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Dylan Easton brace helps high-flying Raith inflict fresh defeat on Ayr

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Dylan Easton scored a first-half double as Raith beat Ayr 2-1 in the cinch Championship.Easton opened the scoring after 24 minutes when Sam Stanton found him on the edge of the box.The pair combined again two minutes later with Easton producing another clinical finish for second-placed Rovers.Anton Dowds halved the deficit five minutes after the break, but Ayr have now lost five of their seven l...Full Story »

Padraig Amond scores stunner as Woking beat lowly AFC Fylde

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Lewis Walker scored on his debut as Woking returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at National League strugglers AFC Fylde.Experienced striker Padraig Amond netted the opening goal in the 13th minute with a stunning free-kick from 25 yards.After a lengthy delay which resulted in the fourth official taking over from one of the assistant referees, Woking came close to doubling their lead when ...Full Story »

Hull held by well-drilled Plymouth

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Streetwise Plymouth frustrated Hull to earn a 1-1 draw at the MKM Stadium.Argyle have struggled away from home since their return to the Sky Bet Championship.But they were decent value for a point which was largely gained because of the late heroics of goalkeeper Conor Hazard.Hull also looked up against it when Adam Randell scored for the visitors after 22 minutes.The Tigers were fortunate to ha...Full Story »

Michael Cheek bags brace as 10-man Bromley halt unbeaten Gateshead streak

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Gateshead’s seven-match unbeaten run in the National League came to an end after a 3-1 defeat at 10-man Bromley.After a goalless first half, Michael Cheek put the home side in front in the 55th minute with a shot into the bottom corner.Marcus Dinanga levelled for Gateshead, who were on a three-game winning streak, with 20 minutes to go but Byron Webster restored Bromley’s lead with a...Full Story »

Michael Jacobs saves point for Chesterfield as winning streak ends at Maidenhead

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Chesterfield’s seven-match winning run was ended but the Vanarama National League leaders were grateful for Michael Jacobs’ second-half strike in a 1-1 draw at struggling Maidenhead.Craig Ross saved well from Will Grigg but Maidenhead, who had lost their previous five fixtures, took the lead after half-an-hour as Tobi Sho-Silva turned in Jayden Mitchell-Lawson’s low cross.Arman...Full Story »

The wins will come – Liam Rosenior not concerned by Hull’s run of home draws

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Hull head coach Liam Rosenior is convinced an uptick in home form is forthcoming after the 1-1 draw against Plymouth.The Tigers are unbeaten since the opening day of the season but they have now drawn their last four games at the MKM Stadium.Rosenior said: “I want more wins, but the wins will come as a process.“The process is performance and our performances have been absolutely top ...Full Story »

‘Really strong performance’ at Exeter delights Northampton boss Jon Brady

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Northampton boss Jon Brady hailed a perfect away showing from his side as they ran out deserved 2-0 winners at Exeter.Sam Hoskins ran through to open the scoring in the 20th minute before Patrick Brough sealed victory in stoppage time, ending a run of three consecutive League One defeats.The Cobblers could easily have been bigger winners against an Exeter side that were a far cry from the one th...Full Story »

Kwame Thomas grabs late winner for Aldershot against 10-man Dagenham

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Kwame Thomas netted a late winner as Aldershot beat 10-man Dagenham 3-2 at home in the National League.Dagenham made a flying start with Charley Kendall firing them ahead inside four minutes with a shot into the bottom corner.Aldershot levelled in the 22nd minute with Cian Harries converting from the penalty spot after Daggers goalkeeper Elliot Justham fouled Tyler Frost.The visitors were reduce...Full Story »

Alex Lowry beginning to reach level to earn Hearts starts – Steven Naismith

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Hearts manager Steven Naismith believes Alex Lowry is beginning to put in the level of performances he needs to start consistently.Against Ross County on Saturday afternoon, the on-loan attacker came off the bench to provide the assist for Alan Forrest’s decisive header, just days after scoring the winner in the League Cup quarter final against Kilmarnock.While Lowry’s quality on the...Full Story »

Morecambe ensure sixth successive home defeat for Forest Green Rovers

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Morecambe recorded their first away win of the season with a 2-1 victory at Forest Green Rovers.Goals from Michael Mellon and Jordan Slew scored the goals that moved the Shrimps up a couple of places to 12th in the League Two table.Tyrese Omotoye’s late header was not enough to prevent Rovers from slumping to a sixth straight home defeat of the season.Matty Stevens exchanged a one-two with...Full Story »

Colchester hold off Notts County in nine-goal thriller

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Colchester stunned Notts County 5-4 in a pulsating League Two encounter.The U’s took a 10th-minute lead through Noah Chilvers’ long-range shot, following Aidan Stone’s scuffed clearance.But County equalised in the 22nd minute when Sam Austin netted after goalkeeper Owen Goodman had denied Macaulay Langstaff.Colchester edged ahead again in the 31st minute when Jayden Fevrier&rsq...Full Story »

