Christian Atsu's agent gives heartbreaking update as two pairs of shoes found in rubble
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by Express.co.uk
Christian Atsu is still missing following the earthquake in Turkey
Christian Atsu's agent has confirmed that the former Newcastle and Everton winger is yet to be found after the earthquake in Turkey last week. Two pairs of the Ghanian's shoes have been discovered in the rubble with the player himself yet to be found as the search continues.
Atsu has been missing since the 7.8 magnitude quake ...Full Story »
Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel dies at age 25 after saving penalty
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by ESPN
Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel died after he collapsed on the pitch on Saturday moments after saving a penalty for his team. He was 25.
Winkel Sport B, who play in the second provincial division of West Brabant in Belgium, were 2-1 up against Westrozebeke when their opponents were awarded a penalty in the second half.
According to reports in Belgian media, Espeel saved the spot kick but drop...Full Story »
Jarell Quansah takes plaudits as Bristol Rovers hold Ipswich
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton insisted “the sky’s the limit” for Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah after he helped dent Ipswich’s promotion hopes in a 0-0 draw at the Memorial Stadium.Barton sang the praises of the on-loan 20-year-old centre-back after he produced an outstanding display at the heart of the Rovers defence.“The sky’s the limit for Jarell an...Full Story »
Bolton have become a team addicted to winning – boss Ian Evatt
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Bolton boss Ian Evatt watched his team dismantle MK Dons 5-0 in Sky Bet League One and declared: “We have become a team addicted to winning.”But even a fifth-straight victory to lift Wanderers up to third – six points from an automatic promotion place – did not totally satisfy the Trotters chief.Bolton’s goals came from five different defenders, including Manchester...Full Story »
John Mousinho thrilled with Dane Scarlett after stoppage-time winner
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho heaped praise on Tottenham loanee Dane Scarlett after his stoppage-time winner earned Portsmouth a 1-0 victory at home to Burton.Scarlett’s strike was enough to earn Mousinho his second victory since taking charge at Fratton Park.Mousinho said: “Dane doesn’t lack confidence anyway, he’s a really confident young lad and he’s going to go ...Full Story »
Mark Hughes feels Bradford eased to victory over Tranmere
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Bradford boss Mark Hughes felt his side eased to victory as they ran out 2-0 winners over Tranmere at the University of Bradford Stadium.The Bantams hit the front courtesy of Jamie Walker’s drilled effort which deflected past Mateusz Hewelt for his second goal in as many games.Andy Cook sealed all three points with a header which looped in for his 19th of the season, securing all three poi...Full Story »
David Wagner delighted with overdue home win and performance
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Norwich head coach David Wagner was delighted to see his side finally give the Carrow Road faithful something to cheer as his side saw off Hull 3-1 to boost their Championship promotion bid.Home struggles were a feature of the final months of Dean Smith’s spell in charge, while Wagner lost his first two to take the run without a win up to eight, but that all changed as the Canaries, despit...Full Story »
Jamey Osborne earns point for Solihull Moors at Boreham Wood
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Second-half substitute Jamey Osborne struck just a few minutes after coming on to help Solihull Moors to a 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood.Chris Bush bagged his first goal for the hosts after rising highest to head Josh Rees’ corner beyond Ryan Boot in the 20th minute, although the play-off chasing Wood could not double their lead despite continuing to be on the front foot for the remainder of th...Full Story »
Lee Bell refuses to get carried away after Crewe return to winning ways
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Lee Bell stressed he will not get too excited about Crewe’s first success in seven which has lifted them nine points clear of the relegation zone.They punished Hartlepool after Jamie Sterry was sent off for a reckless challenge on Rio Adebisi in the 13th minute.Callum Ainley and Ryan Finnigan fired home to give the hosts a lead they never looked like letting slip and they saw out a 2-0 win...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield hails Colchester spirit after battling draw with Walsall
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Colchester head coach Matt Bloomfield was pleased with the ‘spirit and resilience’ his side showed in their 0-0 home draw with Walsall.The Us have now lost only one of their last nine games in League Two and now lie nine points above the relegation zone, following an upturn in form under Bloomfield.It was a game of few chances at the JobServe Community Stadium and a game lacking in c...Full Story »
