Under-pressure Everton manager Frank Lampard denies his side have forgotten how to win but admits the damaging 2-1 defeat to fellow strugglers Southampton could have been avoided.His side got themselves in front courtesy of Amadou Onana’s first goal for the club since joining in the summer with a header from a corner shortly before half-time.However, James Ward-Prowse equalised two minutes...Full Story »

Swindon caretaker manager Gav Gunning believes that Charlie Austin and many of his squad showed that they are a level above League Two  as the Robins put Grimsby to the sword in a 5-0 win at the County Ground.Austin made a dream second debut for Swindon when opening the scoring midway through the first half but it was after the break that the floodgates really opened.Marcel Lavinier doubled...Full Story »

Steve Evans blamed sloppy finishing and one defensive lapse as his Stevenage team surrendered the chance of victory at Harrogate.The promotion-chasing visitors took a second-half lead courtesy of captain Carl Piergianni’s sixth goal of the season from defence.But Alex Pattison was allowed to burst unchallenged from midfield for the hosts to deliver the left-wing cross that Luke Armstrong h...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince blamed his players for being too “passive” after half-time as they threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Championship play-off rivals QPR.Two goals from on-loan Newcastle Jeff Hendrick gave dominant Reading a comfortable interval advantage.However, a revitalised QPR deservedly snatched a share of the points in the second half with a brace of goals from Tyle...Full Story »

West Bromwich Albion head coach Carlos Corberan praised his side’s never-say-die attitude after they hit back from two down to win 3-2 at Luton.Having trailed to early goals from Carlton Morris and Elijah Adebayo, the Baggies pulled one back just before the break, with Daryl Dike on target.Quickfire goals midway through the second period from Jayson Molumby and Conor Townsend meant the Bag...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp said he “can’t remember a worse game” in his career as he apologised and took full responsibility for Liverpool’s thumping 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton.The Reds were outclassed at the Amex Stadium and suffered an emphatic loss following Solly March’s double and a late volley from substitute Danny Welbeck.Klopp’s stunned visitors had no re...Full Story »

Darren Moore was delighted his Sheffield Wednesday side put their FA Cup giant-killing behind them to beat Wycombe 1-0 at Adams Park.The League One title-chasers are four points clear of third-place Ipswich thanks to Will Vaulks’ first-half wonder strike.The Owls extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 19 with their seventh clean sheet in nine league games.And after Wednesday st...Full Story »

Karl Robinson hailed Oxford’s matchwinner Ciaron Brown after his challenging week ended with a last-gasp goal in their 2-1 win at Fleetwood.Brown, who has allegations of spot-fixing for his booking in their FA Cup defeat to Arsenal, poked in a 90th-minute winner as Oxford came from behind to win.And Robinson was delighted for his defender, who popped up as stoppage-time loomed to break Fle...Full Story »

MK Dons goalkeeper Jamie Cumming received praise from both managers as he helped his side secure a goalless draw with Lincoln.With only three shots on targets between the two teams, it was a quiet afternoon for the Imps stopper Carl Rushworth, while Chelsea loanee Cumming was on hand to pull off two strong saves to ensure a much-needed point for the Dons.Mark Jackson’s side remain in 22nd ...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Steven Hammell says he can understand the frustration of the fans after his team went eight matches without a win following their 1-1 draw with Ross County.Boos rang out of Fir Park as the Steelmen threw away a lead and had to settle for a point with the Staggies.Motherwell broke the deadlock with 20 minutes remaining with Stuart McKinstry firing in a low drive from the edge o...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough said his side once again helped the opposition after a loose pass by Hiram Boateng invited visiting Crewe to earn a 1-1 draw.George Maris put Mansfield ahead just before the break, but a rocket finish by Kelvin Mellor levelled matters early in the second half and Maris was then controversially red-carded for bringing down Elliott Nevitt nine minutes from time.“A...Full Story »

Manager Neil Wood praised his “hungry” Salford side as their League Two promotion bid was boosted by a 2-0 victory over Sutton.A first half Conor McAleny double fired the Ammies to a second successive victory as they rose to fifth in the table.The in-form Salford striker opened the scoring early on with a precise low finish as the hosts assumed control.McAleny added a second after a ...Full Story »