Ali Al-Hamadi stars as Wimbledon beat Tranmere and move into play-off places

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Ali Al-Hamadi bagged a hat-trick as AFC Wimbledon earned their first home win of the Sky Bet League Two season, fighting back to beat Tranmere 4-1.Connor Jennings’ early opener was cancelled out by Armani Little, before three from Al-Hamadi tied up the points for the hosts, moving them into the play-off positions.A well-worked corner handed the visitors the lead inside four minutes, with J...Full Story »

Cardiff continue fine form with victory over Rotherham

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Cardiff registered a fourth successive Championship win as they eased to a 2-0 victory over struggling Rotherham.Second-half goals from striker Kion Etete and full-back Perry Ng were enough for the sixth-placed Bluebirds to claim all three points and continue their recent surge up the table.It was not an encounter that will live long in the memory, but Erol Bulut’s home side were full valu...Full Story »

Archie Collins opens Peterborough account in win over Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Archie Collins scored his first Peterborough goal in a 2-0 triumph against Bristol Rovers.Collins opened his Posh account after a summer switch from Exeter as the hosts made the breakthrough after 26 minutes.His 25-yard half-volley flew into the far corner with the aid of a helpful deflection off Rovers defender Josh Grant.Anthony Evans landed an ambitious effort from long range on the roof of t...Full Story »

Birthday boy Greg Leigh fires Oxford to win over Stevenage

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Greg Leigh’s birthday brace ensured Oxford United earned a fourth successive away league win with a 3-1 victory at Stevenage.The on-song Us kept the pressure on league leaders Portsmouth with their impressive victory at the Lamex, coming from behind to secure all three points.Captain Elliott Moore had already cleared Carl Piergianni’s header off the line before Stevenage’s in-f...Full Story »

In-form Oldham held to draw at Wealdstone

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Oldham’s climb up the National League table was checked as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Wealdstone.Latics had won their three previous matches following a seven-game winless run and led through Alex Reid before Sam Bowen fired the hosts’ first-half equaliser.Oldham punished Wealdstone’s sloppy defending just after the half-hour mark when Reid intercepted a poor back pass and...Full Story »

Jason Prior and Tom Blair on target as Dorking beat Hartlepool

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Second-half goals from Jason Prior and Tom Blair secured two wins in a week for Dorking as they battled to a 2-0 victory at Hartlepool.There was little to choose between the sides in a nip-and-tuck first half, although Hartlepool goalkeeper Pete Jameson had to be alert to tip away Dan Gallagher’s header from a corner.George Francomb did well to scramble clear at the beginning of the second...Full Story »

Jordan Rhodes penalty earns Blackpool narrow win over Barnsley

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Blackpool recorded their fourth win of the campaign as a first-half penalty from Jordan Rhodes earned a 1-0 victory at Barnsley.The home side went close after 10 minutes when John McAtee broke into the area and cut the ball back for Devante Cole, who saw his shot blocked.The visitors were awarded a penalty midway through the first half when Corey O’Keefe brought down CJ Hamilton.Rhodes sen...Full Story »

Airdrie defeat leaves Morton rock bottom

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Morton slipped to the bottom of the Scottish Championship after a 1-0 home defeat to Airdrie extended their winless streak to six matches.Home midfielder Robbie Muirhead curled an effort against the post in the 27th minute.But Airdrie went ahead five minutes later when Lewis McGregor drilled home at the near post.The visitors thought they had sealed the win with 14 minutes remaining, only for Ca...Full Story »

Swansea run out convincing winners in Championship clash at Millwall

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Swansea made it back-to-back Championship wins as they ran out convincing 3-0 winners at Millwall.The Welsh club had taken just two points from a possible 21 in a torrid seven-game winless run in the English second tier with head coach Michael Duff beginning to feel the heat.But they collected all three points in south London with goals from Jamal Lowe, Matt Grimes and Mykola Kukharevych on targ...Full Story »

Cardwell at the double as Southend hit back to draw at Rochdale

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Harry Cardwell struck twice for Southend as they fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Rochdale.Jimmy Keohane fired home a rebound to give Rochdale an early lead and Kairo Mitchell headed them 2-0 up, with Jesurun Uchegbulam prominent in the build-up to both goals.Southend reduced the deficit through Cardwell’s header before the interval and the forward hauled the Shrimpers level ...Full Story »

Crawley up to second after swatting aside Sutton

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Crawley continued their dream start to the League Two campaign with a 3-0 victory over rock-bottom Sutton.Adam Campbell, Laurence Maguire and Danilo Orsi scored as Town secured a fourth straight league win to climb up to second in the table.The Reds took the lead after only six minutes, with former Gateshead striker Campbell scoring his fourth goal of the season after being played in by skipper ...Full Story »

