Jurgen Klopp refused to defend his players after wretched Liverpool were thumped 3-0 at Wolves. Joel Matip’s own goal set the tone for an awful defeat as the hosts raced into a 2-0 lead inside 12 minutes. Craig Dawson grabbed a debut goal and Ruben Neves piled on the misery with Wolves recording their biggest win for almost a year. Liverpool are languishing in 10th in the Premier...Full Story »

Ian Evatt praised Kyle Dempsey’s “moment of brilliance” which separated promotion-chasing Bolton from determined visitors Cheltenham.Dempsey netted his fourth goal of the campaign 10 minutes from the end of what had been a frustrating afternoon for the hosts.“The only thing to focus on is the win,” said manager Evatt, whose side shut out the opposition for a record-...Full Story »

New manager Sabri Lamouchi wants Cardiff to show more aggression if they are to move clear of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone following a 1-0 defeat at Hull.Cyrus Christie’s 62nd-minute goal left the visitors – without a league win since November 5 – two points adrift of the bottom three, though Lamouchi was left rueful of Callum Robinson’s first-half penalty mis...Full Story »

Nathan Jones came out fighting after Southampton’s fans turned on him during the 3-0 defeat at Brentford, vowing to stamp his authority on the club.The Saints boss, appointed in November to steer them away from relegation, faced chants of ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ and ‘get out of our club’ after they were left rooted to the foot of the table.After...Full Story »

Luton boss Rob Edwards heaped praise on his players after a 1-0 victory over Stoke earned his side their second home win in a week.Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu’s first goal of the season helped the Hatters make it back-to-back 1-0 wins following Tuesday’s success over Cardiff and kept them in fourth place in the Championship table.Edwards said: “A fantastic week, it’s down to the...Full Story »

Neil Critchley has called on his QPR side to “stick together” after their dismal form continued with a 1-1 draw at Huddersfield.The Hoops have failed to win in eight matches in all competitions, with their last victory coming in Critchley’s bow back in December.January arrival Jamal Lowe handed the visitors an early lead when he pounced on a Matthew Lowton mistake and headed ho...Full Story »

Matt Yates scored a last-gasp equaliser as Stenhousemuir snatched a 1-1 draw against cinch League Two leaders Dumbarton on Saturday.The Sons looked set to hold on for victory at Ochilview Park courtesy of a goal from Alistair Love in first-half injury time.Stenhousemuir refused to throw in the towel and earned a point through Yates deep into time added on at the end of the game.Second-placed Sti...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke challenged his Port Vale players to show “who is up for it” when they host Accrington in midweek following a “naive” performance in defeat by Wycombe on Saturday.Wycombe eventually cruised to what manager Gareth Ainsworth termed a “bittersweet win”, owing to his Vale connections, the visitors scoring three unanswered goals to move three points b...Full Story »

Colchester boss Matt Bloomfield saluted Kwesi Appiah after the striker salvaged a point for the U’s in a 1-1 draw with Barrow.Appiah, playing for the first time since December 10, struck from close range in the sixth minute of stoppage time after fellow substitute John Akinde’s effort had been cleared off the line.Akinde had earlier had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Paul Farman, afte...Full Story »

Aberdeen caretaker manager Barry Robson was delighted to see his side secure a much-needed 3-1 cinch Premiership win over Motherwell.The Dons led at the interval thanks to a header from Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes and a second-half double from Bojan Miovski had them on easy street.Motherwell substitute Kevin van Veen pulled one back from the spot after a VAR-awarded penalty for a Matty Kennedy ...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson believes Hearts forward Stephen Humphrys has already secured Scotland’s goal of the season after he sealed his side’s 3-1 win over 10-man Dundee United with an audacious finish from just inside his own half.Deep into stoppage time, with the Jambos hanging on to a 2-1 lead, the on-loan Wigan attacker picked up possession in his own box following a United corner and surg...Full Story »

Gateshead claimed a much-needed 2-0 National League victory away to Solihull to make it two wins from two and move level on points with Oldham in their bid for survival.Midfielder Daniel Ward and substitute William Harris scored in either half to haul the relegation-threatened visitors to within touching distance of safety, as their hosts lost further ground on the play-off places.Andrew Dallas ...Full Story »

