Luton boss Nathan Jones was eager to praise his side for showing “no fear” as they held Championship leaders Fulham to a 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road.The Cottagers went ahead through Aleksander Mitrovic’s 22nd goal of the season, but the hosts gained their just rewards for a spirited second-half display as Elijah Adebayo’s diving header just after the hour proved enough fo...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Valerien Ismael revealed the club had asked for their game against Reading to be postponed because of a Covid-19 outbreak before beating the Royals 1-0 at The Hawthorns.Callum Robinson’s 61st-minute goal separated the sides but getting a team onto the pitch was the initial success for Ismael after Albion were without four players who tested positive for the virus.Defen...Full Story »

Caretaker boss Stephen Crainey hailed Fleetwood’s “massive result” after their 2-1 victory inflicted a sixth straight defeat on fellow strugglers Gillingham.Fleetwood took all three points thanks to goals from Harrison Biggins and Tom Clarke.Although Robbie McKenzie halved the deficit for Gillingham with 15 minutes left, the hosts held out for a crucial win.Crainey – put ...Full Story »

Jon Brady admitted that the performance levels of his players are even catching him by surprise as Northampton closed the gap on League Two leaders Forest Green after a 2-1 triumph at Harrogate.The second-placed Cobblers enjoyed a fourth straight win courtesy of goals from centre-backs Fraser Horsfall and Jon Guthrie either side of a Jack Diamond equaliser for the hosts.Victory move Brady’...Full Story »

Michael Appleton believes Lincoln’s point at Cheltenham can be the start of an improved run for his side.They were within seconds of ending a five-game winless streak after Teddy Bishop’s strike in the first minute of stoppage time put them 2-1 up at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.But Matty Blair nodded in an equaliser for Cheltenham four minutes later to ensure honours finished even.&ldquo...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta insisted he wanted to remain focused on Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Southampton and not the disciplinary breach that led to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being left out.Gunners boss Arteta confirmed the reason for Aubameyang’s omission before kick-off.Explaining the Arsenal captain’s absence, Arteta said: “Unfortunately, due to a disciplinary breach.”I think...Full Story »

Elijah Adebayo scored a second-half equaliser as Luton held his former side Fulham to a 1-1 draw to deny the Championship leaders from taking advantage of defeat for second-placed Bournemouth.Despite the result, the draw saw the Cottagers extend their lead at the top of the Championship table to two points over the Cherries, who lost at home to Blackburn.Joe Bryan went close for the visitors aft...Full Story »

Queen of the South moved off the bottom of the Scottish Championship table despite conceding a late goal to draw 3-3 at fellow strugglers Dunfermline.The visitors needed just three minutes to take the lead as Alex Cooper converted a cut-back in the box to score his first goal for the club.Dunfermline were level in the 21st minute, with Kai Kennedy firing in a free-kick off the right-hand post, b...Full Story »

Inverness maintained their one-point lead at the top of the cinch Championship with a thumping 6-1 win at Morton.The visitors went ahead after 15 minutes when Aaron Doran hit the crossbar and the ball went into the net via a touch from goalkeeper Jack Hamilton.Shane Sutherland tapped home a second in the 33rd minute after Billy Mckay’s shot was saved by Hamilton and Mckay made it three, fi...Full Story »

Defenders Fraser Horsfall and Jon Guthrie both netted as Northampton recorded a fourth straight victory at Harrogate.The defensive duo scored either side of a Jack Diamond equaliser to secure a 2-1 triumph for the promotion hopefuls.Earlier, Northampton made a confident start to the match and Sam Hoskins was unlucky not to open the scoring when his free kick, won by Nicke Kabamba, struck the ins...Full Story »

Interim Oldham boss Selim Benachour saluted his team’s character after they came from 4-1 and 5-3 behind to earn a stunning 5-5 draw against leaders Forest Green.Oldham remain in the drop zone but Benachour was proud of his team’s comeback in the second half.“It really was a great game,” said Benachour, who has no idea how long he will remain in temporary charge for.&ldqu...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne believes his team will grow in confidence even more after toughing it out to beat Burton 3-1.The Millers kept hold of top spot with the hard-fought win and remain unbeaten since mid-September, a stunning run of 20 games.Freddie Ladapo put Rotherham ahead in the 23rd minute as he diverted Ben Wiles’ shot in following superb work by Ollie Rathbone down the left.B...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest stretched their unbeaten Sky Bet Championship run to eight games as manager Steve Cooper celebrated a 4-1 victory over former club Swansea.All the goals came in an action-packed second half as Philip Zinckernagel and Lewis Grabban put Forest into a two-goal lead before Joel Piroe gave Swansea hope.But the outstanding Brennan Johnson profited from Ben Hamer’s goalkeeping h...Full Story »

Martin Odegaard scored for a third successive game as Arsenal eased their way to a 3-0 victory over Southampton. Gunners skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was dropped from the matchday squad for disciplinary reasons. Odegaard added the second in the 27th minute shortly after Alexandre Lacazette had put Mikel Arteta’s side ahead with his first goal since mid-October with Gabriel wrappin...Full Story »

Callum Robinson’s first club goal for over three months helped a Covid-19-hit West Brom to a hugely deserved 1-0 win against struggling Reading at The Hawthorns.Robinson, whose last Baggies goal was on August 18, netted just after the hour after the home side missed a hatful of chances – with the former Preston forward the most guilty party.A second successive victory for Valerien Is...Full Story »

Matty Blair’s header in the fifth minute of stoppage time snatched a point for Cheltenham in a 2-2 draw at home to Lincoln.The Imps had looked set to end a five-game winless run after Teddy Bishop’s brace put them 2-1 up after Alfie May’s opener for the Robins.But Blair forced the ball over the line from close range to ensure it finished all square at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.Li...Full Story »

Boreham Wood kept the pressure on Chesterfield at the top of the National League after a 2-0 win at Woking.The visitors took the lead inside a minute when Kane Smith volleyed home from the edge of the area.They were two up by the 13th minute thanks to a close-range header from Gus Mafuta.Wood were reduced to 10 men in the 68th minute when Will Evans was shown a second yellow card for handball bu...Full Story »

Struggling Oldham fought back from 4-1 down to secure a 5-5 draw in a thrilling contest against League Two leaders Forest Green.Rovers are still unbeaten on the road this term, while the hosts remain in the drop zone despite their brave fightback.In front of a sparse Boundary Park crowd due to ongoing fan protests against the ownership, Oldham struck early when Davis Keillor-Dunn smashed into th...Full Story »

Harrison Biggins and Tom Clarke scored as Fleetwood won 2-1 to inflict a sixth straight defeat on Gillingham.The clash between two League One strugglers, played in continuous Lancashire rain, was far from pretty and it was fourth-bottom Fleetwood who came out on top against a Gills side a place below.The first half had been low on thrills, other than a diving save by visiting keeper Aaron Chapma...Full Story »

Mark McGuinness’ stoppage-time goal rescued a point for comeback kings Cardiff in a 2-2 draw at St Andrew’s.Steve Morison’s side have made a habit of coming from behind to gain a result this term and they were at it again when McGuiness rose to head home from a corner in stoppage time to stun the home fans amongst a seasonal high crowd of 17,840.Birmingham had built up a two-go...Full Story »