Sam Vokes on target as Wycombe beat 10-man Carlisle

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Luke Leahy and Sam Vokes scored either side of half-time as Wycombe saw off 10-man Carlisle 2-0 at Adams Park.Carlisle goalkeeper Jokull Andresson was sent off in the 29th minute after handling outside his area and Wycombe took full advantage.The visitors defended well before Gareth McCleary won a penalty just before half-time, which Leahy converted to give Wycombe a half-time lead.Vokes missed ...Full Story »

Tony Watt at the double for Dundee United

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Tony Watt scored twice as unbeaten Dundee United remained top of the Scottish Championship after a 4-1 home win over Queen’s Park.The visitors needed just 43 seconds to break the deadlock when Ruari Paton’s cutback was converted by Jack Thomson on the edge of the box.Watt equalised from close range eight minutes before half-time and the Tangerines went in front 11 minutes after the i...Full Story »

Fleetwood end long run without a win after Jack Marriott’s winner

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Jack Marriott’s second-half goal gave Fleetwood their first League One win of the season, beating visitors Leyton Orient 1-0.The O’s had dominated the first half without turning their superiority into goals and they were made to pay when Marriott struck 10 minutes into the second period to give boss Lee Johnson his maiden victory in charge.With Orient firmly in control early on, Theo...Full Story »

Swindon equal club record as they continue flying start with win over Grimsby

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Swindon equalled a club record as they made it nine league games unbeaten to start a season with a 2-1 victory over Grimsby.The Robins took the lead after 26 minutes when Charlie Austin chipped the ball through for Dan Kemp who, despite the ball bouncing up, managed to fire into the bottom right-hand corner.Harry Clifton almost levelled the scores when Abo Eisa found him seven yards from goal on...Full Story »

Dion Charles’ first-half effort enough as Bolton beat Port Vale to go fourth

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Dion Charles’ first-half strike proved enough as Bolton edged a 1-0 League One win at Port Vale to leapfrog their opponents in the table and move into fourth.Charles struck just before half-time to ensure the Trotters’ rise from seventh with 17 points – the same tally as Vale who drop to sixth as a result.Bolton started the better of the two sides, with Charles’ shot from...Full Story »

Wolves stun Manchester City to end the champions’ winning run at Molineux

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Gutsy Wolves stunned Manchester City to pull off a shock 2-1 win and end the champions’ winning run.Hwang Hee-chan’s second-half winner earned the hosts a brilliant battling victory at Molineux.Julian Alvarez’s free-kick cancelled out Ruben Dias’ early own goal but Pep Guardiola’s side were unable to find a way back from Hwang’s strike.Wolves’ Mario Lemi...Full Story »

Duncan Ferguson makes winning start as Inverness manager

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Duncan Ferguson’s first game as Inverness manager ended in a 3-2 win at Arbroath.Former Scotland striker Ferguson was appointed Inverness boss on Tuesday and saw his new side take an 11th-minute lead when Luis Longstaff scrambled the ball home from close range.Inverness doubled their lead after 32 minutes when Aaron Doran turned in Longstaff’s cross from the left.Billy McKay then rac...Full Story »

Partick Thistle brush aside Dunfermline

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Partick Thistle bounced back from their 3-0 home defeat to Arbroath by beating Scottish Championship rivals Dunfermline by the same score.Scott Robinson opened the scoring after 21 minutes, collecting a pass inside the area and finishing well.The home side doubled their lead four minutes into the second half as Dunfermline goalkeeper Harrison Sharp could not collect a shot and Brian Graham was a...Full Story »

Salford secure first home win to see off Newport

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Salford won at home for the first time this season and ended a run of six straight defeats with a 2-1 victory against Newport.Matthew Lund’s opener was cancelled out by Bryn Morris’s strike but Declan Drysdale’s own goal on the stroke of half-time restored Salford’s lead.The hosts went in front after 25 minutes thanks to Lund’s glancing header from Declan John&rsquo...Full Story »

Lasse Sorensen scores twice as Lincoln beat goal-shy Cheltenham

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

A first-half double from Lasse Sorensen sealed a comfortable 2-0 home victory for Lincoln over a Cheltenham side still looking for their first league goal of the season.The Danish wing-back struck after five minutes to put the Imps in front after Ted Bishop’s pass.His second arrived in the 21st minute after Aidan Keena lost possession for Cheltenham, allowing Reeco Hackett to supply Sorens...Full Story »

Norwich back to winning ways after beating Birmingham

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA

Norwich put last weekend’s humiliation at Plymouth firmly behind them with a comfortable 2-0 win over Birmingham at Carrow Road.The Canaries were hammered 6-2 at Home Park, and had also lost their previous home game against Leicester, but two goals inside five minutes early in the second half got their Championship campaign back on track.Gabriel Sara set the ball rolling in the 55th minute...Full Story »

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