Don Cowie wants his Ross County players ready to fight on Monday
Posted Sunday, April 27, 2025 by PA
Don Cowie will let his Ross County players feel sorry for themselves following their damaging 2-0 defeat at Kilmarnock but wants them ready to fight for survival on Monday.In the first post-split fixture at Rugby Park, striker Bruce Anderson broke the deadlock with a back-post header and midfielder Liam Donnelly doubled the lead with a close-range strike.With four fixtures remaining, Kilmarnock ...Full Story »
Simo Valakari concedes St Johnstone in last chance saloon after Motherwell loss
Posted Sunday, April 27, 2025 by PA
Simo Valakari admitted St Johnstone will probably need to be perfect for the remainder of the season to avoid relegation.Saints lost 3-2 to Motherwell in the first match since the league split and, with four games to play, remain six points adrift of second-bottom Ross County.Boss Valakari said: “We were in a difficult situation before the match and now we’re in an even more difficul...Full Story »
Neil Critchley keeps believing and says Hearts can handle the pressure
Posted Sunday, April 27, 2025 by PA
Hearts head coach Neil Critchley insists he can handle the pressure despite another disappointing afternoon for his side as they fell to defeat against Dundee.The Jambos’ recent run of dismal form continued after Simon Murray’s strike seven minutes before half-time sealed a 1-0 win for the visitors at Tynecastle.They have now only managed one point from their last four William Hill P...Full Story »
Jimmy Thelin praises Kevin Nisbet’s moment of magic as Aberdeen beat Hibernian
Posted Sunday, April 27, 2025 by PA
Jimmy Thelin praised Kevin Nisbet after his moment of magic lifted Aberdeen level on points with Hibernian in the battle for third place in the William Hill Premiership.The on-loan Millwall forward lobbed in a magnificent 80th-minute volley to secure a 1-0 win for the Dons and inflict a first league defeat since December 7 on Hibs, the club at which he spent three years between 2020 and 2023.It ...Full Story »
Boston ensure National League survival and dent Gateshead’s play-off hopes
Posted Sunday, April 27, 2025 by PA
Boston confirmed their place in the National League next season after a 2-1 win over Gateshead.Keaton Ward, making his 100th appearance for the Pilgrims, fired them into the lead after 10 minutes.Luke Hannant levelled for play-off hopefuls Gateshead just six minutes later.But James Gale beat the visitors’ offside trap and tucked away the winner in the 35th minute.Full Story »
Josh Rees treble helps Dagenham thrash Altrincham to boost survival hopes
Posted Sunday, April 27, 2025 by PA
Josh Rees hit a hat-trick as Dagenham took their survival bid to the final day with a thumping 6-1 win over Altrincham.Daggers skipper Rees started the rout when his long-range shot flew in off a post after only seven minutes.Rees grabbed another with a neat finish and Harry Phipps headed the hosts into a 3-0 lead with less than half an hour gone.Dion Pereira made it four from the penalty spot i...Full Story »
Malik Mothersille’s missed penalty proves costly for Peterborough
Posted Sunday, April 27, 2025 by PA
Malik Mothersille scored one penalty and missed another as Peterborough played out a 1-1 draw at home to Bolton.Posh goalkeeper Will Blackmore produced a string of fine saves to keep the visitors at bay, denying both John McAtee and Joel Randall early on.The first penalty came when Mothersille was dragged to the ground in the 17th minute and he stepped up to fire home the opener.After being book...Full Story »
Dylan Williams strike gives Burton victory and sends Cambridge down
Posted Sunday, April 27, 2025 by PA
Cambridge were relegated as Dylan Williams’ first league goal for Burton put them on the brink of League One safety after a 2-1 win, with both sides finishing with 10 men.Albion still need a point to be mathematically sure of safety but with a far superior goal difference to both Bristol Rovers and Crawley, Gary Bowyer’s side are essentially safe.A nervy first period from both sides ...Full Story »
Sub Kyle Finn scores late winner as 10-man Tamworth edge seven-goal thriller
Posted Sunday, April 27, 2025 by PA
Substitute Kyle Finn scored a stoppage-time winner as 10-man Tamworth came from behind to defeat relegated Fylde 4-3 in a National League thriller at the Lamb Ground.Having led through Dan Creaney’s early goal, Tamworth then had goalkeeper Jas Singh sent off just before the half-hour mark.Nick Haughton swiftly equalised and further efforts from Charlie Jolley and Lincoln McFayden had Fylde...Full Story »
Maidenhead beat relegated Ebbsfleet to keep survival hopes alive
Posted Sunday, April 27, 2025 by PA
Maidenhead kept alive their Vanarama National League survival hopes with a 2-0 win at relegated Ebbsfleet.The home side went close late in the first half when Luke O’Neil’s header hit the post.Maidenhead broke the deadlock soon after the restart when Shawn McCoulsky scored following a swift counter-attack.After Ebbsfleet midfielder George Moncur saw his shot tipped onto the crossbar,...Full Story »