Paul Warne says Derby looked jaded in draw with 10-man Lincoln
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted his team looked jaded after they were held 1-1 by 10-man Lincoln.The visitors looked dangerous from the start and forced Derby into mistakes before they took a deserved lead two minutes before half-time.Derby were caught trying to break and, although Joe Wildsmith did well to parry Lewis Montsma’s drive, Olamide Shodipo turned in the rebound.Lincoln had...Full Story »
Richie Wellens acknowledges Rochdale’s battling display after Leyton Orient win
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Richie Wellens acknowledged Rochdale’s battling display after watching his Leyton Orient side extend their lead at the top of League Two to 10 points.The Orient boss had seen his table-toppers beat Rochdale 2-1, although they were made to fight hard for the points.“You have to give Rochdale credit because they stuck at it and first half we could have been out of sight,” he said...Full Story »
Darren Moore claims Sheffield Wednesday were ‘well worthy’ of Morecambe victory
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore felt his side were “well worthy” of their 3-0 win against Morecambe at Hillsborough.A goal within the first minute from Barry Bannan and a Josh Windass brace gave the Owls a comfortable victory over the Shrimps.Moore said: “Obviously it was a perfect start for us. Barry (Bannan) contributes so much to the team so I’m glad he’...Full Story »
Stevenage boss Steve Evans hits out at referee after penalty earns Newport draw
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Stevenage manager Steve Evans hit out at referee Ollie Yates after a late penalty allowed Newport to level for a second time and claim a 2-2 League Two draw at Rodney Parade.The second-placed visitors went ahead twice but were pegged back on each occasion by a Omar Bogle brace as they were made to settle for a point.“It’s quite alarming,” said the Scot. “For the referee t...Full Story »
A really good performance – Jon Brady defiant after goalless draw
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Northampton boss Jon Brady had no qualms with his side’s performance despite being booed off after Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with AFC Wimbledon.The promotion-chasing Cobblers were held to their third draw in a row on a frustrating night in front of goal at Sixfields.They dominated all of the statistics, taking 17 shots to Wimbledon’s six, but failed to find a way through Nik Tzanev in...Full Story »
Vincent Kompany happy with a ‘good point’ after Burnley are held by Watford
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Vincent Kompany was a happy man after his Burnley side scored a last-gasp equaliser to deny Watford a fine win at Turf Moor.Joao Pedro’s 32nd-minute opener took the Hornets to the brink of victory before substitute Michael Obafemi bundled home in the 95th minute as it finished 1-1.Although Burnley would have welcomed an 11th straight league victory – to beat a club record going back ...Full Story »
Danny Schofield praises Doncaster’s composure in victory over Barrow
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Head coach Danny Schofield praised the composure of his Doncaster team as they picked up a third straight win by beating Barrow.Even a bout of floodlight failure could not shut down Rovers’ electric recent run as they protected their 1-0 advantage after a lengthy break when a power surge tripped out the floodlights during the second half at the Eco-Power Stadium.“We speak all the tim...Full Story »
Reading boss Paul Ince full of praise for striker Andy Carroll
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Reading manager Paul Ince heaped praise on Andy Carroll after the veteran striker helped his side to a first Sky Bet Championship victory in seven matches – 2-1 at home to struggling Rotherham.The Millers took a deserved 37th-minute lead through right-back Lee Peltier, but Carroll levelled early in the second half with a powerful header and also claimed an assist for substitute Tyrese Forn...Full Story »
Mark Robins hails goalscorer Viktor Gyokeres after Coventry beat Millwall
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Mark Robins waxed lyrical about Swedish star Viktor Gyokeres after the Sky Blues’ top scorer ended his eight-game wait for a Championship goal by securing Coventry a 1-0 win over Millwall.An energetic and threatening Gyokeres was a handful for the Millwall defence all night before he took down Callum Doyle’s pass, turned past Charlie Cresswell and fired in his 13th league goal of the...Full Story »
Neil Critchley confident he is right man to manage QPR as dismal run continues
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Neil Critchley insisted he was the right man to manage QPR after their dismal run continued with a 3-0 Championship defeat at home to Sunderland.Rangers are now without a win in 10 matches in all competitions, have won just one of their past 17 and one of their 11 games since Critchley took over as head coach in the wake of Michael Beale’s departure.They were top of the table when they bea...Full Story »
Michael Duff hails battling Barnsley after hard-fought win at Port Vale
