a home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on December 9, which cost former boss Alex Neil his job.New manager Steven Schumacher secured his second victory in the hotseat thanks to Baker’s st...Full Story »

Ethan Erhahon’s late equaliser saw Lincoln salvage a point in a 1-1 draw with Wycombe.Dale Taylor’s first-half goal had looked like being enough to win the game, only for Erhahon’s strike in the eighth minute of stoppage time to deny Wycombe victory.The hosts were looking to mark Matt Bloomfield’s 50th game in charge with a win, while Lincoln were aiming to improve after ...Full Story »

Substitute Ricco Diack hit a late equaliser as Partick Thistle came from behind to draw 1-1 in their cinch Championship match at Morton.Morton had the ball in the net through Iain Wilson’s header in the 24th minute, but it was disallowed for offside before Robbie Crawford’s rising shot was tipped over by Jamie Sneddon.The hosts eventually went in front in the 32nd minute when Crawfor...Full Story »

Promotion-chasing Oxford kept up the pressure on League One’s top two with a convincing 3-1 victory at Carlisle.The U’s ran riot as Mark Harris’ brace and a further strike from Tyler Goodrham did the damage at Brunton Park.Alfie McCalmont pulled one back for the relegation-threatened hosts, but they ultimately slipped to a third defeat in four matches.The game sprung into life ...Full Story »

Portsmouth’s poor form continued as John Mousinho’s league leaders made it one win in six games by slipping to a shock 3-0 defeat at home to Leyton Orient.A disastrous opening half saw stuttering Pompey conceded all three goals before the break.Orient could have been ahead inside the first 10 seconds, but Dan Agyei’s shot was deflected for a corner.They did take the lead after ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough conceded early but battled back strongly to win 3-1 win at Millwall in the Sky Bet Championship.Michael Carrick’s Reds, who beat Premier League Chelsea in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, claimed another London scalp on Saturday.Joe Bryan opened the scoring for the home side at The Den but goals from Lukas Engel, Isaiah Jones and Marcus Forss turned things ar...Full Story »

Arbroath and Ayr were forced to settle for a point apiece as the cinch Championship strugglers played out a goalless draw at Gayfield Stadium.The hosts went closest in a tight first half when Leighton McIntosh headed against a post, but it was Ayr who had the greater share of the play.The visitors stepped up a gear after the break and Ahkeem Rose spurned a good chance when he shot at Ali Adams.A...Full Story »

Leeds cured their away-day blues in the Sky Bet Championship with a polished 3-0 win at Cardiff.Patrick Bamford and Daniel James scored first-half goals and Georginio Rutter added a late third with Leeds’ control over the 90 minutes almost absolute.Leeds even had the luxury of missing a 79th-minute penalty as Crysencio Summerville, who had an off-day in front of goal, sent his effort again...Full Story »

Albie Morgan’s stylish brace guided Blackpool to a comfortable 2-0 victory over struggling Exeter.The Tangerines started on top and spurned a fine chance to take the lead when Jordan Rhodes’ 25th-minute penalty was saved by Viljami Sinisalo, the Finnish goalkeeper making amends after fouling the striker.The Aston Villa loanee then tipped Kyle Joseph’s long-range effort around t...Full Story »

Reading’s Sky Bet League One match with Port Vale was abandoned on Saturday after around 1,000 home fans invaded the pitch to protest against owner Dai Yongge.The match was halted after 16 minutes, with around 40 of the fans still refusing to leave the pitch some 68 minutes later.In the gathering gloom, with most of the floodlights switched off, those supporters stood in the centre circle ...Full Story »

Harry Beautyman scored twice as Sutton United claimed a 2-2 draw against promotion-chasing Barrow to move off the bottom of Sky Bet League Two in Steve Morison’s first match in charge.It could even have been a winning start for the new Us manager, who was denied by an equaliser from Bluebirds captain Niall Canavan that left the hosts still six points adrift of safety.Barrow went ahead afte...Full Story »

Tom Hopper secured a point for Colchester as they drew 1-1 with Bradford in Danny Cowley’s first home game in charge of the Sky Bet League Two team.Bradford went close on the half hour when Andy Cook’s diving header flew over the bar, from Harry Chapman’s fine cross.Cook’s downward header at the far post from Richie Smallwood’s deep cross then dropped just wide of t...Full Story »

Courtney Baker-Richardson’s backheeled finish secured Crewe a hard-fought 2-1 win over Swindon.It was the Railwaymen’s third consecutive win, but the Robins’ sixth defeat in their last eight outings as the visitors succumbed despite skipper Charlie Austin cancelling out Elliott Nevitt’s opener for Crewe in the first half.The out-of-form visitors were under pressure early ...Full Story »

Wrexham climbed up to second in League Two following a 2-0 win against AFC Wimbledon.Steven Fletcher and Paul Mullin struck after half-time to inflict defeat on the Dons, who dropped out of the play-off places.Phil Parkinson’s side extended their winning run at home in the league to eight matches but they had to scrap to see off a visiting team who had plenty of chances to take the lead.Ar...Full Story »

Seb Palmer-Houlden netted a stoppage-time winner as Newport continued their strong run of form with a 1-0 triumph at Doncaster.Clear-cut chances were hard to come by during a game in which both sides lacked quality in their creativity.But Palmer-Houlden snatched the three points three minutes into added time when he connected with a side-foot volley as he met Lewis Payne’s cross in the mid...Full Story »

A Charlie Brown goal 12 minutes from time gave Morecambe a deserved point against high-flying Mansfield at the Mazuma Stadium.Brown slid home a Yann Songo’o cross 12 minutes from time to pull the Shrimps level after Baily Cargill had given the visitors the lead just after the hour when he was all alone in the box.Songo’o came close to a late winner for Ged Brannan’s side w...Full Story »

Jamie Reid secured Stevenage a 1-0 League One away win over Shrewsbury at the Croud Meadow to get their first victory of 2024.The first half saw very limited chances for both sides, but Stevenage had a shot on target inside the opening minute when Reid – from a tight angle – fired the ball wide of the near post from close range.Shrewsbury went close in the 20th minute when Chey Dunkl...Full Story »

Substitute Macauley Bonne fired the winner as Gillingham closed in on the play-off places with a 2-1 victory over fellow promotion hopefuls Accrington.Teenager Alex Henderson gave Stanley a first-half lead but two goals after the break sealed Gills the three points.The first half was largely forgettable. The best chance fell to Accrington, with Gillingham goalkeeper Jake Turner pushing out Ben W...Full Story »