Ian Evatt praised “silent assassin” Kieran Lee after Bolton beat Portsmouth 3-0 to secure their second win over the south coast club in five days.Buoyed by a 1-0 quarter-final victory in the Papa Johns Trophy, Wanderers kept up their play-off in Sky Bet League One push boosted by Lee’s second-half goal and man of the match display.“He is a delight to watch and the players...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris believes the only way is up for his side after they secured a first league win since October with a 2-0 victory over Hartlepool.In the battle of the Football League’s bottom two clubs, Gillingham ran out comfortable winners thanks to goals from debutant Tom Nichols and Dom Jefferies.Harris’ side, boosted by four January arrivals since their American takeov...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes admitted his 10-man side were disappointed to grab just one point after a disappointing 0-0 draw away at AFC Wimbledon.The Bantams have now just two wins in their last seven league games.The visitors were reduced to 10 men after 60 minutes when Jamie Walker was sent off for a second bookable offence after a pair of late challenges.Hughes said: “We can’t be t...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Michael Duff was critical of his side’s finishing after they suffered a 2-0 League One defeat at Charlton.The Tykes had taken 19 points from a possible 21 but have now suffered back-to-back league losses.Charlton were fortunate to be leading at the interval, winger Tyreece Campbell scoring his first senior goal as he fired a low effort past Bradley Collins at his near post...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson reflected on Bristol City’s first home win since October and admitted the result was all that mattered.But the manager was even more delighted that he could look back on a scintillating performance that tore Birmingham to shreds, particularly down the flanks.First-half strikes from Antoine Semenyo and Nahki Wells put the Blues on the back foot before Mark Sykes netted his fir...Full Story »

David Wagner wants Norwich’s 4-0 humbling of Preston to provide a springboard for a strong finish to the Championship campaign.The German was installed after Dean Smith lost his job following a Boxing Day defeat at Luton and in his first league match at the helm, oversaw a display packed with industry and invention.Teemu Pukki scored twice, either side of a double for Kieran Dowell, starti...Full Story »

Paul Simpson is loving life at Carlisle as his side moved to within touching distance of the automatic promotion places in Sky Bet League Two after a 2-0 win over Newport.Kristian Dennis scored for a third game running to take his impressive tally for the season to 15 in all competitions.The Cumbrians’ star striker then provided the assist for Crystal Palace loanee John-Kymani Gordon as he...Full Story »

Max Bird’s stunning strike has a strong claim for goal of the season, according to Derby first-team coach Matt Hamshaw.The Rams’ skipper smashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner from more than 30 yards to help his side recover from a goal down to win 3-2 at Cheltenham and continue their sparkling run of form.“Wow, what a goal,” Hamshaw said. “I’ve just ...Full Story »

Cardiff have sacked manager Mark Hudson following a 1-1 draw at home against Sky Bet Championship bottom club Wigan which left them just above the relegation zone.The Bluebirds took the lead in the 82nd minute through Callum O’Dowda and looked set for a crucial three points only to concede an equaliser in the sixth minute of added time when Latics striker Will Keane poked home.Hudson was v...Full Story »

Pete Wild was delighted with the draw that saw his Barrow side earn a well-deserved point in a 0-0 draw at Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient.Orient were able to record an eighth consecutive clean sheet at home but, at the opposite end of the pitch, they have managed just a single goal in their last five games.They did have two second-half penalty shouts turned down and drew three good sav...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell could not hide his frustration at the first hour of his side’s performance after City were held to a 1-1 draw at home by League One’s bottom club Forest Green.The Grecians were really poor in that time and fell behind when Rovers forward Jordon Garrick, making his debut on loan from Swansea, ghosted in at the far post to tuck in Jamie Robson’s cross...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says he cannot pretend his side are not in a relegation battle after they were beaten 2-0 at Nottingham Forest.The Foxes went down to two second-half goals from Brennan Johnson as they lost for a fourth Premier League game in a row following the resumption of the season.They are just two points above the drop zone in a congested bottom six and Rodgers knows they ha...Full Story »