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Barnsley boss Michael Duff was delighted with his “excellent” side after they won a “horrible game” at Port Vale.Luca Connell showcased his immense talent with a stunning strike just 25 seconds into the first league meeting at the ground between the two sides for seven years.Nathan Smith equalised for the hosts, but goals from Liam Kitching and substitute Adam Phillips se...Full Story »
Antonio Conte ready to contribute on touchline as he heals from surgery
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Antonio Conte has promised to be fighting fit on the touchline to help Tottenham through a tricky period.Spurs suffered a dispiriting 1-0 Champions League defeat at AC Milan in their last-16 first-leg tie, which came on the back of a 4-1 Premier League thumping at Leicester at the weekend.Conte has admitted he is still not feeling 100 per cent following his gallbladder surgery a fortnight ago, t...Full Story »
Notts County finish with a flourish against Barnet to tighten grip at the top
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Notts County struck three times in the final 15 minutes to stretch their lead at the top of the Vanarama National League to five points with a thumping 4-1 success over play-off-chasing Barnet.The Bees took a surprise seventh-minute lead at Meadow Lane when Harry Smith seized on a defensive mistake from Aden Baldwin to fire into an unguarded net.But the hosts roared back in the second half to st...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell bemoans Exeter’s lack of a killer touch
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell rued his side’s lack of a killer touch after they were held to a goalless draw by Shrewsbury at St James Park.In a game of few chances, Tom Bayliss came closest in the first half for the Shrews, only to smash his shot against the crossbar after superbly taking a deep cross into his path, while Exeter’s best opportunity fell to Alex Hartridge, who saw his ...Full Story »
Struggling Gateshead hit back from two goals down to draw at Oldham
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Relegation-threatened Gateshead struck twice in the space of three minutes late on to snatch a 2-2 draw at fellow Vanarama National League strugglers Oldham.Latics looked set to propel themselves away from the drop zone after Alex Reid converted his first goal for the club from close range to swiftly add to John Rooney’s simple 50th-minute opener.But David Unsworth’s men were made to...Full Story »
Matt Gray hails Sutton’s character following late comeback win against Swindon
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Proud Sutton boss Matt Gray hailed his side’s character following their smash-and-grab 2-1 victory over Swindon.Jody Morris looked destined to pick up his first points as Robins boss thanks to Charlie Austin’s fourth goals in six games since signing for the club last month.But substitute Lee Angol equalised in the 85th minute and there was still time for Ali Smith to win it with thre...Full Story »
Nigel Clough remains grounded after Mansfield hammer promotion rivals Carlisle
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Level-headed Mansfield boss Nigel Clough admitted his side had achieved “nothing yet” after hammering League Two promotion rivals Carlisle 4-0.Clough’s on-fire Stags had the points wrapped up before half-time as they ran riot at Brunton Park.Goals from captain Ollie Clarke, Alfie Kilgour, Lucas Akins and Elliott Hewitt did the damage on a Valentine’s night to remember for...Full Story »
Gus Scott-Morriss on target for second successive match as Southend beat Halifax
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Gus Scott-Morriss was on target for the second successive match as Southend boosted their play-off push by coming from behind to beat Halifax 2-1 in the Vanarama National League.Defender Scott-Morriss, who also scored in last week’s victory at Maidenhead, turned home following a corner to claim the hosts’ 79th-minute winner.Jesse Debrah poked the West Yorkshire visitors ahead at Root...Full Story »
Dave Challinor hails striker Kyle Wootton after his double sinks Crawley
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Stockport boss Dave Challinor saluted two-goal striker Kyle Wootton after his side’s hard-earned 2-1 win against struggling Crawley.Wootton bagged his 10th and 11th goals of the season as play-off chasing County came from behind to seal a third straight victory.Challinor said: “Kyle was brilliant again. He goes to top scorer now and that’s great for him – he deserves it.&...Full Story »
Sabri Lamouchi will not let Cardiff get too carried away with Birmingham win
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Sabri Lamouchi says Cardiff should not get too far ahead of themselves after recording a first win in 13 Sky Bet Championship games with a 2-0 victory at Birmingham.In a game which lacked quality in the final third, it needed something special from Perry Ng to break the deadlock as he scored a stunning free-kick in the 84th minute.Callum Robinson also scored a great solo goal in the fifth minute...Full Story »
Charlton victory over bottom side Forest Green the best yet – boss Dean Holden
