Nigel Clough admitted Mansfield’s 2-1 Sky Bet League One victory at Wigan was ‘tough’ against a ‘far superior side to us’.Wigan dominated in most areas at the Brick Community Stadium, creating far more chances, but the Stags recorded a huge away win to cement fourth spot in the table.Will Evans put Mansfield ahead on the half-hour with a brilliant strike from 25 yar...Full Story »

Mat Sadler hailed the front-foot style that saw “ruthless” Walsall put struggling Carlisle to the sword during a 3-1 victory in Sky Bet League Two.Nathan Lowe notched within the opening two minutes and while the Cumbrians made their presence felt more as the first half went on, their work was quickly undone by Jamie Jellis’ fine finish four minutes after half-time.The game was ...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Darrell Clarke praised his side’s attitude as they levelled deep into stoppage time to make it 2-2 after Charlton thought they had won it.Davis Keillor-Dunn and Max Watters scored for the hosts either side of a Luke Berry brace, with both sides finding the back of the net in second-half stoppage time.Clarke said: “Disappointed not to win the game, I really am.&ldq...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery had no problem with Jhon Duran’s reaction to being substituted during the 2-0 Champions League win against Bologna.The Colombian is used to coming off the bench this season, making a name for himself as a super sub, but he was given a start against the Italians and helped fire Villa to the top of the standings.His classy finish nine minutes after John McGinn&rsq...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles felt rewarded for his team going ‘all in’ at Exeter and picking up their first away win of the season.Jayden Wareham put the Royals ahead inside the opening minute after some woeful Exeter defending and Michael Craig then lashed in a second before half-time.A resurgent Exeter were left with too much to do in a dominant second half, with Ilmari Niskanen re...Full Story »

Manager Mark Kennedy wants Swindon’s decision-making to improve after the 2-1 defeat at Salford kept them only three points above the relegation zone.Swindon found themselves behind after just three minutes thanks to a Kelly N’Mai goal but were dragged level through Harry Smith.Ultimately they fell to their sixth league defeat of the season, with a poor clearance emphatically pounced...Full Story »

Crawley boss Rob Elliot secured his first win as the Red Devils ended a run of six successive Sky Bet League One defeats with a 3-0 victory over Lincoln.Town turned on the style after the break with Will Swan, Ronan Darcy and substitute Rushian Hepburn-Murphy all on target.Crawley had threatened in only the second minute when Darcy saw an effort cleared away after Max Anderson had played him in....Full Story »

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson was delighted with the response of his young team to their weekend defeat as Blackpool were put to the sword in a 5-1 win at the Weston Homes Stadium.The Posh collapsed in the second half as they were beaten 3-1 at Wycombe last Saturday, but they were in rampant form against the Seasiders to pick up their first win in three games in Sky Bet League One.Ferguso...Full Story »

Paul McCallum’s header in the third minute of added time helped 10-man Eastleigh claim a 2-2 draw at Dagenham in a dramatic conclusion to the Vanarama National League contest.The visitors went ahead in the 10th minute when Niall Maher controlled Jake Taylor’s free-kick and thumped the ball beyond Dagenham goalkeeper Elliot Justham from the edge of the area.Eastleigh’s lead last...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Charlie Adam was “hugely disappointed” after his side’s underwhelming defeat at home to Crewe saw them slide to 14th in League Two.Ryan Cooney’s late penalty sealed the points for Crewe after Fleetwood had several chances throughout the game.Adam, whose side have not won since the first weekend of October, said: “We were frustrated because we did O...Full Story »