Rangers eventually wore down a resolute Raith Rovers side to run out comfortable 3-0 winners in a mostly low-key Scottish Cup quarter-final tie at Ibrox.The Championship side defended from the first whistle and nullified the Gers threat until the 42nd minute when defender Connor Goldson headed in from a Borna Barisic corner.Rovers defender Ryan Nolan scored an own goal in the 58th minute to effe...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton felt Luke McCormick was lucky to have not seen red before he was substituted just nine minutes after being brought on during their 3-1 win at local rivals Forest Green.Rovers had responded to Charlie Savage’s early goal to lead 3-1, but McCormick – who was brought on in the 80th minute – was booked immediately and then gave away a penalty with fi...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris is not celebrating safety just yet after his side coasted to a 2-0 win over Tranmere at Priestfield Stadium.The Gills are now nine points clear of the relegation zone thanks to goals from Shaun Williams and Conor Masterson.Harris’ side have lost just twice in 12 matches since mid-January, winning five out of six home matches in that time.But Harris stopped short...Full Story »

Gillingham moved nine points clear of the relegation zone as Shaun Williams and Conor Masterson were the unlikely heroes in their 2-0 home victory over Tranmere.Stand-in Gills captain Williams, who had only scored once this season prior to kick-off, proved to be an effective attacking outlet for the hosts throughout.The Irishman had his goal-bound header blocked by team-mate Timothee Dieng early...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff hit out at referee Thomas Parsons over the “bizarre” decision to deny his promotion-chasing Tykes a penalty at the Memorial Stadium.The former Cheltenham boss was furious after striker Devante Cole appeared to be pulled back by Bristol Rovers centre-back Lewis Gibson with the goal at his mercy an hour into the goalless stalemate.Duff hit the proverbial roof...Full Story »

Hartlepool boss John Askey claimed his side should have gone home with all three points they earned a battling 1-1 draw at Tranmere.Pools grabbed a vital point as they look to put some daylight between themselves and the relegation places, but Askey felt a refereeing decision cost his side the win.The visitors had gone in front just before the break when Callum Cooke popped up to stab the ball h...Full Story »

Hartlepool earned what could prove to be a vital point in their battle to avoid relegation from League Two with a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Tranmere at Prenton Park.Rovers enjoyed the better of the early exchanges with Harvey Saunders and Josh Hawkes both having good opportunities to open the scoring.But it was the visitors who took the lead just before the break through Callum Cooke and they co...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon praised his substitutes after his side picked up consecutive victories for the first time this year with a battling 1-0 win over Crawley.Jordan Turnbull’s third goal of the season was the difference as Rovers made it six points in four days after their win at Stevenage on Saturday, while Crawley remain in the bottom two without a win in five matches.Mellon said: ...Full Story »

Tranmere enjoyed their second win in four days with a narrow 1-0 victory over struggling Crawley at Prenton Park.Jordan Turnbull’s third goal of the season ensured Micky Mellon’s side keep their slim play-off hopes alive while Crawley remain in the relegation places.The visitors had the best opportunity to open the scoring in a first half devoid of goalmouth action when Ashley Nadesa...Full Story »

Boss Steve Evans was left in disbelief that Stevenage were unable to find the net as his side made it five Sky Bet League Two matches without a win following a 1-0 defeat to Tranmere.Josh Hawkes’ 76th-minute penalty earned Rovers all three points against a home side who looked a shadow of the team that sat second at the start of play.Boro failed to score for the second successive game, des...Full Story »

Stevenage’s poor run of form continued as they slipped to third in Sky Bet League Two as Josh Hawkes’ penalty gave Tranmere a 1-0 win at the Lamex Stadium.The home side started the game the stronger with the majority of the play and chances inside the opening 30 minutes, but largely failed to challenge Joe Murphy in the Tranmere goal.The game opened up more in the second half with bo...Full Story »

Two goals in six minutes midway through the first half set Bristol Rovers up for a first win in eight games and piled more misery on free-falling Oxford as they won 3-0.Scott Sinclair sent Simon Eastwood the wrong way from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Lamare Bogarde was tripped by Cameron Brannagan.Then on 28 minutes Aaron Collins turned in Sinclair’s right-wing cross from clo...Full Story »

Charlie Reilly fired a second-half double as Albion Rovers beat Elgin 3-0 at home to boost their Scottish League Two survival chances.Reilly struck twice after a goalless first half, his second from the penalty spot, and Ayrton Sonkur headed Albion’s third.Max Wright headed over the crossbar for Albion just before the break and Reilly gave them the lead soon after the restart when he fired...Full Story »

Dino Maamria hailed Burton’s desire and spirit following their comeback win at Bristol Rovers as the Albion boss responded to accusations that his side are not entertaining.Burton fought back from an early deficit at the Memorial Stadium to lift themselves five points clear of the League One drop zone after a fourth win in their last five games.Substitute Charlie Kirk and forward Sam Winna...Full Story »

Mansfield manager Nigel Clough described his side’s 2-0 win at Tranmere as one of their best victories of the season as the Stags continued their push for an automatic promotion place.Goals from Riley Harbottle and Davis Keillor-Dunn ensured the Stags picked up their eighth away win of the season in impressive style.The visitors took the lead when Harbottle headed home from close range in ...Full Story »

Burton further boosted their League One survival hopes with a 2-1 comeback victory over struggling Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.Rovers, looking for their first win in six matches, took a ninth-minute lead when the recalled John Marquis headed James Gibbons’ pinpoint cross down and past Craig MacGillivray.But Burton remained in the game and were good value for a fourth victory in ...Full Story »

Mansfield confirmed themselves as genuine League Two promotion contenders with an impressive 2-0 victory over Tranmere at Prenton Park.Goals from Riley Harbottle and Davis Keillor-Dunn were the difference as Nigel Clough’s side claimed a third successive win to move within three points of the automatic promotion places while Tranmere’s poor run of form continues.The home side began t...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton insisted “the sky’s the limit” for Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah after he helped dent Ipswich’s promotion hopes in a 0-0 draw at the Memorial Stadium.Barton sang the praises of the on-loan 20-year-old centre-back after he produced an outstanding display at the heart of the Rovers defence.“The sky’s the limit for Jarell an...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes felt his side eased to victory as they ran out 2-0 winners over Tranmere at the University of Bradford Stadium.The Bantams hit the front courtesy of Jamie Walker’s drilled effort which deflected past Mateusz Hewelt for his second goal in as many games.Andy Cook sealed all three points with a header which looped in for his 19th of the season, securing all three poi...Full Story »

Bradford picked up their first home success since New Year’s Day with a 2-0 win over Tranmere.Jamie Walker and Andy Cook both scored for the second successive game to ensure back-to-back victories for Mark Hughes’ side while Tranmere’s recent miserable away run continued.The hosts came close to an opener on the halfway mark when some neat build-up play set up Cook who powered w...Full Story »