Michael Carrick has saluted his injury-hit squad for delivering Middlesbrough’s biggest home win of the season against an out-of-sorts Preston.The Lilywhites, who started the evening sixth, had no answer to Boro’s first half display that earned them a three-goal advantage at the break.Preston struggled to make an impact in the final third and were cut open too easily by a home side, ...Full Story »

Frustrated manager Dave Challinor lamented missed chances as Stockport were held to a goalless draw by Salford.After seeing their 12-match winning run ended by Newport at the weekend, the League Two leaders endured another frustrating outing.Nick Powell spurned a glorious opportunity for an opener when he struck the woodwork from close range.Paddy Madden, a hat-trick hero against Salford in the ...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady hailed his players for executing the perfect game plan in their 2-1 win at Blackpool.Sam Hoskins scored the winner for the second time in four days as the Cobblers racked up their third league win on the spin to move seven points clear of the relegation zone.Kieron Bowie put Northampton ahead with a cool first-half finish but Jordan Rhodes equalised for Blackpool midwa...Full Story »

Charlton head coach Michael Appleton praised the ice-cool finishing of Alfie May as his took his season’s goal tally to 17 with a double to down his former club Cheltenham at The Valley.May was signed in the summer from the Robins to score goals. That is exactly what he is doing – and at a prolific rate.The Charlton striker’s brace against his old employer means that he now has...Full Story »

Swindon boss Michael Flynn said his side showed the best and the worst of themselves as they almost threw away a 4-0 lead at Accrington.The Robins were four goals ahead but three added-time efforts from Stanley left Swindon holding on for a 4-3 win.Swindon took the lead in the 17th minute through Dan Kemp’s penalty and League Two’s top scorer Jake Young fired home his seventh goal in...Full Story »

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney was thrilled with every aspect of his side’s 3-0 victory over 10-man Fleetwood at the DW Stadium.The home side led 2-0 thanks to goals from Jordan Jones and Sean Clare when Joshua Earl was sent off for the Cod Army in first-half stoppage time for simulation in the penalty area.The second period was only damage limitation, with Tom Pearce firing home a cracking f...Full Story »

Graham Alexander hailed his “committed” Bradford side they cruised past struggling Forest Green with a 3-0 League Two victory.Goals from Matt Platt, Andy Cook, and Jamie Walker sealed victory before Bradford’s Ash Taylor was given a straight red card in stoppage time.The heavy defeat leaves Forest Green three points adrift of Tranmere, who occupy the place outside the relegatio...Full Story »

Tranmere manager Nigel Adkins was delighted to see his side battle out a 2-2 away draw at promotion-chasing Mansfield.The Stags were unbeaten in their first 17 league games before Saturday’s defeat to Swindon, but Tranmere twice took the lead and only a deflected equaliser saw Stags grab a share of the spoils in the 79th minute.“I thought it was an excellent performance and a very go...Full Story »

Port Vale boss Andy Crosby urged his squad to stick together after their 1-0 defeat to in-form Derby.Arsenal loanee Tyreese John-Jules came off the bench and scored with his first touch as the Rams made it four wins on the spin.For Vale it’s an 11th league game without a win, a run which stretches back to mid-September.And Crosby said: “It was a game of fine margins. They take advant...Full Story »

Disappointed Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson accused his players of “losing too many second balls” as they threw away a two-goal lead at Harrogate.The Dragons were in the ascendancy following efforts from midfield duo Andy Cannon and Elliot Lee but Harrogate hit back either side of half-time with replies from Dean Cornelius and Anthony O’Connor to secure a 2-2 draw.And Abraham Odoh...Full Story »

Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho was thrilled with his side’s performance after they returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at 10-man Burton.Mousinho was looking for a response after Saturday’s 4-0 home defeat to Blackpool and he got it thanks to Colby Bishop’s first-half penalty and Alex Robertson’s second-half finish – his first senior goal.“With the...Full Story »

Mark Robins admitted Coventry still need to improve if they are to climb the Championship table following a 1-0 win over Plymouth.The Sky Blues’ second consecutive win came through record signing Haji Wright, who turned in Milan van Ewijk’s cutback with 15 minutes remaining.Argyle, who remain without an away win this season, left the CBS Arena furious after they believed the ball had...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan praised West Brom’s “maturity” as a hard-fought 1-0 win at Cardiff lifted them to third place in the Sky Bet Championship.Jeremy Sarmiento’s stunning second-half strike gave Albion a fifth win in six games and seven from their last 10.“It was total opposite win,” boss Corberan said comparing Albion’s success in the Welsh capital to their ...Full Story »

David Artell toasted a terrific start to his Grimsby career after the struggling Mariners battled to a 1-1 League Two draw at MK Dons in his first game in charge.A re-energised Grimsby were excellent in the first half and deservedly led at the break thanks to Rekeil Pyke’s close-range finish.They gradually ran out of steam in the second half and Jack Payne equalised for the Dons, but Grims...Full Story »

Boss David Wagner said Norwich fans had “every reason” to call for his sacking after Watford came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Vicarage Road.Goals from Danny Batth and Hwang Ui-jo put the Canaries in control with just 12 minutes on the clock but Watford levelled thanks to two goals in three minutes after the half-hour mark from Ismael Kone and Mileta Rajovic.Yasir Asprilla comple...Full Story »

Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens believed that his side warranted the three points after their 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.Rovers took the lead in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time through Grant Ward, and Wellens was not happy with how his side defended the set-piece.Orient did dominate possession and territory however, if unable to fashion chances,...Full Story »

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence was delighted with the resilience his players showed in unusual circumstances in their last-gasp 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon.The match was delayed by 23 minutes due to floodlight failure at the Priestfield Stadium midway through the second half after a power cut hit the local area.After the players went back to the changing rooms for a time, there was a ...Full Story »

Neill Collins acknowledged the bizarre nature of his Barnsley side’s late winner after Sam Cosgrove snatched a 1-0 victory for the Tykes in second-half stoppage-time.Cosgrove capitalised on a costly mistake from Wycombe goalkeeper Max Stryjek to net his first goal for the Reds.Wycombe player Harry Boyes was shown a second yellow for dissent amidst protests following the goal.Collins said: ...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes dedicated the much-needed victory over Stoke to the memory of Terry Venables.Rangers won 4-2 against the 10-man Potters, who had Enda Stevens sent off early in the second half.It clinched a first win in 13 matches and only their second at home since October last year.We will remember our former player and manager Terry Venables tonight 💙🤍Martí Cifu...Full Story »

Sam Cosgrove scored a stoppage-time winner as Barnsley snatched a late 1-0 League One victory at home to Wycombe.Time-wasting tactics from Max Stryjek proved costly as he allowed Tykes’ substitute Cosgrove to gain possession and net his first goal for Barnsley.The hosts enjoyed their first opportunity eight minutes in when Nicky Cadden skipped his way into the box from the left, but fired ...Full Story »