Northampton boss Jon Brady was full of praise for Tony Springett after he scored a stoppage-time equaliser to clinch a point in a 2-2 League One draw at near-neighbours Oxford.The on-loan Norwich winger showed good composure with a tidy finish in a crowded goalmouth after collecting Will Hoskins’ left-wing cross for his first league goal.Brady said: “It was an excellent moment for To...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson admits AFC Wimbledon are struggling to adapt to life without “talisman” Ali Al-Hamadi as they slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to Crawley.Striker Al-Hamadi joined Ipswich last month and the Dons missed his killer instinct as they dominated for long periods against Crawley but passed up several chances.The likes of Josh Davison and deadline-day signing Josh Kelly both had ...Full Story »

New Port Vale manager Darren Moore was “bitterly disappointed” with the closing stages of the 2-0 League One defeat at Reading as late goals led to Moore’s second successive defeat since taking charge.Vale offered little throughout a scrappy affair and Reading’s constant second-half pressure paid off through Lewis Wing, in the 76th minute, and Harvey Knibbs seven minutes ...Full Story »

Will Davies rescued a much-needed point as York claimed a 1-1 National League draw with Oldham.The play-off chasing visitors opened the scoring when Mike Fondop struck after an hour following a period of pressure.But Davies levelled 10 minutes later to ensure the hosts took a point and dented Oldham’s play-off hopes.They Latics dropped down to seventh to sit just a point ahead of Altrincham.Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt praised his patient match-winner Carlos Mendes Gomes after seeing his side dispatch Cambridge 2-1 and close in on the League One automatic-promotion places.Mendes Gomes has had a stop-start season since joining the Trotters from Luton last summer, but found the net in the 63rd minute to secure the points for his side which took them level with second-placed Derby.Cambridge ...Full Story »

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey is set to miss the Euro 2024 play-off against Finland, Cardiff manager Erol Bulut has revealed.Ramsey made two substitute appearances for Cardiff earlier this month after spending five months out with a knee injury.But Ramsey reported a calf problem last week and a scan has now shown that a tendon issue will rule him out until the end of March.Wales play Finland in the...Full Story »

Josh Rees returned to haunt his former club as he scored a last-minute equaliser to give Dagenham a 2-2 draw at National League promotion hopefuls Bromley.Bes Topalloj broke the deadlock after 43 minutes and Michael Cheek doubled the home side’s lead in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage-time.However, Sam Ling pulled one back for the visitors with 20 minutes remaining and Rees –...Full Story »

Ebbsfleet climbed out of the Vanarama National League relegation zone with a hard-fought 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Woking.Dominic Poleon’s 18th-minute goal was enough to give the home side a welcome victory, the forward keeping his composure to clip the ball beyond goalkeeper Alexis Andre Jr.Josh Casey cleared a Rakish Bingham shot off the line to keep Woking’s hopes of snatchin...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admitted his side needed the killer instinct of Erling Haaland after they edged out Brentford 1-0 in a nervy encounter that left his side one point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.Haaland settled the contest in the 71st minute when he punished a slip from Kristoffer Ajer, running from the halfway line to slot the ball under the unfortunate Mark Flekken, who had another outs...Full Story »

New Port Vale manager Darren Moore suffered his second successive defeat since taking charge when his relegation-threatened side lost 2-0 in their rescheduled League One match at Reading.In a scrappy first period, Reading produced the best attempt when Vale keeper Connor Ripley had to make a fine save from Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan.The home side’s constant second-half pressure eventually paid o...Full Story »

West Brom strengthened their hold on fifth place in the Championship as they bounced back with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Plymouth.The Baggies suffered defeat at promotion contenders Southampton on Friday but came out fighting on Tuesday night, with all three goals coming in the final 30 minutes from Cedric Kipre, substitute Mikey Johnston and Tom Fellows.West Brom’s Alex Mowatt went clo...Full Story »

Conviction in both boxes fired 16th-placed Walsall to within three points of the League Two play-offs following a comprehensive 3-0 win over Morecambe.Ross Tierney got the ball rolling with Jamille Matt and on-loan Norwich defender Emmanuel Adegboyega both notching for the second time in four days.The visitors had plenty of play but created little with the likes of Adegboyega and Liam Gordon com...Full Story »

Substitute Omari Hutchinson struck the winner at the death as Ipswich boosted their Championship automatic-promotion hopes with a 4-3 win over bottom-placed Rotherham.Hutchinson’s effort in the sixth minute of added time after Cafu’s levelling penalty moments earlier left the Tractor Boys behind second-placed Leeds only on goal difference, with Southampton losing to Hull.Town initial...Full Story »

Substitute Tony Springett earned Northampton a late 2-2 League One draw at near-neighbours Oxford with a stoppage-time equaliser.The on-loan Norwich winger showed good composure with a tidy finish in a crowded goalmouth after collecting Will Hoskins’ left-wing cross as the hosts recorded their fifth draw from their last six games.Northampton also inflicted late pain on Oxford just before C...Full Story »

Solihull Moors fought back from two goals down to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to four games with a 2-2 draw at AFC Fylde.The home side took the lead after just six minutes through Nick Haughton and doubled their lead before the midway point of the first half thanks to Danny Ormerod.However, Jack Stevens pulled one back before the interval and Joe Sbarra equalised with his first...Full Story »

Gateshead moved into the National League play-off places as a goal in each half helped them to a 2-0 win away at struggling Kidderminster.Defender Callum Whelan was first to the rebound to hammer home after Marcus Dinanga’s shot had been pushed out by goalkeeper Christian Dibble.Mamadou Jobe doubled the lead just after the hour mark to wrap up the win.The defeat left second-bottom Kiddermi...Full Story »

Eastleigh’s first-half rout blew struggling Oxford City away as they ran out 5-2 winners in the Vanarama National League contest.Paul McCallum’s brace and Ludwig Francillette’s strike had the visitors 3-0 ahead after just 10 minutes.Francillette also hit the bar in the first half but Scott Quigley added a fourth seven minutes before the break.Rock bottom Oxford conceded a fifth...Full Story »

A late goal from Kwame Thomas gave Aldershot Town a 1-0 win over promotion rivals Barnet, lifting them up to fifth in the Vanarama National League.Chances were few and far between in a disappointing first half and it looked as if the game would end goalless when Jack Barham’s 80th-minute goal was disallowed for offside.The home side were not to be denied though, Thomas getting a vital touc...Full Story »

Erling Haaland came to Manchester City’s rescue as the off-colour champions eked out a nervy 1-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League on Tuesday.The prolific Norwegian, who spurned a host of chances in a frustrating draw with Chelsea at the weekend, returned to form as he broke the deadlock in a tight encounter at the Etihad Stadium after 71 minutes.The win lifted City above Arsenal in...Full Story »

Cardiff and Blackburn served up few thrills in a 0-0 draw that provided little optimism either can escape the bottom half of the Sky Bet Championship.Both teams came into the contest low on confidence after poor form – Cardiff had lost six of their last seven in all competitions, Blackburn had won only once in 11 league outings – and it showed on a night of low quality.Blackburn, fiv...Full Story »