Lee Bell felt referee Sunny Singh Gill “spoilt the game” after Crewe missed the chance to move into the League Two play-off places following a 1-1 draw with Salford.City broke the deadlock in the 12th minute when Ben Woodburn scored his first goal for the club with a cool finish past Filip Marschall after Kylian Kouassi allowed Haji Mnoga’s pass to run through his legs.However,...Full Story »

Notts County boss Stuart Maynard was happy to win ugly as his side battled to a 1-0 victory against AFC Wimbledon.Matthew Platt’s scrappy 67th-minute goal proved to be enough to see off the Dons and keep the Magpies within two points of League Two leaders Port Vale.And Maynard was happy to see his players dig deep to claim a first victory in three league outings.“That is a huge win,&...Full Story »

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has backed Danny Welbeck to play into his 40s after watching the striker snatch a hard-fought Premier League victory at Newcastle.The 33-year-old clinched a 1-0 win at St James’ Park on Saturday, before leaving the pitch on a stretcher, after the visitors had survived a first-half onslaught in which keeper Bart Verbruggen excelled.Seagulls head coach Hurzeler ...Full Story »

Nigel Adkins hailed the character of his Tranmere side as they returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at Bromley.Two late goals from Omari Patrick and Harvey Saunders saw Rovers seal the points, and although Louis Dennis struck deep into stoppage time, it was to prove little more than a consolation goal.“It was a hard-fought victory today,” said Adkins.“We know that we hav...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin was left delighted but red-faced in the aftermath of Dundee United’s dramatic 3-2 win over Hibernian at Tannadice.The Terrors secured a memorable victory in a five-goal thriller with Meshack Ubochioma netting what proved to be the winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time.The substitute’s goal sparked a good-natured pitch invasion, with the manager also trying to celebr...Full Story »

Under-pressure Russell Martin criticised one of his Southampton players for not doing his job for Leicester’s added-time winner, after the visitors hit back from two goals down to sink Saints 3-2.Harry Winks’ low corner found Jordan Ayew in space at the edge of the penalty area, before he swung the ball into the bottom corner to earn the visitors three Premier League points in the ei...Full Story »

Burnley manager Scott Parker said being top of the Championship means nothing to him at this stage of the season after they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough.Goals either side of half-time from Jaidon Anthony and Josh Brownhill were enough to send the Clarets two points ahead of Sunderland, who play on Sunday.And while Parker was impressed with his side’s display, he will not be...Full Story »

Cameron McGeehan scored the only goal of the game as Northampton ended a run of three straight defeats by beating Leyton Orient 1-0 at Sixfields in Sky Bet League One.Daniel Agyei missed an excellent early chance to give Orient the lead, failing to hit the target having rounded goalkeeper Lee Burge, before Omar Beckles blocked well from Tom Eaves at the other end.Orient were in the ascendency fo...Full Story »

Tony Docherty was thrilled after Dundee came up with “a complete” away performance to defeat Motherwell and earn their first league victory since August.The Dark Blues made the trip to Fir Park on the back of a five-match winless run and having suffered a late collapse in their previous match against Kilmarnock.After controlling long spells, they deservedly opened the scoring seven m...Full Story »

Garry Monk felt Cambridge fully merited their long-awaited first victory of the season.The U’s had collected only one point from their opening nine games but moved off the foot of the League One table with a deserved 2-0 win over Wigan.An opener from Elias Kachunga and an own goal from Sam Tickle secured the points, Cambridge’s first victory since beating the same opponents on Easter...Full Story »

Darren Moore believes he has the squad needed to bring success to Port Vale after a 3-1 win against Fleetwood kept them top of League Two.After a dominant Vale start that saw Rico Richards open the scoring after 33 minutes, they were quickly dragged level three minutes later through Carl Johnston.Moore’s side responded strongly in the second half with Ryan Croasdale restoring Vale’s ...Full Story »

Manager Graham Alexander felt Jack Shepherd’s superb winner for Bradford in the 2-1 victory over Gillingham reminded him of Zinedine Zidane.The on-loan Barnsley centre-half struck with a volley from the edge of the box as the Bantams came from behind at Valley Parade to claim a third successive win.Alexander said: “When they see Jack’s name on the scoresheet, they’ll be e...Full Story »

Hearts boss Neil Critchley admits he could not have dreamt of a better debut after the stunning 4-0 win over St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.After finishing third last season, Hearts failed to win in their opening eight league games but that winless run ended in style on Critchley’s managerial debut.Goals from Kenneth Vargas, Daniel Oyegoke, James Wilson and Blair Spittal secured a m...Full Story »

Walsall manager Mat Sadler felt his players got everything they deserved after beating Grimsby 4-1 at Blundell Park.After a goalless first half, the Saddlers clicked into gear upon the restart with goals from Jamille Matt, Jamie Jellis, Nathan Lowe and Danny Johnson.Grimsby substitute Donovan Wilson grabbed a consolation for the hosts, but Walsall made it four wins from six to move up to third p...Full Story »

Michael Flynn saluted his Cheltenham side for an “excellent away performance” after they won 2-1 at Colchester.Jordan Thomas’ first-half brace sealed the Robins’ first away League Two victory of the season, after Lyle Taylor had levelled for the hosts.Thomas gave Cheltenham a fifth-minute lead when he slid the ball home from two yards after Ethon Archer had curled a cross...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough acknowledged an “unbelievable” free-kick as Jake Young’s powerful set-piece ended their ‘ five-game winning streak and gave Stevenage a 1-0 away victory.Young hammered an unstoppable 22-yard free-kick into the top corner to decide the Sky Bet League One contest.Clough said: “It was a very disappointing way to give up our unbeaten run. Ult...Full Story »

Under-fire Erik ten Hag says Manchester United used a sense of “injustice” to fuel their comeback win against Brentford.After an international break of intense scrutiny on the manager, the Red Devils boss saw his side fall behind deep in first half stoppage time as Ethan Pinnock met a corner with a thumping header.United were temporarily down to 10 men at that point after Matthijs de...Full Story »

Neil Critchely enjoyed a dream debut as Hearts manager as they recorded their first victory of the Scottish Premiership season with an emphatic 4-0 win over St Mirren.Critchley’s appointment this week was met with a mixed reaction from Hearts supporters but they were buoyant upon leaving Tynecastle after an outstanding performance that yielded three brilliant goals and a special moment for...Full Story »

Benjamin Kimpioka’s first-half double helped St Johnstone to their first home league win of 2024 as they defeated nine-man Ross County 3-0 at McDiarmid Park.With new manager Simo Valakari watching from the stand after a work permit delay, the Saints took an early lead as Adama Sidibeh crossed for his strike partner Kimpioka to tap home.County were reduced to 10 men when Elijah Campbell saw...Full Story »

Cambridge finally picked up a first win of the season with a 2-0 success against Wigan.Serving a one-game touchline ban, U’s boss Garry Monk watched on as they went ahead inside five minutes when Dan Nlundulu’s effort was diverted in by Elias Kachunga.After 16 minutes Sam Tickle made a point-blank save to keep out Jubril Okedina’s header, but six minutes after that Cambridge we...Full Story »