Swindon will hope Tom Clayton can shore up their leaky defence in Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Tranmere following an FA Cup humbling.The defender was expected to feature against Stockport despite head coach Scott Lindsey revealing his concern about Clayton’s tight quad, but he was instead absent when the Robins were thrashed 4-0.Goalkeeper Sol Brynn, defender Ciaran Brenn...Full Story »

Scott Sinclair tapped in his first Bristol Rovers goal as the Gas won 1-0 in the first round of the FA Cup against League Two outfit Rochdale.A low right-foot finish after 65 minutes capped the 33-year-old’s first start since his return to his former club last month.But it was harsh on Jim Bentley’s side, who had passed up several good opportunities to score against their League One ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers have a number of absentees, particularly up front, for the visit of League Two Rochdale in the FA Cup first round.Strikers Ryan Loft and John Marquis have both been ruled out through injury and Josh Coburn is not eligible to play under the terms of his loan move from Middlesbrough.Midfielder Paul Coutts (ankle) is likely to be out longer than anticipated and may not return until t...Full Story »

Midfielder Jordan Gibson is back after suspension as Carlisle prepare to play Tranmere for the second time in a week.The Cumbrians were 2-0 winners at Prenton Park in Sky Bet League Two action last Saturday and now play host in the FA Cup.Gibson is likely to come straight back in but striker Ryan Edmondson sits out the last match of his three-game ban and Omari Patrick is a doubt.Fin Back is als...Full Story »

Stockport extended their unbeaten run to four games with a hard-fought 0-0 Sky Bet League Two draw at Tranmere.The point keeps Dave Challinor’s side 14th in the table as they look to mount an assault on the play-off places, while Rovers are now 10th after the Prenton Park stalemate.In a first half which saw both sides struggle to keep the ball on a sodden pitch, Will Collar came closest to...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor praised his side and the supporters after a battling performance against Tranmere at Prenton Park saw them earn a valuable away point.County made it four games unbeaten with a 0-0 stalemate, even if they were grateful for a glaring miss by Rovers substitute Paul Lewis in the second half.Challinor said: “It was a fair result, both sides would probably think the...Full Story »

Tranmere could have an unchanged squad as they bid to get back to winning ways against Stockport at Prenton Park.Manager Micky Mellon has no fresh injury concerns but may consider changes to his starting line-up after a run of three Sky Bet League Two matches without a win.Defender Tom Davies continues to make progress after returning to training following a long-term injury.Paul Lewis, Joel Mum...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne revealed how his pre-match message was the inspiration for a 4-2 League One home win over Bristol Rovers.Warne told his players to “make their families proud” and a David McGoldrick hat-trick helped end Rovers’ six-game unbeaten league run.Warne said: “(I’m feeling) a bit of relief, a bit of exhilaration and a bit of pride really – ...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff was satisfied with the 2-0 win against Forest Green Rovers but stressed that it was not an easy game, and the visitors should not be taken lightly.Devante Cole and Josh Martin scored the goals for the Tykes in a dominant display.But Duff was in no mood to get carried away. He said: “It was an okay performance. I don’t think it was brilliant. It was a good s...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Paul Simpson commended his team’s mentality after they secured a 2-0 win over in-form Tranmere to end a run of two consecutive defeats in Sky Bet League Two.Kristian Dennis bagged a brace to secure all three points for the Cumbrians, opening the scoring with less than a minute gone and sealing victory with a coolly converted penalty in the 54th minute.The win follows a thr...Full Story »

David McGoldrick scored a first-half hat-trick as Derby celebrated a 4-2 League One win that ended Bristol Rovers’ six-match unbeaten league run.Derby cut Rovers open in just the fifth minute when Nathaniel Mendez-Laing forced an error and played in McGoldrick, who scored with a low shot from outside the area.James Collins made it two at the back post after 12 minutes when Haydon Roberts h...Full Story »

Goals from Devante Cole and Josh Martin saw Barnsley beat Forest Green Rovers 2-0 in the first ever meeting between the two teams.Barnsley went ahead on 15 minutes. On his return from injury, Jordan Williams found space to the right of the box and delivered a looping cross. Top scorer Cole rose highest to head the ball past a stretching Lewis Thomas.Halfway through the second half, Cole had a pe...Full Story »

Derby have been hit with a double injury blow before Saturday’s League One match at home to Bristol Rovers.James Chester has been ruled out for up to two months with the calf problem which forced him off during Tuesday’s goalless draw against Exeter.Curtis Davies is also heading for the treatment room with news that he needs keyhole surgery on his knee, ruling him out for a month.Tom...Full Story »

Tranmere have no fresh injury worries for the visit of Carlisle.But boss Micky Mellon still finds himself without a quintet of players.Paul Lewis, Joel Mumbongo, Charlie Jolley, Luke Robinson and Tom Davies all remain sidelined.Rovers are looking for a return to winning ways after two successive league draws.Carlisle are without suspended duo Jordan Gibson and Ryan Edmondson.Gibson was booked fo...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday missed a chance to significantly close the gap on second-placed Ipswich as they surrendered the lead to draw 1-1 at home to Bristol Rovers.Goalkeeper David Stockdale came to the Owls’ rescue early on, saving from Aaron Collins who was through on goal following a defensive lapse.At the other end, Lee Gregory put a header just over and James Belshaw made a fine save to ke...Full Story »

Play-off chasing Tranmere extended their unbeaten League Two run to a seventh game but had to settle for one point following a 1-1 draw with Rochdale at Prenton Park.Kane Hemmings headed a quickfire equaliser for the home team after Ian Henderson’s first league goal of the campaign on 35 minutes put Rochdale in front against the run of play.Manager Micky Mellon’s side dominated for e...Full Story »

Ben Heneghan is expected to miss Sheffield Wednesday’s League One clash with Bristol Rovers.The defender came off in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Lincoln with the severity of the injury unknown.Heneghan joins Akin Famewo and Reece James on the sidelines to add to Darren Moore’s injury problems.Dominic Iorfa could come in or Liam Palmer may drop back into defence.Bristol Rovers are li...Full Story »

Two controversial VAR calls handed West Ham a 2-0 win over Bournemouth at the London Stadium.Kurt Zouma’s first goal since November 2021 was allowed to stand by the VAR despite a clear handball by Hammers defender Thilo Kehrer.And Said Benrahma converted a stoppage-time penalty after VAR spotted a handball against Bournemouth substitute Jordan Zemura.Referee David Coote consults with VAR (...Full Story »

Micky Mellon has no new injury concerns as his Tranmere side look to return to winning ways against struggling Rochdale.Rovers had won five on the bounce in Sky Bet League Two until they were held to a 1-1 draw at Harrogate at the weekend.Joel Mumbongo, Charlie Jolley and Luke Robinson all missed that game through injury and remain out.Tom Davies could return as he steps up his comeback.Rochdale...Full Story »

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver believes his team are beginning to look like a “really competitive outfit” again after fighting out a 1-1 home draw against in-form Tranmere.The visitors were hoping to rack up a sixth league victory on the bounce but conceded the opening goal for the first time in nine matches when Matty Daly netted for the Sulphurites after 37 minutes.Jordan Turnbull&rsq...Full Story »