Dion Conroy’s stoppage-time header spoiled John Sheridan’s return to the County Ground as Swindon secured a 1-0 victory over Oldham.Oldham threatened with early chances on goal as Dylan Bahamboula and former Swindon midfielder Christopher Missilou both shot wide from the edge of the box.The hosts’ injury-hit defence struggled with a change in personnel as Oldham were invited to...Full Story »

Two goals from former Everton striker Oumar Niasse helped Burton stage a stunning comeback from two goals down to grab a crucial three points in a 3-2 win against struggling Fleetwood.Both sides came into the game in poor form but it was injury-hit Fleetwood that looked the more purposeful early on, Ged Garner with the first of two efforts to see Ben Garratt dive full length to deny him in an ea...Full Story »

Cheltenham returned to winning ways as they took the spoils to add to Morecambe’s relegation fears with a 3-1 League One victory at the Mazuma stadium.A game of few opportunities came to life a minute before the break when Robins’ midfielder Liam Sercombe tried his luck from 25 yards out with a speculative right-footed effort that took a wicked deflection to loop over Trevor Carson a...Full Story »

Nicke Kabamba scored in the dying seconds as Woking snatched a 1-0 home victory over Maidenhead.The Cards started the brighter of the two sides and could have had the opener after 20 minutes when Inih Effiong prodded just wide following some good play between Max Kretzschmar and Rohan Ince.The second half turned into a rather scrappy affair as both sides failed to get a grip of the game.Another ...Full Story »

Sunderland scored two goals in the last six minutes to seal three crucial points in the hunt for a top-six place, as Crewe were beaten 2-0 in Sky Bet League One.The Railwaymen had proved stubborn opponents for 84 minutes at the Stadium of Light but Dan Neil scored a stunning first-time finish from the edge of the area, before fellow substitute Patrick Roberts added gloss to the scoreline four mi...Full Story »

Cameron Brannagan’s late penalty secured Oxford a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury.Karl Robinson’s play-off chasing U’s have now won five of their last six games.On-song Matty Taylor bagged his 21st goal of the season before Oxford’s lead was cancelled out by Ryan Bowman’s first since Boxing Day.But Brannagan struck with just eight minutes to go as the visitors closed the ga...Full Story »

Halifax came from behind to beat rock-bottom Dover 2-1 and keep their National League promotion challenge on track.The Shaymen, who are now unbeaten in five league matches, closed the gap on third-placed Wrexham to a single point.Dover, who have won just once all season, stunned the hosts by taking a 10th-minute lead through Alfie Pavey.But in-form Halifax levelled the scores five minutes before...Full Story »

Gary Madine’s eighth goal of the season gave Blackpool a narrow 1-0 win over Swansea at Bloomfield Road.The striker’s fourth-minute header was enough to give the Seasiders a third league win in a row, and fifth in six home games.Their opponents dominated possession throughout but were frustrated by an organised Tangerine defence.As a result of the win, Blackpool move to within six po...Full Story »

Ten-man Lincoln hung on to secure a hard-earned 2-0 victory at struggling AFC Wimbledon who are now without a win in 18 matches.Lewis Fiorini went close early on for the visitors when his crisp shot was saved well by Nik Tzanev.The Dons responded when Lincoln goalkeeper Jordan Wright superbly saved Lee Brown’s well-hit shot.Lincoln then went ahead seven minutes before the break when the im...Full Story »

Conor Wilkinson’s first-half penalty dented Sutton’s promotion bid and continued Walsall’s revival under Michael Flynn.United slipped to seventh with defeat as Wilkinson’s spot-kick made it 11 points out of 18 for the Saddlers since Flynn took over.The decisive goal arrived on 33 minutes as Joe Kizzi barged Wilkinson over in the area and the Saddlers striker slammed home ...Full Story »

Ipswich and Portsmouth traded blows but neither were able to find the vital breakthrough as the two in-form play-off hopefuls had to settle for a 0-0 draw at Portman Road.Town were the first to threaten when Conor Chaplin fired past Gavin Bazunu’s left-hand post but the home side suffered a setback in the build up which resulted in skipper Sam Morsy being substituted 10 minutes later.Ports...Full Story »

Ryan Colclough scored twice to help Altrincham hammer Eastleigh 4-0 at the J. Davidson Stadium.The hosts took the lead in the 25th minute thanks to a Colclough penalty after he was brought down by Andrew Boyce inside the area.Altrincham got their second just four minutes later and Colclough this time turned creator when he set up Jordan Hulme, who coolly finished.The home side had another two mi...Full Story »

Rhys Browne scored a brace as Wealdstone held on for maximum points as they claimed a narrow 3-2 comeback victory over National League strugglers Weymouth at Grosvenor Vale.The home side came close to netting an early opener as Browne struck the crossbar after just four minutes with the ball bouncing on the line before appeals went unanswered, while Sean Shields saw an effort deflect wide at the...Full Story »

Exeter and Salford battled out a goalless draw which did little to boost either side’s promotion hopes from Sky Bet League Two.Salford made the brighter start and Matty Lund went close to opening the scoring, but his header clipped the top of the crossbar.Moments later Salford came close again, with Theo Vassell heading a corner kick against the base of the post as the Exeter goal led a ch...Full Story »

Ben Garrity scored twice as Port Vale came from behind to beat Crawley 4-1.The midfielder cancelled out the Reds’ early opener and, after David Worrall gave the Valiants a half-time lead, Garrity drilled in the third. Connor Hall sealed an emphatic victory just after the hour mark.Crawley were handed a ninth-minute lead when Nathan Smith scored an unfortunate own goal. After goalkeeper Aid...Full Story »

Inverness boosted their cinch Championship play-off hopes with a comfortable 3-0 home win over promotion rivals Arbroath.Inverness went ahead after just four minutes as Arbroath failed to clear a corner and Shane Sutherland poked the ball home.The home side stretched their lead six minutes later as a break down the right saw David Carson set up Reece McAlear, who scored from the edge of the area...Full Story »

Tommy Leigh scored but was later sent off as 10-man Accrington extended their unbeaten home run to nine games with a 2-1 victory over Charlton.The Addicks, after seven defeats in their last eight games, are now looking over their shoulders as they are just seven points off the bottom four.Charlton took the lead after 18 minutes when Liam Coyle was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area an...Full Story »

Noah Chilvers bagged a brace as a dominant second-half performance saw Colchester come from behind to secure a 3-1 victory at 10-man Scunthorpe.The bottom-of-the-table Iron had gone in front courtesy of Joe Nuttall’s close-range finish in the 11th minute, and were good value for their lead.But the game turned following home full-back Luke Matheson’s sending-off 10 minutes before half...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi was left frustrated after Barnsley drew 1-1 with Sky Bet Championship leaders Fulham.Carlton Morris gave the Tykes the lead late in the first half; however, Fulham’s sustained pressure finally told late on with Harry Wilson’s impressive effort.The visitors sent waves of early attacks to the opposition goal. The Barnsley defence remained resilient and cleare...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool deserved the three points after their 2-0 win at Brighton, which lifted them to within touching distance of Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League.The Seagulls had fought back from two goals behind to force a draw at Anfield in October but were unable to launch a similar comeback this time around.Luis Diaz opened Liverpool’s account with a heade...Full Story »