MK Dons goalkeeper Jamie Cumming received praise from both managers as he helped his side secure a goalless draw with Lincoln.With only three shots on targets between the two teams, it was a quiet afternoon for the Imps stopper Carl Rushworth, while Chelsea loanee Cumming was on hand to pull off two strong saves to ensure a much-needed point for the Dons.Mark Jackson’s side remain in 22nd ...Full Story »

Ian Evatt praised “silent assassin” Kieran Lee after Bolton beat Portsmouth 3-0 to secure their second win over the south coast club in five days.Buoyed by a 1-0 quarter-final victory in the Papa Johns Trophy, Wanderers kept up their play-off in Sky Bet League One push boosted by Lee’s second-half goal and man of the match display.“He is a delight to watch and the players...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris believes the only way is up for his side after they secured a first league win since October with a 2-0 victory over Hartlepool.In the battle of the Football League’s bottom two clubs, Gillingham ran out comfortable winners thanks to goals from debutant Tom Nichols and Dom Jefferies.Harris’ side, boosted by four January arrivals since their American takeov...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes admitted his 10-man side were disappointed to grab just one point after a disappointing 0-0 draw away at AFC Wimbledon.The Bantams have now just two wins in their last seven league games.The visitors were reduced to 10 men after 60 minutes when Jamie Walker was sent off for a second bookable offence after a pair of late challenges.Hughes said: “We can’t be t...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Michael Duff was critical of his side’s finishing after they suffered a 2-0 League One defeat at Charlton.The Tykes had taken 19 points from a possible 21 but have now suffered back-to-back league losses.Charlton were fortunate to be leading at the interval, winger Tyreece Campbell scoring his first senior goal as he fired a low effort past Bradley Collins at his near post...Full Story »

Paul Simpson is loving life at Carlisle as his side moved to within touching distance of the automatic promotion places in Sky Bet League Two after a 2-0 win over Newport.Kristian Dennis scored for a third game running to take his impressive tally for the season to 15 in all competitions.The Cumbrians’ star striker then provided the assist for Crystal Palace loanee John-Kymani Gordon as he...Full Story »

Max Bird’s stunning strike has a strong claim for goal of the season, according to Derby first-team coach Matt Hamshaw.The Rams’ skipper smashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner from more than 30 yards to help his side recover from a goal down to win 3-2 at Cheltenham and continue their sparkling run of form.“Wow, what a goal,” Hamshaw said. “I’ve just ...Full Story »

Pete Wild was delighted with the draw that saw his Barrow side earn a well-deserved point in a 0-0 draw at Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient.Orient were able to record an eighth consecutive clean sheet at home but, at the opposite end of the pitch, they have managed just a single goal in their last five games.They did have two second-half penalty shouts turned down and drew three good sav...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says he cannot pretend his side are not in a relegation battle after they were beaten 2-0 at Nottingham Forest.The Foxes went down to two second-half goals from Brennan Johnson as they lost for a fourth Premier League game in a row following the resumption of the season.They are just two points above the drop zone in a congested bottom six and Rodgers knows they ha...Full Story »

Michael Carrick praised match-winner Marcus Forss for adapting to an unfamiliar role to help Middlesbrough continue their charge up the Championship.Forss grabbed his fifth goal for Boro since moving from Brentford in the summer to seal a 1-0 win over rivals for a playoff place Millwall at the Riverside.The 23-year-old created space for himself by brushing Murray Wallace off the ball before firi...Full Story »

Manager Mark Fotheringham was keen to underscore Huddersfield’s collective spirit in “adversity” following their dramatic 1-1 draw at Hull.Town remain in the bottom three but they deserved to win a tight Yorkshire derby in which Oscar Estupinan equalised for the hosts with the last kick of the game.Fotheringham said: “The team invested so much energy in the game and the p...Full Story »

David Moyes called on West Ham fans to “give back” to the club after they slumped into the Premier League relegation zone following defeat at Wolves.The Hammers are only off the foot of the table by virtue of goal difference after Daniel Podence hit the only goal of the game to give fellow strugglers Wolves a 1-0 win at Molineux.After a game of little quality and few chances, West Ha...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admits his side have not been good enough recently as they suffered a fifth consecutive defeat by losing 4-2 against Livingston at McDiarmid Park.Stephen Kelly’s first-half double and James Penrice’s strike before half-time handed the visitors a comfortable three-goal cushion.After being booed off at the break, Davidson turned to his bench for som...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Mark Hudson has called for his players to “stand up” to the threat of relegation after their agonising 1-1 draw with Wigan.The Bluebirds conceded an equaliser in the sixth minute of added time when Latics striker Will Keane poked home from close range.Hudson’s side had taken the lead in the 82nd minute thanks to a volley from Irish winger Callum O’Dowda an...Full Story »

Walsall manager Michael Flynn was full of praise for Danny Johnson after the striker netted his 15th goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Tranmere.The point means that the Saddlers are now seven games unbeaten on the road in all competitions as they look to maintain their assault on the play-off places.Danny Johnson pounced to give the visitors the lead in the 72nd minute but three minutes late...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher said his team “kept going” and got what they deserved in a top-of-the-table 1-1 draw with Ipswich.Meanwhile, his opposite number Kieran McKenna said he was “disappointed’ with the result but could not have any complaints about it.Bali Mumba rescued the point for Plymouth in the third minute of time added on and kept them seven points cle...Full Story »

Stevenage extended their unbeaten Sky Bet League Two run to 10 games but had to settle for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Harrogate.Carl Piergianni’s sixth goal of the campaign had given the visitors a second-half lead at a windswept Wetherby Road, but Luke Armstrong took his season’s tally into double figures to secure a point.The best chance of the first half had earli...Full Story »

West Bromwich Albion further showcased their promotion credentials as they hit back from two down to win 3-2 at Luton.Carlton Morris and Elijah Adebayo had the hots in control early but Daryl Dike and Jayson Molumby squared things up before Conor Townsend’s winner.The visitors made a bright start in front of a sold-out Kenilworth Road, Jed Wallace’s effort taking a deflection on its ...Full Story »

Scottish Championship basement boys Hamilton got only their third league win of the season as Andy Winter’s penalty was the difference in a 1-0 victory over Greenock Morton.Winter stuck his spot-kick into the bottom right-hand corner after Daniel O’Reilly was fouled in the box with 17 minutes gone.Winter had a great chance to double the lead just after the hour mark as he ran through...Full Story »

Jordan Beyer’s first goal for Burnley gave the Championship leaders a 1-0 victory over Coventry which extended their winning league run to seven matches.The German defender headed home Johann Berg Gudmundsson’s corner with eight minutes left, just when it seemed the Sky Blues – who had been the better side in the first half – would weather a growing Burnley storm.With the...Full Story »