Port Vale assistant manager Andy Crosby was proud to see his side step up to the challenge in the absence of boss Darrell Clarke as they claimed a 2-0 win over Stevenage.Clarke was away on compassionate leave following a family bereavement, but an own goal from Luke O’Neill plus Ryan Edmondson’s strike saw the Valiants extend their unbeaten run to eight games and stay in the League T...Full Story »

Alex Neil hailed his Sunderland players, who ‘rose to the physical challenge’ of travelling to Sky Bet League One high-flyers Wigan and came away with a 3-0 victory.Bailey Wright gave the Black Cats the perfect start when he nodded home Alex Pritchard’s free-kick inside two minutes.And a brace of penalties from Ross Stewart – one in either half – gave the visit...Full Story »

Sunderland got their Sky Bet League One promotion push back on track with a deserved 3-0 victory at second-placed Wigan.The visitors were in front with only a minute on the clock, when Alex Pritchard’s free-kick from the right wing was headed home by an unmarked Bailey Wright.Ross Stewart doubled their lead seven minutes before the break from the penalty spot, after the former Ross County ...Full Story »

Leaders Stockport needed a Cameron Murray own goal to secure a 1-0 National League win over struggling Weymouth at Edgeley Park.County took the lead on 23 minutes when Murray glanced Ryan Rydel’s cross past his keeper Ross Fitzsimons into the bottom corner.Scott Quigley’s long-range effort on 34 minutes was turned around the post by Fitzsimons.Weymouth had a chance to equalise five m...Full Story »

Paul Mullin made a goalscoring return after suspension as Wrexham moved up to fourth in the National League with a 4-1 victory over Aldershot in front of 8,475 fans at the Racecourse Ground.The striker, playing his first game since January 29, took his goal tally for the season to 13 with a brace while Jordan Davies and Ollie Palmer were also on target.Mullin missed a one-on-one in the 10th minu...Full Story »

Arsenal are in talks with agents for Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. Sport says any potential deal would require Isak's club Real Sociedad waiving the 22-year-old's exorbitant £76million release clause. The Gunners are desperately seeking more reinforcements up front after cutting ties with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona last month. The north London club were fru...Full Story »

That’s because former suitors Man City have made Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland their No1 target. Man Utd are favourites to land Tottenham star Harry Kane this summer Credit: Rex Kane's former suitors Man City have made Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland their top target Credit: Getty Bild claims Pep Guardiola is no longer in the running for Kane, 28, after having FOUR bids re...Full Story »

Dean Smith rued his Norwich side’s “six out of 10” performances as they managed just one shot on target in a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Southampton.Che Adams and Oriol Romeu were on target for the home side, who had numerous chances to add to their tally as they extended their unbeaten league run to five games.Saints took the lead in the 36th minute when Adams bundled the ball...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson could have a welcome selection dilemma on his hands for the visit of Sunderland.Stephen Humphrys was dropped to the bench for the midweek trip to Wycombe, despite having scored the opener in the 1-1 draw at Rotherham.However, it was the introduction off the bench of Humphrys and Gwion Edwards at Adams Park which inspired the Latics to come from a goal down to win 3-...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer is hoping for positive news on the injury front ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Huddersfield.On-loan Manchester United midfielder Tahith Chong played 45 minutes for the club’s under-23s on Monday as he returned to action for the first time since undergoing thigh surgery in October, but Bowyer admitted he looked understandably rusty.Chong...Full Story »

Andy Crosby will continue to take charge of Port Vale in the absence of Darrell Clarke when Stevenage visit.Boss Clarke remains on compassionate leave following a close family bereavement.Vale announced on Thursday that Adam Murray has joined the club on a temporary basis to support Crosby.Tom Conlon has been absent since January with an Achilles injury and it remains to be seen whether he will ...Full Story »

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst praised Rangers’ perfect mentality after the Gers battled past Borussia Dortmund and into the Europa League last 16 with a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win at Ibrox.Leading 4-2 from the first leg in Dortmund, Light Blues skipper James Tavernier scored from the spot in the 22nd minute but goals from England international Jude Bellingham and striker Donyell Malan had the B...Full Story »

Sam Hutchinson could be back in contention for Sheffield Wednesday when they host Charlton.The defender missed the 3-1 weekend win at Doncaster after picking up an injury against Rotherham.Dominic Iorfa is close to returning after a long-term injury and could also be involved.Lee Gregory, Chey Dunkley and Harlee Dean are still on the sidelines.Charlton midfielder Scott Fraser could be added to t...Full Story »

Harvey Barnes struck early on before James Maddison added a second-half brace as Leicester eased into the Europa Conference League last 16 with a 7-2 aggregate win over Randers.Leicester’s 4-1 victory at the King Power Stadium a week ago meant their Danish opponents were second favourites to advance and the Foxes swelled their lead even further within two minutes of the second leg getting ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers are assessing Nick Anderton ahead of Saturday’s League Two home clash with Exeter.The defender sat out the 2-0 win at Leyton Orient on Tuesday after feeling unwell in the warm-up but was able to take part in training on Thursday.Josh Grant (knee) could be back involved for the Pirates while recent signing Jon Nolan is closing in on his debut, but Alfie Kilgour, Trevor Clarke...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones has decisions to make for the Hatters’ Championship clash with Derby on Saturday.Luton have achieved two of their best results of the season with back-to-back victories over West Brom and Stoke, with Jones shuffling his pack on both occasions.Danny Hylton impressed on just his second start of the season, netting the opening goal, while Cameron Jerome came off the be...Full Story »

Derek Adams will take charge for the first match of his second spell as Morecambe boss against Sky Bet League One play-off chasers Ipswich.Adams, who has signed a deal until at least June 2023, led the Shrimps to promotion last season but left to take over at Bradford – only to be sacked earlier this month.Caretaker boss Barry Roche, stepping in after Stephen Robinson departed for St Mirre...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal will find a role for Jack Wilshere in the future. The former Gunners midfielder trained with the north London club after being released by Bournemouth. Wilshere signed with Danish side Aarhus this week to end his football hiatus. Asked whether Wilshere could return one day in a coaching capacity, Arteta responded: "One hundred per cent. "I think everyone at the...Full Story »

The Londoners have lost four of their last five league games and have fallen behind in the race for European qualification Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admits he is frustrated with his side's current slump as they fell to defeat once more at the hands of Burnley. Defender Ben Mee scored the only goal of the game on Wednesday to bring Spurs crashing back down to earth following their weekend ...Full Story »

Nathan Jones saluted a “wonderful performance” from his in-form Luton team after they triumphed 2-1 at his old club Stoke.Danny Hylton and substitute Cameron Jerome notched the second-half goals which lifted the Hatters to within two points of the top six, though Jones won’t get carried away with any play-off talk.“I couldn’t have asked the players for any more,&rdq...Full Story »