Scott Lindsey felt Crawley produced the best performance since he became manager after the Reds ended a run of six successive defeats with a convincing 3-1 home victory over 10-man Harrogate.Crawley had previously won only one of Lindsey’s nine games since he replaced Matthew Etherington at the start of the year.But two first-half goals from Aramide Oteh and another from veteran midfielder...Full Story »

Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman praised his side despite a 1-1 draw at Charlton.A Shaun Whalley header was cancelled out by a superb effort from Steven Sessegnon for the hosts, to keep Accrington in the relegation fight.The Lancashire side have yet to record a win on the road since Cambridge United last November.For Coleman though, the effort shown by his side gives him hope in the cruci...Full Story »

Derby boss Paul Warne was delighted with the grit his team showed as they bounced back from a midweek defeat at Plymouth to win 3-2 at Oxford and get their League One play-off push back on track.Louie Sibley scored twice as the Rams hit back from going behind in the 14th minute to Sam Long’s header.A Long own goal, diverting James Collins’ header into his own net after 61 minutes, ma...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Graham Potter warned that his side are finally finding their form after a 3-1 win at Leicester.Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic scored to clinch a third straight win and breathe fresh life into a season which looked in terminal decline just a week ago.Patson Daka did level for Leicester but they slipped to sit just a point above the relegation zone and had Wout Faes sent ...Full Story »

Boss Darrell Clarke hailed a “tremendous” performance from his Port Vale players despite conceding a late equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Fleetwood.The Valiants dominated and led through Matty Taylor’s 57th-minute goal but were denied victory by Jack Marriott, who bundled in an equaliser – his first goal for the Cod Army – seven minutes from time.Despite his disappoint...Full Story »

Luton boss Rob Edwards praised his side’s willingness to “run through a brick wall” after defeating promotion rivals Sheffield United 1-0 at Bramall Lane.Carlton Morris’ second-half goal from close range secured the points for the visitors.Edwards said: “Really proud of the boys again. Thought the first-half performance was really good. Think the goal caused changes...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Mark Jackson was thrilled with his side’s resilience as they sealed a vital 1-0 win over relegation rivals Cambridge.Mo Eisa’s first-half free-kick was enough for the Dons to claim victory on Saturday afternoon, with the side now 22nd in League One – three points ahead of Cambridge in 23rd.The side are still sitting precariously, but a strong display – partic...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor praised his side for a “good performance on a tough pitch” as County returned to winning ways with a 1-0 triumph at Colchester.Kyle Wootton grabbed the Hatters’ winner in the 37th minute when he headed in from close range, after substitute Ryan Johnson had nodded Chris Hussey’s corner back across goal at the far post.It ended Stockport’...Full Story »

Doncaster Rovers boss Danny Schofield was delighted for striker George Miller after he ended his goal drought in the 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.Miller scored the winner, sealing a comeback from Doncaster after Josh Davison put Wimbledon ahead, with Harrison Biggins heading home the equaliser.It was a first goal in 17 games for Miller, taking him to 12 for the campaign in all competitions.“...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson admitted he had settled for a draw at Swindon before Ryan Edmondson’s stoppage-time winner kept the second-placed Cumbrians flying high.Edmondson’s last-gasp header extended Carlisle’s winning run to four matches and maintained their grip on the automatic promotion places.Honest Simpson said: “You’ve just got to keep going right through to...Full Story »

Alfie May is “a special player” according to Cheltenham boss Wade Elliott after a stunning brace in their 3-0 win at Peterborough.May’s astonishing first was a volley from the halfway line to make it 2-0 after 21 minutes and he smashed in another from the edge of the box to round off the scoring 16 minutes from the end.“Alfie is a special player and the two goals are top ...Full Story »

Pete Wild’s only frustration from his Barrow side’s 0-0 draw with in-form Sutton was they they could not find a winner.Matt Gray’s visitors are the form side in Sky Bet League Two, stretching their run without defeat to an impressive nine games after leaving Holker Street with a battling point in tough conditions.They have lost just once in 14 matches, but Wild’s Bluebird...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett admitted that his side “probably got the rub of the green” with their decisive penalty in a hard-earned 1-0 Championship victory at Reading.In a scrappy affair throughout, Millwall went in front in the 11th minute when Reading goalkeeper Joe Lumley was adjudged to have brought down Zian Flemming in the area.German midfielder Andreas Voglsammer fired home ...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris is not celebrating safety just yet after his side coasted to a 2-0 win over Tranmere at Priestfield Stadium.The Gills are now nine points clear of the relegation zone thanks to goals from Shaun Williams and Conor Masterson.Harris’ side have lost just twice in 12 matches since mid-January, winning five out of six home matches in that time.But Harris stopped short...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill was a happy man after his side sealed a fifth successive League One home win with a 3-1 victory over struggling Morecambe.First-half goals from Luke Leahy and Rob Street gave Cotterill’s Shrews the advantage before Dan Crowley pulled one back for the Shrimps in first half stoppage time.Morecambe were denied a 64th-minute leveller when Farrend Rawson’s ...Full Story »

Steven Sessegnon scored Charlton’s first goal since Valentine’s Day but they were forced to share the points with Accrington Stanley – who remain in trouble near the foot of the table.The visitors are battling hard to avoid the drop and took the lead through Shaun Whalley but Sessegnon gave The Valley something to cheer with a long-range screamer to secure a 1-1 draw.The return...Full Story »

Stockport got their League Two promotion bid back on track after 1-0 win at struggling Colchester.Kyle Wootton’s first-half header secured the points for the visitors and spoiled Ben Garner’s first game in charge of United.Stockport, who had picked up just two points from their previous games, almost took an early lead when Colchester goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara denied Will Collar...Full Story »

