Ipswich’s promotion push continued to stutter as Kieran McKenna’s side were held to a third successive draw in a 0-0 stalemate with Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.It was a frustrating evening for the Tractor Boys, who dominated the first half as skipper Sam Morsy bossed the midfield and Rovers defended deeply but Cameron Humphreys headed their best chance wide.Rovers captain ...Full Story »

Ropey Rangers survived a Scottish Cup scare to beat Partick Thistle 3-2 but the fifth-round tie threw up a hugely controversial incident which saw both sides grab a goal each.Jags captain Kevin Holt gave the Championship side the interval lead with a penalty after 35 minutes after a VAR check and Croatia striker Antonio Colak, who had been penalised for handball for the spot-kick, levelled with ...Full Story »

Motherwell have sacked Steven Hammell after they crashed to a 3-1 Scottish Cup defeat at Raith Rovers.Hammell faced calls of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from jubilant Raith fans after Esmael Goncalves’ debut goal clinched Rovers’ place in the quarter-finals. Some of the Motherwell fans who had not walked out following the 85th-minute winner joined in the ...Full Story »

Delighted Tranmere boss Micky Mellon saluted match-winner Kieron Morris after his first-half effort sealed a 1-0 victory against Salford.Morris has now scored two goals in his last three games and turned in another man-of-the-match performance following an injury-hit start to the campaign.Mellon said: “Kieron has been outstanding lately – he sets himself such high standards.“An...Full Story »

A predatory first-half goal from Kieron Morris proved the difference as Tranmere edged out Salford 1-0 in Sky Bet League Two.Rovers moved back into the top half of the table, while Salford blew their chance to go fourth.Salford threatened early when Ryan Watson drilled narrowly off target from 20 yards.Rovers went ahead midway through the first half when Morris slid in to convert Ethan Bristow&r...Full Story »

Two goals in three second-half minutes saw Doncaster return to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Tranmere.Tranmere had the better of a tame first half but goals from Ben Close and Kyle Hurst saw the hosts end a three-game losing run.Doncaster keeper Jonathan Mitchell produced excellent saves to deny Regan Hendry and Kane Hemmings as Tranmere showed the greater threat over the opening hour of ...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor reflected on a ‘really happy Saturday’ after his side beat Tranmere 3-2 in League Two.The three points lifted last season’s National League champions into the play-off positions as they saw off one of their main top-seven rivals.Kane Hemmings’ penalty cancelled out Kyle Knoyle’s opener for Stockport, who moved back in front through Kyle...Full Story »

Stockport climbed into the League Two play-off places with a 3-2 win over Tranmere at a sold-out Edgeley Park.An early drilled effort from Tranmere’s Lee O’Connor was well saved down low by goalkeeper Ben Hinchliffe before Stockport struck after 19 minutes when Kyle Knoyle rose to meet Chris Hussey’s cross and head smartly into the corner.Rovers levelled from the spot in the 41...Full Story »

Derek Adams was a happy man after seeing his Morecambe side maintain their magnificent home form with a 5-1 victory over Bristol Rovers.Four second-half goals helped the clinical Shrimps to a fourth successive home win and moved them out of the Sky Bet League One relegation spots.Adams said: “It was a fabulous performance and to score five goals against a side like Bristol Rovers, with the...Full Story »

Tranmere manager Micky Mellon was delighted with the contribution of his new signings as Tranmere beat League Two leaders Leyton Orient at Prenton Park.A late own goal from O’s defender Omar Beckles was the difference in a hard-fought encounter with the home side deservedly taking all three points.Tranmere dominated for much of the game and could have taken the lead in the first half with ...Full Story »

Tranmere returned to winning ways with a well-deserved 1-0 victory over League Two leaders Leyton Orient at Prenton Park.An own goal from Omar Beckles was enough to give Micky Mellon’s side their first win in four games and inflict a third straight away defeat on the O’s.The home side had much the better of the first half with Kieron Morris, Kane Hemmings and new signing Harvey Saund...Full Story »

Morecambe scored four second-half goals to secure a convincing 5-1 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Mazuma Stadium.Derek Adams’ side recorded their fourth successive home win with a clinical performance against Joey Barton’s charges.The Shrimps took the lead on 20 minutes when debutant Dan Crowley fired a long-range shot past Ellery Balcombe.Michael Mellon hit the post before Aaron...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho has divided opinion through his managerial career. Jose Mourinho has divided opinion like no manager in football history after a managerial career which has spanned 23 years. The Portuguese has represented nine different clubs, winning 26 trophies in the process and as he celebrates his 60th birthday Express Sport looks at what his next steps could be with his unrelenting drive fo...Full Story »

Joey Barton was unhappy with the decision-making of referee Tom Neild after arguing that Accrington’s first goal should not have stood in the 2-0 win over his Bristol Rovers side.A ball into the box hit the hand of Harvey Rodgers, and Tommy Leigh pounced on the loose ball before turning and firing into the net to open the scoring for Accrington after 51 minutes.Defender Ryan Astley then vo...Full Story »

Walsall manager Michael Flynn was full of praise for Danny Johnson after the striker netted his 15th goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Tranmere.The point means that the Saddlers are now seven games unbeaten on the road in all competitions as they look to maintain their assault on the play-off places.Danny Johnson pounced to give the visitors the lead in the 72nd minute but three minutes late...Full Story »

Tranmere and Walsall shared the spoils after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Prenton Park.The home side had the better of things in the first half with Kieron Morris and Tom Davies coming closest to breaking the deadlock.It was a similar story after the break as Rovers continued to have the majority of the ball though were unable to convert their dominance into goalscoring opportunities.But, somewhat ...Full Story »

Tommy Leigh and Ryan Astley scored the Accrington goals which moved them out of the bottom four with a 2-0 win over promotion-chasing Bristol Rovers.Stanley had not won in four league games and Rovers had won their last two, but John Coleman’s men upset the form book with a much-needed win – their first league victory at home since October.Stanley almost opened the scoring after 10 m...Full Story »

Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui was left to rue a VAR decision not given due to the apparent unavailability of definitive footage which cost his side an FA Cup victory at Liverpool.With the score at 2-2 with nine minutes remaining Toti thought he had scored the winner, only for the visitors’ wild celebrations to be cut short by an offside flag.The decision was checked but the on-field call cou...Full Story »

Both managers were left frustrated after Tranmere and Sutton played out a four-goal thriller at Prenton Park.A brace from the visitors’ Alistair Smith and goals from Josh Hawkes and Kane Hemmings for the hosts ensured both sides went home with a point after an entertaining 2-2 draw which keeps each side’s play-off hopes alive.Smith scored his first of the season from 12 yards before ...Full Story »

Joey Barton is setting his sights on successive promotions following another Bristol Rovers victory.The Gas are only three points adrift of the League One play-offs following a 2-1 success at CambridgeCoupled with Morecambe’s victory, results on Saturday leave Cambridge only one place and two points above the League One relegation zone, with the Shrimps the next team to visit the Abbey Sta...Full Story »