Nigel Adkins refusing to throw in the towel after Tranmere lose again
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
Tranmere manager Nigel Adkins said he had no plans to walk away following a 1-0 home defeat to Accrington.Shaun Whalley netted the winner to leave Rovers two points above the relegation zone after a 10-match winless run, with cries of “We want Adkins out” ringing out at the final whistle.After a fifth defeat in seven games, Adkins said: “We didn’t get the result we were a...Full Story »
Fabian Hurzeler refuses to take credit for impact of Brighton sub Danny Welbeck
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler refused to take the credit for his match-winning substitution after Danny Welbeck made an instant impact to earn a “lucky” 2-1 Premier League victory over fellow European hopefuls Bournemouth.With both sides dreaming of qualifying for continental football next season, the momentum was against Albion when Justin Kluivert’s spectacular equaliser canc...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke relieved to see 10-man Barnsley hold on for victory at Northampton
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
Darrell Clarke was delighted to see his Barnsley team claim a second successive victory on the road as they secured a hard-fought 2-1 win at Northampton.Fresh from seeing the Tykes halt a run of six games without a win with a 1-0 success at Rotherham on Saturday, Barnsley did the business once again at Sixfields thanks to two top-quality strikes from leading scorer Davis Keillor-Dunn.The striker...Full Story »
Atletico Madrid strike late in thrilling 4-4 draw with Barcelona
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
Alexander Sorloth struck a stoppage-time equaliser for Atletico Madrid as a thrilling first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at Barcelona ended 4-4.Barcelona appeared set to take a 4-3 lead into the return leg after hitting back from 2-0 down, but substitute Sorloth levelled it up in the third minute of added time.Atletico raced into an early two-goal lead at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadi...Full Story »
Omer Riza relieved as Cardiff edge Hull win to move six points clear of drop
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
Cardiff boss Omer Riza admitted he was “relieved” as he saw his side move up to 19th to sit six points clear of the Championship relegation zone following a narrow 1-0 home win over Hull.The Tigers mauled the Bluebirds in Riza’s first game in temporary charge of the Welsh side back in September when they won 4-1.But in a game between two sides locked on 33 points coming into th...Full Story »
Birmingham extend lead at League One summit with victory over 10-man Orient
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
Birmingham beat 10-man Leyton Orient 2-0 at St Andrew’s to extend their lead at the top of League One to nine points.The visitors were dealt an early blow when Jack Currie was sent off in the 12th minute for a late lunging challenge which caught Tomoki Iwata on the ankle.Richie Wellens’ side survived a barrage of chances in the 32nd minute when Josh Keeley spilled Paik Seung-Ho&rsquo...Full Story »
Kairo Mitchell grabs late Rochdale equaliser to deny Tamworth
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
Kairo Mitchell struck at the death as Rochdale snatched a 1-1 draw at Tamworth to remain in the hunt for a National League play-off spot.Sam Waller had kept Tamworth at bay heading into half-time, producing fine saves to deny Dan Creaney twice and Nathan Tshikuna.But the goalkeeper gifted the Lambs the lead two minutes before the interval, punching Tom Tonks’ corner into his own net.Tamwor...Full Story »
Callum Robinson effort enough as Cardiff edge much-needed victory over Hull
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
Callum Robinson scored his 12th goal of the season as Cardiff claimed a much-needed 1-0 Championship victory over fellow strugglers Hull in the Welsh capital.The Republic of Ireland striker broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute after neither side had really threatened in a cagey first half as moved Cardiff up two places in the table and six points clear of the relegation zone.Both teams knew the...Full Story »
Dale Taylor and Owen Dale on target as Wigan beat high-flying Huddersfield
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
First-half goals from Dale Taylor and Owen Dale handed Wigan a narrow 2-1 victory over Sky Bet League One promotion-hopefuls Huddersfield.Wigan came flying out of the blocks with Dale having a shot tipped over the crossbar by former Latics stopper Lee Nicholls.And it was no surprise when the hosts took the lead on the 15-minute mark, when Taylor latched onto Toby Sibbick’s through ball and...Full Story »
Davis Keillor-Dunn’s double earns Barnsley the points at Northampton
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
Davis Keillor-Dunn produced two superb strikes to secure a 2-1 win for Barnsley at Northampton.Keillor-Dunn put the Tykes in control at Sixfields, but Sam Hoskins’ 78th-minute strike set the alarm bells ringing, with the visitors having to play more than 10 minutes of time added on with 10 men after Mael de Gevigney’s late red card.Barnsley held on to record a second straight win.The...Full Story »
Livingston increase pressure on leaders Falkirk with home win over Morton
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by PA
Livingston moved to within a point of William Hill Championship leaders Falkirk after a 3-2 home win over Morton.After leapfrogging Ayr into second place after Saturday’s stoppage-time win at Somerset Park, Livi struck three times in eight minutes, having fallen behind.Arron Lyall put Morton, whose 11-game unbeaten run was ended by Falkirk last Friday, ahead in the 28th minute but the home...Full Story »