Ayr lost ground on the cinch Championship leaders after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Cove Rangers at Somerset Park.The Honest Men took the lead in the 29th minute when Logan Chalmers cut inside the full-back onto his left foot but his shot was spilled by Cove goalkeeper Kyle Gourlay and Dipo Akinyemi tapped the ball into the empty net.Their lead latest just two minutes before the visitors wer...Full Story »

Aldershot moved out of the Vanarama National League relegation zone with victory at home to 10-man York.The 2-1 win was just a fourth in the league for the Shots this season as Tommy Willard’s effort proved the difference.The hosts took the lead early on, Tyler Cordner heading in the opener with just six minutes on the clock.York’s afternoon went from bad to worse as Alex Hurst was s...Full Story »

Wrexham came from behind to earn a draw at Boreham Wood as they lost ground on Vanarama National League leaders Notts County.The Red Dragons sit second but were held to a 1-1 draw at Meadow Park, the hosts now in fourth after taking a share of the spoils.Danny Newton collected a Dennon Lewis pass before turning home a fine finish from the edge of the box to put the hosts ahead in the first half....Full Story »

Burnley staged an incredible second-half comeback with three goals inside 19 minutes to beat Sunderland 4-2 at the Stadium of Light.The Black Cats had made an impressive start to the game by securing a 2-0 lead courtesy of quickfire goals from Amad Diallo and Dan Neil inside the opening 20 minutes.But with Sunderland hoping for only their second win in seven games, Burnley showed their promotion...Full Story »

Hull made it back-to-back wins under interim head coach Andy Dawson after a resounding 4-2 Championship victory at Rotherham.The Millers headed into the game full of confidence after recording two wins on the bounce under their new boss Matt Taylor, but they were swept aside by their neighbours from East Yorkshire.Hull were the first to threaten with Greg Docherty flashing an effort across goal ...Full Story »

Rangers needed a late John Lundstram leveller to rescue a cinch Premiership point against 10-man Livingston at Ibrox and again felt the wrath of their disgruntled fans.Giovanni van Bronckhorst wanted his side to turn on the style after boos were heard after the 1-0 home Premier Sports Cup win over Dundee on Wednesday night but it was another dispiriting slog which lacked tempo and fluidity.VAR w...Full Story »

Michael Appleton wants his players to savour Blackpool’s rip-roaring 4-2 victory over fierce Lancashire rivals Preston.Preston travelled to Bloomfield Road boasting both the Championship’s best away record and stingiest defence.But Ryan Lowe’s team were stunned by a rush of second-half goals, with Blackpool rallying against the run of play to score three times after the break a...Full Story »

Blackpool stunned the Championship’s meanest defence with a four-goal show to beat Preston 4-2 in a firecracker Lancashire derby at Bloomfield Road.CJ Hamilton sealed the win with the last kick of the game by placing the ball into an open goal from 45 yards.Jerry Yates had opened the scoring when he nodded in Blackpool’s first attempt on target after 30 minutes but Preston hit back q...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said his side should have beaten Derby by a bigger margin than the 1-0 scoreline at Portman Road.Wes Burns netted the winner in the 67th-minute, firing home on the rebound after Kayden Jackson’s effort had bounced back off a post following a loose pass from Curtis Davies.Jackson then had a penalty saved five minutes from time, but the home side held on for th...Full Story »

Wes Burns’ second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory for high-flying Ipswich against ninth-placed Derby.The Wales international struck in the 67th minute when a Kayden Jackson effort bounced back off a post and he smashed the rebound home.Jackson had the opportunity to make the game safe for Town from the penalty spot late on, but Derby goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith saved his effort.The hosts ha...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen should shake off a knock to face Aberdeen but fellow striker Louis Moult is awaiting the outcome of a trip to see a specialist over his fitness issues.Motherwell will assess other players’ fitness. Sondre Solholm went off with a calf problem against Celtic in midweek while Joe Efford and Rolando Aarons have been missing through hamstring problems.Left-backs Jake Carroll and ...Full Story »

Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara will miss the visit of Livingston in the cinch Premiership on Saturday with an ankle knock but could be back for the Champions League game against Napoli in midweek.Left-back Ridvan Yilmaz  is a doubt after picking up a knee injury against Dundee on Wednesday night.Midfielder Ryan Jack and centre-backs Connor Goldson, Filip Helander and John Souttar are out lo...Full Story »

Middlesbrough will be without suspended midfielder Matt Crooks for their home game against Huddersfield.Crooks received his fifth yellow card of the season in the midweek win at Wigan and sits out a one-game ban.The versatile Paddy McNair is back in contention after missing out on Wednesday night due to suspension.Caretaker boss Leo Percovich will take charge of his fifth and final game, with Bo...Full Story »

John Stones is hoping to prove his fitness before champions Manchester City host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.The England defender has missed City’s last five games after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty last month.Right-back Kyle Walker (abdominal) and midfielder Kalvin Phillips (shoulder) remain on the sidelines after recent operations.Brighton will check ...Full Story »

Arsenal are planning a January move for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka. Ndicka has emerged as a transfer option for Arsenal in their attempts to find a left-sided centre-back to provide competition for Gabriel Magalhaes, says the London Evening Standard. Arsenal targeted Lisandro Martinez last summer before he joined Manchester United and Mikel Arteta is still seeking to strengthen...Full Story »

Sunderland will be without Aji Alese for the Sky Bet Championship match against Burnley, with the defender set for a spell on the sidelines.Alese limped off during the second half of the defeat to Blackburn on Tuesday night with an ankle problem, which is expected to keep him out for around a month.Midfielder Lynden Gooch missed the Rovers match with a foot injury, but could be back in contentio...Full Story »

Harry Darling could start for Swansea as they prepare to face Cardiff in the South Wales derby.In place of Kyle Naughton, Darling made his second consecutive home start against Reading midweek and bagged a goal to spark a comeback against the Royals.Joel Piroe is still suspended for the Swans following his red card at Burnley.Joe Allen and Jamie Paterson are expected to remain sidelined with inj...Full Story »

Gavan Holohan is a major doubt for Grimsby ahead of the visit of Bradford.The experienced midfielder scored in the 3-1 win at Stockport at the weekend.But he failed to emerge for the second half due to calf and knee problems.Bryn Morris and Jordan Cropper are set to miss out again.Scott Banks is available for Bradford.The on-loan Crystal Palace winger missed four games with a calf strain but ret...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams could make changes for their Sky Bet League One clash with Barnsley.The Shrimps sit bottom of the table and remain without striker Arthur Gnahoua, who serves the final game of his three-match ban.Adams brought on Ousmane Fane and Ryan Cooney at half-time in last weekend’s draw with Burton, while Jensen Weir and Caleb Watts both returned from injury.Jon Obika coul...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna looks set to have the same squad to choose from for Friday’s home clash with Derby as he did for the 1-0 defeat against Lincoln on Saturday.Since that match summer signing Panutche Camara, who has been sidelined by a groin issue, has made his debut, coming off the bench in Tuesday’s 1-0 Papa John’s Trophy loss at Cambridge – McKenna has said th...Full Story »