Russell Martin hopes Southampton can kick their Sky Bet Championship campaign on again after putting a bad run of form behind them with a 1-0 win over Stoke.Stuart Armstrong’s first-half free-kick proved the difference at the bet365 Stadium as Saints secured back-to-back victories, while the Potters slipped to their fifth loss in seven Championship games.The victory in the Potteries follow...Full Story »

Mnager John Eustace condemned the alleged racist abuse aimed at midfielder Juninho Bacuna during Birmingham’s 4-1 victory over Huddersfield.The game was stopped late in the second half when referee Sam Allison went to speak to Eustace and Terriers counterpart Darren Moore after the issue was raised on the field of play.Speaking afterwards, with his side having won after two goals from Siri...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson hailed Omar Bugiel’s cleanest of match-winning strikes against Harrogate as a reward for the “dirty work” he has been putting in for the team.Bugiel’s first league goal since a summer move from Sutton saw him seal a 1-0 win at Wetherby Road, courtesy of a sumptuous, sixth-minute shot with the outside of his right foot.It ended the Leb...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was left proud but frustrated after his in-form side were held 0-0 at home by promotion rivals Wrexham.Now the only unbeaten side in the country, the Stags battered the visitors in the first half and twice hit the woodwork amid a string of chances, but Wrexham weathered the storm and had chances to win it in an improved second half.“Playing one of the best sides...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick has backed summer signing Emmanuel Latte Lath to continue finding the net after scoring in the 2-0 win over Cardiff.Since signing from Atalanta in the summer for a fee believed to be around £4million, the Ivorian has been in and out of the side and this was only his second Championship goal.But the substitute’s cool finish with six minutes remaining...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady was delighted after his side secured back-to-back League One wins by beating Reading 3-1 at Sixfields.The home side were dominant in the first period and goals from Sam Hoskins and Louis Appere gave them a 2-0 lead at half-time.Reading fought back and Dom Ballard’s goal 24 minutes from time resurrected hope of a comeback, but that was killed off by Mitch Pinnock ...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood was proud of his side after their 2-0 victory over Football League basement boys Sutton.The Ammies recorded successive League Two wins for the first time this season thanks to second-half goals from Matt Smith and Kelly N’Mai.It has been a much-needed resurgence after a dismal run of five consecutive league losses.“I thought we were outstanding tonight,” ...Full Story »

Paul Warne hailed a 3-1 victory at Blackpool as the best display of his year-long Derby tenure as Korey Smith, James Collins and Martyn Waghorn netted for the visitors.The Rams have now won four of their five away games so far in League One, with only one victory coming at home.“It’s the proudest I’ve been and probably the best performance since I’ve been here,” War...Full Story »

Dino Maamria hailed an “absolutely outstanding” performance as Burton finally secured a first home League One win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Wigan.Two goals from Joe Powell, the first a stunning 25-yarder and the second from the penalty spot after Kell Watts had handled in the box, secured the three points after Charlie Hughes had put Wigan in front just before half-time.A...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke vowed to turn Cheltenham’s fortunes around after their 2-0 defeat by Fleetwood saw them equal the EFL record with 11 scoreless games in succession.Goals from Junior Quitirna and Jack Marriott secured a second win in a row for Fleetwood, with Curtis Davies’ red card in the 70th minute adding to the bottom-placed Robins’ misery.Clarke, who was on the touchline for ...Full Story »

Millwall boss Gary Rowett was delighted with his side’s response to Saturday’s defeat to Swansea as they moved up to 11th in the Championship on the back of a superb defensive display in a 2-0 win at Plymouth.Zian Flemming put Millwall ahead in the 59th minute and then teed up substitute George Saville for a second goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time to seal victory.Rowett sa...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta defended his decision to play Bukayo Saka as the Arsenal winger limped out of their Champions League defeat to Lens.The Gunners had taken the lead through Gabriel Jesus but Adrien Thomasson levelled following a David Raya error before Saka hobbled out of the game.Lens would go on to win 2-1 courtesy of a second-half strike from Elye Wahi but it was the injury to Saka that will have ...Full Story »

Mansfield remain unbeaten this season after they were held to a goalless draw in an exciting clash at home to promotion rivals Wrexham.The Stags completely dominated the first half and twice hit the woodwork.Wrexham were pinned back for 20 minutes until they forced a corner from which goalkeeper Christy Pym had to punch away a Ben Tozer header.But it was one-way traffic after that and Davis Keil...Full Story »

Oldham stretched their unbeaten run to five National League matches but were pegged back by a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at home to Maidenhead.The hosts started the brighter and Alex Reid was played through after 13 minutes but his strike was pushed away by Maidenhead goalkeeper Craig Ross.But Reid gave the in-form Latics the lead after 28 minutes with his fourth goal in five matches, latching...Full Story »

York scored twice in the final five minutes to secure a 2-1 win at fellow National League strugglers Dagenham.The Daggers pushed hard for a breakthrough in the first half, with Charley Kendall shooting wide, Josh Rees firing over and Ryan Whitley tipping Ryan Hill’s curling effort over the crossbar.Substitute Lenell John-Lewis volleyed wide for York, but Dagenham found the breakthrough on ...Full Story »

Birmingham put a terrible September behind them by starting October with a commanding 4-1 victory over Huddersfield.After a positive start to the season, John Eustace’s men collected just two of 15 points last month, scoring only two goals and losing three times.However, they were never in danger against the Terriers and produced a convincing display thanks to a double from Siriki Dembele ...Full Story »

National League leaders Chesterfield made it eight wins from nine games with a 2-0 home victory over Bromley.Chesterfield dominated but had to wait until 10 minutes after the restart to take the lead, Joe Quigley converting his fourth goal of the season from Branden Horton’s excellent cross.Tom Naylor headed home Jeff King’s corner after 75 minutes to double the Spireites’ lead...Full Story »

Ten-man Burton secured a much needed first home League One win of the season as Joe Powell’s brace saw off Wigan 2-1.The midfielder capped a superb performance with a stunning equaliser after Charlie Hughes had put Wigan ahead before firing home from the penalty spot to seal victory.Wigan hit the Brewers with a sucker punch just before half-time when Albion defender Sam Hughes headed a lon...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon secured a third consecutive win as Omar Bugiel’s first league goal for the club secured a 1-0 triumph at Harrogate.The Lebanon striker ended a 13-game drought in the league with a stylish sixth-minute finish that settled a match Johnnie Jackson’s men controlled for long periods.Bugiel latched on to a loose ball before charging 20 yards unopposed to the home goal and use...Full Story »

Goals from Junior Quitirna and Jack Marriott earned Fleetwood a 2-0 win at 10-man Cheltenham, who equalled an EFL record after failing to score for an 11th successive match.The bottom-placed Robins, goalless this season, were under new boss Darrell Clarke’s leadership for the first time, against the team directly above them in the table.But Quitirna curled a free-kick into the bottom corne...Full Story »