Andy Halliday scored a double as Hearts secured third place in the cinch Premiership and consigned city rivals Hibernian to the bottom six with a 3-1 win at Tynecastle.The Easter Road side, who started the day in sixth place, looked on course to remain in the top half when they took an early lead through Drey Wright.But Hearts roared back to claim what was ultimately a comfortable victory, with ...Full Story »

Timo Werner hit the woodwork three times but still scored twice as Chelsea arrested their mini slump by hammering sorry Southampton 6-0 at St Mary’s.Germany forward Werner produced a perfect hat-trick of sorts by striking the left post, right post and crossbar – but shrugged off those misses with a morale-boosting brace.Mason Mount helped himself to a double too, with Marcos Alonso a...Full Story »

A late Joseph Hungbo penalty saw Ross County snatch a last-gasp place in the cinch Scottish Premiership top six as they recorded a 1-0 victory that consigned Aberdeen to a bottom-six finish for the first time in nine seasons.With the carrot of that top-six place in front of them, though reliant on results elsewhere, the Dons made two changes from their draw at Dundee with Marley Watkins coming i...Full Story »

Raphinha underlined his value to Leeds as Jesse Marsch’s men took a significant step towards Premier League survival with a 3-0 win which pushed Watford closer to relegation.The Brazilian – who has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Barcelona – stylishly ended a six-game goal drought to set his side on course for a vital three points at Vicarage Road.In-form duo Rodrig...Full Story »

Newport’s Sky Bet League Two play-off hopes were boosted as Dion Conroy’s 89th-minute own goal saw them secure a 1-0 victory at Swindon.Louis Reed almost marked his return from suspension by gifting the Exiles an early goal, with Robbie Willmott intercepting a pass on the edge of the box but overpowering the final ball.The hosts controlled the majority of the first half as Swindon we...Full Story »

West Brom’s chances of reaching the Sky Bet Championship play-off places look all but over after they fell to a 3-1 defeat at home to Stoke.Two quickly-taken free-kicks did the damage for the Baggies in each half as a Jake Livermore own goal and Jacob Brown header set Stoke on the way to a first away win in eight games.Callum Robinson pulled one back in the 73rd minute with his eighth goal...Full Story »

Arsenal’s hopes of a top-four Premier League finish took another blow as they were deservedly beaten by Brighton following a lacklustre display.Enock Mwepu was the star of the show for the visitors, creating Leandro Trossard’s opener before his own fine strike doubled the lead. Martin Odegaard’s late consolation meant Brighton left with a deserved 2-1 win.Arsenal were already r...Full Story »

Two goals from Joel Piroe saw Swansea claim a 2-1 win over relegation-threatened Derby in south Wales.Piroe took his tally to 20 goals this season, scoring twice early in the first half at the Swansea.com stadium as the hosts claimed a third victory in the space of eight days.Derby captain Tom Lawrence kept the game in the balance with a penalty but it was not enough to save his team who are run...Full Story »

Play-off hopefuls Blackburn failed to make ground on the top six after they were held 1-1 by Blackpool at Ewood Park.Tony Mowbray’s men made the ideal start through Sam Gallagher’s expert finish in the 10th minute and although there was a nervousness about their play, they were in relative control for the first period.But the Tangerines, who missed a gilt-edged chance in the opening ...Full Story »

Weymouth were forced to share the spoils with Grimsby following a goalless draw at the Bob Lucas Stadium.The result sees the Terras remain second from bottom in the Vanarama National League, while the Mariners stay seventh.Jordan Maguire-Drew had an early chance from close range for Grimsby but Ross Fitzsimons made a good save and John McAtee also came close but his effort from inside of the pen...Full Story »

Mansfield moved up to fourth place in League Two with a 4-0 win at bottom-of-the-table Scunthorpe to leave the Iron’s 72-year stay in the English Football League teetering on the brink.Only Oldham and Barrow’s failure to win granted Scunthorpe what is likely to be a brief stay of execution, and play was held up for four minutes in the second half as around 30 disgruntled fans entered...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest secured a fifth consecutive Championship victory with a 2-0 win over Birmingham to enhanced their promotion credentials.An early goal from Keinan Davis and a powerful second-half header from Scott McKenna helped Steve Cooper’s side to three points in front of another sell-out crowd at the City Ground.Birmingham ensured Forest did not have things all their own way, with go...Full Story »

Preston dealt free-falling QPR’s top-six hopes a massive blow as they battled to a 2-1 victory at Deepdale.Goals either side of the break from Emil Riis – his 18th of the season – and Cameron Archer sealed all three points for the Lancashire side.The Hoops had several chances to get back into the game but only had an Andre Gray penalty in stoppage time to show for their efforts...Full Story »

Reading remain in the Championship relegation scrap after they squandered a first-half lead and lost 2-1 to Cardiff.Striker Lucas Joao put the Royals ahead in the seventh minute when he nodded home an Andy Yiadom cross at the far post.Cardiff were poor in the first half but levelled in the 59th minute when Alfie Doughty curled in from just inside the home area.Substitute Will Vaulks then secured...Full Story »

Keane Lewis-Potter scored his 10th goal of the season as Hull dented Middlesbrough’s play-off hopes with a 1-0 win at the Riverside.Boro, who lost at home for the second time inside a week, failed to make the most of an opportunity to climb into the Championship’s top six as Lewis-Potter settled the contest with 16 minutes remaining.It was a blow for the home side in the wake of Shef...Full Story »

Danny McNamara’s double helped keep Millwall’s play-off hopes alive with a resounding 4-1 win over relegation-threatened Barnsley at the Den.The wingback’s first two goals of the season gave the Lions a deserved 2-0 lead in this Sky Bet Championship contest, before Barnsley hit back through Romal Palmer.But that proved to be just a mere consolation as Oliver Burke and then Beni...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom was frustrated at a late penalty not being given after his side drew 0-0 with fellow promotion hopefuls Bournemouth at Bramall Lane.The game was played at a frantic pace despite the endless number of fouls given, but neither side could break the deadlock.Lloyd Kelly came close to putting the ball past his own goalkeeper twice. Luckily for the Bournemou...Full Story »

Ralf Rangnick admitted Manchester United do not deserve to finish in the Champions League spots if their performance levels for the rest of the season are similar to what they showed at Everton.Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford were among six changes to United’s line-up at Goodison Park and the latter threatened twice early on, denied on both occasions by England team-mate Jordan Pickf...Full Story »

Sheffield United and Bournemouth both dropped points in the race for promotion to the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Bramall LaneThe game was played at a frantic pace despite the endless amount of fouls given, but neither side could break the deadlock, with the home side having the better opportunities.The first proper chance of the game fell to the hosts. Enda Stevens received a cross-field...Full Story »

Anthony Gordon immeasurably boosted Everton’s hopes of Premier League survival as his first-half strike proved the difference in a scrappy affair against Manchester United.Gordon’s deflected effort before the half hour alleviated the pressure on Frank Lampard after a 3-2 midweek defeat at relegation rivals Burnley had left Everton just a solitary point above the drop zone.This was fa...Full Story »