Paul Warne hailed Derby’s second-half display as “one of the best” of his managerial career after they trounced Morecambe 5-0 at Pride Park.Derby’s head coach saw his team extend their unbeaten league run to 15 games with David McGoldrick scoring his third hat-trick of the season.But for much of the first half there was no sign of what was to come as Morecambe frustrated ...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Paul Simpson says his promotion-chasing side simply were not good enough as Paul Huntington’s late own goal saw them fall to a 1-0 loss at home to League Two strugglers Harrogate.The match looked destined to end in a goalless draw until the 82nd minute, when Huntington misjudged a pass back to goalkeeper Tomas Holy and sent the ball agonisingly across the line.Th...Full Story »

Both managers were happy to settle for a point after Northampton and Walsall played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Sixfields.The home side edged a scrappy first half before Walsall turned the tables in the second, but goalmouth action was at a premium throughout.Tom Knowles poked Walsall’s best chance wide of the target just after half-time, while Northampton had to wait until the final min...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy praised an “outstanding performance” from his Lincoln side as they overcame relegation-threatened Accrington 3-0.It was their first league win of 2023 – the Imps last won a league game on November 19 – and the game turned their way in three second-half minutes.Lincoln opened the scoring in the 24th minute when Ben House fired home, and made it two after 55 mi...Full Story »

Michael Carrick believes Chuba Akpom’s brilliance got Middlesbrough firing at the Riverside to keep their promotion push on track by beating struggling Blackpool 3-0.It was an impressive afternoon for the Sky Bet Championship’s leading scorer, with the former Arsenal striker putting Boro on course for another win under Carrick to keep hold of third spot and move to within 10 points o...Full Story »

Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill was pleased that the pain of a midweek scouting trip paid off as his in-form team made it five straight wins with a 1-0 success at Oxford.Cotterill spied on Oxford in their home defeat by Barnsley on Wednesday night.And after sub Ryan Bowman’s 74th-minute goal had given them victory at the Kassam Stadium, he reflected on how the midweek journey paid off i...Full Story »

Paul Hurst says he is determined to help John McAtee out of a difficult spell after the frontman inspired Grimsby’s 3-0 romp at Crewe.The frontman scored only his second goal of what will be his final campaign at Blundell Park. McAtee joined Luton last summer, but was then loaned back to the Mariners before his season was disrupted by shoulder surgery.His third-minute blast was added to by...Full Story »

Bobby Thomas scored a late leveller to rescue play-off chasing Barnsley a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth.Thomas headed home from 10 yards a minute from time to cancel out Colby Bishop’s 49th-minute opener.The opening 45 minutes were fairly even and produced very little in terms of efforts on goal.On 10 minutes, Pompey had the ball in the net as a through-ball from Owen Dale saw Bishop slot in but ...Full Story »

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu’s first goal since August 2021 earned Luton a 1-0 win over Stoke at Kenilworth Road.The hosts made a glorious start as the long-serving Mpanzu pounced on a loose ball in midfield and raced forward before driving a shot into the bottom corner from 22 yards with just six minutes gone.Jordan Clark had claims for a penalty turned down as the Hatters continued their bright ...Full Story »

Dan Dodds’ late strike gave Hartlepool only a second win in seven Sky Bet League Two matches as they triumphed 1-0 at Doncaster.The hosts enjoyed much the better of the attacking play throughout, but struggled to break down Pools, who showed only glimpses of attacking threat before Dodds’ fine strike on 88 minutes.Hartlepool boss Keith Curle named three of five deadline-day signings ...Full Story »

Bottom side Hamilton secured a much-needed point from a 1-1 cinch Championship draw at home to Dundee.On-loan Hearts midfielder Connor Smith handed the hosts an early lead as he picked out the top corner with a long-range strike after just five minutes of his home debut.Dundee began to dominate possession and Jordan McGhee came close to equalising after the half-hour mark although he headed just...Full Story »

Stevenage lost ground on League Two leaders Leyton Orient after a goalless draw at Sutton.Steve Evans’ side extended their unbeaten league record to 12 games but are now four points behind Orient after a frustrating draw at Gander Green Lane.Neither goalkeeper was severely tested in a poor first half for the neutral.Boro’s on-loan debutant Jokull Andresson beat away Will Randall&rsqu...Full Story »

Salford maintained their League Two promotion push with a 2-1 win over local rivals Rochdale at the Peninsula Stadium.The home side enjoyed the better of the first half, with Louie Barry twice coming close to opening the scoring early on.And City’s fast start was rewarded after 11 minutes when Matt Smith turned-in Elliot Watt’s teasing cross from close range.Ethan Galbriath could hav...Full Story »