Liam Fox admitted Dundee United’s 2-2 draw at Hibernian “felt like a defeat” after they were denied victory by Kevin Nisbet’s stoppage-time equaliser.The Tannadice side looked on course to climb out of the bottom two of the cinch Premiership as they led through first-half goals from Glenn Middleton and Ian Harkes.But Nisbet pounced with virtually the last kick to score hi...Full Story »

Michael Carrick praised match-winner Marcus Forss for adapting to an unfamiliar role to help Middlesbrough continue their charge up the Championship.Forss grabbed his fifth goal for Boro since moving from Brentford in the summer to seal a 1-0 win over rivals for a playoff place Millwall at the Riverside.The 23-year-old created space for himself by brushing Murray Wallace off the ball before firi...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill felt his side got what they deserved after ending their three-game losing streak in the league with a clinical 4-0 win over struggling Burton.Former Burton loan striker Christian Saydee netted a first-half brace, including the opener after just nineteen seconds to set the Shrews on the road to victory.Any hopes of a Burton comeback after the break were ended when ...Full Story »

Joey Barton was unhappy with the decision-making of referee Tom Neild after arguing that Accrington’s first goal should not have stood in the 2-0 win over his Bristol Rovers side.A ball into the box hit the hand of Harvey Rodgers, and Tommy Leigh pounced on the loose ball before turning and firing into the net to open the scoring for Accrington after 51 minutes.Defender Ryan Astley then vo...Full Story »

Manager Mark Fotheringham was keen to underscore Huddersfield’s collective spirit in “adversity” following their dramatic 1-1 draw at Hull.Town remain in the bottom three but they deserved to win a tight Yorkshire derby in which Oscar Estupinan equalised for the hosts with the last kick of the game.Fotheringham said: “The team invested so much energy in the game and the p...Full Story »

David Moyes called on West Ham fans to “give back” to the club after they slumped into the Premier League relegation zone following defeat at Wolves.The Hammers are only off the foot of the table by virtue of goal difference after Daniel Podence hit the only goal of the game to give fellow strugglers Wolves a 1-0 win at Molineux.After a game of little quality and few chances, West Ha...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admits his side have not been good enough recently as they suffered a fifth consecutive defeat by losing 4-2 against Livingston at McDiarmid Park.Stephen Kelly’s first-half double and James Penrice’s strike before half-time handed the visitors a comfortable three-goal cushion.After being booed off at the break, Davidson turned to his bench for som...Full Story »

Manager Dave Challinor emphasised the importance of Stockport’s 2-0 victory over Northampton in their League Two play-off push, stressing the need to “get points on the board as quickly as possible”.The Hatters edged a tight clash at Edgeley Park, with Antoni Sarcevic scoring from close range in the first half and Jack Sowerby being credited with an own goal in the second.The w...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Mark Hudson has called for his players to “stand up” to the threat of relegation after their agonising 1-1 draw with Wigan.The Bluebirds conceded an equaliser in the sixth minute of added time when Latics striker Will Keane poked home from close range.Hudson’s side had taken the lead in the 82nd minute thanks to a volley from Irish winger Callum O’Dowda an...Full Story »

Walsall manager Michael Flynn was full of praise for Danny Johnson after the striker netted his 15th goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Tranmere.The point means that the Saddlers are now seven games unbeaten on the road in all competitions as they look to maintain their assault on the play-off places.Danny Johnson pounced to give the visitors the lead in the 72nd minute but three minutes late...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic hailed teenager Tobi Adeyemo for scoring the goal that helped Watford beat Blackpool 2-0 and move the Hornets up to third in the Sky Bet Championship table.Ismaila Sarr was the Hornets’ star performer and made sure of victory with an 87th-minute penalty.But it was 17-year-old Adeyemo who will be remembered most fondly by the Vicarage Road faithful for coming off the bench to o...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher said his team “kept going” and got what they deserved in a top-of-the-table 1-1 draw with Ipswich.Meanwhile, his opposite number Kieran McKenna said he was “disappointed’ with the result but could not have any complaints about it.Bali Mumba rescued the point for Plymouth in the third minute of time added on and kept them seven points cle...Full Story »

