Two late goals in the space of five minutes earned Hartlepool a vital 2-1 win over Grimsby.Former Pools midfielder Gavan Holohan put the Mariners in front with just six minutes on the clock by powering a 20-yard drive with the outside of his right foot into the far corner.Even the Hartlepool fans, in front of whom he didn’t celebrate, applauded.But Alex Lacey headed the equaliser in the 78...Full Story »

Keith Curle told Hartlepool’s supporters to be ready for a “rollercoaster ride” after a 2-1 victory over Grimsby lifted them off the foot of the League Two table.Two late goals in the space of five minutes turned the match on its head following Gavan Holohan’s sixth-minute opener for the Mariners against his former club.Defender Alex Lacey headed a 78th-minute equaliser b...Full Story »

Brighton could be without defender Joel Veltman for Chelsea’s visit to the Amex Stadium.Veltman came off during the 3-1 defeat at Manchester City last weekend with a calf injury.Kaoru Mitoma and Adam Lallana are back in training and should be included in the matchday squad.Mateo Kovacic should be available for the visitors as Graham Potter makes his return to the south coast.The midfielder...Full Story »

Peterborough will check on Joe Ward ahead of the derby against Cambridge.The winger missed the midweek win over Accrington with knee and shin injuries.Oliver Norburn, Harvey Cartwright, Emmanuel Fernandez and Joe Tomlinson are set to miss out again.But David Ajiboye was due back in training on Thursday after a muscle injury.Fejiri Okenabirhie is a doubt for Cambridge after coming off during the ...Full Story »

Hartlepool’s selection woes ahead of the League Two game with Grimsby have been compounded by an illness bug sweeping the camp.Boss Keith Curle has refused to give names of people affected but he is already low on numbers.Jamie Sterry (calf) and Rollin Menayese (ankle) are definitely out while Mark Shelton (calf), Mouhamed Niang (hamstring) and Tom Crawford are all doubts.Striker Jack Hami...Full Story »

Neil Wood believes Salford showed exactly what they are about by returning to the play-off spots with a 2-0 League Two win at Hartlepool.While Pools’ frustrations grew again with a fourth league defeat in a row, the Ammies recovered from back-to-back defeats by beating the bottom club.Defender Ryan Leak put Salford ahead from close range in the 16th minute and Hartlepool could not find a w...Full Story »

Two penalties from Joe Nuttall helped Scunthorpe earn their first league win in five games after coming from behind to beat Gateshead 3-1.The Iron move out of the National League relegation zone and into 20th, but the Heed are now third from bottom.Gateshead took the lead nine minutes in when Adam Campbell slotted home from close range and had multiple chances to add a second, but goalkeeper Mar...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Grant McCann will make a late decision on Joe Ward ahead of Tuesday night’s League One showdown with Accrington.The winger was due to undergo a scan on Monday afternoon after suffering shin and knee injuries during Saturday’s 2-1 win at Oxford.Midfielder Jeando Fuchs is back in contention after returning to training, but McCann otherwise has a lengthy casualty list....Full Story »

Hartlepool look set to be without Mark Shelton and Mouhamed Niang for the home clash with Salford.The pair were forced off during the first half of Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Swindon, with midfielder Shelton holding his calf and defender Niang tweaking a hamstring.Full-back Jamie Sterry recovered from a back issue to start against Harrogate recently but was absent at the weekend with a calf ...Full Story »

Welsh duo Jonny Williams and Luke Jephcott struck early goals as Swindon beat rock-bottom Hartlepool 2-1 to move into the League Two play-off places.Midfielder Williams opened the scoring after 12 minutes when a deep cross from Ben Gladwin found the Wales international, who stayed onside with a late run to turn the ball home.Swindon made it 2-0 five minutes later when Remeao Hutton beat his man ...Full Story »

Accrington manager John Coleman will have Joe Pritchard available for the visit of his former club Bolton.Pritchard missed the midweek win over Liverpool Under-21s through injury but will be fit for Saturday’s game.Touray Sisay and Nathan Delfouneso both featured in the 3-2 victory as they build up their match fitness.Sisay played the first 63 minutes before being replaced by fellow forwar...Full Story »

Swindon will have Ciaran Brennan and Ricky Aguiar available for the visit of Hartlepool, despite the pair being sent off in midweek.Defender Brennan was dismissed for two bookable offences before midfielder Aguiar was shown a straight red card for a foul on Alfie Kilgour during the first half of the EFL Trophy loss to Bristol Rovers.The pair will not be suspended at the weekend, however, as the ...Full Story »

West Bromwich Albion’s home woes continued as they were beaten 2-0 by Bristol City.The managerless Baggies, with Richard Beale in caretaker charge after the sacking of Steve Bruce, haven’t won in five home games after Joe Williams and Nahki Wells scored before half-time.Former West Brom assistant manager and caretaker boss Nigel Pearson’s side won for only the second time in ei...Full Story »

Swansea forward Joel Piroe will sit out Tuesday night’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Reading through suspension.Piroe is banned after being sent off for lashing out at midfielder Josh Cullen during Saturday’s 4-0 defeat at Burnley.Defender Ryan Manning will be assessed after missing the game at Turf Moor through injury.However, midfielder Joe Allen and forward Jamie Paterson will ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton praised Aaron Collins for his attitude and quality after the in-form front man netted a brace in a 4-1 win at Cheltenham.Collins struck twice in the first half to take his tally for the season to eight and he also set one up for Antony Evans as the Pirates ran riot at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium to lead 4-0 at the break.Liam Sercombe pulled one back from the pen...Full Story »

Harrogate manager Simon Weaver praised the efforts of his “man-mountains” as he avoided equalling the longest win-less run of his 13-and-a-half year Wetherby Road reign.The Sulphurites had lost nine of their last 10 contests without a victory but first-half goals from Alex Pattison and Jack Muldoon secured a much-needed three points during a 2-1 triumph against fellow strugglers Hart...Full Story »

Anthony Hartigan could be in line to return for Nigel Clough’s Mansfield as they prepare to face Walsall on Saturday.The 22-year-old midfielder sustained a dislocated shoulder in the Stags’ 2-0 loss to Grimsby in last month’s Papa Johns Trophy tie but may feature at the weekend.The trio of Stephen McLaughlin, Riley Harbottle and George Maris will all be assessed ahead of kick-o...Full Story »

Joe Ironside will be looking to make it back-to-back starts as Cambridge prepare to face Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.The 28-year-old returned and scored from the penalty spot in the U’s 2-1 defeat to Bristol Rovers last weekend and is likely to keep his spot.Defender Brandon Haunstrup will sit out once again, and is expected to return to training next week.Midfielder Harrison Dunk will...Full Story »

Josh Falkingham is pushing for a start when Harrogate take on fellow strugglers Hartlepool.Club captain Falkingham came on as a second-half substitute in last weekend’s defeat at Colchester having recovered from a knock sustained in training before the recent clash with Stevenage.George Thomson is closing in on a return following a hamstring issue but this game could come too soon.Dior Ang...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton hopes midfielder Antony Evans will gain confidence after scoring the winner from the penalty spot in his side’s 1-0 victory at MK Dons.Evans has struggled to find the form that led to him scoring 11 goals in helping the Pirates win promotion from League Two last season and was one of the players left out by Barton at Stadium MK.However, just five minutes ...Full Story »