Vincent Kompany hailed the Burnley supporters for providing the “rocket fuel” for his side’s 5-1 Sky Bet Championship victory at Wigan.Josh Brownhill’s brace plus goals from Jay Rodriguez, Nathan Tella and Samuel Bastien gave the Clarets north west bragging rights, with Will Keane pulling one back for Wigan from the penalty spot.Burnley were roared on from start to finish...Full Story »

Newport manager James Rowberry believes Omar Bogle has a new-found “drive” after the journeyman striker took his season’s tally to five in a 4-0 triumph at Harrogate.Bogle, who made Newport the 13th club of his career in the summer, bagged a brace against the Sulphurites, whilst also playing a hand in Kayne Ramsay’s own goal with Thierry Nevers completing the rout.All the...Full Story »

Grimsby boss Paul Hurst admitted he is already counting down the points to the League Two safety mark after two late Harry Clifton goals snatched the Mariners a 2-1 victory at Walsall.After Luke Waterfall’s stoppage-time strike at Rochdale a fortnight ago, Hurst’s men again left it late to record a second away win on the spin as Clifton netted twice in the final 15 minutes.Walsall ha...Full Story »

Jim McNulty said Rochdale had to fight through their fear to secure the club’s first point of the League Two season after Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Crawley.Tyrese Sinclair’s second-half header cancelled out Jack Powell’s opener on the stroke of half-time and, while Dale remain bottom of the table, McNulty said he was proud of the group.The experienced defender, who took...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown hailed his side’s belief after substitute Ged Garner pounced in stoppage time to earn them an unlikely 2-2 draw at Lincoln.The visitors had trailed to two early Ted Bishop goals but reduced the arrears before half-time through Paddy Lane.After both sides squandered chances, it was left to Garner to level at the death.Brown said: “It wasn’t our team fo...Full Story »

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch admitted he tried to influence the performance of referee Michael Salisbury with his petulant touchline behaviour during the 1-0 Premier League loss at Brighton.Marsch was shown a second-half yellow card at the Amex Stadium after slamming the ball into the turf and sarcastically applauding the rookie match official, who was taking charge of just his fifth top-flight fixtu...Full Story »

Michael Beale felt QPR deserved to ride their luck in a controversial 3-2 victory at Watford.Substitute Albert Adomah’s goal ended up ruining Watford’s unbeaten start to the Championship season.Ilias Chair and Chris Willock were also on target as Rangers won for the first time away from Loftus Road under new head coach Beale.Ken Sema and Joao Pedro netted for Watford, who saw a late ...Full Story »

Josh Gordon’s early goal gave Barrow their fifth win in six League Two  games as they dug out a 1-0 victory at AFC Wimbledon.Having struggled against relegation in the last two seasons, Pete Wild’s Bluebirds now find themselves second in the table, although they had to see out a tough second half at Plough Lane.Barrow were ahead in the 10th minute when Ben Whitfield sent in a te...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Gary McSheffrey was surprised by how “comfortable” his side were during their 1-0 League Two victory over Northampton at Sixfields on Saturday.It was a relatively-tight game between two previously unbeaten sides but Doncaster created the better moments and came away with all three points thanks to George Miller’s second-half penalty.Rovers are one of two teams st...Full Story »

Bradford were held to a goalless draw for the second time in three home games as Crewe took a point from Valley Parade.Bradford winger Scott Banks, on loan from Crystal Palace, was involved in the best chances in the first half.His cross was headed over by Lee Angol and then Banks was denied when he cut inside and saw his shot tipped round the post by Crewe keeper Arthur Okonkwo.Arsenal loanee O...Full Story »

Exeter welcomed the return of manager Matt Taylor for their goalless draw with Accrington.Grecians boss Taylor missed the midweek game at Gillingham after the birth of his child and, while he was in the dugout at the Wham Stadium, he rushed off straight after the final whistle without speaking to the media.Assistant manager Wayne Carlisle said: “It was good to have Matt back. He is a colle...Full Story »

Danny Cowley refused to get carried away after Portsmouth’s 1-0 win at Port Vale sent them to the Sky Bet League One summit.Victory came courtesy of Dane Scarlett’s first-half strike and, while the game was far from a classic, Cowley was delighted with the points but stressed it was too early in the campaign to get excited.“I didn’t even know we were top of the league,&rd...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris wants to see his side sharpen up in forward areas following his side’s 1-0 defeat at Carlisle.The toothless Gills have scored just one league goal all season and are yet to win a point away.The visitors briefly threatened when Cheye Alexander fired over and David Tutonda saw a shot saved just before half-time.Paul Huntington’s header was well saved by Glen...Full Story »

Macaulay Langstaff scored a brace as Notts County earned their second win of the season by beating Halifax 4-1.County were never really troubled against struggling Halifax, who remain rock bottom without a victory.Luke Summerfield did go close for the Shaymen early in the game but his shot was fired wide.Langstaff broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute, thumping home a curling cross from Sam Aust...Full Story »

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink praised his struggling Burton side despite their 4-3 defeat in a thrilling game at Cambridge.The bottom-of-the-table Brewers were down to 10 men for 80 minutes after Jonny Smith’s red card, but led three times before being pegged back by the Us, who saw striker Sam Smith net a hat-trick.Hasselbaink, who declined to comment on his future, said: “Our commitment ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens watched his League Two leaders sweep aside winless Hartlepool 4-2 and insisted he anticipates his team to only get better.The O’s completed their fifth win in six league games to protect their unbeaten record, whilst their opponents slipped to second-bottom with just two points thus far.Orient took the lead with a second-minute penalty by George Moncur ahe...Full Story »

Both managers admitted Jack Fitzwater’s red card changed the game and helped ruthless Aberdeen to a resounding cinch Scottish Premiership victory over Livingston.The centre-back was sent off for a foul on Vicente Besuijen that led to Bojan Miovski opening the scoring from the penalty spot, and from there Aberdeen didn’t look back.Ross McCrorie netted before Besuijen fired home a seco...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was hugely critical of referee Stephen Martin following his side’s 2-2 draw with Barnsley.A stunning free-kick from 25 yards by Town’s Conor Chaplin was cancelled out by Jack Aitchison’s header but Sam Morsy got the Tractor Boys back in front only for Callum Styles to deny them the three points.But McKenna admitted it was a “frustrating day&...Full Story »

Rochdale earned their first point of the season after coming from behind to secure a 1-1 League Two draw against fellow strugglers Crawley.Cameron John cleared off the line during a goalmouth scramble to deny Crawley an early opener, while Aidy White drove a shot into the side-netting for the home side.The first flash of real quality – in what had been a dour first half – came in sto...Full Story »

Ipswich had to settle for a 2-2 draw against a tenacious Barnsley side which resulted in the Tractor Boys surrendering top spot to Portsmouth on goals scored.A stunning free-kick from 25 yards by Town’s Conor Chaplin was cancelled out by Jack Aitchison’s header but Sam Morsy got the home side back in front only for Callum Styles to deny Ipswich the three points.Chaplin broke the dead...Full Story »