Micah Obiero’s stoppage-time strike earned play-off chasing Wealdstone a dramatic 2-1 win over 10-man Torquay at Plainmoor.Torquay suffered a blow just eight minutes into the game when Tom Lapslie was shown a straight red card for a foul on Max Kretzschmar.And Wealdstone made the extra man count four minutes before the break as they went ahead through Kretzschmar.Dominic Hutchinson cut ins...Full Story »

Crawley ended a run of six successive Sky Bet League Two defeats with a convincing 3-1 home victory over 10-man Harrogate, boosting their hopes of avoiding relegation.Two first-half goals from Aramide Oteh put the Reds in control and Jordon Mutch added a third midway through the second half. Anthony O’Connor’s added-time reply was little consolation for the visitors.Crawley had the b...Full Story »

Burton grabbed a precious 2-1 win over play-off chasers Wycombe to ease their League One relegation fears, despite playing the second half with a man less.Dale Taylor and Joe Powell struck in the opening 18 minutes to put Burton in charge but they were reduced to 10 men on the stroke of half-time when Deji Oshilaja was sent off.Wycombe spurned the chance to pull a goal back in the 79th minute wh...Full Story »

Exeter assistant manager Kevin Nicholson hailed striker Sam Nombe as his brace earned the Grecians a 2-1 win over Lincoln.After Paudie O’Connor had put Lincoln in front, City’s top scorer reacted quickest to a wretched back pass from Sean Roughan to roll the ball into an empty net to bring his side level.There was nothing fortunate about his winner, though, as he shrugged off a defen...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore was beaming with pride after his league leaders ground out a 1-0 win at old club Portsmouth.Josh Windass’s 11th-minute goal was enough to extend Wednesday’s club record unbeaten run to 22 matches.Moore said: “It is a good three points. Fratton Park is a difficult place to come but the players set their stall out.“We scored an early go...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans believes Josh March is now up to speed after a slow start at the club, following the striker’s two goals in victory over Walsall.March signed for Boro on the penultimate day of the January transfer window from Forest Green and was given only his second start since then as Evans made five changes from last week’s defeat at Rochdale.The 25-year-old certain...Full Story »

Sam Hoskins headed in his 18th goal of the season to earn a 1-1 draw and save Northampton from slipping to defeat at Hartlepool.Josh Umerah’s first goal in seven games had put Pools on course for a win under manager John Askey, who has now drawn his first three in charge, eight minutes before the break.But with nine minutes left Hoskins was at the back post to secure a point that means Har...Full Story »

Coventry’s Championship play-off hopes took a hit as they were forced to come from a goal behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Hull at the CBS Arena.Oscar Estupinan’s stunning first goal since mid-January gave the Tigers the lead before Matt Godden equalised with his fifth of the season.The Sky Blues came into the weekend second in the Championship’s form table having enjoyed a...Full Story »

Luton earned a vital three points in the Championship promotion race with a 1-0 win against high-flying Sheffield United.A second-half goal from Carlton Morris secured the victory that solidified the Hatters’ place in the play-off places.After a quiet opening 15 minutes, it was the hosts who had the first chance. Max Lowe’s cross found Jayden Bogle at the far post but he could only h...Full Story »

A brace from Harry Kane helped Tottenham put a miserable week behind them with an entertaining 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest.Son Heung-min was also on target for Spurs before Joe Worrall grabbed a late consolation for the visitors and, while Fraser Forster saved a penalty from Andre Ayew in stoppage time, it was a comfortable and much-needed victory for Antonio Conte’s side.FA Cup and Cha...Full Story »

Nathan Tella’s double helped runaway Championship leaders Burnley return to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Wigan at Turf Moor which stretched their lead at the top to 13 points.The Clarets were held by Wigan’s fellow strugglers Blackpool last weekend but never looked in danger of dropping more points once Tella had given them a deserved lead after 14 minutes.Wigan remain...Full Story »

New Oxford manager Liam Manning saw his relegation-threatened team beaten 3-2 by a Louie Sibley-inspired Derby at the Kassam Stadium.Manning, who will be officially unveiled on Monday, watched from the stands as Oxford took the lead before League One play-off chasing Derby hit back impressively.The U’s opened the scoring with Sam Long heading in James Henry’s free-kick at the back po...Full Story »

Padraig Amond and Luke Wilkinson scored from set-pieces as third-placed Woking beat Maidenhead 2-0 in the Vanarama National League.Rhys Browne threatened early on for Woking and Ricky Korboa charged down visiting goalkeeper Alexis Andre’s clearance but the ball rebounded over the bar.Amond headed the Surrey side in front from captain Josh Casey’s corner just after the half-hour and i...Full Story »

Plymouth’s League One automatic-promotion hopes suffered a blow with a 3-0 defeat to in-form Barnsley at Oakwell.Second-half goals from Adam Phillips, Mads Andersen and Nicky Cadden left Argyle only two points ahead of third-placed Ipswich and eight in front of the Reds, who have two games in hand and are on a 10-match unbeaten run.Barnsley thought they had taken the lead after just three ...Full Story »

Josh March’s first two goals for Stevenage helped get the League Two promotion-chasers back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over out-of-form Walsall.Northampton’s draw at Hartlepool means third-placed Boro moved three points clear of them after the hosts extended the Saddlers’ miserable winless run to 12 matches in all competitions.Stevenage were ahead after just seven minut...Full Story »

Grimsby piled misery on rock-bottom Rochdale with a 1-0 victory at Blundell Park which left them five points from safety in League Two.George Lloyd settled the contest with a well-taken winner 22 minutes from time.Dale had ended a nine-match winless run last time out but a fourth defeat in six games leaves them with an uphill task to avoid relegation to the National League.Chances were few and f...Full Story »