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Gary O’Neil insists Wolves win at Bournemouth not about revenge over former club

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Gary O’Neil maintained Wolves’ 2-1 victory over Bournemouth was no personal revenge tour after his side staged a comeback to take all three points at the Vitality Stadium from the club that sacked him in June.The Cherries remain winless in nine Premier League contests this season but got off to a bright start on Saturday after Dominic Solanke fired them to a 1-0 half-time lead.It all...Full Story »

Millenic Alli brace helps Halifax claim points against struggling Kidderminster

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Millenic Alli’s double gave Halifax a 2-1 win over struggling Kidderminster.The forward struck after 28 minutes and then five minutes after the break with Halifax sitting seventh in the National League.Second-bottom Kidderminster did equalise through Amari Morgan-Smith in the first half.But Alli, who ended a five-game drought with his first, won the game just after the break with his fourt...Full Story »

James Norwood strike helps Oldham edge seven-goal thriller against Rochdale

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

James Norwood’s 72nd-minute strike helped Oldham edge out Rochdale in a seven-goal thriller at Crown Oil Arena.Jimmy Keohane netted a brace for hosts Rochdale, but it failed to halt the winless run of James McNulty’s team, which has now extended to eight games in all competitions after this 4-3 loss.Nathan Sheron put Oldham ahead after 16 minutes before a goal frenzy occurred followi...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson admits Peterborough did not deserve their point against Wycombe

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Darren Ferguson was disappointed by the performance of his Peterborough players despite their unbeaten League One run stretching to seven games.Ferguson was also unhappy with the failure of referee Andrew Kitchen give his side a late penalty after Peter Kioso was sent tumbling in the box – an incident which could have led to an undeserved victory.Brandon Hanlan fired Wycombe ahead in the 3...Full Story »

Ian Evatt happy but sees things to work on as Bolton beat Northampton

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Bolton boss Ian Evatt revealed Randell Williams saved himself an ear-bashing from team-mates by scoring the decisive goal in Wanderers’ mixed-bag display as they beat Northampton 2-1.Williams scored for the first time since last February while the former Exeter and Hull player’s shot also led to Northern Ireland international Dion Charles opening Bolton’s account.Sam Hoskins&rs...Full Story »

Steve Evans raps referee after Stevenage held by Port Vale

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Stevenage manager Steve Evans once again bemoaned refereeing decisions but was encouraged with his side’s performance after a 0-0 draw at home to Port Vale.Boro came into the game having suffered three defeats from their last four league matches following a strong start to the season and failed to score for just the second time this term against a resolute Valiants outfit.Jake Forster-Cask...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams lauds Football League debutant Lewis Macari

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Notts County boss Luke Williams showered Lewis Macari with praise after the Stoke loanee marked his English league debut with a stunning strike to earn his side a 2-1 win at Gillingham.The 21-year-old grandson of Manchester United legend Lou Macari fired home from 20 yards with 12 minutes to play after Scott Malone had cancelled out Macaulay Langstaff’s opener.Macari has previously enjoyed...Full Story »

John Mousinho admits Portsmouth ‘nicked’ win over Carlisle

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

John Mousinho admitted Portsmouth could count themselves lucky to beat Carlisle 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time winner.Conor Shaughnessy scored a last-gasp header as the League One leaders stretched their unbeaten run to 24 games.Head coach Mousinho said: “I’m delighted we’ve won of course. The manner of it, scoring in added time at the Fratton End, was just brilliant.“I fe...Full Story »

Simon Weaver hails Harrogate response after come-from-behind win

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Simon Weaver praised the “really positive” reaction of his Harrogate side to falling behind as they hit back to win 2-1 at struggling Colchester.The visitors fell behind in the 62nd minute when Chay Cooper curled a delightful strike into the top corner from the edge of the area after being picked out by Cameron McGeehan.But Harrogate equalised less than three minutes later through Ma...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson unhappy not to get penalty as Wrexham held by late Bradford goal

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Phil Parkinson felt his Wrexham side were denied a “stonewall” penalty as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Bradford.Adam Wilson scored a late equaliser for the Bantams to deny Parkinson a winning return to the club he led to promotion and the League Cup final during a five-year reign.Paul Mullin had headed Wrexham in front earlier in the second half, and Parkinson was disappointed tha...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke tells Cheltenham to ‘enjoy the moment’ after first win of season

