Florent Hoti’s second-half goal gave Halifax a 1-0 win in their Vanarama National League match at Maidenhead.The Magpies made a bright start, with an early effort from Nathan Ferguson coming back off the post before Tristan Abrahams saw his long-range lob drop just over.Jayden Mitchell-Lawson worked his way into the Halifax penalty area but goalkeeper Sam Johnson got down to save at his fe...Full Story »

Birmingham manager Chris Davies was impressed with the control his team showed as they coasted to a 2-0 win at Rotherham.Two goals in eight first-half minutes put Birmingham in a commanding position and they never really lost control from there on in.It ensured a fifth straight win for City, who remain level on points with Wrexham at the top of the table.The first goal came when Tomoki Iwata rea...Full Story »

Mike Fondop’s late header gave Oldham a 1-0 win over Yeovil in their National League match at Boundary Park.The Latics, looking to extend a five-match unbeaten run, created an early opening from a well-worked corner but James Norwood saw his effort saved.Yeovil goalkeeper Ollie Wright was then called into action again just before half-time when he tipped over Fondop’s close-range hea...Full Story »

Ethan Galbriath’s first-half double helped Leyton Orient to a 4-1 win at Stockport.Galbraith struck twice, Dan Agyei hit a third and Sean Clare the fourth as Orient, who started the day third bottom in the table, emphatically inflicted a first league defeat on their hosts.The first came after 11 minutes. Tom James’ cross came to Galbraith and his finish took a deflection on its way p...Full Story »

Ten-man Boston recovered from two down to hold Altrincham to a 2-2 draw in the National League.Goalkeeper Cameron Gregory saw red in the 50th minute after bringing down Justin Amaluzor when he was clean through on goal.Altrincham immediately piled on the pressure and Elliot Osborne hit the bar before Alex Newby and Regan Linney struck within a minute of each other (66 and 67).However, Boston mou...Full Story »

Josh Umerah’s early goal against his former club proved the difference as Dagenham claimed a 1-0 win in their National League clash at Hartlepool.Umerah struck after just seven minutes at the Prestige Group Stadium with a powerful drive from a Sam Ling ball.Elliot Justham produced a fine save to deny Mani Dieseruvwe an equaliser but Harry Phipps also brought the best out of Adam Smith at t...Full Story »

Birmingham recorded their fifth straight win as they coasted to a 2-0 triumph at Rotherham.The big-spending Blues won the battle of last season’s Sky Bet Championship teams thanks to two first-half goals.Birmingham took a 14th-minute lead when Tomoki Iwata seized on a blocked shot from Jay Stansfield and lashed into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.They doubled their lead in the ...Full Story »

A lethal second-half attacking display saw Walsall continue their strong start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Salford.A quick-fire double after the break from Nathan Lowe and Charlie Lakin ensured the Saddlers’ fifth win in seven league games.Walsall had the better of the opportunities in an open first half, with Harry Williams glancing his header just wide from a corner after seven m...Full Story »

A penalty from Danny Rose earned Grimsby a 1-0 win over Bromley at Blundell Park.Kieran Green, who won the spot-kick, was sent off for the Mariners in the 85th minute for two bookable offences.Chances were at a premium in the opening 45 minutes but Grimsby started brightly and went close through Jason Dadi Svanthorsson.He was denied by Bromley goalkeeper Grant Smith after teaming up with Charles...Full Story »

Dion Charles netted a 28-minute first-half hat-trick as Bolton eased the pressure on manager Ian Evatt with a 5-2 Skybet League One win over Reading.Wanderers had not scored in their four previous league outings until Josh Sheehan broke the drought with a curling 12th-minute free kick.Reading’s week of woe, including confirmation of Rob Couhig’s failed takeover bid, went from bad to ...Full Story »

Swansea earned their first points on the road this season by securing a 2-1 victory over Coventry at the CBS Arena.Luke Williams’ side raced into a two-goal lead in the opening half-hour thanks to goals from Liam Cullen and Oli Cooper, before Ronald’s own goal gave Coventry a route back into the match.It had been a miserable start away from the Swansea.com Stadium for the Welsh outfi...Full Story »