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Dean Holden rated Charlton’s League One victory over bottom side Forest Green as the best he had seen as boss.Holden saw Corey Blackett-Taylor score a first-half winner to see off rock-bottom Rovers.He said: “That’s as good as we’ve been since I got the job and they couldn’t live with us.“It was a funny game because for the first 20 minutes, we were outstandin...Full Story »
Raging Cambridge boss Mark Bonner demands more after loss to Cheltenham
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Mark Bonner demanded big improvements from his Cambridge side if they are to remain in League One.In a meeting of two teams winless in the league in 2023, Bonner’s men fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Cheltenham.James Olayinka’s winner moved his side five points clear of the relegation zone, but defeat for Cambridge leaves them second from bottom and three points from safety, having l...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher hails rare goalscorers as Plymouth march on
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher was delighted for unexpected goalscorers Matt Butcher and Saxon Earley following the 3-1 win at Oxford.The victory, a third in their last four games, keeps Argyle top of Sky Bet League One but out-of-form Oxford have now taken just one point from their last 18.Butcher notched his first goal for Plymouth while Earley scored on his full debut after having to wait...Full Story »
Steven Whittaker happy with Fleetwood’s ability to grind out another crucial win
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Fleetwood assistant manager Steven Whittaker was delighted with the team’s ability to grind out another crucial win as they made it three victories on the bounce in all competitions by beating Peterborough 1-0 in League One.The Cod Army’s second successive league win came courtesy of Promise Omochere’s first-half goal, moving them seven points clear of the relegation zone.It fo...Full Story »
Eastleigh climb above opponents Dagenham with early penalty
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Danny Whitehall’s early penalty helped Eastleigh leapfrog Dagenham to ninth in the Vanarama National League after a 1-0 win at the Chigwell Construction Stadium.Whitehall provided the cross that led to Kairo Mitchell being brought down in the area and then stepped up to take the resulting sixth-minute spot-kick, hammering home off the underside of the bar.Inih Effiong spurned a gilt-edged ...Full Story »
Neil Harris delighted with Gillingham’s much-improved second-half display
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Neil Harris lauded his players’ much-improved second-half display as Gillingham moved out of the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone with a 2-1 home win over Grimsby.A drab first half in which the Mariners had the upper hand gave way to a terrific performance from the hosts after the interval, with George Lapslie tapping home on his full debut.The Gills were pegged back in the 75th minute t...Full Story »
Neil Wood calls for more consistency after Salford draw with Harrogate
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Neil Wood says Salford City must find consistency in their bid for promotion after they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Harrogate Town.Jack Muldoon marked his new Sulphurites deal with the game’s opener shortly after the interval. When the hosts’ defence was carved open, Muldoon advanced forward before smartly finishing at Alex Cairns’ near post.However, Matty Lund – wh...Full Story »
Northampton held by AFC Wimbledon
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Northampton’s stuttering promotion challenge took another hit on Tuesday when they were held to a goalless draw by AFC Wimbledon at Sixfields.The Cobblers dominated the game but struggled to turn possession into chances as they drew a third game in a row, while Wimbledon played out a fourth 0-0 stalemate in their last six.Northampton almost struck inside the first minute when Sam Hoskins&r...Full Story »
Bradford beat Tranmere to pick up their first home win since New Year’s Day
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Bradford picked up their first home success since New Year’s Day with a 2-0 win over Tranmere.Jamie Walker and Andy Cook both scored for the second successive game to ensure back-to-back victories for Mark Hughes’ side while Tranmere’s recent miserable away run continued.The hosts came close to an opener on the halfway mark when some neat build-up play set up Cook who powered w...Full Story »
Josh Windass’ double helps Sheffield Wednesday to victory
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Barry Bannan’s early strike and a Josh Windass brace earned Sheffield Wednesday a comfortable 3-0 victory over Morecambe at Hillsborough.The Owls were ahead within the first minute. George Byers found Bannan on the edge of the box and the skipper calmly passed the ball into the bottom corner.The home side doubled their lead 22 minutes in when Marvin Johnson crossed to Michael Smith and he ...Full Story »
Corey Blackett-Taylor effort enough as Charlton edge bottom side Forest Green