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Darrell Clarke urged his Cheltenham players to enjoy the moment as they finally ended their wait for a win this season with a 1-0 victory over Cambridge.The game was settled by Liam Sercombe’s sublime goal in the fifth minute, earning the Robins their first three-point haul of the campaign at the 13th attempt.It also secured Clarke’s first victory since being appointed as boss at the...Full Story »

Darren Moore delighted to secure first win as Huddersfield boss with QPR victory

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Huddersfield boss Darren Moore was delighted after finally getting his first win since taking over at the Championship club with a 2-1 victory over struggling QPR.But the former Sheffield Wednesday manager still wants more from his side, despite ending a five-game winless run with victory.A six-minute double from Kian Harratt and Jack Rudoni did the damage for the hosts.Jake Clarke-Salter pulled...Full Story »

Plenty to please Philippe Clement as Rangers start with a win

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Philippe Clement believes there is still better to come from Rangers after he began his reign at Ibrox with a 4-0 cinch Premiership win over Hibernian.The 49-year-old Belgian, appointed last Sunday as replacement for Michael Beale, had clearly asked his players to increase the tempo and get the ball forward quicker and they reaped early rewards when attacker Abdallah Sima scored a seventh g...Full Story »

Football is really cruel at times – Matt Gray reflects on last-gasp loss

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Sutton boss Matt Gray was left with a sour taste in his mouth after Joel Senior’s dramatic stoppage-time winner for Morecambe in a 3-2 thriller.The U’s forced their way back into the game after Michael Mellon’s penalty and Adam Mayor’s effort had put Derek Adams’ side two goals to the good at Gander Green Lane.Harry Smith’s header and Ben Goodliffe’s goa...Full Story »

Paul Warne believes Shrewsbury defeat sums up Derby’s season

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Manager Paul Warne felt the Shrewsbury defeat was a microcosm of their season as Derby failed to stamp their authority in a 1-0 loss.The Shrews were awarded a controversial penalty by referee Martin Woods just before half-time when Curtis Nelson pulled down Max Mata but Tom Bayliss took the effort and blazed the ball over the bar.But the home faithful did manage to see the back of the net ripple...Full Story »

Thomas Frank: Five-year anniversary meal will taste better after Brentford win

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Thomas Frank admitted his five-year anniversary celebration meal will taste a lot better after Brentford’s 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man Burnley.The Bees had not won at home all season but goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos left Frank toasting half a decade in charge in style.“It was very good performance, a completely well-deserved win,” said Frank.&ld...Full Story »

We needed a bit of optimism – Alex Neil delight as struggling Stoke claim win

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Alex Neil praised his Stoke side for securing a valuable 2-1 victory over his former employers Sunderland, saying “we needed a bit of optimism”.First Potters league goals for Ryan Mmaee and Luke McNally either side of Jack Clarke’s leveller secured a first home win since August to help Stoke open up a five-point gap above the relegation zone.Neil, who left Sunderland last year ...Full Story »

Rob Edwards salutes Luton super-sub Elijah Adebayo after equaliser at Forest

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Luton boss Rob Edwards hailed “magic” super-sub Elijah Adebayo after the striker’s stoppage-time equaliser clinched a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest.Forest led 2-0 in the 83rd minute through Chris Wood’s second-half double, but Chiedozie Ogbene gave the Hatters a late lifeline and Adebayo’s superb effort snatched them a point.The 25-year-old took Tom Lockyer’s ...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson praises his keeper as Blackburn win back-to-back games

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lauded keeper Leo Wahlstedt for the “top-class save” that earned his team their first back-to-back Championship wins of the season following a 1-0 home triumph over Cardiff.The 24-year-old, who won his first senior cap for Sweden earlier this year, got his right glove to a powerful drive from Bluebirds substitute Ollie Tanner in the game’s dying...Full Story »

Daniel Farke left ‘exhausted’ as Leeds produce superb comeback to beat Norwich

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Leeds manager Daniel Farke was full of praise for his players as they recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit to win 3-2 at his former club Norwich.The visitors moved up to third in the Championship table after producing a storming second-half display to maintain their upward momentum.Farke admitted Norwich had given him an almighty scare but was delighted his new team found a way to prevail.He s...Full Story »