Harrogate ended a run of five games without a win in League Two after Paul Huntington’s late own goal earned them a 1-0 victory away at promotion-chasing Carlisle.The match looked destined to end in a goalless draw until the 82nd minute, when Huntington misjudged a pass back to goalkeeper Tomas Holy and sent it agonisingly across the line.Third-placed Carlisle were seeking a fifth straight...Full Story »

Kwesi Appiah netted a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage Colchester a point in their 1-1 draw with visitors Barrow.Substitute Appiah slotted in at the far post in the sixth minute of time added on, after John Akinde’s effort was cleared off the line.Barrow almost took a second-minute lead when Niall Canavan’s excellent header was saved by Kieran O’Hara.But Colchester went close...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris was thrilled with his side’s second-half response after sealing a 1-0 win over Crawley.Shaun Williams struck in the 48th minute to secure victory for the Gills, who still sit 23rd in Sky Bet League Two but have won three of their last four matches.Crawley had arguably been the better team in the first half, and Harris was pleased to see his side adjust in the se...Full Story »

George Moncur scored the winner as League Two leaders Leyton Orient beat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 at Brisbane Road.Moncur struck in the 64th minute when he drilled a shot from the left side of the area across a crowded box and into the bottom right corner.The London derby often proved a feisty affair and both sides created chances to break the deadlock before Moncur’s telling blow.The former Hull...Full Story »

Cove Rangers finally managed to win an away game in the cinch Championship this season after holding on for a 1-0 victory at Partick Thistle.Mitch Megginson headed home in the first half, while his goalkeeper Scott Fox played his part, keeping out the visitors with a string of saves.Danny Mullen missed an early chance for the hosts and Leighton McIntosh should have done better at the other end w...Full Story »

Alfie Kilgour headed a stoppage-time equaliser for Mansfield to earn a 1-1 draw at Bradford.Kilgour nodded home Elliott Hewitt’s cross to cancel out Andy Cook’s first-half goal for the home side.Cook, starting his first game since Boxing Day, scored his 17th of the season when he headed in a corner from Adam Clayton.Abo Eisa and Jamie Walker had good chances for Bradford before Cook&...Full Story »

Teenager Ethan Cairns came off the bench to score with his first touch as his late equaliser earned Inverness a 2-2 draw at home to Morton in the cinch Championship.The 18-year-old had only just stepped onto the pitch when he got on the end of a free-kick at the near post to claim his maiden league goal in the 85th minute.Morton had gone ahead in the fifth minute when former Celtic midfielder Ca...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor reflected on a ‘really happy Saturday’ after his side beat Tranmere 3-2 in League Two.The three points lifted last season’s National League champions into the play-off positions as they saw off one of their main top-seven rivals.Kane Hemmings’ penalty cancelled out Kyle Knoyle’s opener for Stockport, who moved back in front through Kyle...Full Story »

Nigel Clough called for a change in the substitution rules after Mansfield had three players injured in their 1-1 draw at Bradford.Louis Reed, Rhys Oates and Callum Johnson were all forced off in the first 36 minutes at Valley Parade.Centre-half Alfie Kilgour headed a stoppage-time equaliser to reward Mansfield’s fightback. But manager Clough was concerned about the current rules and he al...Full Story »

Boreham Wood boosted their National League play-off hopes with a 1-0 victory over top-seven rivals Chesterfield.Nathan Ashmore kept Wood, coming off the back of two consecutive wins, in the game after an early Chesterfield blitz.After a reflex parry kept out a deflected effort, the goalkeeper produced a brilliant triple save and then tipped Jamie Grimes’ header over the crossbar.Ryan Colcl...Full Story »

Cambridge defended resolutely to hold League One promotion hopefuls Ipswich to a 1-1 draw.Having seen out the early stages, Cambridge went ahead after 24 minutes when Harvey Knibbs drove forward before firing home an excellent finish from outside the box.Seven minutes later the U’s had the chance to double their lead after they were awarded a penalty when Conor McGrandles was brought down ...Full Story »

In-form Shrewsbury made it five wins on the spin thanks to Ryan Bowman’s fine volleyed finish in a 1-0 victory at Oxford.Killian Phillips flicked the ball forwards inside the box in the 74th minute and substitute Bowman swivelled to volley unerringly past Simon Eastwood.It dealt the Us a fourth straight defeat – during which they have scored just once – to increase the pressure...Full Story »

Bromley slipped out of the National League play-off places after only managing a 1-1 home draw with struggling Maidenhead following a late equaliser from Louis Dennis.Charlee Adams’ strike was easily collected by Bromley goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook and Cole Kpekawa fired over, while Corey Whitely curled wide at the other end.Maidenhead took the lead in the 57th minute when Emile Acquah c...Full Story »