Stevenage extended their unbeaten Sky Bet League Two run to 10 games but had to settle for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Harrogate.Carl Piergianni’s sixth goal of the campaign had given the visitors a second-half lead at a windswept Wetherby Road, but Luke Armstrong took his season’s tally into double figures to secure a point.The best chance of the first half had earli...Full Story »

David Wagner’s Norwich reign exploded into life with an authoritative 4-0 victory over shell-shocked Preston at Deepdale.The former Huddersfield manager was appointed Norwich boss only eight days ago but the German’s fingerprints were unmistakably plastered across an away performance bursting with energy and enterprise.Kieran Dowell, restored to the starting XI for the first time sin...Full Story »

West Bromwich Albion further showcased their promotion credentials as they hit back from two down to win 3-2 at Luton.Carlton Morris and Elijah Adebayo had the hots in control early but Daryl Dike and Jayson Molumby squared things up before Conor Townsend’s winner.The visitors made a bright start in front of a sold-out Kenilworth Road, Jed Wallace’s effort taking a deflection on its ...Full Story »

Livingston sealed successive wins and climbed to fourth in the cinch Premiership as they held off a spirited second-half fightback from St Johnstone to secure a 4-2 victory.Stephen Kelly’s first-half double and a goal in either half from James Penrice was enough to secure all three points in a six-goal thriller at McDiarmid Park.The home side were booed off the pitch at half-time but fough...Full Story »

Charlie Austin scored on his second debut for Swindon as the Robins climbed back into the play-off places  with a thumping 5-0 win over 10-man Grimsby at the County Ground.The game had been held up for 10 minutes early in the first half after referee Sam Purkiss was hit in the face by an attempted clearance from Swindon captain Angus MacDonald.Players rushed to the assistance of the officia...Full Story »

Scottish Championship basement boys Hamilton got only their third league win of the season as Andy Winter’s penalty was the difference in a 1-0 victory over Greenock Morton.Winter stuck his spot-kick into the bottom right-hand corner after Daniel O’Reilly was fouled in the box with 17 minutes gone.Winter had a great chance to double the lead just after the hour mark as he ran through...Full Story »

Jordan Beyer’s first goal for Burnley gave the Championship leaders a 1-0 victory over Coventry which extended their winning league run to seven matches.The German defender headed home Johann Berg Gudmundsson’s corner with eight minutes left, just when it seemed the Sky Blues – who had been the better side in the first half – would weather a growing Burnley storm.With the...Full Story »

Ciaron Brown hit a late winner as Oxford came from behind to beat Fleetwood 2-1.Kyle Joseph had scored their equaliser seconds after coming on, cancelling out Brendan Wiredu’s strike at the end of the first half.And Brown forced in a second goal at the death to give his side an unlikely win.Fleetwood had dominated the first half but looked like turning around on level terms after goalkeepe...Full Story »

Hull striker Oscar Estupinan scored with the last kick of the game to deny Huddersfield three big points in their 1-1 draw at the MKM Stadium.The visitors remain in the bottom three of the Sky Bet Championship but they impressively belied their lowly position in a rather stale Yorkshire derby, in which Michal Helik opened the scoring after 21 minutes.A well-worked corner, expertly converted by t...Full Story »

Will Vaulks’ wonder strike gave title-chasing Sheffield Wednesday a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wycombe at Adams Park.The Owls moved within three points of League One leaders Plymouth courtesy of the former Cardiff midfielder’s 13th-minute rocket.Wednesday are now 18 games unbeaten in all competitions, but there is concern for Reece James and George Byers who were both stretchered off.M...Full Story »

Kristian Dennis scored one and created another as Carlisle eased to a 2-0 home victory against Newport in Sky Bet League Two.The Cumbrians’ top scorer netted for a third game in a row as he took his impressive tally for the season to 15 goals in all competitions on the stroke of half-time.He also provided the assist for Crystal Palace loanee John-Kymani Gordon to wrap up the points on debu...Full Story »

Colchester boss Matt Bloomfield was delighted for “unsung hero” Cole Skuse to take the plaudits after the midfielder scored the winner in a 2-1 victory at Rochdale.The visitors had edged ahead through Junior Tchamadeu’s ripping shot in the 22nd minute following good work by John Akinde in holding up a free-kick delivery into the area.Dale levelled via Devante Rodney in the 36th...Full Story »

