Vincent Kompany hailed Ashley Barnes after the striker led Burnley to a 3-0 victory over Blackburn in the East Lancashire derby to send his side back to top spot in the Championship.The 33-year-old striker was told he would replace the unfit Jay Rodriguez – the Clarets’ top scorer – on the morning of the game, but scored twice and had a hand in a third for Anass Zaroury as Burn...Full Story »

Ashley Barnes scored two and had a big hand in another goal for Anass Zaroury as Burnley swept aside Blackburn 3-0 in Sunday’s East Lancashire derby to claim top spot in the Championship.The 33-year-old has had to make do with rare starts this season, but the absence of the unfit Jay Rodriguez handed him a start against rivals Rovers, who themselves would have gone top with a win.But it wa...Full Story »

Ashley Nadesan made it five goals in his last five league games as Crawley completed a hat-trick of home league wins for the first time since mid-April with a 1-0 victory over Barrow.Barrow’s hopes of a fourth successive league win were dashed in West Sussex, with Crawley maintaining their unbeaten league record under interim boss Lewis Young.Young has made no secret of his desire to land ...Full Story »

Gateshead player-manager Mike Williamson was proud of his side’s second-half comeback that threatened an FA Cup shock, but was ultimately frustrated by costly defensive errors in a 3-2 defeat to Stevenage.The Tynesiders looked dead and buried at the halfway stage after a one-sided first half as League Two title chasers Stevenage opened up a two-goal lead through Jordan Roberts and a Kenton...Full Story »

Gateshead are a striker down for the FA Cup visit of Stevenage, with manager Mike Williamson having authorised the departure of Paul Blackett on loan.Blackett has scored four times this season and started the campaign in the number nine shirt, but has joined Spennymoor after losing his starting place.League Two outfit Stevenage are likely to field a strong side against the National League strugg...Full Story »

Swindon leapfrogged promotion rivals Mansfield and into the top four with an impressive 5-2 away victory over the 10-man Stags.Mansfield twice lead in the opening 30 minutes through Kellan Gordon and Will Swan but a Jonny Williams brace saw the teams go into half-time locked at 2-2.Luke Jephcott put the visitors ahead for the first time before Mansfield lost Hiram Boateng to a 59th-minute red ca...Full Story »

Jordan Williams could return when Barnsley face Forest Green.The defender has missed the Tykes’ last three games with a hamstring injury but may return on Saturday.Michael Duff could make changes following the 1-0 defeat at Lincoln on Tuesday.Jack Aitchison, who came off the bench, is pushing to start while Nicky Cadden is set to face his former club.Reece Brown and David Davis remain out ...Full Story »

Shaun McWilliams made no apology for his celebrations after netting an 87th-minute winner to earn Northampton a dramatic 3-2 victory over fellow high-flyers Stevenage at the Lamex.Northampton academy product McWilliams swept in at the back post to score just his second league goal for the club and have the final say in a manic final 10 minutes that also saw Danny Hylton sent off.Stevenage and No...Full Story »

Shaun McWilliams snatched all three points for his hometown club as Northampton claimed a dramatic 3-2 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium.Louis Appere stepped up to convert an early penalty to give Northampton the lead but Stevenage levelled before half-time through Danny Rose.In a pulsating final 10 minutes, Kieron Bowie’s thunderbolt made it 2-1 to the visi...Full Story »

Welsh duo Jonny Williams and Luke Jephcott struck early goals as Swindon beat rock-bottom Hartlepool 2-1 to move into the League Two play-off places.Midfielder Williams opened the scoring after 12 minutes when a deep cross from Ben Gladwin found the Wales international, who stayed onside with a late run to turn the ball home.Swindon made it 2-0 five minutes later when Remeao Hutton beat his man ...Full Story »

West Bromwich Albion’s home woes continued as they were beaten 2-0 by Bristol City.The managerless Baggies, with Richard Beale in caretaker charge after the sacking of Steve Bruce, haven’t won in five home games after Joe Williams and Nahki Wells scored before half-time.Former West Brom assistant manager and caretaker boss Nigel Pearson’s side won for only the second time in ei...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris will be hoping Shaun Williams is fit to take his place in midfield when table-topping Stevenage arrive on Saturday.Williams, captain while Stuart O’Keefe recovers from a hamstring injury, played against Crewe with his ankle strapped last weekend and was given 45 minutes of their EFL Trophy tie in midweek.Harris, on a five-match unbeaten run in all competitions, ...Full Story »

Joe Williams is available for Bristol City as they prepare to host Preston.The midfielder missed the weekend loss to Birmingham after serving a one-match suspension for picking up five yellow cards but is back in contention.Kal Naismith (calf) and Matty James (groin) are edging closer to returns but are expected to miss out against the Lilywhites.Long-term absentee Ayman Benarous is sidelined wi...Full Story »

Ashley Young’s spectacular strike earned Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest, who ended a five-game losing streak.Young struck from distance to cancel out Emmanuel Dennis’ opener as a feisty midlands derby finished all square at the City Ground.In Forest’s first game since manager Steve Cooper was awarded a new contract, just days after reportedly being close to the sac...Full Story »

Andy Williams could push for minutes when Walsall face Northampton.The forward came on as a substitute against Stockport at the weekend and scored a late equaliser to rescue a point for the Saddlers.Manager Michael Flynn confirmed Jack Earing is absent with an ankle ligament injury and could be out for up to 12 weeks.Oisin McEntee and Joe Riley are both expected to be sidelined.Northampton could...Full Story »

Walsall boss Michael Flynn praised substitute Andy Williams after his late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw against Stockport in Sky Bet League Two.Despite performing poorly throughout, a late corner was all the Saddlers needed, with substitute Williams heading home from the near post.It cancelled out a first-half header from Stockport’s Paddy Madden, with the hosts failing to see the game out...Full Story »

Goals from Koby Arthur and Ashley Nathaniel-George saw struggling Maidenhead stun Vanarama National league leaders Chesterfield at the Technique Stadium.The Spireites went into the game with five wins from their last six starts but it was their lowly opponents who struck first when Arthur fired past Lucas Covolan on the stroke of half-time.It got better for the visitors, still smarting from last...Full Story »

Salford captain Ashley Eastham is in contention for his first league start since February as his side host Grimsby.The 31-year-old defender returned to league action after seven months out injured with an 89th-minute appearance from the bench in last weekend’s win at Sutton.Striker Matt Smith will hope to retain his place after making his first league start for the club.Odin Bailey will be...Full Story »

Northampton could be without Tyler Magloire and Shaun McWilliams for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Stockport.Both are waiting on scan results: Magloire after being forced off against Rochdale last weekend with a hamstring problem and McWilliams having picked up a groin issue the previous Tuesday.Aaron McGowan, Danny Hylton and Akin Odimayi have all been closing in on returns but this weeke...Full Story »

Crewe will be without Wales Under-21 pair Eli King and Zac Williams for their home game against Mansfield.Midfielder King, on loan from Cardiff, and defender Williams are both on international duty for Saturday’s game against Austria in Vienna.Brentford loanee Lachlan Brook is pushing for his first start in over a month. The Australian midfielder came off the bench in last week’s hom...Full Story »