In-form Gillingham extended their unbeaten run to four games as veteran midfielder Shaun Williams scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Crawley.Crawley picked up from where they left off in last week’s victory over Salford, as Tom Fellows almost put them in front within 30 seconds when unmarked at the back post.Newly-appointed Town captain Ben Gladwin rounded Glenn Morris before the ex-C...Full Story »

Mark Sykes and Sam Bell’s first-half goals earned Bristol City a battling 2-1 victory at Preston.Striker Ched Evans pulled a goal back for the hosts shortly after the hour mark, but City held on after some late pressure to extend their healthy unbeaten run to eight games in all competitions.This was Preston’s fifth home league defeat in a row as their play-off hopes took a dive.City ...Full Story »

Kyle Dempsey scored the only goal of the game as Bolton boosted their Sky Bet League One promotion hopes with a 1-0 win at home to Cheltenham.Dempsey’s curling right-foot shot 10 minutes from time ended an afternoon of frustration for Wanderers, beaten only once in their last 10 league outings.Cheltenham won the reverse fixture by the same scoreline last October and their game management r...Full Story »

Two late goals capped an incredible comeback by Birmingham as they snatched a dramatic 4-3 win against Swansea.American centre-back Austin Trusty was the hero, glancing in a header off a Hannibal Mejbri corner to leave home fans at the Swansea.com Stadium in disbelief.Going into the last minute of normal time the Swans appeared to be cruising to three points after dominating most of the match.A ...Full Story »

Kaoru Mitoma headed home an 87th-minute winner to earn Brighton a 1-0 victory over struggling Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium.The Japan international, whose goal in stoppage time helped the Seagulls knock holders Liverpool out of the FA Cup last week, nodded past goalkeeper Neto to send his side into sixth place.Both sides threatened throughout a pacey first half, the Cherries somehow surviving ...Full Story »

Manchester United were made to sweat for their 13th successive home win after star midfielder Casemiro’s red card for violent conduct sparked a frenzied conclusion against Crystal Palace.Fresh from sealing their place in the Carabao Cup final on Wednesday, Erik ten Hag’s side looked set to make light work of Patrick Vieira’s Eagles in a rare Saturday afternoon kick-off.Bruno Fe...Full Story »

Ashley Charles scored the only goal as Wealdstone boosted their play-off hopes with a 1-0 win over rivals Dagenham in the Vanarama National League.Charles struck after just five minutes at Grosvenor Vale following a good run and pass from Brooklyn Ilunga.Olufela Olomola and Jack Cook had chances to extend the lead before the Daggers rallied after the break.Junior Morias hit the bar for the visit...Full Story »

Raith scored twice in seven second-half minutes to claim a 2-1 comeback cinch Championship victory at Arbroath and move up to fifth in the table.Michael McKenna broke the deadlock with Arbroath’s first shot on target from a corner in the 20th minute for his seventh goal of the season in all competitions.Moments later, Toyosi Olusanya had an attempt saved as the hosts looked to double their...Full Story »

Ruben Rodrigues’ penalty proved the difference as National League leaders Notts County won 2-1 at relegation battling Torquay.County took the lead in the 34th minute with a quick counter-attack, finished off when Macauley Langstaff took a touch to control Connell Rawlinson’s pass before rifling a shot home.Torquay went in level at half-time as Tom Lapslie controlled inside the box be...Full Story »

Wycombe moved within touching distance of the League One play-off spots after winning 3-0 away at out-of-form Port Vale.Gareth Ainsworth’s team were ruthless in attack four days after the sale of top-scorer Anis Mehmeti to Bristol City. Brandon Hanlan netted after 13 minutes and Joe Jacobson, from the spot, and substitute Garath McCleary scored in quick succession late in the game.Hanlan&r...Full Story »

Cardiff’s relegation concerns suffered another blow as they recorded a 1-0 Championship defeat at in-form Hull.Man-of-the-match Cyrus Christie scored the winning goal after 62 minutes to leave the visitors just two points clear of the bottom three.Cardiff, without a league victory in 2023, will leave East Yorkshire frustrated after Callum Robinson’s first-half penalty was brilliantly...Full Story »

Jack Bridge’s brace fired Southend back into the National League play-off places with a 2-0 win over troubled York.Both goals came in the second half, with the first from the penalty spot after Bridge went down under a challenge.Bridge stepped up himself and opened the scoring in the 64th minute with a spot-kick down the middle as Ethan Ross dived to his right.The second was all Bridge&rsq...Full Story »