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Corey Blackett-Taylor scored a first-half winner as Charlton beat League One bottom club Forest Green with a narrow 1-0 win.Striker Blackett-Taylor claimed his sixth goal of the season in the 11th minute as Charlton edged their sorry hosts.Crystal Palace loanee Jesurun Rak-Sayki sent in a low cross from the right and the winger’s ball defected into the path of Blackett-Taylor, who fired it...Full Story »
Promise Omochere fires Fleetwood to victory over Peterborough
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Fleetwood moved further away from the League One relegation places after claiming a 1-0 win over Peterborough thanks to Promise Omochere’s first-half goal.The result makes it back-to-back league victories for the Cod Army, and three on the bounce in all competitions, to move them seven points clear of the drop zone.Peterborough pressed from the start and came within inches of taking the le...Full Story »
Reading halt wretched run with Rotherham victory
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Reading halted a six-match Sky Bet Championship run without a win as they edged past relegation-threatened Rotherham 2-1 at the SCL Stadium.Though the Royals had the better of the opening exchanges, Rotherham went in front in the 37th minute through a rare goal from veteran defender Lee Peltier.Andy Carroll levelled with a powerful header early in the second half and substitute Tyrese Fornah nod...Full Story »
Michael Obafemi scrambles home late leveller as Burnley are held by Watford
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Burnley had a last-gasp goal from Michael Obafemi to thank as their amazing recent form stuttered in a 1-1 draw against Watford.A first-half finish from Joao Pedro gave the Hornets the lead but Vincent Kompany’s men escaped with a point after Obafemi popped up deep into stoppage time.Watford arrived in Lancashire as one of only two sides to have defeated the Clarets this season, winning 1-...Full Story »
Leyton Orient extend their lead at the top of League Two with win over Rochdale
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Leyton Orient extended their lead at the top of League Two with a 2-1 home win over bottom club Rochdale.Ruel Sotiriou and Idris El Mizouni netted first-half goals for the hosts to give them what appeared to be a comfortable lead but the visitors were galvanised by a strike from Danny Lloyd after the break.Sotiriou scored in the 18th minute when he latched onto a long defence-splitting pass from...Full Story »
Mansfield keep pressure on at top of League Two after easing past Carlisle
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Mansfield fired themselves towards the League Two automatic promotion places with an emphatic 4-0 win over woeful Carlisle on Tuesday night.Goals from captain Ollie Clarke, Alfie Kilgour, Lucas Akins and Elliott Hewitt condemned the Cumbrians to back-to-back home defeats for the first time in a year at Brunton Park.Nigel Clough’s in-form side – now unbeaten in five games – cut ...Full Story »
Tottenham suffer first-leg setback in lacklustre loss to AC Milan
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Tottenham will have to do things the hard way if they want to progress in the Champions League after they lost 1-0 at AC Milan in the first leg of their last-16 tie.It was an insipid display at San Siro by Antonio Conte’s side and they were unable to recover from Brahim Diaz’s early opener.They could have been returning to London with a heavier deficit, with Ivan Perisic having to cl...Full Story »
Oli Hawkins strikes late as Gillingham move out of drop zone with Grimsby win
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Oli Hawkins was Gillingham’s hero as Neil Harris’ side beat Grimsby 2-1 to move out of the League Two relegation zone.Away side Grimsby were the better team in a forgettable first half, with striker George Lloyd curling an effort inches wide from distance before Anthony Driscoll-Glennon blazed his shot over.Gillingham’s best chance fell to midfielder George Lapslie, who unselfi...Full Story »
Late Sutton turnaround leaves Jody Morris still searching for first points
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Jody Morris is still searching for a first point as Swindon manager after Sutton snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory at Gander Green Lane.The hosts saw an early Enzio Boldewijn effort ruled out for offside.Swindon went in front through Charlie Austin after a neat move on the left allowed Frazer Blake-Tracy to tee up the former QPR striker to score his fourth goal in five appearances since signing la...Full Story »
Chesterfield end four-match losing run with draw at Aldershot
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Promotion-chasing Chesterfield ended a four-match losing sequence by coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw at mid-table Aldershot.The Spireites’ dismal run had seen them slip off the pace in the Vanarama National League and they fell behind here as Jake Hutchinson raced on to a long ball and coolly finished in the 20th minute.But Chesterfield were level seconds after the break, with Paul ...Full Story »
