Preston and Burnley gave it everything in a cracking Lancashire derby but had to share the spoils at the end of a 1-1 draw.Both goals arrived early in front of a bumper crowd, but the second period proved something of a disappointment following a thrilling first half.Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ thumping header gave the Clarets a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute but Jordan Storey cancelled it out wit...Full Story »

Chey Dunkley struck in stoppage time as Shrewsbury fought back from two goals behind to secure a 3-2 win over Exeter.After Pierce Sweeney and Jonathan Grounds put the Grecians in control, the Shrews responded through Matthew Pennington and Tom Bayliss before the late drama.Four of the five goals came in an entertaining first half at New Meadow.Sweeney broke the deadlock in the 17th minute as he ...Full Story »

Huddersfield’s miserable start to the Sky Bet Championship season continued with a 2-1 home defeat to Wigan.Will Keane put Wigan in front with a first-half penalty and, after Tom Lees equalised, Callum Lang fired in the winner in the 82nd minute.Before kick-off, there was an immaculately-observed minute’s silence in memory of the Queen, followed by the national anthem.That ensured an...Full Story »

Alex Gilbey’s stunning strike was the difference as Stevenage beat Newport 1-0 to stay second in Sky Bet League Two.Gilbey made the perfect impression on his home debut, pouncing on a loose ball just outside the box to side-foot the ball into the top right-hand corner of the net two minutes into the second half.Stevenage saw most of the ball in a first half of few chances, but it was the v...Full Story »

Daniel Agyei struck an equaliser for Crewe with four minutes remaining to extend Hartlepool’s long wait for a win.Josh Umerah’s 34th-minute penalty had put Pools on track for a first win in eight Sky Bet League Two games under boss Paul Hartley.But Agyei pounced late meaning Hartlepool’s winless run that started in March – before Hartley’s summer arrival – con...Full Story »

Cardiff claimed their first away win of the season as they repelled Middlesbrough’s second-half comeback to claim a 3-2 victory at the Riverside.The Bluebirds looked to be strolling to all three points as they claimed a three-goal lead at the interval thanks to strikes from Callum O’Dowda, Mark Harris and Perry Ng.Middlesbrough rallied after the break, scoring two goals in a minute t...Full Story »

Grimsby remain unbeaten since the opening day in League Two but were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Gillingham at Blundell Park.Ryan Taylor put Grimsby ahead inside seven minutes when he turned home at the second attempt but Mikael Mandron quickly replied.Both goals in the opening 45 minutes came from corners as Taylor netted after Andy Smith was denied by Glenn Morris at point-blank range.Man...Full Story »

Lincoln claimed their first home win of the season as they beat Derby 2-0 in their first league meeting for 36 years.An early Jack Diamond penalty was added to by Ben House after the break as the Rams’ 5,000th match in the Football League ended in defeat.City goalkeeper Carl Rushworth had to be alert to get down low and save James Collins’ effort after six minutes, but six minutes la...Full Story »

Mani Dieseruvwe helped himself to a second-half double as Halifax beat Gateshead 2-0.Dieseruvwe’s header forced Gateshead keeper Daniel Langley into a smart save with half an hour played and the teams went in level after an evenly matched first half.It took Dieseruvwe just six minutes of the second half to make the breakthrough, slotting home after good work from Jack Senior and Matt Warbu...Full Story »

Jon Guthrie’s header helped Northampton to a 2-0 win against AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.The Cobblers could have taken an early lead when Mitch Pinnock pounced on a loose pass to go through on goal, but his shot was straight at Wimbledon goalkeeper Nik Tzanev.The Dons grew into the game, with Harry Pell forcing a strong save from Lee Burge in the 23rd minute.But Northampton’s top sc...Full Story »

Manny Duku struck deep into stoppage time to help York continue their fine start to life back in the National League with a 2-1 win over Bromley.John Askey, who guided the club to promotion last season, watched Duku net in the fifth minute of time added on to help City make it four victories out of eight since their return to the fifth tier.Omar Sowunmi had put Bromley ahead in the 38th minute w...Full Story »

Lewis Baker scored twice as Stoke cruised to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Hull at the MKM Stadium for their first win under new boss Alex Neil.Stoke took the lead midway through the second half when Baker’s free-kick deflected past Matt Ingram and the visitors grabbed a second on the stroke of half-time through Ben Wilmot’s header.Baker gave the visitors an unassailable advantage...Full Story »

Lawrence Vigouroux saved a stoppage-time penalty to secure League Two leaders Leyton Orient a 1-0 win against bottom side Rochdale.George Moncur’s first-half strike proved to be enough after Vigouroux kept out Scott Quigley’s spot-kick deep into added time.Dale’s Richard O’Donnell pulled off a superb save on the half hour when Paul Smyth crossed for Ruel Sotiriou to send ...Full Story »

Carlisle ruined Mansfield’s 100 per cent League Two home record with a 0-0 draw in a game in which they had the better chances.Kristian Dennis turned a low cross wide from eight yards in the 13th minute with the Stags expecting an offside flag.Then Morgan Feeney somehow sent a far-post finish straight at Christy Pym when it seemed easier to score two minutes later.Pym then saved superbly f...Full Story »

Conor Chaplin scored his sixth goal of the season as Ipswich secured a 2-0 victory against Bristol Rovers – who finished the match with nine men.The result kept the Tractor Boys’ unbeaten record in tact as they cemented their position alongside Portsmouth at the top of the League One table.Rovers soaked up the pressure in the first half and almost scored after Antony Evans’ sho...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte said his side “can do much better” after they conceded two injury-time goals in a 2-0 Champions League defeat at Sporting Lisbon.Spurs were contemplating an evening of frustration as it looked like they would be held to a 0-0 draw in Portugal before things went very wrong at the death.Paulinho nodded home from a corner and then with virtually the last kic...Full Story »

Tottenham conceded two goals in injury time to slip to a 2-0 Champions League defeat at Sporting Lisbon.Spurs were contemplating an evening of frustration as it looked like they would be held to a 0-0 draw in Portugal before things went very wrong at the death.Paulinho nodded home from a corner and then with virtually the last kick Arthur Gomes sauntered into the box to convert and put Sporting ...Full Story »

Reading will be hoping to have veteran forward Shane Long available for Wednesday’s visit of Sunderland.The striker has been struggling with what manager Paul Ince said was “viral” but he should be fit to return.Yakou Meite and Mamadou Loum (both calf) could also come back into contention.Liam Moore is out with a knee issue while hamstring injuries keep both Scott Dann and Femi...Full Story »

West Brom’s new signing Tom Rogic is not expected to feature in the home game against Birmingham.The Australia midfielder joined the Baggies on a free transfer this week after leaving Celtic at the end of last season, but is short of match fitness.Brandon Thomas-Asante could retain his place after his last-minute equaliser on his Baggies debut against Burnley as American striker Daryl Dike...Full Story »

Rotherham are set to have defenders Cameron Humphreys and Grant Hall available for Wednesday’s home clash with Blackpool.Humphreys (hamstring) and Hall each missed the last two games following injuries, but both have been back in training.Boss Paul Warne has said there is “a couple (of issues) that I don’t want to discuss” on the team news front, but added that “the...Full Story »