Blackburn boss Valerien Ismael was relieved to see his team “stop the bleeding” as they halted their losing run by recovering from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park.Rovers were on course for a sixth consecutive Championship defeat at the interval following Yan Valery and Djeidi Gassama’s first-half goals.But they fought back with Tyrhys Dolan hea...Full Story »

Burnley boss Scott Parker believed his side’s goalless draw against Derby was a “point gained” despite being knocked off the top of the Sky Bet Championship.The high-flying Clarets could only muster two shots on target in a rather low-key affair as Derby goalkeeper Jacob Zetterstrom was only called upon twice to deny efforts from Zian Flemming and Hannibal Mejbri.Relegation-thr...Full Story »

Richie Wellens paid tribute to two-goal hero Charlie Kelman after his spectacular curler saw play-off chasing Leyton Orient win 3-2 in a thriller at Mansfield.But the O’s boss had to have words with his striker at half-time to up his game.“I’m pleased for Charlie in the end, but his first half was nowhere near acceptable,” he said.“He is a goalscorer, but the basics...Full Story »

Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb felt his side’s 1-1 draw against Gillingham keeps their hopes of making the play-offs alive.Elliott Nevitt put the visitors ahead but Chesterfield hit back to level through Will Grigg’s 77th-minute goal and lie 10th, six points outside the top seven.Webb said: “Initially, very, very disappointed with the fact you’re going in at ha...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach Chris Davies praised his players for dealing with the pressure placed on them this season after they secured promotion from Sky Bet League One with a 2-1 victory at Peterborough.The Blues’ budget – the biggest in the division – meant they were favourites from the start of the campaign, but they have lived up to their billing by sealing a return to the Cham...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield hopes Millenic Alli’s late equaliser in Luton’s 1-1 draw against Stoke becomes a big point in their Championship survival hopes.Lewis Baker’s free-kick put Stoke on course for three points at the bet365 Stadium, but Hatters substitute Alli dramatically struck in second-half stoppage-time to ensure the spoils were shared.The point means Luton remain just two poin...Full Story »

Reading boss Noel Hunt urged the fans to dream as they beat basement boys Shrewsbury with a 3-1 League One away win to push into the top six.Victory means Reading have their play-off fate in their own hands, with the Royals sitting two points clear of Bolton, who are in seventh.Lewis Wing broke the deadlock for the visitors, converting from 30 yards out. But minutes into the second half, Taylor ...Full Story »

Woking came from behind to beat Oldham 2-1 to move six points clear of the National League relegation zone.The fourth-placed Latics, who have ambitions at the other end of the table, failed to take advantage of the third-minute lead given to them when Kian Harratt converted a rebound from Mike Fondop’s shot.But Woking launched a fightback after the break with Dion Kelly-Evans heading home ...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Mike Dodds hailed his side’s “gutsy” performance as they claimed a 1-0 victory away to Huddersfield.Daniel Udoh fired home the game’s only goal in the 63rd minute.The result cuts Wrexham’s advantage in second place back down to three points in the race to join Birmingham in achieving automatic promotion.Dodds said: “It’s a really important t...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell felt it was two sides intent on not losing rather than looking to win in their 1-1 draw with Wigan.Latics were awarded a penalty after 51 minutes when Maleace Asamoah was deemed to have been upended by Angus MacDonald and Dale Taylor sent Joe Whitworth the wrong way from 12 yards, but Reece Cole’s 18-yard volley rescued a deserved point for the Grecians.“...Full Story »