Dominic Solanke’s 30th goal of the season and a Philip Billing brace gave Bournemouth a vital 3-0 win at Blackburn to remain in the driving seat for automatic promotion.Chances flowed for both sides but ultimately the Cherries highlighted the gulf in quality, epitomised by the goalscorers.Solanke eased any nerves in the 21st minute with a composed 12-yard finish and though they had more ch...Full Story »

Hat-trick hero Aaron Collins snatched a late winner as promotion-chasing Bristol Rovers twice overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Rochdale 4-3 and improve their hopes of promotion from Sky Bet League Two.Dale took a two-goal lead into the break after Luke Charman netted in the ninth minute and added a second eight minutes later.Rovers improved after the break and Sam Finley brought them back i...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne revelled in the satisfaction of a 2-0 League One win over Gillingham that saw his side seal promotion, a result that relegated the Kent outfit.The Millers made their first-half dominance count when Rarmani Edmonds-Green met Michael Ihiekwe’s goal-bound header to poke home from close range after 34 minutes.A draw would have been enough to extend Gillingham&rsquo...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Liam Manning was delighted with his side as they won 5-0 at 10-man Plymouth to cement third spot and secure a two-legged semi-final against Wycombe.Scott Twine was Dons’ four-goal hero, scoring twice in each half, while Harry Darling got a headed goal just before half-time.Plymouth – who slipped to seventh and missed out on a play-off spot – had midfielder Jordan H...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth was proud as goals from Sam Vokes and Jordan Obita sealed their place in the Sky Bet League One play-offs for the second time in three seasons.Wanderers, relegated from the Championship 12 months ago, have always been in the mix for an immediate return and Ainsworth had faith.“It’s job done and a new job to come,” he said, reflecting on a semi-fina...Full Story »

Preston manager Ryan Lowe was proud of the way that his side responded to last Monday’s loss to Blackburn after they swept aside Barnsley 3-1 in the Sky Bet Championship.Barnsley took the lead in the 17th minute through Aiden Marsh. Victor Adeboyejo managed to get the ball to the by-line with some excellent skill and pulled it back to Marsh who struck it into the net.Daniel Johnson equalis...Full Story »

Rotherham celebrated promotion from League One after goals from Rarmani Edmonds-Green and debutant Georgie Kelly saw them beat Gillingham 2-0 and relegate the Kent side in the process.The Millers finally made their first-half dominance count when Edmonds-Green met Michael Ihiekwe’s goal-bound header to poke home from close range after 34 minutes.Michael Smith missed a gilt-edged chance to ...Full Story »

Dundee United midfielder Kevin McDonald is pushing to be involved in Saturday’s cinch Premiership encounter with Motherwell following a muscle problem.Calum Butcher is unlikely to play for the rest of the campaign because of a personal issue.Max Biamou (thigh), Ian Harkes (ankle) and Peter Pawlett (Achilles) are out for the rest of the season.Motherwell manager Graham Alexander declared he...Full Story »

Fulham have no fresh injury issues ahead of Monday’s Championship clash with Luton.Marco Silva can select from a position of strength when hosting the hatters at Craven Cottage.Aleksandar Mitrovic drew a blank in Tuesday’s 1-0 home reverse to Nottingham Forest, but needs just two goals to beat Guy Whittingham’s second-tier record of 42 goals in a single campaign.Fulham can wrap...Full Story »

Shrewsbury have been assessing Elliott Bennett ahead of their season-concluding clash with Sky Bet League One leaders Wigan on Saturday.The wing-back has been missing for the last two games while recovering from an ankle injury.The Shrews have also been without Ethan Ebanks-Landell (knee) and David Davis (ankle).Steve Cotterill’s men head into their final match of the campaign lying 17th i...Full Story »

Gillingham are sweating on captain Stuart O’Keefe as they try and seal League One survival against promotion-chasing Rotherham.O’Keefe has been playing with a calf problem in recent weeks and is being carefully managed this week.Winger Mustapha Carayol looks set to miss out with a hamstring injury, while Charlie Kelman is suspended and Robbie McKenzie has an ankle problem.The Gills n...Full Story »

After a frustrating maiden season in the French capital, the former Real Madrid man is ready to roar onwards Sergio Ramos believes he has a point to prove at Paris Saint-Germain following a frustrating maiden season at Parc des Princes. The veteran defender arrived from Real Madrid as part of a major free contract swoop by the Ligue 1 giants, alongside Barcelona rival Lionel Messi and Italy ...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne watched his side concede a dramatic own goal but insisted he would have settled for going into the final game of the season needing a win to guarantee automatic promotion if he had been offered it last August.Rotherham head to Gillingham on Saturday knowing a victory will guarantee them a top-two finish and secure an immediate return to the Championship following the...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor hailed an incredible night for the club as the Grecians ended a 10-year stay in League Two by beating Barrow 2-1 at St James Park to win promotion.In front of a packed crowd, the game itself lacked real quality as perhaps the tension of the night got to some of the Exeter players and Barrow revelled in their role as party-poopers.Barrow went in front when a long throw ...Full Story »

Bournemouth staged an incredible late comeback from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at Swansea in their quest for automatic promotion from the Sky Bet Championship.Kieffer Moore’s brace – his first Bournemouth goals – and Dominic Solanke’s penalty all came in the final 18 minutes of a pulsating contest after the Swans had looked on course for three points.Joel Piroe’s double i...Full Story »

Mansfield remain in the hunt for automatic promotion from League Two after a hard-earned 2-0 home win over StevenageGeorge Lapslie and Matty Longstaff struck to leave the Stags fifth, one point behind third-placed Northampton with two games to go.Former Mansfield boss Steve Evans was given a hostile reception by home fans on his return to his former club.But his Stevenage side defended stoutly i...Full Story »

Aiden O’Brien’s late winner capped a stunning Portsmouth comeback from 2-0 down to beat Wigan 3-2 and deny the league leaders a promotion party.Latics needed only a point to officially seal their return to the Sky Bet Championship after a two-year absence.Callum Lang scored his 18th goal of the campaign with a diving header to open the scoring for the visitors in the 38th minute.Will...Full Story »

Exeter sealed promotion to League One as they came from a goal behind to beat Barrow 2-1 at a bouncing St James Park.Barrow were intent on spoiling the party and, after turning Exeter around so they’d be shooting towards a rammed Big Bank in the first half, they then opened the scoring on 12 minutes.A long throw caused havoc in the Exeter penalty box, hit the far post and then went into th...Full Story »

Sam Stubbs could return for Exeter as they chase promotion against Barrow.The defender has been suffering from a swollen knee and may be available for Matt Taylor. Victory for the hosts will see them promoted to Sky Bet League One.Striker Sam Nombe (hamstring) is out and Kyle Taylor (knee) is not expected to return for the final games.Harry Kite also remains sidelined having suffered a groin inj...Full Story »

Jamie Paterson is set to be back involved for Swansea when they host Sky Bet Championship promotion-chasers Bournemouth on Tuesday night.Boss Russell Martin has said the midfielder, who missed Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough due to a minor knock, is fit to return to the fold.The Swans appear to have no fresh injury concerns from the match at the weekend.It was a third-successive dra...Full Story »