Barrow boss Mark Cooper was an unhappy man despite Josh Gordon rescuing a point with a stoppage-time equaliser against his old club in a 2-2 draw at Walsall.Gordon guided home Patrick Brough’s cross six minutes into time added on to rock the club he left in the summer.The Saddlers twice led through George Miller’s third brace in nine games – including a brilliant back-heeled fi...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe admitted his Sky Bet League One leaders were far from being at their best as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.Argyle extended their unbeaten run to 14 league games but were made to work hard by the home side, who had lost three games in a row.Lowe said: “We didn’t play the attacking football we have been producing of late and we ...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Tam Courts lavished praise on Charlie Mulgrew and did not rule out a Scotland recall for the veteran.The 35-year-old was the provider as Ryan Edwards opened the scoring in a 2-1 win against Motherwell at Tannadice with a sublime piece of skill and cross before netting what proved to be the winner after the Steelmen had equalised through Tony Watt.Tangerines boss Courts admits ...Full Story »

Ian Evatt was in defiant mood after his Bolton side snatched an unlikely League One point at home to Gillingham with last-gasp goals from leading scorer Dapo Afolayan and Kieran Lee.Wanderers were heading for a fourth-successive defeat as John Akinde and Kyle Dempsey struck in the opening 14 minutes.The Gills, bidding for a first win at Bolton since 1986, then missed a host of chances with strik...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson has urged his side to keep improving after beating AFC Wimbledon 2-0 at Plough Lane.Paul Kalambayi’s deflection into his own net gave the visitors the lead and James McClean’s third in three games sealed the win.The Latics are within two points of Sky Bet League One leaders Plymouth, with two games in hand, and Richardson wants to maintain the momentum.&ldq...Full Story »

Manager Claudio Ranieri was blown away as his Watford side scored four goals in 12 minutes to come from behind and win 5-2 at Everton.The Hornets’ maiden victory at Goodison Park – and Ranieri’s first in charge of the club – came in stunning fashion as Joshua King scored a hat-trick on his return to Everton, where he played 11 times without a goal last season before leavi...Full Story »

Neil Critchley was delighted to win one for the fans as Blackpool earned Lancashire bragging rights with a 2-0 victory over Preston.Keshi Anderson opened the scoring in slightly fortuitous fashion after 27 minutes as his shot found the bottom corner when the ball cannoned off his standing leg before Gary Madine finished smartly a little over 20 minutes from time to seal the three points.Blackpoo...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa felt Leeds deserved victory after Rodrigo’s stoppage-time penalty salvaged a point in a 1-1 home draw against Wolves.Spain forward Rodrigo held his nerve in the fourth minute of added time to convert his first goal of the season from the spot after Leeds substitute Joe Gelhardt went tumbling under Nelson Semedo’s challenge.🔥 Passion! pic.twitter.com/FIUspU0EeB&...Full Story »

Jon Brady hailed his Northampton side’s bravery after they moved into the League Two automatic promotion places with a 2-0 win at Tranmere.Kion Etete’s opener was added to by Sam Hoskins’ penalty as Brady’s side moved above their opponents and into third in the table.The Cobblers have responded to defeat at Hartlepool with three straight wins and clean sheets.And boss Bra...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Valerien Ismael admitted it was challenging coping with four delays in their comfortable 3-0 win over Bristol City at The Hawthorns.Jordan Hugill, Kyle Bartley and Karlan Grant punished woeful defending but delays – two for medical emergencies after a fan from each team was carried away in unrelated incidents and two for injuries to players on the pitch – cast a ...Full Story »

Carlisle caretaker boss Gavin Skelton stressed his side needed to find some inspiration in front of goal after their dire League Two goalless draw with fellow strugglers Oldham.It was a game devoid of any real quality as the lowly sides settled for a point apiece at Brunton Park.Carlisle stopper Mark Howard produced some fine saves, while Jamie Bowden had a goal controversially chalked off for o...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Kenny Jackett believes his side should have had a penalty in their 0-0 draw against Stevenage.Both sides had chances to break the deadlock, and Orient should have been awarded a penalty when Pieros Sotiriou was bundled over by a Stevenage player in the area.However, the referee waved away Orient appeals for a penalty, meaning the contest ended goalless.Jackett said: “We ...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill threw the plaudits at striker Ryan Bowman for netting a hat-trick just two weeks after being taken to hospital with heart palpitations.Bowman’s opener was cancelled out by a Jack Iredale stunner, before Adam May was sent off for Cambridge.Bowman, who suffered the heart issue at Ipswich earlier this month, then netted another two goals before Luke Leahy capped off the victor...Full Story »

Manager Darrell Clarke hailed the efforts of his players as Port Vale brushed aside Colchester 3-0 to make it seven points from nine.The Valiants led after six minutes through James Gibbons and James Wilson added a second 10 minutes later.Vale should have had more in a dominant first half but it was left to Aaron Martin to seal victory with their third goal just past the hour mark.Following vict...Full Story »

Salford boss Gary Bowyer has tipped rookie Forest Green boss Rob Edwards for bigger things after seeing his side dismantled by the League Two table-toppers.Three outstanding goals underpinned Rovers’  position as front runners in a high-octane victory.Nicky Cadden’s stunning free-kick cancelled out Brandon Asante’s first-half opener before Kane Wilson’s fine individu...Full Story »

Neil Cox was relieved as his “nervous” Scunthorpe side held on to beat Crawley for only their second League Two win of the season.The Iron remain bottom of the table but a first win in 10, added to a draw at Barrow last time out, has given Cox’s side some momentum.The hosts went in front after 33 minutes when Hayden Hackney found Ross Millen on the right and his low cross was d...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Simon Grayson felt his side deserved a point after going down 2-1 thanks to a stoppage-time strike by Ipswich substitute Bersant Celina.Grayson believed the Cod Army controlled much of the game but were punished for making a mistake to concede the winning goal.He said: “It was a really good, strong performance. The shape was good, they didn’t really cause us too man...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor was delighted with his side as they created a new club record by beating Mansfield 2-1 at St James Park.After trailing to Ollie Hawkins’ header, five minutes into the second half, Tim Dieng nodded them level from Padraig Amond’s delicious cross.Matt Jay then won it for Exeter with a header of his own – his ninth in 12 games – with the win making...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer admitted his decision to hand Troy Deeney the captaincy ahead of the 2-1 Championship win over Swansea might have given him “that extra edge”.Deeney, on his first start in four games, bagged Blues’ first goal in nearly 10 hours of football after 47 minutes to set up the win.Substitute Michael Obafemi thought he had earned the Swans a share of the spoi...Full Story »

James Rowberry reflected on a winning start as Newport boss and admitted: “I have a great base to build from.”The Exiles were 3-1 Sky Bet League Two victors at Bristol Rovers in Rowberry’s first match at the helm of the south Wales side.The visitors took a 27th-minute lead when Courtney Baker-Richardson converted a low Jake Cain cross and doubled the advantage through Dominic T...Full Story »