Barrow and AFC Wimbledon play out goalless stalemate in game of limited chances

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Barrow and AFC Wimbledon shared the points in a largely forgettable goalless stalemate at SO Legal Stadium.Neither side could lay any real claim to deserving the points, with precious little entertainment provided in a dour encounter.Chances were few and far between in a cagey first half that barely flickered into life.Elliot Newby’s early opening for Barrow, from Emile Acquah’s neat...Full Story »

Charlie Austin denied as Liam Humbles strikes at the death to earn Salford draw with Swindon

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Liam Humbles came off the bench to earn Salford a point deep into stoppage time in a 2-2 draw with Swindon.Both right-backs were on target in the first 11 minutes with Remeao Hutton’s strike cancelling out an opener from the Ammies’ Ethan Ingram.Charlie Austin’s late penalty looked to have won it for the Robins, but Humbles smashed home the equaliser in the 96th minute.Salford ...Full Story »

Inih Effiong nets late winner for Dagenham against Woking

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Inih Effiong’s late strike saw Dagenham edge to a 2-1 victory against 10-man Woking.Jake Hessenthaler put the Daggers in front in the 25th minute after getting on the end of Josh Hare’s corner.Their lead was short-lived, however, as Woking equalised just four minutes later when Dennon Lewis picked out Reece Grego-Cox at the back post to nod home.The Cards were reduced to 10 men in th...Full Story »

Kevin Holt bags treble in Dundee United rout of former club Partick

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Kevin Holt scored a hat-trick against his former club as Dundee United romped to a 5-0 win at Partick Thistle.The visitors went ahead in the 11th minute when Glenn Middleton found Craig Sibbald in acres of space and he fired home through a crowded area.United took full control with two goals in as many second-half minutes.A fierce drive from Holt found the top corner after 62 minutes and shortly...Full Story »

Alex Mitchell effort enough as Tom Shaw records first win in charge of Lincoln

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Tom Shaw secured his first win in interim charge of Lincoln with a 1-0 League One victory against Fleetwood.Alex Mitchell handed the Imps an early lead at Highbury and it proved crucial, as Fleetwood were reduced to 10 men late on through Toto Nsiala’s red card.Fleetwood’s Jack Marriott fired wide on the turn in the opening phase, but the visitors took a sixth-minute advantage when M...Full Story »

Brad Spencer goal earns leaders Falkirk win at Stirling Albion

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Brad Spencer’s 83rd-minute effort helped John McGlynn’s table-topping Falkirk claim a 2-1 cinch League One win away to Stirling Albion.Ross MacIver put Falkirk in front after five minutes, but Aaron Dunsmore levelled for hosts Stirling a minute before half-time.It looked set to finish all square until Spencer rifled into the bottom corner following Ethan Ross’ fine run to earn ...Full Story »

Neil Critchley – Point was ‘very least Blackpool deserved’ from draw at Oxford

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley thought his team thoroughly deserved their point from the 1-1 draw at second-placed Oxford, even though Jordan Rhodes left it late to grab the equaliser.Rhodes, who had missed two previous opportunities in a stirring second-half fightback by the Tangerines, glanced home a header in the second minute of stoppage time from James Husband’s headed cross.Jamaica in...Full Story »

Wigan end losing run with hard-fought League One victory at Exeter

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Wigan ended a run of four-successive defeats in League One with a hard fought 2-0 win at Exeter.It is now five-straight defeats for Exeter, who made a slow start to the game and paid the price for that as the Latics opened the scoring after eight minutes.Pierce Sweeney came out second best in an aerial duel and the ball fell kindly for Stephen Humphreys, who advanced down the left and picked out...Full Story »

Michael Appleton praises ‘ruthless’ Charlton after Reading put to the sword

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Michael Appleton was delighted with the “killer instinct” of his Charlton team as they produced a second-half blitz to deepen Reading’s woes with a 4-0 rout.Chuks Aneke, Tyreece Campbell, Alfie May and Miles Leaburn scored after the restart for the Addicks to ensure the visitors still have not collected a single point on the road this season.Charlton are flying under former Bla...Full Story »

Russell Martin challenges ‘brilliant lad’ Ryan Fraser to kick on at Southampton

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Russell Martin challenged Ryan Fraser to kick on after the Scotland international’s late goal maintained Southampton’s promising run with a 2-1 win at Hull.The on-loan Newcastle winger opened his Saints account in the fifth minute of stoppage time to settle a fascinating game of end-to-end football.Martin said: “People ask me, ‘what’s he like as a person?’ &nd...Full Story »

