MK Dons boss Mike Williamson was impressed with his side’s first-half performance during the 1-0 win over struggling Colchester.On a day when Dons captain Dean Lewington made his 771st appearance to set a new record for the most English Football League games in history for one club, substitute Ellis Harrison fired the home side to a last-gasp victory at Stadium MK.Despite 88 minutes of mis...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson praised his side’s determination as they leapfrogged Morecambe in the League Two table with victory at the Mazuma Stadium.Two goals from in-form striker Max Dean, either side of an excellent Joe Tomlinson strike, gave the Dons a 3-1 success after JJ McKiernan had levelled the scores early in the second half for the Shrimps.Williamson said: “To come her...Full Story »

Luke Leahy’s stoppage-time penalty gave Wycombe a dramatic 1-1 draw at Derby to deny County a sixth straight League One victory.Tom Barkhuizen thought he had bagged the winner for Derby seven minutes from time before Leahy struck at the death.There were few openings in a scrappy first 30 minutes in which five players were booked by Rebecca Welch, who next Saturday will become the first wom...Full Story »

Elegant on the pitch, stylish off it - Leah Williamson is one of football's leading players and fashionistas. The Arsenal defender became a pop culture icon when she captained the Lionesses to Euros glory in 2022. However, a cruel ruptured ACL injury back in April robbed her of the opportunity to lead her country out at the World Cup. But now Leah has returned to training and is eyeing a co...Full Story »

New boss Mike Williamson hailed the “desire and togetherness” of his MK Dons side after they made it back-to-back wins with a 3-2 League Two success at home to Swindon.Williamson’s first game in charge ended in defeat at Accrington last weekend but consecutive home victories have followed under the former Gateshead manager.Max Dean, Warren O’Hora and George McEachran&rsqu...Full Story »

Mike Williamson hailed MK Dons’ energy as he claimed his first victory as manager in a rousing 4-1 win over Bradford at Stadium MK.Joe Tomlinson gave The Dons an early advantage, but it was cancelled out by Bradford’s Alex Gilliead in the opening 20 minutes.They reclaimed their lead through a Jack Payne free-kick before running away winners with two second-half goals from Max Dean an...Full Story »

Mike Williamson got his first win as MK Dons head coach with a 4-1 victory over Bradford at Stadium MK.Joe Tomlinson gave MK Dons an early lead, which was cancelled out by Alex Gilliead. Jack Payne restored the Dons’ lead before Max Dean and Alex Gilbey added second-half goals.MK Dons got their first win in nine League Two games, while Bradford lost for the first time in four.The Dons stru...Full Story »

Mike Williamson saw plenty to give him a lift despite losing his opening match as MK Dons head coach to promotion-chasing Accrington 1-0.Shaun Whalley struck in the 31st minute, making space for himself in the area and firing into the roof of the net for the winning goal which moved Stanley into the play-off places.It made it three successive League Two wins for the Reds while it is now nine gam...Full Story »

Mike Williamson lost his first match as MK Dons head coach as Accrington claimed a 1-0 win to move into the League Two play-off spots.Shaun Whalley struck in the 31st minute to make it three successive league wins for the Reds while it is now nine games without a win for the Dons, who appointed Williamson four days ago after sacking Graham Alexander.Mohamed Eisa could have given the new Williams...Full Story »

Luke Leahy stole the show as Shrewsbury got back to winning ways at home with a thumping 5-1 victory over relegation-threatened Cambridge.The Shrews skipper bookended a brilliant win and set up two others in their first victory at home since December 10, while visitors Cambridge sunk deeper into trouble with a fourth straight defeat.Town started strongly but the U’s held firm until Paul Di...Full Story »

Luke Leahy scored his fourth penalty of the season to set Shrewsbury on their way to a 2-0 win against Lincoln – their first Sky Bet League One victory in seven attempts.Skipper Leahy kept his cool to open the scoring from 12 yards after Jamie Robson had inexplicably handled in the box a minute before half-time.Lincoln had dominated up to that point, with Ben House, Charles Vernam and Matt...Full Story »

Gateshead player-manager Mike Williamson was proud of his side’s second-half comeback that threatened an FA Cup shock, but was ultimately frustrated by costly defensive errors in a 3-2 defeat to Stevenage.The Tynesiders looked dead and buried at the halfway stage after a one-sided first half as League Two title chasers Stevenage opened up a two-goal lead through Jordan Roberts and a Kenton...Full Story »

Sky Bet League One side Shrewsbury proved just too strong for plucky National League outfit York as the hosts won 2-1 in the FA Cup first round.There are 45 places between these two in the pyramid, but the Minstermen did have their moments in an entertaining tie.The Shrews struck early when Jordan Shipley tapped home from close range as he darted in to meet Tom Bayliss’s cross.Rekeil Pyke ...Full Story »

Gateshead are a striker down for the FA Cup visit of Stevenage, with manager Mike Williamson having authorised the departure of Paul Blackett on loan.Blackett has scored four times this season and started the campaign in the number nine shirt, but has joined Spennymoor after losing his starting place.League Two outfit Stevenage are likely to field a strong side against the National League strugg...Full Story »

Leah Galton hailed her blossoming partnership with Ella Toone after Manchester United thrashed Brighton 4-0 in the Women’s Super League.Galton scooped the official player of the match award for laying on two assists and grabbing her first league goal of the new campaign.United made it 10 goals scored and none conceded in their three league outings in the new term.Leah Galton (right) is enj...Full Story »

Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill praised Luke Leahy’s composure after the captain’s 89th-minute penalty gave the Shrews a 2-1 win at Wycombe.Town’s first league win of the season was a classic of the smash-and-grab genre. Matthew Pennington equalised after Garath McCleary had earlier given the hosts a deserved lead on a sweltering afternoon in which Wycombe dominated.But Leah...Full Story »

Luke Leahy’s late penalty earned Shrewsbury their first league win of the season with a 2-1 victory against Wycombe at Adams Park.Matthew Pennington equalised after Garath McCleary had given the hosts a deserved lead, and Shrews skipper Leahy completed the turnaround two minutes from time.Wycombe had the run of the first half, forcing Town goalkeeper Marko Marosi into a string of fine save...Full Story »

Ben Williamson scored either side of half-time to secure a 2-0 win for Raith over Hamilton at the HopeCBD Stadium, although their play-off hopes are now slim.Raith took the lead in the 11th minute following a counter-attack, with Williamson heading his team in front as defender Mihai Popescu failed to stop the ball from crossing the line.Rovers thought they had doubled their advantage just befor...Full Story »

Luke Leahy and Daniel Udoh both scored twice as Shrewsbury beat troubled Morecambe 5-0 in League One.Captain Leahy scored twice early in the second half, with Udoh adding to his first-half opener in the 65th minute.Ryan Bowman added a fifth to secure a welcome win for Steve Cotterill’s men, who were without a win in three and had picked up just two wins since the turn of the year.The resul...Full Story »

Luke Leahy will return for Shrewsbury as they take on Portsmouth on Tuesday.The 29-year-old has served a two-match ban for picking up 10 yellow cards and was meant to return for the weekend’s game against Morecambe before it was postponed.Defender Tom Flanagan could also make his full debut.Town boss Steve Cotterill may make changes as they look for their first win in seven league games.Po...Full Story »