Stalemate for Colchester and Walsall
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Colchester and Walsall played out an uninspiring 0-0 draw at the JobServe Community Stadium in a game that was short of entertainment.Walsall made a bright start and Colchester goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara was forced to block an effort on the goal line after Tom Knowles had driven a low cross into the six-yard box.At the other end, Tom Hopper’s first-time effort at the near post flew int...Full Story »
Omar Bogle completes brace to rescue much-needed Newport point against Stevenage
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Omar Bogle scored a late penalty equaliser as struggling Newport twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 League Two draw with promotion-chasing Stevenage at Rodney Parade.Steve Evans’ men were ahead in the third minute when Luke Norris latched onto a sublime Kane Smith through-ball before slotting past Nick Townsend with ease.But Newport battled back into the game and were deservedly level a...Full Story »
Elliott Bonds fires in a rocket as Cheltenham win at Cambridge
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Cheltenham claimed their first League One victory of the year by winning 2-1 at a Cambridge side who are without a win since Boxing Day.Elliott Bonds scored a screamer for the visitors before James Olayinka sealed the points after Joe Ironside had levelled.The away side almost took a lead in the very early stages, with Charlie Brown crashing a shot onto the top of the bar from outside the box.Ca...Full Story »
Wrexham’s eight-match National League winning run ends with Woking draw
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Wrexham’s eight-match National League winning run was brought to an end in a 2-2 draw with Woking.Padraig Amond fired Woking ahead after only seven minutes, although Jacob Mendy almost equalised with a fierce shot which crashed back off the post.But moments later Anthony Forde lashed home a free-kick to take Wrexham in at the break level.Ten minutes into the second half, Ollie Palmer was b...Full Story »
Gareth Ainsworth praises Wycombe as their winning run continues at Accrington
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Gareth Ainsworth praised his Wycombe side after they made it four successive wins with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Accrington.Josh Scowen blasted home an 18th-minute opener from the edge of the area before Garath McCleary settled the tie, slotting between Lukas Jensen’s legs in the 90th minute.In between, Sean McConville had a goal ruled out for offside for Stanley who remain ...Full Story »
Bromley return to winning ways with narrow National League victory at Altrincham
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Bromley claimed their first win in five – after four-successive draws – as quickfire goals from Byron Webster and Michael Cheek helped them to a 2-1 National League win at Altrincham.Reice Charles-Cook made a crucial save to deny Altrincham forward Jordan Hulme before Webster broke the deadlock after 20 minutes when he glanced a header beyond goalkeeper Oliver Byrne.The Ravens, who h...Full Story »
Matty Lund breaks Harrogate hearts with late leveller for Salford
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
There was no love lost at Moor Lane as Salford City and Harrogate Town shared a point in a 1-1 draw.After extending his relationship with the Sulphurites this week, Jack Muldoon celebrated his new deal by notching the opener.However, the Ammies levelled late on through Matty Lund as Neil Wood’s side continue to flirt with an automatic promotion spot.Conor McAleny was gifted a golden chance...Full Story »
Ipswich stumble again as Bristol Rovers end losing run
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Ipswich’s promotion push continued to stutter as Kieran McKenna’s side were held to a third successive draw in a 0-0 stalemate with Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.It was a frustrating evening for the Tractor Boys, who dominated the first half as skipper Sam Morsy bossed the midfield and Rovers defended deeply but Cameron Humphreys headed their best chance wide.Rovers captain ...Full Story »
Greig Spence strikes late as Stirling Albion win at Bonnyrigg Rose
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
A late Greig Spence goal gave second-placed Stirling a 2-1 win at Scottish League Two basement side Bonnyrigg Rose.The visitors were ahead inside three minutes when Danny Denholm’s shot was saved by Paddy Martin and Dale Carrick was on hand to fire home the rebound.Carrick should have had a second when Albion were awarded a 72nd-minute penalty but Martin pushed his effort against a post.In...Full Story »
Kyle Wootton’s double fires Stockport to victory over Crawley
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
A brace from Kyle Wootton helped in-form Stockport to a deserved 2-1 victory against struggling Crawley.Wootton now has 11 goals for the season after he notched a goal in each half, as County sealed a third straight win.Crawley got off to a terrific start when Jack Powell curled an exquisite 25-yard free-kick into the top corner.Stockport were soon level though as Isaac Olaofe nipped in ahead of...Full Story »