Olufela Olomola bags brace as Bromley beat struggling Oxford City

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Olufela Olomola scored a brace as Bromley claimed a 3-1 National League victory at home to Oxford City.The hosts opened the scoring, with Olomola opening his Bromley account just six minutes in.Oxford soon struck back with a Josh Parker penalty levelling the scores midway through the first half.Olomola put the home side back in front after 65 minutes and Louis Dennis put the score beyond doubt a...Full Story »

Neill Collins delighted with never-say-die attitude from Barnsley at Orient

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Neill Collins was delighted with the way his players responded as Leyton Orient ended Barnsley’s hopes of setting a new club record with a sixth successive away win.The visitors, who finished with 10 men following the dismissal of substitute Sam Cosgrove for two yellow cards in the closing stages, had fallen behind when the O’s were awarded a first-half penalty that Joe Pigott conver...Full Story »

Derek McInnes says Kilmarnock ‘needed to win’ after beating Livingston

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Derek McInnes felt it was vital that Kilmarnock got back to winning ways after a double from Kyle Vassell helped them sink Livingston 3-1 at home.The Rugby Park side had not won in the league since defeating Rangers on the opening day of the season but were relatively comfortable here as they moved up to fifth place in the table.Danny Armstrong’s early goal was cancelled out by a Sean Kell...Full Story »

Joel Senior snatches Morecambe victory in five-goal thriller

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Joel Senior’s stoppage-time strike inflicted heartache on the Football League’s basement boys Sutton as Morecambe edged a five-goal thriller.Shrimps goalkeeper Stuart Moore produced two good early saves to keep out a Ben Goodliffe header and Farrend Rawson effort.The visitors opened the scoring on the half-hour as Michael Mellon fired a penalty – awarded after Goodliffe’s...Full Story »

Luke McNally winner helps Stoke overcome Sunderland in hard-fought clash

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Stoke secured a first home win since August as they battled for a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sunderland.The Potters took an early lead when the returning Ryan Mmaee opened his Sky Bet Championship goal account following a summer switch from Ferencvaros.But the hosts’ celebrations were cut short when Jack Clarke levelled soon after with his eighth league goal of the season, climbing to th...Full Story »

Ephron Mason-Clark nets at both ends as Peterborough draw with Wycombe

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Ephron Mason-Clark scored at both ends as Peterborough and Wycombe served up a four-goal thriller that ended 2-2.The game burst into life late in the first half with Brandon Hanlan slotting Wycombe into a 35th-minute lead after fine footwork from Joe Low in a packed penalty area.The advantage was short-lived with Joel Randall striking direct from a corner in the 40th minute to grab his second go...Full Story »

Thomas Frank celebrates five years at Brentford with victory over 10-man Burnley

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Thomas Frank celebrated five years in charge at Brentford with a much-needed 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man Burnley.But there was another VAR issue for Darren England to deal with after Neal Maupay had an early header ruled out.Goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos secured a first home victory of the season for the Bees.But earlier Brentford striker Maupay saw a first-half g...Full Story »

Burton too strong for Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Burton made it four straight League One wins with a comprehensive 4-1 win over 10-man Bristol Rovers.Bez Lubala grabbed a first-half brace after Antony Evans had headed Rovers in front but, after Ryan Woods was dismissed midway through the second half, Albion rammed home their advantage with goals from Joe Powell and Kwadwo Baah.Rovers went in front just moments after Albion’s Powell had h...Full Story »

Sasa Kalajdzic gives Wolves late win on Gary O’Neil’s return to Bournemouth

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Sasa Kalajdzic fired a late winner as Wolves completed a 2-1 comeback over 10-man Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium.Dominic Solanke gave the home support hope of a first win of the season when he handed his side the lead in the first half on ex-Cherries boss Gary O’Neil’s first trip back to his former side.It was all square two minutes after the break thanks to Matheus Cunha before the...Full Story »

Daniel Farke makes winning return to Norwich as Leeds produce fine fightback

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Daniel Farke made a triumphant return to Carrow Road as his Leeds side hit back to record a dramatic 3-2 victory over his former club Norwich.The Canaries were two goals to the good at the break, with Shane Duffy heading home early on and Gabriel Sara firing in just before the interval.But Duffy scored at the wrong end to bring Leeds back into it just after the hour mark and a late double from s...Full Story »

