Interim boss Leo Percovich was unable to provide any clarity over the managerial situation at Middlesbrough after defeat to Blackburn left them in the Championship relegation zone.Boro ended the day third from bottom following a 2-1 home defeat as their fans at the Riverside greeted the half-time and full-time whistles with boos.The hosts were all at sea as they were overrun by Blackburn in a on...Full Story »

David Martindale heaped praise on Livingston match-winner Dylan Bahamboula after work on the training ground paid off against St Johnstone.The 27-year-old Congo international notched the only goal of the game at the Tony Macaroni Arena when he stepped in from the left and saw his shot deflect in off Saints defender Andy Considine.It was Bahamboula’s first strike since joining the Lions in ...Full Story »

Lincoln head coach Mark Kennedy praised his side’s defensive display following a shock 1-0 victory against high-flying Ipswich.Kennedy felt that, although the Tractor Boys had the “lion’s share” of possession, his team showed a threat on the counter attack.The only goal came in the 24th minute from Ben House following a corner. The ball initially hit the head of Regan Poo...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke praised his side’s second-half comeback after they snatched a point in a 2-2 draw with Forest Green.Two first-half headed goals from Myles Peart-Harris and Baily Cargill left Vale dumbfounded after they controlled possession.Vale remained determined and found the net through substitute Mipo Odubeko in the 78th minute with what was their 15th attempt on goal...Full Story »

Grant Gillespie snatched a last-minute winner from the penalty spot as Greenock Morton defeated Raith Rovers 1-0 at Cappielow Park.Rovers could have had the opener in the 11th minute but Dylan Easton could not guide his effort past Brian Schwake in the Morton goal.The hosts had a chance of their own to take the lead through Lewis McGrattan but his shot from just outside the area whistled centime...Full Story »

Jack Stretton helped lift Carlisle into the League Two play-off places with a brace in their impressive 3-0 win over Doncaster.The on-loan Derby forward, 21, hit a quick-fire double after Callum Guy’s opener at Brunton Park.Paul Simpson’s side, who are unbeaten at home this season, jumped to sixth after their ninth game without defeat.Carlisle goalkeeper Tomas Holy produced a great s...Full Story »

Ryan Delaney’s first goal for Morecambe secured a share of the spoils from a 1-1 draw with fellow strugglers Burton.It was a result that did nothing to enhance either side’s chances of moving towards League One safety.Albion were quickly out of the blocks and Connor Ripley had to cling on to a looping Sam Winnall header as the visitors found themselves pegged back from the opening wh...Full Story »

Two expertly taken goals from Will Smallbone and Tyrese Campbell inside eight second-half minutes propelled Stoke to a wholly deserved 2-0 win at Preston.Stoke’s win meant a successful first return to Deepdale for former Preston boss Alex Neil, who has revived hopes of a promotion challenge after taking charge of the Potters in August.Midfielder Smallbone, on loan from Southampton, sparked...Full Story »

Lee Gregory’s brace set League One high-flyers Sheffield Wednesday on their way to a 2-0 win at struggling Cambridge.Gregory needed just six minutes to put the visitors ahead when he ran onto Tyreeq Bakinson’s ball out of defence, outpaced Greg Taylor before dinking the ball beyond Dimi Mitov.The U’s looked to respond but Lewis Simper saw his powerful effort from distance hit t...Full Story »

Tom Bayliss’ wonderful strike into the top corner was enough for Shrewsbury to win 1-0 at Fleetwood.After an uneventful first half-hour, Bayliss hit a fine goal to put the Shrews ahead. Christian Saydee drove at the defence and, when the ball fell for Bayliss at the edge of the box, he curled in a sweet finish.Shrewsbury should have doubled their lead before the break but Taylor Moore and ...Full Story »

Captain Craig Eastmond fired Sutton to a long-awaited first away win of the season after a battling 1-0 victory at local rivals AFC Wimbledon.It was a timely three points for Matt Gray’s side after a dismal run of four straight defeats.Wimbledon were first to threaten as Jack Currie’s mis-hit shot fell kindly for Josh Davison to stab wide.At the other end Nik Tzanev needed two attemp...Full Story »

Rochdale climbed out of the League Two relegation zone after a narrow 2-1 victory against Barrow at Spotland.The home side went close to an opening goal with Liam Kelly’s cross headed into the side-netting by Scott Quigley at the back post.Dale made the breakthrough in the 18th minute as Kelly curled a shot beyond Paul Farman in the Barrow goal.Joshua Gordon headed the ball onto the roof o...Full Story »

Crawley climbed off the bottom of League Two after a goal in each half from James Tilley and Ashley Nadesan gave them a 2-1 home win over fellow managerless side Newport.The Reds hung on for only their second league win of the season and survived a nervy finale after substitute Nathan Moriah-Welsh reduced the deficit with a superb strike.Interim Crawley boss Lewis Young gave a league debut to go...Full Story »

Bolton extended their unbeaten run against Barnsley to 14 games but a 0-0 Sky Bet League One stalemate was small comfort for the out-of-form hosts.Wanderers’ point was their first in three matches but Ian Evatt’s side, boasting the division’s tightest defence, again failed to score.The home team, last beaten by their Yorkshire visitors in 1998, bossed possession but chances for...Full Story »

Ten-man Northampton frustrated hosts Leyton Orient as the League Two high-flyers fought out a goalless draw at Brisbane Road.The visitors turned in a plucky defensive effort in the second half after Ben Fox was sent off in the 48th minute for a dangerous tackle on Craig Clay.Cobblers manager Jon Brady was booked for his protests over the decision of referee Ollie Yates.Despite enjoying their num...Full Story »

Managerless West Brom defeated Reading 2-0 to end their eight-match run without a Championship victory.Under the guidance of interim boss Richard Beale after Steve Bruce was sacked on Monday, Albion went in front in the 25th minute through a close-range effort from Matt Phillips.Although Reading had much of the play in the second period, the visitors secured the three points in the 72nd minute t...Full Story »

Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a second-half equaliser as Fulham twice came from behind to secure a point in a 2-2 Premier League draw against Bournemouth.The 28-year-old scored from the penalty spot – his first goal for Marco Silva’s side since September 3 – to take his tally for the season to seven and earn his side a deserved point.Bournemouth had taken the lead through Dominic ...Full Story »

Jose Sa continued to shrug off a broken wrist to become Wolves’ penalty hero and plunge Nottingham Forest into deeper trouble.The goalkeeper has been playing with the injury since the second game of the season but saved Brennan Johnson’s late spot kick to secure a 1-0 win.It came after Ruben Neves’ controversial penalty helped lift managerless Wolves out of the Premier League&r...Full Story »

Zian Flemming hit a 76th-minute winner to give Millwall a 2-1 Championship victory over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The visitors took a 44th-minute lead when Tom Bradshaw’s diving header was well saved by Max O’Leary, only for the striker to get up and shoot home from the rebound.City responded on 71 minutes when substitute Cameron Pring’s low cross from the left was turned int...Full Story »

A second-half comeback from Port Vale saw them snatch a point in a 2-2 draw with Forest Green at Vale Park.Two first-half headed goals from Myles Peart-Harris and Baily Cargill, both via free-kicks, left Vale dumbfounded after they controlled possession.The first came at the near post, with the second at the far. Despite the setback, Vale continued to plough on but lacked quality.The hosts&rsquo...Full Story »