Late drama was the order of the day in Dingwall as Ross County came from 3-1 down late on to salvage a 3-3 draw against St Johnstone.County had originally taken the lead through Ronan Hale in the first half, but Drey Wright expertly picked out the bottom corner just before half-time.It was the Perth side who claimed the advantage in the second half, going ahead through two Nicky Clark free-kicks...Full Story »

New boss Mike Williamson saw his struggling Carlisle side win 2-0 at Swindon just two days after taking over.Goals from Sam Lavelle and Luke Armstrong in each half gave the Cumbrians their first victory in six games.Swindon began brightly, with Kabongo Tshimanga having an early shot blocked after outmuscling his marker before George Cox’s close-range free-kick was saved by Harry Lewis afte...Full Story »

Darwin Nunez scored a typically brilliant goal on his first start since April with fellow South American Luis Diaz grabbing the other two in Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield.The Cherries rank among Nunez’s favourite opponents, having now scored four in his last three matches, and while his contribution was characteristically erratic there is no doubting his eye for...Full Story »

Aaron Lewis netted an 86th-minute winner as Mansfield came from behind to claim a 2-1 home victory over Shrewsbury.The struggling Shrews were given the perfect boost of a gift of a second-minute opener.Deji Oshilaja failed to cut out Luca Hoole’s low ball across the box which allowed Chelsea loanee Leo Castledine to tuck the ball home at the far post.Castledine should have doubled that lea...Full Story »

Hearts fans called for Steven Naismith to be sacked as their woeful start to the season continued with an eighth consecutive defeat in all competitions away to St Mirren.Toyosi Olusanya scored the decisive goal for the Buddies in the 34th minute to consign the beleaguered Jambos to a 2-1 loss in Paisley and leave them rooted to the foot of the William Hill Premiership.Naismith was rewarded with ...Full Story »

Fulham ended Newcastle’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 3-1 victory at Craven Cottage.Marco Silva called for ruthless finishing from Fulham on Friday and he got just that as Raul Jimenez’s impressive first-half strike helped him to his second in as many Premier League matches.Emile Smith Rowe continued his fine start to life in west London to double the lead and, ...Full Story »

Leeds returned to winning ways at 10-man Cardiff as the two clubs remembered their former player Sol Bamba.It was a red-letter day for Largie Ramazani as the diminutive Leeds winger scored a first goal in English football following his August move from Spanish club Almeria.Substitute Joel Piroe wrapped up a 2-0 victory three minutes from time after Pascal Struijk’s second-half penalty was ...Full Story »

Dominic Solanke opened his account for Tottenham to earn a much-needed 3-1 home win over Brentford.After Ange Postecoglou’s team had narrowly avoided an early Carabao Cup exit at Coventry on Wednesday, they conceded after 22 seconds to Brentford through Bryan Mbeumo.However, Solanke levelled in the eighth minute before Brennan Johnson made it goals in back-to-back matches after his recent ...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney was dealt a reality check as his Plymouth side fell to a 1-0 defeat away to West Brom.The win did not come easy for Carlos Corberan’s side, who were frustrated after thrice being denied by the post in the first half.A week after a memorable victory at home to high-flying Sunderland, Rooney’s side were reminded of their poor start to the season – despite putting in ...Full Story »

Chelsea’s co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali put aside their reported spat over ownership of the club to visit Enzo Maresca and his players following their 3-0 win over West Ham, as the head coach insisted both men were “all happy” with a comprehensive victory full of style and energy.The pair congratulated the team together inside the dressing room at the London Stadium ...Full Story »