Scottish Championship leaders Queen’s Park were held to a goalless draw away to Inverness.With 17 minutes gone, Queen’s keeper Calum Ferrie had to stretch to keep out Billy McKay’s header.Jack Davidson then went close for the visitors but was denied by Thistle keeper Mark Ridgers.Midway through the second half Caley’s Danny Devine got in a crucial block to stop Simon Murr...Full Story »

Mark Sykes scored his first two goals for Bristol City in a 4-2 Championship win over Birmingham at Ashton Gate.The hosts took a 17th-minute lead when Cameron Pring broke down the left and saw his driven cross guided in by Antoine Semenyo.It was 2-0 four minutes later, Nahki Wells outmuscling new Blues defender Kevin Long before bursting clear down the middle and shooting past John Ruddy.Birming...Full Story »

Swansea made their numerical advantage count as they beat 10-man Sunderland 3-1 at the Stadium of Light.Luke O’Nien’s early dismissal meant the Black Cats had to play more than 70 minutes with a player less, and while they kept their opponents out until the interval, they were blown away as Swansea scored three goals in the second half.Joel Piroe opened the scoring in the 50th minute...Full Story »

Bali Mumba rescued a point for top-of-the table Plymouth in the third minute of time added on and kept them seven points clear of third-placed Ipswich following a 1-1 draw.Wes Burns struck with an angled volley for Ipswich and both sides hit the woodwork in a pulsating encounter in front of a sold-out 29,069 crowd.A low shot by Niall Ennis was kept out by Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton and ...Full Story »

Solly March scored twice as Brighton set aside the absence of wantaway star Leandro Trossard to inflict another setback on Liverpool’s stuttering season with a superb 3-0 win. Substitute Danny Welbeck wrapped up Albion’s victory after March’s quick-fire double early in the second period put them on course for a resounding success. Jurgen Klopp’s stunned visitors had n...Full Story »

Tranmere and Walsall shared the spoils after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Prenton Park.The home side had the better of things in the first half with Kieron Morris and Tom Davies coming closest to breaking the deadlock.It was a similar story after the break as Rovers continued to have the majority of the ball though were unable to convert their dominance into goalscoring opportunities.But, somewhat ...Full Story »

In-form Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet scored a stoppage-time equaliser to secure a 2-2 cinch Premiership draw with Dundee United at Easter Road on Saturday.Hibs looked on course for a 10th defeat in 13 matches thanks to first-half goals from United pair Glenn Middleton and Ian Harkes.But Nisbet, who had also scored before the break, made it seven goals in six games since returning from a 10-mon...Full Story »

An equaliser deep into stoppage-time by striker Will Keane rescued a point for Wigan in a 1-1 draw with Cardiff.The Bluebirds looked set for a vital victory after Irish wing Callum O’Dowda scored with a side-footed volley from a Jaden Philogene cross in the 82nd minute.But, with the Cardiff City Stadium crowd getting ready to roar their approval of a first win in nine matches, Keane scramb...Full Story »

Bromley got their Vanarama National League play-off push back on track with a 4-1 home victory against in-form Yeovil.The Glovers had been unbeaten in seven league games before heading to Hayes Lane but Bromley returned to winning ways after Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Wrexham.The Ravens opened the scoring in the ninth minute, with Louis Dennis’ strike taking a big deflection before loop...Full Story »

National League crisis club Scunthorpe suffered again as they lost 2-0 at home to Woking.The Iron are rooted to the foot of the fifth tier, up for sale and this week were served with a winding up petition.Their fortunes got no better in this clash, Woking going ahead five minutes in through Rhys Browne.His 14th of the season came as he got in behind the Iron defence, though the visitors had to w...Full Story »

Jayden Bogle scored a brace as Sheffield United kept the pressure on Championship leaders Burnley with a 3-1 victory over Stoke.Iliman Ndiaye opened the scoring and Bogle doubled the hosts’ lead, while Nick Powell’s goal at the end of the first half reduced the arrears before Bogle’s second at the death secured the points.Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom made five changes to his ...Full Story »