Simon Weaver reflects on ‘brilliant night’ as Harrogate improve survival hopes
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Simon Weaver was left to reflect on a “brilliant night” for his Harrogate side after they clung on for a crucial 3-2 victory over fellow Sky Bet League Two strugglers Tranmere.However, things could have ended differently had Josh Hawkes converted a stoppage-time penalty for the visitors, who refused to give up despite twice finding themselves two goals down.Predatory close-range fini...Full Story »
Bolton boss Steven Schumacher basks in long-awaited derby win at Wigan
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Steven Schumacher admitted Bolton’s first derby victory over League One rivals Wigan in more than a decade had been a long time coming.Chris Forino prodded the ball home from close range after Wigan failed to clear a corner in the third minute of added time to secure Wanderers’ first win over the Latics since January 2015.The goal sparked scenes of euphoria in the away end and led to...Full Story »
Mat Sadler lauds Walsall ‘character’ after snatching draw at Doncaster
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Walsall manager Mat Sadler hailed the ‘heart and desire’ of his side as they rescued a late point in a 2-2 draw at promotion rivals Doncaster to remain top of League Two.Danny Johnson’s 90th-minute header saw the Saddlers peg Doncaster back for a second time to earn the draw at the Eco-Power Stadium.Luke Molyneux put Rovers ahead only for Taylor Allen to draw Walsall level almo...Full Story »
Nuno Espirito Santo ‘over the moon’ as Forest’s dream season continues
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Nuno Espirito Santo was “over the moon” after Nottingham Forest dug deep to beat Manchester United thanks to Anthony Elanga’s wonder goal and Murillo’s crucial last-gasp clearance.A season to cherish at the City Ground continued on Tuesday night as the Premier League’s surprise package strengthened their grip on third spot, fresh from reaching a first FA Cup semi-fi...Full Story »
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson ‘raging’ over refereeing decisions in Cambridge draw
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Phil Parkinson felt decisions went against Wrexham in their 2-2 draw at Cambridge.Parkinson’s side fell behind immediately after half-time when Josh Stokes scored a penalty, awarded for a foul the Wrexham boss disputed. And at the start of stoppage time a corner was deemed to have gone out of play, meaning Eoghan O’Connell’s subsequent header did not stand.The draw, coupled wit...Full Story »
Pete Wild all smiles as Fleetwood win again
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Pete Wild says Fleetwood are playing with a “smile on their faces” after their 4-1 win over Accrington made it back-to-back victories.Mark Helm’s early strike and free-kicks from Phoenix Patterson and Mackenzie Hunt, in addition to Conor Grant’s own goal, sealed a comfortable win.Head coach Wild, whose side are six points off the play-offs, said: “Let’s just s...Full Story »
Danny Cowley slams referee after Colchester draw at Gillingham
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Colchester boss Danny Cowley felt his side were robbed by referee James Linington in the 1-1 draw at Gillingham.Jack Payne fired the visitors in front but Max Clark levelled from the spot to earn Gareth Ainsworth a point in his first home game in charge of the Gills.“To come through everything and get beaten by the referee, if I’m being honest, I’m mightily gutted for the group...Full Story »
Andy Woodman says Michael Cheek could have scored three for Bromley at Newport
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Bromley boss Andy Woodman claimed star striker Michael Cheek should have scored a hat-trick rather than the one goal that earned his side a 1-1 draw at Newport in Sky Bet League Two.Cheek wasted four big chances before half-time as – despite dominating the first 45 minutes – the visitors found themselves 1-0 down at the break after Cameron Evans headed in from a corner.However, the 3...Full Story »
Dave Challinor says Stockport focused on themselves in League One play-off race
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Dave Challinor insists Stockport are focused on themselves in the League One play-off race after solidifying their top-six place with a 3-0 win over Stevenage.Jayden Fevrier put County ahead while Luther James-Wildin’s own goal and Jack Diamond’s low finish after half-time secured victory to open up a nine-point gap to seventh place in the table.And County boss Challinor believes how...Full Story »
Michael Skubala hails Lincoln’s ‘magnificent’ defensive display
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Lincoln boss Michael Skubala saluted a “magnificent” defensive performance from his side after they beat Huddersfield 1-0 at the LNER Arena.Reeco Hackett scored the only goal after 35 minutes – with the only effort on target from either side – to hand the Imps maximum points, as Town’s stumbling play-off hopes received another damaging blow.A delighted Skubala was o...Full Story »
Struggling Fylde remain in danger after losing to Aldershot
Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2025 by PA
Fylde remain deep in relegation trouble in the National League after a 2-0 defeat at Aldershot.James Henry gave Aldershot the lead five minutes before half-time with his 14th goal of the season in all competitions.But the home side had to wait until the sixth minute of added time to make sure of all three points as Josh Barrett pounced on a poor clearance from the Fylde defence.A fifth defeat in...Full Story »