Brilliant first-half goals from Aaron Collins and Elliot Anderson set play-off hopefuls Bristol Rovers on course for a 3-0 win over Harrogate at the Memorial Stadium.Having been second best for the first half-hour, the home side struck twice in thrilling fashion before the break, Collins finding the top corner with a 25-yard drive to open the scoring in the 33rd minute.Six minutes later on-loan ...Full Story »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Harry Wilson struck late on as Barnsley let a one-goal lead slip for the second time this week to allow Sky Bet Championship leaders Fulham to force a 1-1 draw at Oakwell.Carlton Morris gave the Tykes the lead late from the penalty spot in the first half but Fulham’s sustained pressure finally told late on with a delectable Wilson effort.The visitors sent waves of early attacks to the oppo...Full Story »

West Brom manager Steve Bruce admitted his England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone would have a sleepless night after his mistakes led to both Huddersfield goals in a 2-2 draw at The Hawthorns.However, he praised his side’s commitment after they emerged with an unlikely point courtesy of a comeback in the last five minutes.Huddersfield took a bizarre lead in the 24th minute. Johnstone’s kic...Full Story »

Andy Carroll scored a late equaliser as West Brom staged a comeback to spare the blushes of England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and rescue a 2-2 Championship draw against promotion-chasing Huddersfield on Friday night.Mistakes by Johnstone saw a brace from Danny Ward give Huddersfield a 2-0 lead but late goals in the last six minutes from former Town striker Karlan Grant and substitute Carroll earn...Full Story »

Antonio Conte is a fan of Southampton full-back Tino Livramento and is reportedly considering making a move for the breakthrough sensation.Livramento, 19, has been instrumental in the Saints’ recent form. Having arrived at St Mary’s from Chelsea last summer in a deal worth just £5.3m, the teenage defender has already cemented him as a first-team regular for Ralph Hasenhuttl. ...Full Story »

Luke O’Nien could push for a return to the Sunderland XI against Crewe after a goalscoring appearance from the bench on Tuesday.The midfielder came on against Fleetwood to make his first appearance since November following shoulder surgery, and netted the crucial second in a 3-1 comeback win.Alex Pritchard has an ankle injury but Nathan Broadhead is set to return after being left out as a ...Full Story »

Doncaster will be without Adam Clayton for their clash with Gillingham.The midfielder was dismissed after receiving a second yellow card in the 4-0 defeat to Cheltenham at the weekend.Cameron John is still expected to be sidelined with a back injury.John Bostock is also out as he recovers from an ankle injury.Gillingham midfielder Daniel Phillips will be unavailable for the trip to south Yorkshi...Full Story »

WEST HAM expect Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted for animal cruelty by the RSPCA for kicking and slapping his cat, reports say. The animal welfare charity seized the defender's pet after a shocking video of Zouma abusing it sparked an investigation. Fellow footballer Yoan Zouma filmed and put this disturbing footage of older brother Kurt's actions on Snapchat The France star's younger brother Yoan...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Alex Neil was relieved that his attempts to turn a defeat into victory against struggling Fleetwood worked out after the 3-1 win at the Stadium of Light.After hitting half-time a goal down courtesy of Ellis Harrison’s 28th minute opener, Neil went into the dressing room at the break and decided to change things.He introduced Jermain Defoe and Lynden Gooch for the second hal...Full Story »

Three second-half goals lifted Sunderland up to fifth in Sky Bet League One as they came from behind to beat struggling Fleetwood 3-1 at the Stadium of Light.Elliot Embleton levelled things up 10 minutes after half-time before substitute Luke O’Nien hit the second goal with eight minutes to go.And Jack Clarke’s thunderbolt in stoppage-time extended the unbeaten run to four matches to...Full Story »

Chris Wilder suffered a miserable return to Bramall Lane as Sheffield United swept aside Middlesbrough 4-1 to maintain their promotion challenge.Wilder received a great reception from the United supporters having led the club from League One to the Premier League during his time in charge.Goals from Sander Berge, Billy Sharp, Jack Robinson and Morgan Gibbs-White secured victory for the Blades, w...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest will host Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals after coming from behind to beat Championship rivals Huddersfield 2-1 at the City Ground.Having had a Sam Surridge effort controversially ruled out for offside, Forest fell behind moments later when Tom Lees netted with a 13th-minute header.Surridge then struck an equaliser in the 29th minute, before Ryan Yates completed the turn...Full Story »

Ralf Rangnick is under no illusion about the chasm between Manchester United and Manchester City after a derby defeat that led former captain Roy Keane to accuse players of throwing in the towel.There was a party atmosphere around the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions ran amok against their neighbours, regaining their six-point advantage over second-placed Live...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez struck derby doubles as Manchester City condemned rivals Manchester United to a humbling 4-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.The 187th Manchester derby started frantically but ended with the Premier League champions in cruise control as Pep Guardiola’s leaders restored their six-point advantage over Liverpool at the top of the standings.De Bruyne’s early...Full Story »

Stockport moved five points clear at the top after first-half goals from Ollie Crankshaw and Will Collar secured a 2-0 win at Aldershot.Crankshaw put Stockport in front in fine style in the 14th minute as he raced on to Paddy Madden’s through-ball and lofted a neat finish over Aldershot goalkeeper Dillon Barnes.The visitors doubled their advantage in the 26th minute when Collar’s gla...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley paid tribute to his side’s camaraderie and hopes their late victory over Stoke can help catapult them into the Championship play-off places by the end of the season.The travelling Tangerines, who ended an eight-match run without an away win dating back to October, were fortunate not to be behind before snatching an 86th-minute winner through Josh Bowler.Stoke ...Full Story »

Derby assistant manager Liam Rosenior believes Ravel Morrison could be key in the club’s fight for Sky Bet Championship survival.Morrison scored his first league goals in England for nearly eight years to give the Rams a 2-0 victory over fellow relegation strugglers Barnsley.Rosenior described Morrison as “absolutely outstanding” and knows how important he could be in the next ...Full Story »