Phil Parkinson highlighted his team’s character and hard work as key elements of Wrexham’s 1-0 win over Mansfield.Ryan Barnett’s cracking sixth-minute goal separated two of last season’s promoted League Two clubs and ended the Welsh side’s three-game winless run in all competitions.But Mansfield went close to picking up a point on a ground where they have not won in...Full Story »

Manager Mike Williamson was overjoyed as Carlisle scored late to beat Salford 1-0 at the Peninsula Stadium.After a tightly-contested first half, where Salford bossed possession, the away side muscled their way into the ascendancy and took a deserved lead in the 88th minute when Ben Barclay rose highest to nod home Harrison Biggins’ teasing corner.He said: “I thoroughly enjoyed that, ...Full Story »

Rio and Kate Ferdinand's little boy Cree was taken to hospital in an ambulance while on holiday after having a horror accident abroad Kate and Rio Ferdinand have said they've been having 'sleepless nights' (Image: xKateFerdinand/Instagram) Rio and Kate Ferdinand have told fans their little boy Cree was rushed to hospital while on holiday. Former TOWIE star Kate told fans that he had broken hi...Full Story »

Stoke boss Narcis Pelach praised Viktor Johansson after his stand-out performance in the Potters’ 2-0 win at Blackburn but has told the Swedish goalkeeper he still wants more from him.Second-half goals from Million Manhoef and Tom Cannon delivered Stoke’s first away league win since August, but Johansson was the man of the match after making a string of superb second-half saves, high...Full Story »

Paul Warne said Derby’s first Championship away win of the season was not a big deal after they broke their duck with a 2-1 victory at Coventry.Jerry Yates opened the scoring in the first half before his cross was diverted into his own net by Bobby Thomas.Tatsuhiro Sakamoto halved the deficit with just over 10 minutes to go but Derby earned their first victory away from Pride Park at the e...Full Story »

Stoke goalkeeper Viktor Johansson was the star of the show as the Potters ended their away day woes with a 2-0 win at Blackburn.Stoke made the trip north without a win or a goal in any of their last four league games on the road but soaked up first-half pressure from Rovers before Million Manhoef struck just before the hour.Before Tom Cannon sealed it from the spot in the 85th minute, Johansson ...Full Story »

Derby earned a first away win since their return to the Championship by beating Coventry 2-1 at the CBS Arena.Jerry Yates opened the scoring for the Rams before supplying the cross that Bobby Thomas turned into his own net.Tatsuhiro Sakamoto halved the deficit for the Sky Blues with 13 minutes left but they were unable to grab a late equaliser.Jack Rudoni gifted the Rams the opening goal in the ...Full Story »

ARSENAL fans have been rocked by the news that sporting director Edu is set to leave the club. The good times are back at the Emirates, as the Gunners have built a team capable of challenging Man City at the top. Arsenal's departing sporting director Edu with his family Part of that has been down to the work of Edu, who was famously one of the Invincibles in 2004, who has helped transform the...Full Story »

Harrison Burrows scored with almost the last kick of the game as Sheffield United came from behind to snatch a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship victory over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The hosts took a 75th-minute lead when substitute Sinclair Armstrong raced onto Max Bird’s through-ball and was tripped as he rounded goalkeeper Michael Cooper.Another replacement, Anis Mehmeti, drilled the resultin...Full Story »

Marco Silva said Harry Wilson deserved his second half added-time brace after he came off the bench to help Fulham to come from behind and snatch a 2-1 victory over Brentford in the Premier League.A stunning goal from Vitaly Janelt looked set to give Thomas Frank’s side the points against their west London opponents at Craven Cottage.However, Wilson – who has not made a league start ...Full Story »

Substitute Harry Wilson scored two late goals as Fulham came from behind to beat west London rivals Brentford 2-1 in a Premier League thriller.The visiting Bees initially stung their hosts through Vitaly Janelt’s goal before Wilson came off the bench to net twice in stoppage time and settle matters at Craven Cottage.The dramatic climax enabled Marco Silva’s men to end a run of three ...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson was delighted with the performance of AFC Wimbledon after beating MK Dons 2-0 in the FA Cup first round.Goals either side of half-time from Matty Stevens and Omar Bugiel earned their place in the second round for the visitors, who beat rivals MK Dons for the third time in a row.Jackson voiced his happiness with what he witnessed. He said: “They’re a good team and this...Full Story »

Sky Bet League One leaders Birmingham avoided a FA Cup upset with a 1-0 win at non-league Sutton.Willum Willumsson’s first-half goal was enough to beat the battling Vanarama National League outfit, who rarely troubled the visitors.Birmingham dominated possession for long spells, but apart from a Jay Stansfield shot that was well saved by Jack Sims, they failed to create many clear cut chan...Full Story »

Karl Robinson was delighted as Salford advanced to the FA Cup second round with a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury.Salford raced into a lead through Matthew Lund’s early goal before John Marquis pulled Shrewsbury level after 15 minutes.Lund completed his brace before half-time as Salford re-gained the lead, before George Lloyd had his second-half strike chalked off for off-side.Robinson, who rotate...Full Story »

Sonny Carey’s brace ensured Blackpool avoided an FA Cup upset with a 2-0 victory against Gillingham at Priestfield.The forward’s left-footed drilled effort just prior to the interval put the Seasiders in front before he secured the win with a neat finish in the third minute of second-half added time.Blackpool’s Elliot Embleton had a couple of early chances to break the deadlock...Full Story »

Coventry won on their travels for the first time this season after taking advantage of Hayden Hackney’s first-half red card to beat Middlesbrough 3-0 at the Riverside.Hackney was booked after just 11 minutes for a foul on Josh Eccles and got his second yellow card at the midway stage of the first half after lunging in on Brandon Thomas-Asante.Coventry took full advantage, with Bobby Thomas...Full Story »

Swansea boss Luke Williams described his team’s 2-1 win at Oxford as their best away performance of the season.Strikers Zan Vipotnik and Florian Bianchini struck in the 38th and 80th minutes as the Swans at last found the net after failing to score in October.Sub Dane Scarlett pulled a goal back two minutes from time for Oxford, who slipped to a first home defeat of the campaign.Williams s...Full Story »

Sheffield United made it back-to-back Championship wins with a 2-0 victory at Blackburn.Chris Wilder’s men bossed the game from the moment Harrison Burrows’ crisp strike – his first for the club – fired them into the lead early in the first half.They created numerous opportunities with Kieffer Moore twice going close in the second half before Tyrese Campbell’s secon...Full Story »

Ben Gibson headed in a late winner as Stoke beat Derby 2-1 in the Championship.The Potters went into the lead early on through Tom Cannon’s ninth-minute penalty after he was taken down by Jacob Widell Zetterstrom.Derby, somewhat against the run of play, levelled things up in bizarre fashion after Gibson’s header beat his own goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, who got the last touch as the ...Full Story »

Lewis Jamieson scored his first goals for Raith Rovers to earn a 2-0 victory over Ayr in the Scottish Championship.Both goals came in the first half, with on-loan St Mirren man Jamieson in the right place in the 19th minute to help Dylan Easton’s long-range lob over the line.He then popped up again nine minutes before the break to tuck the ball home after Lewis Stevenson had fired it acros...Full Story »