Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder admitted his first win back in charge was “emotional” after beating Brentford 1-0 at Bramall Lane.The decisive moment came on the stroke of half-time when James McAtee superbly curled into the top corner for his first Premier League goal.Wilder’s side had chances to put the game to bed through Anis Slimane, who saw his one-on-one effort saved ...Full Story »

Alex Neil admits he is “letting down” Stoke owner John Coates after substitute Anthony Musaba’s stoppage-time winner for revitalised Sheffield Wednesday heaped more pressure on City’s beleaguered boss.Musaba’s 91st-minute goal lifted the Owls off the foot of the Championship table and inflicted a fourth successive defeat on Neil’s side.Ryan Mmaee also saw a se...Full Story »

Derby made it five League One wins from their last five games as they cruised to a 3-0 victory away to 10-man Leyton Orient.Louie Sibley scored in the first half before O’s defender Brandon Cooper was dismissed and then Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Tom Barkhuizen added one apiece in the second period.Playing with energy and enthusiasm, the Rams had squandered a couple of excellent chances be...Full Story »

Ross MacIver headed Falkirk level on points with cinch League One leaders Hamilton courtesy of a 2-1 home victory over Kelty Hearts.Aidan Nesbitt had put the hosts ahead four minutes before the break, but Alfie Bavidge levelled after the restart to set up a tense conclusion during which MacIver struck 13 minutes from time to win it.Hamilton, who have played a game more than their closest rivals,...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna believes Ipswich’s 2-0 victory at Sky Bet Championship play-off contenders Middlesbrough was the result of a “complete” away day performance.The Tractor Boys scored a goal in each half to secure a third straight win and stay a point behind leaders Leicester – even though goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky had to make a few important saves.Ipswich are also 18 points c...Full Story »

Swansea’s interim head coach Alan Sheehan felt pride as his team earned a 2-1 win against 10-man Rotherham.Sheehan was taking charge of the Welsh club following Michael Duff’s dismissal earlier this week.And they got off to a winning start thanks to goals from Charlie Patino and ex-Rotherham player Jerry Yates.The Millers were down to 10 men with just 17 minutes played when Daniel Ay...Full Story »

Oisin McEntee’s second-half brace have Walsall a shock 2-1 comeback victory at promotion hopefuls Notts County.Aden Baldwin gave his side the lead just as the clock ticked beyond the half-hour mark. A delightfully glided ball into the Walsall penalty area was met firmly by the head of Baldwin for his first goal of the campaign.Mat Sadler would have been impressed with his side’s effo...Full Story »

Accrington manager John Coleman took heart from a point and a clean sheet after their goalless draw with Doncaster.The Reds missed the chance to go back into the play-off places as, in horrendous conditions at the Wham Stadium, they had to settle for a draw against mid-table Rovers.Josh Andrews had the best chance of the first half for Stanley when he was put clean through, but goalkeeper Louis ...Full Story »

Norwich head coach David Wagner said his side needed to find a more ruthless edge after being held to a frustrating goalless draw by Preston at Carrow Road.The Canaries were on the front foot for long periods against a side who had lost their three previous games but could find no way through a determined rearguard.“The feeling in the dressing room right now is one of frustration because I...Full Story »

Millwall manager Joe Edwards was defiant despite a 1-0 defeat at Cardiff leaving his side just two points above the Championship relegation zone.A 78th-minute header from Bluebirds centre-back Dimitrios Goutas decided a dire encounter and left the Lions with just one win in their last 10 league matches.Edwards, who took over from the sacked Gary Rowett in October, said: “It’s not a m...Full Story »

David Artell reckons there is more to come from Grimsby after picking up his first win against his former club Crewe with a 2-1 victory at Blundell Park.Abo Eisa and Danny Rose were on target for the Mariners as Crewe – beaten for just the fourth time this season – replied through substitute Joe White.Artell said: “We are in a results-based business, so you have to win games.&l...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey saluted his side’s “professional” performance in their 2-1 win at struggling Colchester.Liam Kelly fired Crawley ahead in the 41st minute with a low shot from Will Wright’s short pass and they doubled their lead in the 64th minute through Danilo Orsi’s penalty, after Nick Tsaroulla had been fouled by Arthur Read in the area.Joe Taylor redu...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale still has belief his team can get out of trouble after Hibernian condemned them to a seventh consecutive defeat.Martin Boyle’s low shot gave Hibs a 1-0 win in a tight contest played in challenging conditions, with swirling wind and driving rain.Livingston were disappointing in the first half but, despite improving after the break, they could not find a l...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Nigel Adkins believes there is now a real momentum building at the club after he saw his team come from a goal down to beat Newport 2-1 on a stormy afternoon at Prenton Park.A Connor Jennings strike with just two minutes remaining secured all three points after Kieron Morris had cancelled out Will Evans’ opener for Newport midway through the first half.Rovers are now unbeaten...Full Story »

James McAtee’s first-half stunner handed Chris Wilder his first win since returning as Sheffield United manager as they beat Brentford 1-0 at Bramall Lane.Chances were few and far between for much of the first period but United made their first shot on target count thanks to a McAtee beauty right at the end of the half.A Brentford side without the injured Bryan Mbeumo struggled to pierce a...Full Story »

Stephy Mavididi scored twice as Leicester cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win at home to Plymouth to remain top of the Championship table.Mavididi opened the scoring from the penalty spot after 14 minutes before the Foxes scored three goals in a scintillating seven-minute spell after the break to take the game out of Argyle’s reach.Patson Daka doubled Leicester’s lead with a cool finish...Full Story »

Taylor Perry’s first-half strike made it eight league games without a win for Wycombe as Shrewsbury came away from Adams Park with a 1-0 win.Matt Bloomfield’s side started off the better and nearly took the lead on 21 minutes when Luke Leahy saw his free-kick tipped over the bar by Marko Marosi, before David Wheeler fired wide six minutes later.For large parts of the contest, Wycombe...Full Story »

Inverness recovered from an early setback to overcome Queen’s Park 4-1 at Hampden Park.Jack Turner converted Dom Thomas’ cross to put the Spiders ahead after 10 minutes.But Inverness, who suffered defeat for the first time under Duncan Ferguson against Raith seven days earlier, levelled after 21 minutes through Max Anderson and Niko Ujdur’s close-range header put them ahead jus...Full Story »

Bottom-placed Livingston suffered a seventh straight cinch Premiership defeat as Martin Boyle’s first-half goal gave Hibernian a 1-0 win at the Tony Macaroni Arena.In a match played in terrible conditions, the forward’s composed finish was the stand-out moment of quality as he bent a low shot into the far corner from 15 yards, after the ball had broken kindly to him in the box.The vi...Full Story »

Goals from Josh Edwards and Matty Todd helped Dunfermline see off potential play-off rivals Airdrie with a 2-1 win at the Excelsior Stadium.The visitors had to survive a pair of early scares with keeper Deniz Mehmet tipping a Josh Allen header onto the bar before Nikolay Todorov also headed against the woodwork.Edwards grabbed the opener after a neat pass from Lewis McCann and Dunfermline double...Full Story »