Michael Appleton believes Lincoln’s point at Cheltenham can be the start of an improved run for his side.They were within seconds of ending a five-game winless streak after Teddy Bishop’s strike in the first minute of stoppage time put them 2-1 up at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.But Matty Blair nodded in an equaliser for Cheltenham four minutes later to ensure honours finished even.&ldquo...Full Story »

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard admits he possibly could have been more ambitious on his return to Anfield but he did not want to go “gung ho” and be on the end of a thrashing.The match was decided by Mohamed Salah’s 67th-minute penalty – his 21st goal of the season – after he was brought down by Tyrone Mings but Villa created plenty of problems in the last 15 mi...Full Story »

Satisfied Scunthorpe boss Keith Hill feels he can see improvement in his side and believes a win is not too far away after a 0-0 draw at Hartlepool.The Iron have only two victories to their name this season and Hill is winless in six games since taking charge.But this was a fourth draw in a row for Hill, who said: “I’m pleased with a clean sheet and how we are growing as a team &ndas...Full Story »

Hull head coach Grant McCann was “gutted” his side conceded a stoppage-time equaliser in the 2-2 draw at home to Bristol City.With the game evenly poised, George Honeyman’s 79th-minute goal looked to have sealed a fifth victory in six Sky Bet Championship games.But Matty James had other ideas with a late leveller from outside the penalty box.McCann said: “I’m a bit ...Full Story »

Manager Karl Robinson is head over heels for his Oxford side as their fine run of form continued with a 2-1 comeback win at MK Dons.Hiram Boateng handed the hosts an early lead but second-half goals from Matty Taylor and Mark Sykes completed a rousing comeback.Sykes’ strike 11 minutes from time helped United bag back-to-back victories and Robinson was gushing in praise of his side, who are...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta insisted he wanted to remain focused on Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Southampton and not the disciplinary breach that led to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being left out.Gunners boss Arteta confirmed the reason for Aubameyang’s omission before kick-off.Explaining the Arsenal captain’s absence, Arteta said: “Unfortunately, due to a disciplinary breach.”I think...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney admitted Derby came close to calling off their game against Blackpool before defying a coronavirus outbreak to win 1-0.Rooney’s preparations were thrown into disarray by the virus but a first senior goal by 19-year-old striker Luke Plange secured a victory against the odds.Although Derby had seven players self-isolating under Covid-19 protocols, they delivered a solid performa...Full Story »

Matthew Taylor believes the only way is up for Walsall after they finally answered his demand for a “complete performance” by brushing aside Colchester.Otis Khan scored twice – a close-range finish from Brendan Kiernan’s cross and a first-time strike from 15 yards – on his first home league start before setting up Jack Earing to head in the third.The 3-0 victory mov...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper insisted his winning return to Swansea was no more special than any other victory.Cooper’s side stretched their unbeaten Sky Bet Championship run to eight games as Philip Zinckernagel, Lewis Grabban, Brennan Johnson and Cafu scored in a 4-1 success.Welshman Cooper left Swansea in July after taking them to the Championship play-offs twice in his two ye...Full Story »

Elijah Adebayo scored a second-half equaliser as Luton held his former side Fulham to a 1-1 draw to deny the Championship leaders from taking advantage of defeat for second-placed Bournemouth.Despite the result, the draw saw the Cottagers extend their lead at the top of the Championship table to two points over the Cherries, who lost at home to Blackburn.Joe Bryan went close for the visitors aft...Full Story »

Dario Zanatta’s penalty earned Raith Rovers a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock to leave them second in the cinch Championship.Blair Alston shot straight at Jamie MacDonald from a good Kilmarnock chance early on and the visitors lost Brad Lyons to injury after just 12 minutes, Rory McKenzie taking his place.MacDonald denied Oli Shaw while Aidan Connolly carried the main threat for Rovers in a goalle...Full Story »

Scunthorpe made it four draws in a row – and their 10th of the season – with a well-earned 0-0 stalemate at Hartlepool.Bottom-of-the-table Iron made life hard for Pools on a squally day in the north east.Pools went close in the 13th minute when defender Gary Liddle slapped a 10-yard volley wide.Alfie Beestin skidded a low shot wide for the visitors in a drab first half.Pools stepped ...Full Story »

Queen of the South moved off the bottom of the Scottish Championship table despite conceding a late goal to draw 3-3 at fellow strugglers Dunfermline.The visitors needed just three minutes to take the lead as Alex Cooper converted a cut-back in the box to score his first goal for the club.Dunfermline were level in the 21st minute, with Kai Kennedy firing in a free-kick off the right-hand post, b...Full Story »

Lee Angol scored a late equaliser as 10-man Bradford twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Sutton at Valley Parade in the first meeting between the clubs.It was Bradford’s sixth draw in a winless run of seven matches.Bradford enjoyed most of the early play with Levi Sutton, Elliot Watt and Theo Robinson all having shots at goal, but had a let-off in the 29th minute when Donovan Wi...Full Story »

Grimsby’s slide down the Vanarama National League table continued following a 1-0 home defeat by leaders Chesterfield.Kabongo Tshimanga scored the only goal six minutes from the end to condemn the Mariners to a seventh defeat in their last eight matches.The Spireites have lost just once so far in the league this season and arrived at Blundell Park on a high their FA Cup success over Salfor...Full Story »

Exeter’s poor week continued with a second home defeat as Elliott Nevitt scored the only goal to give Tranmere a 1-0 League Two win at St James Park.Exeter had not lost on home turf since March, but after Northampton beat them in midweek, Rovers did similar as the Grecians barely created a chance.Tranmere came close to going in front when Josh Hawkes’ powerful free-kick smashed again...Full Story »

Matt Warburton’s first-half penalty was the difference as Halifax won 1-0 at Wealdstone.Josh Umerah had a chance for Wealdstone in the opening half-hour but his shot from the edge of the box curled over the bar.Halifax took the lead from the spot in the 34th minute after Craig Fasanmade fouled Kieran Green and Warburton stepped up to slot home.The Stones pressed for an equaliser in the sec...Full Story »

Nathan Austin and Botti Biabi both scored braces as Kelty Hearts powered on at the top of League Two with a 6-1 win against Albion Rovers.Austin opened the scoring early on and although Corey O’Donnell equalised for the visitors, unbeaten Kelty retook the lead through Daniel Finlayson just before half-time.Austin got his second at the start of the second half before Biabi added two more an...Full Story »

Newport fought back to win for the second time in five days with Dom Telford and Finn Azaz both on target in a 2-1 home victory against Port Vale.The Exiles battled back from 2-0 down to beat 10-man Sutton last Tuesday and they again showed their powers of recovery after Ben Garrity had given Vale a 1-0 half-time lead.Telford, the League Two player of the month, returned to the starting XI havin...Full Story »

Aldershot continued their resurgence under new manager Mark Molesley with a 3-0 win over Eastleigh in a Hampshire derby at the Silverlake Stadium.Striker Corie Andrews scored twice in the second half to help the Shots extend their unbeaten run to five matches and pull further away from the relegation zone.Eastleigh were playing their first game in over two weeks and had hoped to pick up from whe...Full Story »