Story of our season – Derek Adams not surprised Shrimps bowed out with defeat
Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA
Morecambe boss Derek Adams felt his side’s 2-1 defeat by Harrogate told “the story of their season”.The Shrimps were relegated from the Football League two weeks ago and ended the season with six successive defeats after Harrogate came from behind with two quickfire first-half goals to take three points at the Mazuma Stadium.Morecambe started the game on the front foot and took...Full Story »
Nathan Jones looks forward to play-offs with confidence after final-day success
Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA
Nathan Jones has insisted that Charlton’s results against Wycombe this season count for nothing ahead of their League One play-off showdown.The Addicks finished fourth in the table after a 3-1 home victory over Burton on Saturday.The SE7 outfit leapfrogged Wycombe, who lost at home to promotion rivals Stockport on the final day.Charlton did the double over the Chairboys in the regulation c...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher confident he can turn Bolton into title contenders next season
Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA
Bolton boss Steven Schumacher insists he will not waste time from turning Bolton from Sky Bet League One also-rans into genuine promotion candidates.Josh Dacres-Cogley’s 66th-minute goal – his first of the season – was cancelled out by fellow substitute Jake Young 10 minutes later.“We need to get to work and make sure we are better next season,” confirmed the frustr...Full Story »
It’s all to play for – Stephen Robinson talks up St Mirren’s European hopes
Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA
St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson praised his players for staying in the fight for European qualification after Mikael Mandron’s goal earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Aberdeen at the SMISA Stadium.The striker, who signed a new contract this week, controlled Mark O’Hara’s outswinging free-kick on his chest before lashing home a fierce volley to score the only goal of the game....Full Story »
Terry Skiverton delighted as AFC Wimbledon secure play-off spot
Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA
AFC Wimbledon assistant manager Terry Skiverton expressed his delight at his side’s 1-0 away win over Grimsby which saw them make the League Two play-offs.Dons manager Johnnie Jackson was serving a touchline ban and watched from the stands at Blundell Park, but despite not being close to his team, they got the job done to extend their season.A draw would have been enough for Wimbledon, but...Full Story »
Will Grigg says celebrations on hold after Chesterfield snatch play-off spot
Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA
Will Grigg scored the vital goal to take Chesterfield into the play-offs but said there will not be any celebrations yet after their dramatic final-day 1-0 win over Accrington.The Spireites were ninth at the start of the day and were relying on Salford and Grimsby not winning and for themselves to do a job at the Wham Stadium.It worked out perfectly for them to secure seventh spot thanks to Grig...Full Story »
Stockport boss Dave Challinor keen to cut out ‘habit’ of conceding first
Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA
Stockport manager Dave Challinor wants his side to stop the ‘beautiful habit’ of going a goal down before securing victory following their 3-1 win at Wycombe.Garath McCleary put the home side ahead but Luke Leahy then saw his penalty saved by Stockport goalkeeper Corey Addai around the hour mark.The visitors capitalised when Benony Andresson levelled with 20 minutes left before Olive...Full Story »
Ryan Lowe blasts ‘unacceptable’ first half as Wigan snatch draw at Northampton
Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA
Wigan boss Ryan Lowe was angry with his side’s “unacceptable” first-half performance after they drew 1-1 at Northampton on the final day of the season.Tariqe Fosu finished off a sweeping counter-attack to give the home team the lead shortly before half-time, and that looked to be enough for all three points until Dale Taylor equalised in stoppage time.Wigan then lost Will Aimso...Full Story »
Port Vale end season with defeat to Gillingham as Doncaster halt their title bid
Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA
Already-promoted Port Vale fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Gillingham as their hopes of pipping Doncaster to the League Two title failed to materialise.Vale needed leaders Doncaster to drop points away at Notts County to have any chance of finishing in top spot but Rovers ran out 2-1 winners to be crowned champions.A stunning goal from Aaron Rowe secured all three points for Gillingham, who ende...Full Story »
Queen of the South and Stenhousemuir clinch League One play-off places
Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA
Queen of the South wrapped up a Scottish League One play-off place with a 1-1 draw at champions Arbroath.Peter Murphy’s side began the day in pole position to finish in the top four and got the point they needed to guarantee a second chance at promotion.Reece Lyon’s first-half strike gave the visitors the lead before Ryan Dow levelled.The champions had Thomas O’Brien sent off l...Full Story »