Boss Jon Brady issued a defiant message after 10-man Northampton saw automatic promotion back to League One snatched from their grasp.Instead of an immediate return to the third tier, Town face a play-off semi-final against Mansfield after being pipped to third place by Bristol Rovers on goals scored.Northampton won 3-1 at Barrow but were still overhauled by Rovers, who hit seven past Scunthorpe...Full Story »

Sutton manager Matt Gray is still thrilled with his side’s efforts this term despite missing out on a play-off place.A 2-0 success at Harrogate meant Gray’s side ended their first EFL campaign eighth in League Two, just one point behind Mansfield in the final play-off spot.And although disappointed to have missed out on the top seven by a narrow margin, Gray insists his side have far...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson has praised the improved performance of his players despite conceding a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena.After Glenn Middleton’s second-half header was cancelled out by Jack Fitzwater’s last-minute strike, the Saints all-but confirmed their spot in the cinch Premiership relegation play-off, as they sit six...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Rob Edwards was a proud man as his side pipped rivals Exeter to the title on a thrilling final day on which a hard-earned 2-2 draw at Mansfield proved enough to secure the Sky Bet League Two crown.But it took a dramatic 80th-minute equaliser from substitute Josh March, only on the pitch for a minute, to seal it as the home side also booked their place in the play-offs while Exe...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel refused to lavish praise on resurgent striker Romelu Lukaku in the wake of Chelsea’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Wolves.Lukaku struck his first league goals of 2022 as Chelsea powered into a 2-0 second-half lead, only to let the win slip through their fingers in front of prospective new owner Todd Boehly.Belgium hitman Lukaku has endured a difficult Chelsea tenure ever since...Full Story »

Wayne Brown is ready to talk about becoming Colchester’s permanent boss.Brown’s side ended the season with a third win in four games as they secured a comfortable 2-0 victory at Hartlepool.After being appointed interim boss in January and leading the club to safety, he is in pole position to take on the role next season and beyond.He said: “I’m sure there will be conversa...Full Story »

Swindon boss Ben Garner says his play-off bound side have performed a “miracle” to be in with a shout of an immediate return to League One after sealing sixth spot with a 3-0 win at Walsall.After an ownership wrangle last summer left the club facing administration, Swindon were among the favourites for back-to-back relegations.But a takeover from Australian businessman Clem Morfuni r...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson insisted he had no regrets about taking the Watford job after relegation was confirmed following a 1-0 defeat at old club Crystal Palace.Wilfried Zaha’s 31st-minute penalty consigned the Hornets to a 25th Premier League loss of the campaign, which sealed their fate but the writing had been on the wall after last weekend’s 2-1 reverse at home to Burnley.The 74-year-old cam...Full Story »

Mike Jackson has urged his Burnley players not to lose any belief after his unbeaten record as caretaker boss was ended in a 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa that deepened their relegation worries.Former Claret Danny Ings opened the scoring just seven minutes in at Turf Moor before Emi Buendia, architect of the first goal, doubled the lead in the 31st minute and Ollie Watkins finished Burnley off ...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander was delighted to pick up all three points in his side’s cinch Premiership clash away to Ross County after a tough week with illness at Fir Park.Eventual match winner Kevin Van Veen was one of those affected. The player had not trained at all during the week before coming off the substitutes’ bench to score the decisive penalty to move the Steelmen ...Full Story »

Dundee manager Mark McGhee admits he fears the worst now in his side’s battle to avoid relegation.Goals from St Mirren’s Alex Greive and Curtis Main saw the Dark Blues leave Paisley empty-handed.They now trail 11th-placed St Johnstone by six points with two games of the season remaining – and with a goal difference that is seven worse than the Perth side’s.McGhee said his...Full Story »

Manager Gary Bowyer admitted that the Salford fans put a smile on his face despite being disappointed with the result in a 4-2 League Two defeat against Stevenage.The Ammies went ahead in the 14th minute through Liam Shephard, though Stevenage were in front before half-time after a double from Jamie Reid.Luke Norris made it 3-1 before Corrie Ndaba grabbed Salford’s second, but Elliott List...Full Story »

Tranmere manager Micky Mellon refused to be too downbeat after his side’s attempt to snatch a Sky Bet League Two play-off place fell short.Despite a 1-0 victory for his own side, secured by a Kane Hemmings goal, results elsewhere ensured Rovers will be playing fourth-tier football next season.“It was unfortunate that we couldn’t make the play-offs because with the talent we hav...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin admits he picked his team for the trip to Hibernian on the basis of who is likely to be at the club next season.Goodwin also revealed that six of the nine substitutes he named on the bench for the 1-1 draw have been told they have no future at Pittodrie.Aberdeen confirmed their place in next season’s Premiership with a share of the spoils after David Bates&rsqu...Full Story »

Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale praised his players for ending a disappointing season on a high with a 2-0 victory at Newport.A first-half strike from Matty Done and a second in stoppage time by substitute Abraham Odoh sealed the three points for the visitors in south Wales and lifted them to 18th in the final Sky Bet League Two standings.“I thought we deserved it,” said Stockdale....Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor could not hide his disappointment as the Grecians missed the chance to be crowned League Two championsA point would have been enough for them to pip Forest Green to the title, but a 1-0 defeat at home to Port Vale meant it was Rovers lifting the trophy on Saturday.James Wilson scored the only goal of a dire game after 36 minutes and the Grecians lacked the quality to b...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl admits he understands why Southampton supporters rained down criticism of his management as they slumped to defeat at Brentford.The Bees eased to a 3-0 victory as skipper Pontus Jansson and recalled Yoane Wissa struck in the first half before Kristoffer Ajer’s first Brentford goal all-but rubber-stamped their top-flight status.Saints, meanwhile, are stuttering towards the ...Full Story »

Lewis Young praised his Crawley players’ integrity after a difficult end to the season that culminated in a 3-3 draw at Oldham.With manager John Yems leaving the club amid allegations that he used discriminatory language and behaviour against his own players, assistant manager Young has taken the reins and watched on as Crawley – with their own uprightness questioned by outsiders &nd...Full Story »

Notts County confirmed their place in the National League play-offs with a 3-0 victory over Altrincham at Meadow Lane.The hosts forced the issue early on and were nearly rewarded for their efforts when Ruben Rodrigues’ goalbound cross was tipped over and Jayden Richardson’s cross from the resulting corner came back off the crossbar.County hit the woodwork again on the stroke of half-...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers snatched the final automatic promotion spot from League Two in barely believable fashion as they thrashed Scunthorpe 7-0 to pip Northampton to third place on goals scored.Rovers struck five times in the second half to make up their goal difference deficit on the Cobblers, which had been five at the start of the day, and seal promotion by the barest of margins.An incredible game wa...Full Story »