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook spoke of his frustration with the “fans’ reaction” during the 1-1 draw at home to Cheltenham.The Spireites took the lead when Dilan Markanday scored in the 27th minute before Cheltenham’s Arkell Jude-Boyd equalised after 57 minutes.Cook said he was “frustrated by the fans’ reaction”, adding: “We’ve got lads maki...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell feels there is a lot more to come from his young side, despite the ease with which they accounted for Stevenage in League One.The Grecians were 2-0 winners at St James Park, with goals from Ed Francis and Kamari Doyle, and they could easily have won by more, such was the dominance they enjoyed.“I’m pleased with the win, but I think we could play better,&r...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darren Moore praised his side’s “fighting attitude” after two last-gasp goals secured a point with a 2-2 draw at winless Accrington.Stanley seemed to be coasting when Shaun Whalley curled a strike into the far corner of the net on 29 minutes.It was 2-0 on 43 minutes when Whalley’s corner found Donald Love who thumped a header past Connor Ripley.The Valia...Full Story »

Millwall boss Neil Harris was determined to adopt a positive attitude after his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw at QPR.Michael Frey equalised for Rangers five minutes before half-time after Duncan Watmore had opened the scoring.The Lions were the better team yet were unable to find a second goal.But Harris said: “Glass half-full; a dominant display, really good with the ball and created ...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup felt his side played their best football since his summer arrival in the emphatic 4-1 win over Watford at Carrow Road.Callum Doyle gave Norwich an early lead and Borja Sainz restored their advantage on the stroke of half-time after Ryan Andrews had equalised for the Hornets.Marcelino Nunez made it a two-goal cushion before substitute Ben Chrisene provided ...Full Story »

Regis Le Bris hailed teenager Chris Rigg after seeing him fire Sunderland to derby victory over Middlesbrough.The 17-year-old’s audacious back-heeled finish sealed a 1-0 win for Le Bris’ young team at the Stadium of Light and further enhanced his blossoming reputation.Asked if it was easy to forget how young Rigg is, the Sunderland boss said: “I don’t think that age is a ...Full Story »

Wigan boss Shaun Maloney was the happier of the two managers as his side earned a point in a dour lunchtime 0-0 stalemate at Lincoln.Chances were at a premium, with Latics midfielder Thelo Aasgard going closest with a second-half header that hit a post.But it was a fourth away point and second clean sheet in two matches for Wigan, with Maloney pleased to come away with a share of the spoils.&ldq...Full Story »

Chesterfield kept their unbeaten home record this season alive despite a frustrating 1-1 draw with Cheltenham in League Two.Dilan Markanday scored for the hosts with Arkell Jude-Boyd on target for Cheltenham.Cheltenham’s best chance in the first half came from an early set-piece from Tom Young, which forced a near-post save from keeper Ryan Boot.Chesterfield’s goal came in the 27th m...Full Story »

The points were shared in a dour lunchtime encounter at the LNER Stadium as Lincoln drew 0-0 with Wigan.Chances were at a premium, with Latics midfielder Thelo Aasgaard going closest with a second-half header that hit a post.Jordan Hugill flashed an early shot wide for the visitors, before Aasgaard drove a free-kick straight at Zach Jeacock, making his first league start for the Imps.Tendayi Dar...Full Story »

Chris Rigg wrote himself into Wear-Tees derby folklore as the 17-year-old’s outrageous back-heeled winner secured Sunderland a 1-0 victory over Sky Bet Championship rivals Middlesbrough.His instinctive 24th-minute finish settled a tight encounter in the home side’s favour to erase the disappointment of last weekend’s defeat at Plymouth and put their early-season charge back on ...Full Story »

Goals in each half from Ed Francis and Kamari Doyle saw Exeter cruise to a comfortable 2-0 win over Stevenage in Sky Bet League One.Stevenage started well with Carl Piergianni heading over from close range, while Pierce Sweeney was denied for Exeter after a lovely corner routine. But the Grecians soon took control of the game.Exeter took the lead after nine minutes when the impressive Doyle whip...Full Story »

QPR and Millwall drew 1-1 in an uninspiring London derby at Loftus Road.Rangers target man Michael Frey struck five minutes before half-time to cancel out Duncan Watmore’s goal and both teams laboured after the break.Watmore put the visitors ahead on 34 minutes with his fifth goal of the season.Summer signing Macaulay Langstaff, making his first Championship start for Millwall, sent the ba...Full Story »