Kevin McDonald scored his first goal since 2018 as Exeter picked up a comfortable 2-0 victory against struggling Cambridge in Sky Bet League One.McDonald, who signed for the Grecians in January, was on the scoresheet for the first time since undergoing a kidney transplant in May 2021, when he received a donation from brother Fraser.The Grecians went in front after 18 minutes when Pierce Sweeney ...Full Story »

Paul Mullin extended his remarkable recent scoring run to seven goals in five National League games as Wrexham kept up the pressure on leaders Notts County with a 3-1 home win over Dorking.The hosts went close in the early stages, with Elliot Lee’s ninth-minute header hitting the crossbar.But Lee could not be denied three minutes later as he opened the scoring with a fine finish.Wrexham&rs...Full Story »

Boss Steve Evans was left in disbelief that Stevenage were unable to find the net as his side made it five Sky Bet League Two matches without a win following a 1-0 defeat to Tranmere.Josh Hawkes’ 76th-minute penalty earned Rovers all three points against a home side who looked a shadow of the team that sat second at the start of play.Boro failed to score for the second successive game, des...Full Story »

Josh Shonibare’s header early in the second half earned Maidstone a 1-1 draw in their Vanarama National League clash with Gateshead.The on-loan Derby midfielder turned in a Jerome Binnom-Williams cross at the back post on 48 minutes to cancel out George Fowler’s early own goal.Fowler had headed into his own net after 18 minutes.Maidstone had also gone close as Sha’mar Lawson an...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell hailed a complete team performance as his side picked up their first home win in Sky Bet League One since November by beating Cambridge 2-0 at St James Park.Archie Collins’ back-post header gave the Grecians a first-half lead and experienced midfielder Kevin McDonald added a second with a delightful curled shot into the bottom corner from 20 yards 10 minutes af...Full Story »

Two goals in two minutes saw Boreham Wood earn their first win in five games by beating Scunthorpe 2-0 in the Vanarama National League.Tyrone Marsh had a chance for the Wood but his effort flew over the bar before Zak Brunt’s shot whistled past a post.Aaron Chapman then made a fine save to stop a deflected effort from Lee Ndlovu before the Iron had a chance from a free-kick, but Nathan Ash...Full Story »

Stevenage’s poor run of form continued as they slipped to third in Sky Bet League Two as Josh Hawkes’ penalty gave Tranmere a 1-0 win at the Lamex Stadium.The home side started the game the stronger with the majority of the play and chances inside the opening 30 minutes, but largely failed to challenge Joe Murphy in the Tranmere goal.The game opened up more in the second half with bo...Full Story »

Norwich City’s boys from Brazil took centre stage as they beat Cardiff 2-0 to keep their bid for the Championship play-offs firmly on track.Gabriel Sara fired home in emphatic style just past the half-hour mark to put the home side in front and four minutes later Arsenal loanee Marquinhos marked his debut with another well-taken goal to effectively settle the game.It was an impressive doub...Full Story »

Preston overturned a half-time deficit to end a six-match winless home run with a 2-1 victory over Wigan.Everton loanee Tom Cannon scored the winner in the 57th minute, shortly after Daniel Johnson had equalised from the penalty spot.Substitute Robbie Brady was sent off in stoppage time for a second booking, but Preston’s 10 men survived late Latics pressure to claim three vital points.Wig...Full Story »

Sutton kept pace with the Sky Bet League Two play-off contenders with a 2-0 win at Newport.The hosts’ relegation fears have been eased in recent weeks by a five-game unbeaten run, but they were undone on home soil by a goal in each half from Coby Rowe and Alistair Smith.Rowe bundled in the opener in the ninth minute after the Exiles failed to clear a corner, which they felt should never ha...Full Story »

Cheye Alexander scored the winner against his former club as Gillingham came from behind to win 2-1 at home to AFC Wimbledon.The highlight of a goalless first half came when Dons goalkeeper Nik Tzanev diverted Alex MacDonald’s goal-bound effort on to the bar eight minutes into added time.But the second period was just seven minutes old when Iraqi forward Ali Al-Hamadi beat the offside trap...Full Story »

Partick Thistle frustrated Arbroath in their attempts to escape the cinch Championship basement as they forced a goalless draw at Gayfield Park.Toyosi Olusanya shone throughout the first half and his jinking run to beat four defenders in the 27th minute almost produced a goal, but Jamie Sneddon palmed his shot away.Six minutes before the break Yasin Ben El-Mhanni took aim from distance only for ...Full Story »

Wembley-bound Bolton stepped up their Sky Bet League One promotion push with a 2-1 comeback victory over Port Vale.Wanderers conceded their first goal at the University of Bolton Stadium in more than 16 hours when Ellis Harrison fired the visitors into an eighth-minute lead.But Ian Evatt’s Papa John’s Trophy finalists hit back with two goals in nine minutes to lay the foundations for...Full Story »

Plymouth saw their Sky Bet League One titles hopes dented as they crashed to a 5-2 defeat in a thriller at Peterborough.The hosts took command with two goals in the space of four first-half minutes as captain Jonson Clarke-Harris slammed in a 16th-minute penalty after Kwame Poku was pushed by Saxon Earley.Darren Ferguson’s men quickly doubled their advantage as Hector Kyprianou tapped home...Full Story »

Junior Firpo struck a second-half winner as Leeds beat Premier League relegation rivals Southampton 1-0 to climb out of the bottom three.Left-back Firpo’s first top-flight goal halted Leeds’ 10-game winless league run and ensured a winning start for new boss Javi Gracia in his first game in charge.Leeds appointed former Watford manager Gracia on Tuesday after last week’s defeat...Full Story »

Mark Robins says Viktor Gyokeres is hungry for more goals after the Sweden international marked his 100th Coventry appearance with the winner as the Sky Blues beat Sunderland 2-1.Gyokeres teed up Jamie Allen in the first half before scoring for the third consecutive game as Coventry made it three wins on the bounce.Manchester United loanee Amad Diallo scored a late consolation for the Black Cats...Full Story »

Viktor Gyokeres marked his 100th Coventry appearance with the winning goal as the Sky Blues beat Sunderland 2-1 at the CBS Arena.The Sweden international met Matt Godden’s cross in the closing stages to net his 15th Championship goal of the season as Coventry made it three wins on the bounce.Gyokeres had earlier teed up Jamie Allen to set Coventry on their way before Manchester United loan...Full Story »

CHELSEA star Conor Gallagher threw a lavish party for girlfriend Aine May. Aine celebrated her 26th birthday in style with Gallagher and a load friends. Gallagher and Aine have been together for four years Taking to her Instagram, which has almost 52,000 followers, Aine shared snaps of her party. The Irish model and dancer donned a black dress featuring some striking embroidery on the edges....Full Story »

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is interested in purchasing Ligue 1 side Strasbourg and has held talks with club president Marc Keller. WHAT'S HAPPENING? Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is 'very interested' in acquiring a 100% stake in French side Strasbourg, who finished sixth in Ligue 1 last season, according to L'Equipe. They report that Boehly and his financial partners have already spoken with...Full Story »

Arsenal have received a boost in their pursuit for Declan Rice, with West Ham United already lining up the next midfield starlet to emerge from their academy. The Irons signed Rice when he was released by Chelsea as a youngster. The midfielder has since become a full England international – controversially defecting from the Republic of Ireland – and established himself as one of ...Full Story »