New Stockport boss Dave Challinor wants his players to put the same “massive effort” they showed in their 2-2 FA Cup draw at Bolton into the fight for promotion from the National League.Challinor, in his first game in charge following his departure from Hartlepool, saw his side come from behind to earn a first-round replay at League One Bolton.“It’s a good start,” s...Full Story »

Pete Wild was stunned after FC Halifax scored seven goals to claim a remarkable victory against National League rivals Maidenhead in an 11-goal thriller in the FA Cup first round.There were 10 goals in a frantic opening hour, and the hosts led 4-3 at half-time before asserting their dominance after the break.Top scorer Billy Waters scored a brace and Tyrell Warren, Matty Warburton, Kian Spence, ...Full Story »

FC Halifax reached the second round of the FA Cup with an incredible 7-4 victory over fellow National League side Maidenhead at The Shay.The Shaymen opened the floodgates when Tyrell Warren headed home Matty Warbuton’s corner inside 10 minutes.Maidenhead responded immediately when goalkeeper Sam Johnson spilled a shot and striker Josh Kelly fired in the rebound.In a frantic opening, playma...Full Story »

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has challenged Ruben Loftus-Cheek to “use his full potential” after the midfielder was praised for his performance during Tuesday’s 1-0 win in Malmo.The academy graduate started only his second Champions League match, with his full debut in the competition occurring more than six years ago.Loftus-Cheek took time to make his mark on the Group H c...Full Story »

Port Vale assistant manager Andy Crosby felt the half-time message to stay calm against the 10 men of Crawley was vital in them eventually running out 4-1 winners at Broadfield Stadium, saying some of his side’s second-half play was “outstanding”.Crawley were forced to play with a man less from just the 12th minute when veteran centre-back Joel Lynch received a straight red car...Full Story »

Manager Dave Challinor admitted he had a worse day than the referee after Hartlepool were thumped 5-0 by Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road.Aaron Drinan netted a hat-trick as Orient ended a sequence of four successive draws in a game which was shrouded in controversy.Referee Alan Young took the players off the field for the interval four minutes early and after the customary 15-minute interval break...Full Story »

Rob Hall scored a late winner as Barnet claimed a 2-1 home victory against Aldershot in the National League.Kian Flanagan opened the scoring for the hosts when he converted Adam Marriott’s flick back across the face of goal with 27 minutes gone.Ephron Mason-Clark then thought he had doubled Barnet’s lead on the stroke of half-time only for his header to be ruled out for offside.Eleve...Full Story »

Derby manager Wayne Rooney admitted his team had been taught a harsh lesson after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Blackburn.Rooney described the first-half performance as unacceptable as Rovers scored twice to move up to seventh place in the Championship.Blackburn dominated the first half and should have been out of sight by the interval.Ben Brereton Diaz scored at the second attempt in the eigh...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was unhappy with some of his players’ second-half body language as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to Brighton.His side may be on their best unbeaten run since a similar 24-game sequence between January and May 1989 but this was two points thrown away.Jordan Henderson, who in scoring the opener already has more goals this season (two) than...Full Story »

A missed penalty proved costly for Bromley as they drew 0-0 with Halifax.Michael Cheek had a chance to put the Ravens ahead in the 70th minute but his penalty hit the post, meaning Bromley drop to seventh while Halifax remain fourth.Matty Warburton had a chance for Halifax in the first 15 minutes but his curling effort from outside the box was comfortably saved by Mark Cousins.Harry Forster had ...Full Story »

High-flying Port Vale made it seven wins from their last nine League Two games with a 4-1 comeback victory at 10-man Crawley.Crawley had to battle for 78 minutes with a player less after Joel Lynch’s early dismissal, and Vale eventually made the advantage pay after Kwesi Appiah had given the hosts the lead just before the break.Crawley went into the game smarting from stinging criticism fr...Full Story »

Two goals inside three minutes early in the second half secured Birmingham a 2-0 win on a frustrating afternoon for Neil Warnock’s Middlesbrough.Warnock had hoped to enjoy a fourth straight win but the Middlesbrough boss was left wondering how Birmingham were able to take the comfortable lead after the restart.Boro goalkeeper Joe Lumley was guilty of gifting Marc Roberts the opening goal f...Full Story »

Cardiff salvaged a point in dramatic fashion against Stoke in a 3-3 thriller at the bet365 stadium.Steve Morison, Cardiff’s caretaker boss, found his side 3-0 down in his first game in charge but goals from Rubin Colwill, Mark Harris and Kieffer Moore rescued a point.The three Cardiff goals came in theatrical style as they turned it around in the space of five minutes in the second half.Co...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino replaced Lionel Messi at half time in Paris Saint-Germain's game at home to Lille, something that was even more surprising given the visitors had taken the lead in the first half through Jonathan David. With Kylian Mbappe being sidelined as he is undergoing treatment for his ear, nose and throat (ENT) infection, Messi started upfront alongside Angel Di Maria and Neymar, bu...Full Story »

Harrogate defender Connor Hall could return for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Bristol Rovers.Hall missed the last two games through injury but he is poised to be restored at centre-back.Midfielder Alex Pattison missed the 3-2 defeat to Hartlepool last Saturday because of injury and could also recover in time to face Rovers.Defender Rory McArdle remains a long-term absentee.Bristol Rovers bos...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou hailed Celtic’s first-half performance against Hibernian as their best during his time in charge of the club.The Hoops raced into a three-goal lead through Tony Ralston, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Kyogo Furuhashi in the opening 30 minutes as they won 3-1 at Easter Road.They had further chances before the break to make the scoreline more comprehensive, and Postecoglou was d...Full Story »

Kieran Green’s first-half strike earned Halifax all three points with a 1-0 win over Dagenham.The home side took the lead early in the first half when Green rose highest from a Matty Warburton corner and past goalkeeper Elliot Justham.Halifax nearly doubled their advantage with a similar move as Warburton’s delivery from a corner found the head of Green once again who headed narrowly...Full Story »

Manager Dave Challinor felt Hartlepool were “worthy winners” after his side came from behind to beat Harrogate 3-2 in stunning fashion at Victoria Park.Despite a bright start from Pools, Harrogate took control after reaching half-time two goals to the good when George Thomson’s 28th-minute opener was followed by an own goal from Neill Byrne.But Pools’ change of shape resu...Full Story »

Scott Parker hailed Bournemouth’s “perfect” first-half performance as the unbeaten Cherries beat Huddersfield 3-0.Dominic Solanke grabbed a first-half double, the first from the penalty spot, before captain Lloyd Kelly added a second in the second half to maintain  Bournemouth’s six-point lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship.Cherries manager Parker said: &ldqu...Full Story »

Hartlepool scored three times in seven second-half minutes to come from behind to beat Harrogate 3-2 at Victoria Park.Town looked on course for another three points after reaching half-time two goals to the good.George Thomson hammered the visitors ahead in the 28th minute when Lewis Page’s cross dropped to him eight yards out.Hartlepool defender Neill Byrne, who earlier had one ruled out ...Full Story »