Neal Maupay blazed over an open goal as wasteful Brighton saw their winless streak stretch to eight Premier League games following a frustrating goalless draw with Leeds.Recalled top scorer Maupay, back in Albion’s team after three substitute appearances, somehow squandered a golden opportunity with just eight minutes gone on a bitterly-cold evening at the Amex Stadium.Graham Potter’...Full Story »

Manager Rob Edwards lauded his 10-man Forest Green side as the table-toppers gained the West Country bragging rights with a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers.A Jamille Matt brace extended Forest Green’s lead at the top of the table to six points as Joey Barton’s men fell to a first defeat in five.Matt opened the scoring in the first half and added a second after the break from the penalty ...Full Story »

Darren Moore felt it was two points dropped as Sheffield Wednesday played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at home to Wycombe.The away side broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute when Anis Mehmeti’s shot took a wicked deflection off Callum Paterson.The players left the field while a fan received medical attention during the first half before play was allowed to resume.The Owls dominated after t...Full Story »

Interim head coach Selim Benachour admits Oldham are “a little bit sick” and in need of treatment after going down 2-0 at Salford.Oldham made the short trip to the Peninsula Stadium having parted company with boss Keith Curle in the week and were well beaten by goals from Matthew Lund and Brandon Thomas-Asante.Their travelling fans made plenty of noise throughout, the majority in pro...Full Story »

Matt Gray was grateful to be proven wrong as David Ajiboye’s first-half goal moved Sutton to within one point of an automatic promotion place in a 1-0 win against Barrow.Ajiboye curled in a superb 16th-minute clincher, much to manager Gray’s surprise yet delight.However, the Sutton boss was also pleased with his team’s resilience as Barrow threw everything at their hosts in sea...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady hailed his side’s “incredible performance” during their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Leyton Orient.The Cobblers were without five senior defenders and then lost key striker Kion Etete early in the first half.But Sam Hoskins toe-poked Northampton ahead shortly before half-time and then a superb defensive display in horrible conditions at Sixfields k...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson praised his side for their last-gasp 2-1 win at top-four rivals Plymouth.Striker Callum Lang slotted home Latics’ 90th-minute winner after being put in on goal by Will Keane, who had opened the scoring in the 35th minute.Plymouth playmaker Danny Mayor had restored parity in the 43rd minute with a superb strike.Richardson, whose side soar to second, said: “T...Full Story »

Assistant manager Andy Crosby was delighted by Port Vale’s defending in all areas, which was the catalyst for their 2-0 win at home to Hartlepool.The Valiants had gone three games without a win but preventing their visitors from having a shot on target led to them winning with goals from Ben Garrity and Tom Pett.Garrity bundled in the opener from close range on the half-hour mark and Pett ...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Tam Courts was frustrated to see his side’s hopes of moving above Celtic disappear with a stoppage-time equaliser from 10-man Ross County.But Courts admitted County deserved their point after his team struggled to get control of the game.Louis Appere gave United the lead in the 49th minute at Dingwall and the visitors looked set to jump above Celtic  and move three ...Full Story »

Dean Smith felt Norwich’s performance in the goalless draw with Wolves was an improvement on their win against Southampton.New boss Smith’s tenure got off to a winning start with a 2-1 home victory against Southampton last weekend and it was followed up by a significant point against a top-half Wolves team.The Canaries had just one victory to their name when Smith replaced Daniel Far...Full Story »

Rochdale boss Robbie Stockdale felt his side were the better team in their 1-1 draw against promotion-chasing Exeter and deserved more than a share of the spoils.Dale largely dominated the first half against the Grecians and were close to taking the lead when Jake Beesley sent a penalty against the post.They fell behind to a George Ray header after the break but deservedly drew level through Max...Full Story »

Steve Evans branded Portsmouth lucky and let rip at referee Dean Whitestone as his injury-hit Gillingham slipped to a dramatic 1-0 defeat.Jack Tucker’s stoppage-time own goal at Priestfield left the Gills in the League One drop zone and extended their winless run to six games.John Akinde and Danny Lloyd both went close for the hosts before Whitestone denied Evans’ side a penalty when...Full Story »

Scunthorpe boss Keith Hill took plenty of heart from his side’s 1-1 draw with Bradford.Hill was left still looking for his first win since taking charge earlier this month as Yann Songo’o’s second-half equaliser cancelled out an Aaron Jarvis header.But Hill believes his team are making positive strides after successive home draws.He said: “I’m looking at the perform...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Liam Manning was thrilled to see his side’s work during the week bear fruit on the pitch as they brushed aside Morecambe 4-0 at the Mazuma Stadium.Two goals from Matt O’Riley and efforts from Harry Darling and Mo Eisa give the visitors a comfortable victory and left manager Manning hailing his players.He said: “I’ve got to give the lads credit today.“We...Full Story »

James McPake dedicated Dundee’s convincing cinch Premiership win over Motherwell to club great Doug Cowie.Cowie, who has died aged 95, was the club’s record appearance holder in a glittering career at Dens Park.Manager McPake admitted he spoke of Cowie before the game with his players responding in the right manner, scoring two goals in the first half through Luke McCowan and Danny M...Full Story »

Mark Robins admitted Coventry City’s 2-2 comeback draw over “brilliant” Bournemouth was down to Jefferson Lerma’s red card.Colombia international Lerma was sent off in the 68th minute after a last-man tackle on Matt Godden.Godden pulled one back, after Jaidon Anthony and Philip Billing had the Cherries cruising, before Todd Kane’s 95th-minute equaliser stunned the h...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson was thrilled to see his team climb up to second in the Cinch Premiership but admitted they were made to work for the three points in the 2-0 win against 10-man St Mirren.The Gorgie outfit rode their luck before breaking the deadlock in the second half through Gary Mackay-Steven.Stephen Kingsley doubled Hearts’ lead with a sublime free-kick to ensure the hosts ...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt praised the way his side fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Cheltenham but felt they deserved more.Elias Kachunga scored Wanderers’ second equaliser, a fine effort which saw him curl the ball beyond Cheltenham goalkeeper Scott Flinders in the 58th minute.The lively Alfie May bagged both Cheltenham goals, his first in the 14th minute as he latched onto a pass...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough felt his improving team were thoroughly good value for their sixth win in the last seven games in all competitions.The Stags bounced back from their 2-0 midweek defeat at Sutton to record only their second away league victory of the season with a 2-1 success at Crawley.A late goal from the returning Rhys Oates settled the issue after James Tilley had cancelled out Oll...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard knows Aston Villa have a lot more work to do but was delighted to watch his new team make it two wins from two since he took over following a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.Matt Targett fired the visitors ahead after 15 minutes in south London from Ashley Young’s corner and John McGinn wrapped up the points with a wonderful curled effort in the 86th minute.Pala...Full Story »