Matty Stevens grabbed the game’s only goal as League Two leaders Forest Green ended their seven-match winless run with a 1-0 victory at Colchester.Colchester, sporting yellow and blue to help raise money for the humanitarian effort in Ukraine, went close early on when Noah Chilvers’ fierce low shot was parried by Rovers goalkeeper Luke McGee.But Shamal George denied Stevens and Jack ...Full Story »

Exeter boss Matt Taylor saluted another “big result” for his team after they triumphed 2-0 at struggling Oldham.The Grecians moved up to second in the table behind Forest Green thanks to second-half goals from Kyle Taylor and Jevani Brown.But the visitors rode their luck, needing goalkeeper Cameron Dawson to save Sam Hart’s 73rd-minute penalty while substitute Nigel Atangana wa...Full Story »

Matty Longstaff is a doubt for Mansfield when they face Stevenage.The on-loan Newcastle midfielder was absent with injury against Port Vale midweek alongside duo Lucas Akins (hamstring) and Stephen Quinn (ankle), who are also doubts.Elliott Hewitt could return to the squad after manager Nigel Clough confirmed he had been given “a breather” for the Valiants game.Danny Johnson could ge...Full Story »

Sutton manager Matt Gray has an injury crisis to deal with ahead of the clash with fellow promotion-contenders Tranmere.Gray could only name three outfield players on the bench for the midweek defeat to Swindon.Ten players were ruled out through injury, including every central midfielder, meaning the club recalled Adam Lovatt from his loan spell at Tonbridge.Goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis missed out a...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor admitted his side were far from their best as they overcame stubborn Crawley with a 2-1 win at St James Park.Two goals from Tim Dieng helped the Grecians on their way before Kwesi Appiah pulled one back in first-half stoppage time, and Exeter hung on to claim three valuable points.“It was a big three points given the performance wasn’t anywhere near where i...Full Story »

Ex-Rochdale midfielder Matty Lund had a night of mixed fortunes as his goal rescued a point for Salford in a 1-1 draw against his former club in League Two.Lund was at fault for the James Ball’s opening goal in the 27th minute but made amends in the second half to extend his side’s unbeaten run to seven matches.Salford controlled the opening 20 minutes with Brandon Asante testing Jay...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor was pleased with the point as his side were held to a goalless draw by Salford at St James Park.Salford dominated the first half and twice went close, with Matty Lund and Theo Vassell both heading against the woodwork.However, it was Exeter who were better after half-time but without managing to find that elusive goal.“I was really pleased with the performance,&r...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 »

Matt Taylor celebrated his 200th game in charge of Exeter with a superb 3-1 win over promotion rivals Swindon.Goals from Jevani Brown, Jonathan Grounds and Matt Jay put the Grecians in control before Jack Payne’s consolation strike in stoppage time for Swindon.The win saw Exeter climb from eighth to third in Sky Bet League Two, with the Robins dropping out of the top seven.“We looked...Full Story »

In-form Ipswich have no new injury concerns ahead of the visit of Lincoln.The Tractor Boys stretched their unbeaten run to seven with a win over Fleetwood at the weekend.Boss Kieran McKenna welcomed Matt Penney back to the bench for the victory following an ankle issue and he could be pushing to start.Lee Evans (knee) and Kyle Edwards (quad) remain sidelined.Lincoln goalkeeper Jordan Wright is i...Full Story »

A plane carrying the message 'CATS LIVES MATTER' was spotted flying over Anfield during the first half of Liverpool's Premier League clash against West Ham on Saturday night. Last month, a sickening video of Hammers centre-back Kurt Zouma kicking and slapping his pet cat went viral on social media after it was posted on Snapchat by his brother, Yoan. West Ham soon released a statement condem...Full Story »

Matt Gray praised his on-song Sutton side after they put Rochdale to the sword in an emphatic 3-0 win.Enzio Boldewijn bagged a brilliant first-half brace – his first goals of the season – before Joe Kizzi put the result beyond doubt with his stunning strike.Gray’s side returned to the automatic League Two promotion places in style as they remained unbeaten at home since October...Full Story »

Interim Leyton Orient boss Matt Harrold admitted his disappointment at his side’s performance in their Sky Bet League Two relegation battle with Stevenage.Goals by Luke Prosser and Luke Norris either side of a Ruel Sotiriou equaliser appeared to put Boro on course for their first league win on the road since August – until a wonderful strike from Theo Archibald deep into added time m...Full Story »

Mansfield climbed into the top three after a narrow 2-1 League Two victory at home to Exeter.Farrend Rawson and Matty Longstaff bagged the goals as the Stags extended their unbeaten league run to 14 matches.But they had goalkeeper Nathan Bishop to thank after his brilliant double save kept them ahead when leading 1-0.Longstaff was unable to beat Cam Dawson from distance after 15 minutes, before ...Full Story »

Richie Bennett could be an option for Sutton manager Matt Gray ahead of their clash with Rochdale.The forward was sidelined following a wrist operation but is now back in contention.The U’s have also recalled Kylian Kouassi after a loan spell at Chesham United.Sutton are currently fifth in the Sky Bet League Two table but have won only one of their last six matches.There are no fresh injur...Full Story »

Matt Harrold is expected to remain in charge of Leyton Orient for Saturday’s critical Sky Bet League Two match at home to Stevenage.The O’s coach stepped up in a caretaker role after Kenny Jackett was sacked last month and the club are not in a position to appoint a replacement ahead of the weekend.Harrold will be boosted by the return of loanee Frank Nouble and Theo Archibald after ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough will welcome back FA Cup hero Matt Crooks for the fifth-round visit of Tottenham.Crooks scored the goal against Manchester United that sent the fourth-round tie to extra time, with Boro going on to win on penalties, but has been serving a two-match suspension in the league.Riley McGree missed the 3-2 defeat at Barnsley on Saturday with a knock and he will be assessed before kick-of...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has taken responsibility for Matty Cash’s yellow card after the defender revealed a message of support to a Poland team-mate in Ukraine after opening the scoring in the win at Brighton.Cash broke the deadlock in a game delayed by half an hour as the Villa coach was struck in traffic.He then took off his shirt to reveal a “stay strong” message to ...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray praised his side’s ruthlessness after they put relegation-stricken Scunthorpe to the sword with a 4-1 success.The U’s reignited their promotion push with their first win in six as they condemned the Iron to a 10th defeat in 12 games.Will Randall bagged a brace, Rob Milsom scored from the penalty spot and Joe Kizzi fired home before Harry Beautyman’s own go...Full Story »

Matty Cash sent a message of support to a Poland team-mate stranded in Ukraine after scoring the opening goal in Aston Villa’s 2-0 win at Brighton.The Villa full-back broke the deadlock with a fine early finish before taking off his shirt to reveal a “stay strong” message to Dynamo Kiev defender Tomasz Kedziora, receiving a caution in the process.Ollie Watkins then scored his f...Full Story »