Watford sub Asprilla strikes late to see off struggling Owls

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

A fine solo effort by substitute Yaser Asprilla in the final 10 minutes proved the decisive moment as Watford defeated Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 at Vicarage Road.The Colombian had only been on the pitch for four minutes before he ruined the first game in charge for Owls boss Danny Rohl, who was able to put back Josh Windass and captain Barry Bannan into the Wednesday first XI.The hosts made three ...Full Story »

Herbie Kane forces draw at Leyton Orient as Barnsley miss out on club record win

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Barnsley’s hopes of securing a club-record sixth successive away league win were thwarted by an in-form Leyton Orient side in a 1-1 draw at Brisbane Road.Joe Pigott gave Orient a first-half lead from the penalty spot before a superb 20-yard strike by Herbie Kane levelled matters.The visitors ended the match with 10 men following the dismissal of substitute Sam Cosgrove.Orient nosed ahead i...Full Story »

Michael Cooper helps Plymouth earn point at West Brom on long-awaited comeback

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Plymouth secured their first clean sheet in seven games on goalkeeper Michael Cooper’s comeback with a deserved point with a 0-0 draw against West Brom at The Hawthorns.Argyle also went closest to breaking the deadlock too when Morgan Whittaker hit the inside of the post after 13 minutes while West Brom goalkeeper Alex Palmer denied substitute Mustapha Bundu.Cooper – making his first...Full Story »

Conor Hourihane own goal gifts Shrewsbury win over Derby

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Shrewsbury had Conor Hourihane to thank as they secured a 1-0 home win over Derby.The only goal came from the former Aston Villa midfielder, who headed into his own net from a Taylor Perry cross.Just before half-time, referee Martin Woods pointed to the penalty spot after Curtis Nelson brought down Max Mata but Tom Bayliss took the effort and blazed the ball over the bar.Shrewsbury went close ag...Full Story »

Ebbsfleet earn a point on the road

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Ten-man Ebbsfleet held on to secure a 1-1 draw away to AFC Fylde.Dominic Poleon put Ebbsfleet in the lead after slotting home past goalkeeper Theo Richardson 25 minutes in.Jon Ustabasi nearly levelled for the home side before the break, but the Fleet managed to block the effort.But Harry Davis did square things up for the home side, heading home 57 minutes in.Then the away side found themselves ...Full Story »

Rob Dickie gives Bristol City victory against Coventry

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Centre-back Rob Dickie was Bristol City’s match-winner in a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship victory over Coventry at Ashton Gate.Having survived incessant pressure, the home side took the lead in first-half stoppage time when Dickie rose to net with a downward header from Taylor Gardner-Hickman’s free-kick.Coventry had squandered several chances and were not the same force after the break a...Full Story »

Darren Moore secures first win as Huddersfield edge struggling QPR

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Darren Moore secured his first win as Huddersfield boss with his side running out 2-1 victors over struggling QPR.Quick-fire goals from Kian Harratt and Jack Rudoni in the first half did the damage at the John Smith’s Stadium.Jake Clarke-Salter’s first goal for the club proved to be a mere consolation as the visitors slumped to a painful fourth defeat on the spin.And the pressure is ...Full Story »

Notts County earn victory at managerless Gillingham on historic day

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Substitute Lewis Macari’s spectacular winner earned Notts County a 2-1 victory against managerless Gillingham in their 5,000th league game.Macaulay Langstaff met Tobi Adebayo-Rowling’s low cross to deservedly put the visitors in front in the 38th minute.A last-ditch tackle from Dom Jefferies prevented Langstaff from doubling the Magpies’ lead from close range shortly after the ...Full Story »

Charlton thrash Reading to maintain unbeaten league run

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Charlton extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League One to seven matches as they thrashed Reading 4-0 to ensure their horrendous away form continued.The Royals have not collected a single point on their travels this season and last won on the road in the league nearly a calendar year ago – November 12, 2022.Charlton sparked into life after a low-quality first half and scored three goals...Full Story »

Morgan Rogers strike sees Wayne Rooney beaten on Birmingham managerial debut

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Wayne Rooney endured a losing start to his first match in charge of Birmingham as Morgan Rogers’ last-gasp strike snatched a 1-0 victory for Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.The 21-year-old Rogers had only been on the pitch 13 minutes when he fired home in the 89th minute to earn Middlesbrough a fifth straight Championship win.The result moves Michael Carrick’s side just one po...Full Story »

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