Danny Wright scored twice as Torquay secured a place in the National League play-off final with a 4-2 win over Notts County in front of 1,709 fans at Plainmoor.A goal from Asa Hall and a Dean Moxey penalty, both in extra time, wrapped up the tie after Ruben Rodrigues and Adam Chicksen had twice levelled for the visitors.Torquay stormed into the lead with just one minute on the clock when a heade...Full Story »

Mark Ellis’ 90th-minute header gave Notts County a 3-2 victory over local rivals Chesterfield in the National League play-off eliminator at Meadow Lane on Saturday.A thoroughly entertaining match looked to be heading for extra time until the unmarked defender nodded Ruben Rodrigues’ free-kick past injured Spireites goalkeeper James Montgomery.Montgomery played the majority of the sec...Full Story »

Bromley secured a Vanarama National League play-off spot after beating Notts County 1-0.Ben Williamson’s second-half goal was enough for the Ravens to extend their unbeaten run to six matches and sneak into the top seven.County, already assured of a play-off place, had the better of the first half and Kyle Wootton, who also fired off target twice, hit the crossbar before Jim O’Brien ...Full Story »

Notts County secured a play-off place in the National League with a 3-0 victory over Weymouth.The Magpies, who sit in fifth spot, dominated proceedings at Meadow Lane, with Ruben Rodrigues opening the scoring with a penalty in the 25th minute.Three minutes later they doubled their advantage in bizarre circumstances – Rodrigues’ free-kick looping up off the wall and Kyle Wootton pokin...Full Story »

Notts County boosted their Vanarama National League play-off hopes with a 1-0 win over fellow challengers Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground.The Magpies, who climbed above their hosts into fifth, went in front in the 27th minute through a long-range effort from former AFC Wimbledon midfielder Jake Reeves.Wrexham looked to respond before half-time as Gold Omotayo had an effort deflected over.Midfie...Full Story »

John Hughes felt the “football gods” were smiling on Ross County as goals from veteran midfielders Iain Vigurs and Michael Gardyne sealed his side’s Scottish Premiership status in a 2-1 win at Motherwell.County were heading for the play-offs at the halfway stage of Sunday’s final matches, with Sam Foley’s early goal giving Motherwell a 1-0 lead over County and Kilma...Full Story »

Second-half goals from veteran midfielders Iain Vigurs and Michael Gardyne secured Ross County’s Scottish Premiership status as they came from behind to beat Motherwell 2-1.Sam Foley’s early goal, coupled with a strike by Kilmarnock at Hamilton moments later, put County into second-bottom spot and they were heading for the play-offs at half-time.But Vigurs curled in a brilliant equal...Full Story »

Substitute Tate Campbell’s second-half header secured Bromley a point from a 2-2 National League draw with Notts County at Meadow Lane.The Ravens took the lead just before the half-hour mark when Mark Ellis headed into his own net.The home side subsequently turned things around, with Kyle Wootton equalising with a 53rd-minute finish and Ruben Rodrigues slotting in nine minutes later.Both J...Full Story »

Motherwell will assess Allan Campbell’s ankle injury ahead of the Scottish Premiership clash with Ross County.The midfielder may have played his final game for Motherwell after rolling his ankle early in the midweek draw with Dundee United.There will be no comebacks for Motherwell’s long-term absentees. Liam Grimshaw (illness), Eddie Nolan (calf), plus Harry Smith, Sherwin Seedo...Full Story »

Hamilton boss Brian Rice admitted effective relegation from the Scottish Premiership with a 2-1 defeat at Ross County was “the worst feeling” he has had in football.Scott McMann’s free-kick opener for bottom side Accies after 26 minutes in Dingwall was cancelled out two minutes later by Blair Spittal’s drive.County substitute Charlie Lakin’s terrific strike in ...Full Story »

Hamilton’s seven-year stay in the Premiership is all but over after a 2-1 defeat by Ross County in their relegation battle in Dingwall.After a slow start to the encounter, Scott McMann’s free-kick opener for bottom side Accies after 26 minutes was cancelled out two minutes later by Blair Spittal’s drive.County substitute Charlie Lakin’s terrific strike in the 70th minute ...Full Story »

Jim O’Brien’s hat-trick eased play-off chasing Notts County to a 4-0 Vanarama National League win at unfortunate Maidenhead.Strike partners Ruben Rodrigues and Kyle Wootton combined for a succession of early County chances before the opening goal arrived in the 10th minute, O’Brien making the most of Michael Doyle’s ball over the top.Maidenhead manager Alan Devonshire was...Full Story »

Notts County moved back into the National League play-off places with a commanding 4-1 win over Barnet.The scoring did not begin until the last knockings of the first half, the home defence unable to get a last-gasp corner clear and inviting defender Mark Ellis to nick the lead.A second followed within a minute of the restart, Ruben Rodrigues on hand with a neat finish, with creator Calvin Mille...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney revealed how a conversation over breakfast helped inspire Derby to a 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday which secured County’s status in the Sky Bet Championship.Patrick Roberts, the subject of the chat on Saturday morning, scored his first goal since his January loan move from Manchester City as Derby twice fought back to avoid relegation and send Wednesday down.The first half...Full Story »

Martyn Waghorn held his nerve to score the penalty which saved Derby from relegation and sent Sheffield Wednesday down to Sky Bet League One as a pulsating game at Pride Park ended 3-3.Waghorn also headed an equaliser after Sam Hutchinson put Wednesday ahead in first-half stoppage time before Patrick Roberts gave Derby the lead.Callum Paterson levelled and Julian Borner restored Wednesday’...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney knows his team will be relegated if they lose to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images Wayne Rooney knows all about the high stakes and nail-biting tension that accompany the final day of the season, but nothing he ever experienced with Manchester United will come close to matching the pressure he will feel as Derby County manager. Quite simply, if ...Full Story »

Derby still have injury concerns as they will pick from the same squad for their relegation decider against Sheffield Wednesday.Defender Andre Wisdom (groin) and on-loan Everton midfielder Beni Baningime (hamstring) have been struggling with injuries, while one unnamed player will have a fitness test.Teden Mengi has returned to Manchester United after a hamstring injury ended his season prematur...Full Story »

Ruben Rodrigues’ last-gasp penalty handed 10-man Notts County a dramatic 3-2 National League victory over title-chasing Sutton.The midfielder scored his second goal of the game deep into added time to boost the Magpies’ own play-off hopes and deny the visitors the chance to close the gap on leaders Torquay.County had earlier taken an eighth-minute lead against the run of play when Ro...Full Story »

Derby boss Wayne Rooney has called on his players to rise to the task of avoiding relegation on the final day after their 2-1 defeat at Swansea.England’s record goalscorer watched his side fall to their sixth straight loss, meaning their fight to stay in the Sky Bet Championship is now out of their hands.The Rams must beat Sheffield Wednesday next weekend and hope Rotherham lose one of the...Full Story »

Notts County’s play-off hopes suffered another setback as they were held to a 1-1 Vanarama National League draw at Altrincham.The Robins started brightly and took the lead after 24 minutes through Alistair Smith following a swift counter-attack.Dan Mooney broke down the right and squared the ball for Smith, who struck home into the bottom corner from 24 yards with his left foot.County mana...Full Story »