Alex Neil felt Sunderland produced the best performance of his Stadium of Light reign as they thrashed 10-man Cambridge 5-1 to climb to fourth position in the League One table.The Black Cats made the most of the 12th-minute dismissal of Cambridge defender Lloyd Jones as they claimed their biggest win under Neil.Ross Stewart scored twice, with Elliot Embleton, Nathan Broadhead and Danny Batth als...Full Story »

Swindon boss Ben Garner is delighted to have top scorer Harry McKirdy back to fire his side into the play-offs.A 3-0 win at Hartlepool – as comfortable as the scoreline suggests – was thanks to goals 19 and 20 of the campaign for top scorer McKirdy.The striker has been absent with a calf injury and has not played since March 19. But he returned in style at The Suit Direct Stadium.Gar...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett has praised his side’s character as they twice came from behind to rescue a point from a 2-2 draw with Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Benik Afobe’s 12th goal of the season kept the Lions’ Sky Bet Championship play-off chase alive when he slotted home from the penalty spot in the ninth minute of stoppage time.Juninho Bacuna had opened the scoring 67...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill was angry after Shrewsbury goalkeeper Marko Marosi claimed to have been racially abused by a supporter during their 2-0 defeat at Charlton.The Slovakian reacted to a comment from the crowd before his side conceded a second goal from a free-kick.A hold-up of over five minutes also saw official Sam Purkiss talk to ground security at The Valley.Cotterill did not want to dwell furthe...Full Story »

Reading were assured of Sky Bet Championship football for next season despite suffering a comprehensive 3-0 defeat at Hull.With Peterborough losing at home to Nottingham Forest, Tom Ince’s side are now guaranteed second-tier football for another campaign.Celebrations from Royals fans were tempered, though, as two goals from Keane Lewis-Potter and an Alfie Jones tap-in consigned the visitor...Full Story »

Grimsby came from behind to beat Torquay 2-1, with a late Tristan Abrahams penalty sealing the success.The Mariners stay in the National League play-off places in sixth, while the Gulls drop to 10th.Asa Hall scored in the 28th minute, smashing the ball into the roof of the net to give Torquay the lead.Grimsby responded in the 39th minute when Harry Clifton fired the ball in from distance to leve...Full Story »

Sunderland gave their play-off hopes a major boost in Sky Bet League One as they thrashed 10-man Cambridge United 5-1 at the Stadium of Light.The visitors had to play for almost 80 minutes with a man disadvantage after Lloyd Jones was dismissed for a foul on Ross Stewart, and the Black Cats exploited their numerical superiority ruthlessly.Stewart ended an eight-game goal drought by scoring twice...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus struck four times as Manchester City crushed Watford 5-1 to chalk off another win in their battle with Liverpool for the Premier League title.The Brazilian also provided the assist for City’s other goal, a stunning strike by Rodri, as the champions increased their lead at the top of the table to four points.Hassane Kamara did get on the scoresheet for the visitors but Roy Hod...Full Story »

Dundee’s cinch Premiership future looks bleak after they could only draw 1-1 against St Johnstone at Dens Park.The home side stormed into an early lead through Jordan Marshall before Shaun Rooney equalised for the visitors in the second half to secure a point against their relegation rivals.The result leaves the rock-bottom Dark Blues still five points adrift of 11th-placed Saints in the p...Full Story »

Weymouth moved closer to relegation from the National League following a 3-1 defeat to Notts County at Meadow Park.The second-bottom Terras fell behind in the eighth minute via a Kyle Wootton effort and Aaron Nemane then made it 2-0 five minutes later.The hosts’ advantage was further extended three minutes into the second half by Ruben Rodrigues’ free-kick.Weymouth, who had twice hit...Full Story »

Barcelona are eyeing Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford. Sport says the appointment of Erik ten Hag as United's new manager has raised questions over Rashford's future, with the Dutchman set to overhaul the squad. Barcelona could offer the forward a fresh start if he is deemed surplus to requirements by ten Hag. The report adds that the Catalan club have 'always' followed Rashford an...Full Story »

Arsenal chief Edu has made a sensational move for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus. The Athletic says the north London side are exploring the possibility of signing the 25-year-old Brazilian. Arsenal technical director Edu has been holding talks with the Brazil international's representatives for a number of months, while boss Arteta Arteta worked with him in his previous role at the Et...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan refused to talk up his team’s slim chances of automatic promotion following what was a comfortable 2-1 Championship win over Barnsley.On a night when they relegated Barnsley from the second tier, the Terriers booked their place in the top six with a fourth win in five games.Huddersfield are now just a point behind second-placed Bournemouth, but the Cherrie...Full Story »

Accrington will face Lincoln on Saturday without Rosaire Longelo.The 22-year-old defender received a straight red card after 82 minutes against Bolton for a challenge on Aaron Morley.It remains unclear whether midfielder Harry Pell will be fit enough for the weekend as he recovers from a foot injury.Joe Pritchard dropped to the bench last time out but the midfielder could return to the starting ...Full Story »

Ross County have Kayne Ramsay back from suspension for the visit of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.Ramsay served a two-match ban following a challenge on Tom Rogic when the teams met last month.Goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer (broken nose) remains out while Josh Sims has been working on his fitness.Celtic are missing Josip Juranovic after the full-back suffered a knock against Rangers at Hamp...Full Story »

Peterborough could be missing Joe Ward for their crucial Sky Bet Championship home fixture with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.The Posh know defeat will see their relegation confirmed and even three points would not be enough if 21st-placed Reading win at Hull.Ward was forced off in Monday’s victory over relegation rivals Barnsley with a dead leg and is doubtful of recovering in time.Hayden...Full Story »

Bradford will be without the suspended Paudie O’Connor for the visit of Scunthorpe on Saturday.The Bantams captain was given a second yellow card for a challenge on Noah Chilvers in the second half of their 3-0 defeat to Colchester on Monday.Midfielder Levi Sutton returned from injury in that fixture and should line up once again.Fellow midfielder Elliot Watt should return to the fold afte...Full Story »

Stoke will again be without midfielder Nick Powell for the Sky Bet Championship match against QPR.Powell is closing in on a return from a quad problem which has sidelined him since early March but will not be ready to be involved this weekend.Defender Ben Wilmot, forward Josh Maja and midfielder Romaine Sawyers all came into the side for the 1-0 win at Blackburn on Easter Monday, so should featu...Full Story »

Tom Clarke will be checked for Fleetwood as they face fellow relegation candidates Wimbledon.The defender will be assessed as he continues to follow concussion protocols after a knock against OxfordGed Garner is likely to miss out with head coach Stephen Crainey confirming that it is likely he will stick with a similar squad to the one at Gillingham.Paddy Lane is also ruled out through suspensio...Full Story »

Rotherham will be without Shane Ferguson for the crunch clash with Oxford.The Northern Ireland international suffered a foot injury in Tuesday’s defeat at Burton which will end his season, even if the misfiring Millers drop into the play-offs.Jordi Osei-Tutu is fit after picking up an ankle knock in midweek, with Josh Vickers (broken hand) and Will Grigg (hamstring) out for the season.The ...Full Story »