Jovan Malcolm’s first-half double proved enough for Gateshead to beat National League play-off rivals Forest Green 3-2.Malcolm scored at the start and conclusion of the opening 45 minutes before Liam Humbles added a third for the away side.Gateshead boss Carl Magnay was made to sweat late on, though, as an 87th-minute own-goal by George Shelvey was followed by Christian Doidge’s stop...Full Story »

Arbroath won promotion to the Scottish Championship in style with a 4-0 victory over third-placed Stenhousemuir.The Red Lichties struck three times in eight minutes either side of half-time, with Sam Stanton bagging a brace, to secure the League One title.Fraser Taylor was also on target in that goal blitz and Andy Winter struck on the hour to take Arbroath 11 points clear of Cove Rangers with t...Full Story »

Arsenal’s wafer thin hopes of contesting for the Premier League title were dealt another seismic blow following a 1-1 draw against Brentford at the Emirates.Four days after their stunning 3-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League, Mikel Arteta’s men were brought crashing back down to earth with a draw that puts them 10 points adrift of Liverpool having played a game more.Th...Full Story »

Blackburn manager Valerien Ismael praised his side’s desire and passion as they ended their eight-game winless run and picked up the first victory of his reign by beating Luton 1-0 at Kenilworth Road.Japan international Yuki Ohashi scored the only goal of the game in the 53rd minute to keep the visitors’ faint hopes of the play-offs alive despite playing the final half an hour with 1...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Tony Mowbray was delighted with Tom Fellows’ performance and commitment after he made two assists in the 2-1 win over Watford in the Sky Bet Championship.The Baggies relied on several moments of brilliance from Fellows as he set up Karlan Grant and Mikey Johnston in the victory at The Hawthorns.West Brom moved up to seventh in the table, whereas Watford, who have now l...Full Story »

Oxford boss Gary Rowett said victory was more important to his side than it was to Sheffield Wednesday after they boosted their Championship survival hopes with a 1-0 win at Hillsborough.Sam Long’s 79th-minute header was enough to take the U’s six points clear of the relegation zone with four games remaining.Rowett said: “This is a big result in a tough game for us. It felt lik...Full Story »

Boss Richie Wellens praised Leyton Orient’s second-half display as his side came from behind to clinch a 3-1 win at relegation-threatened Crawley to boost their play-off challenge.Two quick-fire goals from Charlie Kelman turned the game around after Armando Quitirna had given Crawley a 49th-minute lead from the penalty spot.Jamie Donley added the O’s third goal in stoppage time as th...Full Story »

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler accused his side of being “naive” and lacking maturity as he apologised to fans following a 2-2 draw at home to beleaguered Leicester.Albion were booed off at the Amex Stadium after their quest for European qualification was dealt a blow against lowly opposition almost certain to suffer Premier League relegation.The ninth-placed Seagulls, who were ...Full Story »

Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb still has his eyes on the Sky Bet League Two play-offs after second-half goals from Ryan Colclough, Ash Palmer and Paddy Madden secured a 3-0 victory over Fleetwood.Matty Virtue had a tame effort for Town comfortably claimed by home goalkeeper Ryan Boot, who also came to Chesterfield’s rescue with a fine save to deny Mark Helm.Webb said: “It ...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth is determined to bring success back to Gillingham after his first win in charge.Bradley Dack came off the bench to score a late winner in a 1-0 victory over MK Dons, leaving the Gills 17th in League Two.Ainsworth, who swapped Shrewsbury for Gillingham, said: “I’m beginning to learn the area and the culture of Gillingham and that’s important.“Clubs in thes...Full Story »

Resurgent Boston moved another step closer towards Vanarama National League survival after a 1-0 home win over play-off chasing Altrincham.Frankie Maguire scored the only goal in the 26th minute, producing a fine finish after excellent play from Jacob Hazel.It secured an eighth win in 12 games for Boston, who are now five points clear of the relegation zone.Regan Linney hit a post early on for A...Full Story »

Mark Robins hopes Stoke’s 1-0 victory at Cardiff will galvanise his team in the final stretch of the season.The Potters moved five points clear of the relegation zone and are now 18th in the Championship, picking up maximum points in a key relegation battle thanks to an 85th-minute own goal from Cardiff defender Will Fish.“It was a difficult game for many reasons,” said Robins....Full Story »

Colchester manager Danny Cowley praised his side’s never-say-die attitude as they scored twice late on to beat Newport 2-0 and stay in the Sky Bet League Two play-off hunt.The Us looked to be heading for a damaging draw, which would have left them five points below seventh-placed Grimsby as the Mariners were 2-0 up at Harrogate.But, as Grimsby conceded twice late on to draw 2-2, Fiacre Kel...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Inigo Calderon led crisis talks after his side slipped into the League One relegation zone after a 2-1 defeat by Exeter at the Memorial Stadium.First-half Exeter goals from Caleb Watts and Reece Cole put the visitors on course for victory before Ruel Sotiriou’s classy second-half finish provided false hope.Calderon revealed he held a dressing room inquest with player...Full Story »

Reading boss Noel Hunt was happy with a “positive point” after his play-off chasing side were held to a goalless draw at 10-man Northampton on Saturday.In a game of few chances, the home side edged the first half as Ben Perry and Dara Costelloe both went close, while Cobblers goalkeeper Lee Burge saved well from Jayden Wareham.Northampton’s best opportunity fell to Tyler Robert...Full Story »

Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho hailed Rob Atkinson for going above and beyond to secure a 2-2 draw with relegation rivals Derby at Fratton Park.The centre-back scored a bizarre ‘hat-trick’ – made up of an own goal and two ‘proper’ goals – as Pompey twice came from behind to earn a share of the spoils.The Bristol City loanee has spent two years on the side...Full Story »

Conor Hourihane was “relieved” to earn a first victory since taking interim charge of Barnsley as his side recorded a convincing 4-1 win against play-off hopefuls Bolton.Fabio Jalo and Jonathan Russell scored two goals apiece, with Aaron Collins’ second-half goal a consolation for Bolton, who dropped to eighth.Hourihane said: “Full credit to the players, I thought they we...Full Story »

Alan Sheehan says Swansea’s improved form is an “incredible achievement” after his side beat Sunderland to move into the top half of the Sky Bet Championship.Sheehan’s time as caretaker head coach improved even further with a 1-0 win against the promotion contenders at the Stadium of Light.It was only the second time fourth-placed Sunderland have been defeated on home soi...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson hailed a monumental effort from everyone at St Mirren after they defeated Ross County 3-2 in dramatic fashion to secure a top-six place in the William Hill Premiership for a third successive season.Roland Idowu came off the bench to net an 86th-minute winner for the Buddies, who started the day knowing nothing other than a win would be good enough.They still had to rely on the r...Full Story »

Nuno Espirito Santo says Champions League qualification is still in Nottingham Forest’s hands after a damaging last-gasp defeat to Everton.Forest were well below their best and suffered a first home defeat since November when Abdoulaye Doucoure earned the visitors a 1-0 win when he scored in the fourth minute of injury time.Nuno admitted he did not see his side’s shoddy performance c...Full Story »