Josh Scowen and Garath McCleary lift Wycombe to victory at Accrington
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Josh Scowen’s first-half strike and a late Garath McCleary goal made it four successive wins for promotion-chasing Wycombe in their 2-0 victory at Accrington.The Chairboys took the lead in the 18th minute when a Jason McCarthy cross was blocked and it fell to Scowen on the edge of the area and he rifled the ball low into the Stanley net.Wanderers pressed for more, with a Sam Vokes strike w...Full Story »
Exeter and Shrewsbury play out goalless stalemate
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Exeter and Shrewsbury cancelled each other out in an uninspiring goalless draw at St James Park.Despite a good start from the Grecians, it was the visitors that came closest to opening the scoring in the 10th minute.Tom Bayliss brought a cross down superbly well, got past Exeter’s centre-backs with a superb first touch, but fired his shot against the crossbar from eight yards.Joe White sho...Full Story »
Norwich dominate Hull to end long wait for home win
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Norwich finally gave the Carrow Road faithful something to cheer as they turned in a dominant display to beat Hull 3-1 in a one-sided Championship clash.The Canaries had gone eight matches without a home win before tonight, with their previous success coming way back on October 29 when they saw off Stoke 3-1.It looked as though it was going to be another uncomfortable evening when Jacob Greaves ...Full Story »
Quickfire Luca Connell sends Barnsley on their way to win at Port Vale
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Barnsley kept themselves in the League One play-off places with a 3-1 win at Port Vale.The first league meeting between the sides at Vale Park for seven years needed just 25 seconds to spring into life.Irish youngster Luca Connell showcased his brimming talent as he opened his 2023 account in style with a stunning strike.Vale restored parity as Nathan Smith converted David Worrall’s deep c...Full Story »
Jack Clarke bags late brace as Sunderland see off QPR to move into top six
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Jack Clarke scored a late brace as Sunderland claimed a 3-0 Championship win at QPR which took them up to sixth in the table as the west London side’s dismal run continued.Luke O’Nien pounced on a mistake by goalkeeper Seny Dieng to score the opener and Anthony Patterson saved Ilias Chair’s penalty midway through the second half, before former QPR loanee Clarke’s late dou...Full Story »
Lincoln hold Derby to draw despite Ben House’s red card
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Lincoln held promotion-chasing Derby to a 1-1 draw at Pride Park despite Ben House’s red card.Olamide Shodipo fired Lincoln into a shock lead just before the break, but Conor Hourihane equalised after House’s 55th-minute dismissal.The visitors almost stunned Derby in the fifth minute when Jack Diamond rattled a post and they hustled the home side into errors in the opening half-hour....Full Story »
Doncaster pick up third win in a row with victory over Barrow
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Doncaster claimed a third consecutive victory as they edged Barrow 1-0 at the Eco-Power Stadium.A first-half strike from wing-back James Maxwell was enough to decide a tight game, with Doncaster collecting a third clean sheet in a row to stay in touch with the play-off pack.After a bright start, Doncaster took the lead on 18 minutes when Maxwell reacted superbly to slot home from close range aft...Full Story »
Saxon Earley scores debut goal as Plymouth beat Oxford
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Saxon Earley’s first goal for Plymouth helped Argyle stay top of League One with a 3-1 victory at Oxford.The January signing from Norwich forced Sam Cosgrove’s pass over the line in the 65th minute when the home side failed to defend a free-kick.Ryan Hardie then made sure of the points for Argyle in stoppage time when he converted from Callum Wright’s pullback for his 11th goal...Full Story »
Viktor Gyokeres ends his league goal drought as Coventry beat Millwall
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Viktor Gyokeres ended his goal drought in the Sky Bet Championship as Coventry beat high-flying Millwall 1-0 at the CBS Arena.The Sky Blues’ top scorer had not been on the scoresheet in the league since a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Boxing Day but found the bottom corner with a rasping drive in the second half to break the deadlock.It was only Millwall’s fourth league defeat si...Full Story »
New boss Sabri Lamouchi celebrates first win as Cardiff cruise at Birmingham
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by PA
Superb late strikes from Perry Ng and Callum Robinson earned Cardiff a 2-0 win at Birmingham – a first under new boss Sabri Lamouchi.Both sides defended stubbornly, meaning the game lacked many clear-cut opportunities.Ng stole the show with a superb free-kick in the 84th minute and Robinson then sealed a first win in 13 games for the Bluebirds as he drove into the box before firing a shot ...Full Story »