Johannes Hoff Thorup praises Norwich for fighting back to draw at Hull
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side for fighting back to draw 1-1 at Hull after he demanded “I want to see my football team back”.The Norwich boss had some tough words for his team as they trailed 1-0 at half-time to the relegation-threatened side, including for Kellen Fisher – but the player then delivered the assist for Josh Sargent’s equaliser.The ...Full Story »
Andoni Iraola eager to manage expectations at Bournemouth after Southampton win
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Andoni Iraola refused to get carried away after Bournemouth fans were left dreaming of a potential Champions League adventure following a first league double over south-coast rivals Southampton.Travelling Cherries fans chanted of playing in European football’s premier competition next season after their side soared to fifth spot in the Premier League table thanks to a deserved 3-1 success ...Full Story »
Peterborough earn impressive point at Stevenage
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Peterborough may have extended their poor and unwanted away record but they earned an impressive point in a 1-1 draw at Stevenage.Posh had lost 10 of their last 11 games away from London Road, and not won in 12, but they rescued a point thanks to Cian Hayes’ goal.The substitute had only been on the pitch for a matter of minutes when he rifled an effort high over the shoulder of Boro keeper...Full Story »
John McAtee leads the way to give Bolton win at Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
John McAtee inspired League One play-off chasers Bolton to a 3-2 win at struggling Shrewsbury.After Vadaine Oliver put the Shrews ahead, the visitors struck back as Eoin Toal scored before McAtee’s brace.Luca Hoole set up a nervy finish but Bolton survived, leaving them outside the top six on goal difference, with third-bottom Shrewsbury four points from safety.The hosts broke the deadlock...Full Story »
Bristol Rovers leave it late to beat Burton
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Luke Thomas and Isaac Hutchinson scored late goals as Bristol Rovers beat Burton 3-1 at the Memorial Stadium.It was tough on Burton, who recovered well following Chris Martin’s first-half opener and looked set to draw when substitute Fabio Tavares equalised but lost their way in a frenetic finale.Martin had given Rovers a 13th-minute lead with his third goal of the season when he nodded As...Full Story »
Late Liam Hogan own goal earns a point for Southend against Rochdale
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Liam Hogan’s late own goal denied Rochdale victory in a 1-1 draw at mid-table Vanarama National League rivals Southend.Devante Rodney gave Dale a 21st-minute lead, reacting quickest to head home a rebound after Southend captain Nathan Ralph had cleared an effort off his goal-line.Southend went close when Oli Coker’s effort looped on to the crossbar and Rodney blazed another chance ov...Full Story »
Kyle Finn rescues Tamworth at Woking
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Kyle Finn’s late equaliser earned Tamworth a 1-1 draw at Woking in the Vanarama National League.Harry Beautyman saw an effort brilliantly saved by Tamworth goalkeeper Jas Singh while George Morrison went close for the visitors in a first half of few chances.Woking went ahead in the 78th minute when substitute Inih Effiong sent Singh the wrong way from the penalty spot.Tamworth responded wi...Full Story »
Two late goals help Stockport to victory at Wigan
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Two goals in the space of three minutes in the final quarter saw Stockport cement their Sky Bet League One play-off credentials with a 2-0 victory at struggling Wigan.Wigan had started well with Jonny Smith cutting in and seeing a shot turned behind for a corner, before Sam Tickle had to pull off a great save to deny Ethan Pye at the other end.Back came Wigan and James Carragher’s powerful...Full Story »
Huddersfield hit back to beat Barnsley and boost play-off bid
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Huddersfield came from behind to boost their play-off hopes with a 2-1 Yorkshire derby win at Barnsley.The Terriers scored twice in three minutes in the second half through Josh Koroma and Ben Wiles to cancel out Jon Russell’s opener for the hosts, whose winless run now stretches to six games.Both sides looked lively from the off at Oakwell and it was not long before the deadlock was broke...Full Story »
Charlie Kelman’s late goal secures Leyton Orient victory over Lincoln
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Charlie Kelman’s added-time goal secured promotion-chasing Leyton Orient a 3-2 victory over Lincoln at Brisbane Road.A brace from Sonny Perkins had given Orient a two-goal advantage before the visitors hit back through Lewis Montsma and substitute James Collins, only for Kelman to strike at the death.Perkins and Ethan Galbraith twice combined to put the hosts in command.A 17th-minute free-...Full Story »
Eastleigh score twice in the first half to beat Aldershot
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Eastleigh scored twice in the first half to run out 2-0 winners at home to Aldershot in the National League.The hosts took the lead in the Hampshire derby when Jesurun Uchegbulam beat his defender and played the ball to Jai Semenyo, brother of Bournemouth forward Antoine, who buried the finish.Tyrese Shade doubled the lead before half-time with a clever strike that wrong-footed the goalkeeper fr...Full Story »
Altrincham stretch unbeaten run with victory at Gateshead
Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA
Phil Parkinson watched Altrincham extend their unbeaten run to nine matches with an excellent 1-0 victory away to Gateshead.Kian Taylor struck the only goal after 14 minutes at Gateshead International Stadium to settle a tight contest between two Vanarama National League play-off hopefuls.Altrincham are only three points behind fifth-placed Gateshead after they continued their superb run of form...Full Story »