Manager Mike Williamson admitted Carlisle’s first-half performance wasn’t good enough as they remain in the League Two relegation zone following a 1-0 defeat to Cheltenham at Brunton Park.Ethon Archer’s early goal, which came as a result of a Harry Lewis mistake, was enough to seal all three points for the Robins, who are now just five points off the play-off positions.The visi...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson was on the wrong end of a stoppage-time goal as substitute Klaidi Lolos fired Bolton to a dramatic 1-0 victory.Ferguson claimed Lolos’s first goal for Wanderers should have been disallowed for handball after Nicholas Bilokapic had saved Dion Charles’ late penalty and follow-up header.Fourth official Dale Baines had indicated a minimum of six minutes ...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke believes it was a “good response” from his players after they beat Shrewsbury 2-0.The Tykes had only won once in their previous six games before coming to Shropshire, having drawn 2-2 with Charlton on Tuesday night.Barnsley opened the scoring just before half-time through Jonathan Russell’s superb strike. Max Watters added a second when he slotted h...Full Story »

Neil Harris hailed the impact of “terrible” substitutes Femi Azeez and Casper De Norre after the pair combined for Millwall’s winner at Swansea.Azeez and De Norre were both sent on after 72 minutes and the former crossed for the latter to sweep home the Lions’ last-minute goal.“I wouldn’t say the subs before the goal made a difference,” Millwall manager ...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Grant McCann called Kyle Hurst “a joy to watch” after their win at Bradford.Hurst had a hand in second-half goals for Luke Molyneux and Billy Sharp as Rovers won the Yorkshire derby 2-1.Andy Cook pulled one back but Doncaster deserved their win.McCann said: “Hurst was a joy to watch, playing on the half-turn and running forwards and him, ‘Mols’ and Bi...Full Story »

Paul Warne hopes Dajaune Brown’s first Derby goal is “one of many” after the 19-year-old scored the equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Hull at Pride Park.Brown came off the bench to draw Derby level after 66 minutes as he looped a header over Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur after Xavier Simons opened the scoring for the visitors in the 57th minute with a superb low effort from distanc...Full Story »

Thomas Frank lauded Brentford’s “fantastic comeback” after Bryan Mbeumo’s winner in second-half added-time helped them to a 4-3 victory in a seven-goal thriller against Ipswich at the Gtech Community Stadium.Mbeumo’s second, which came with 96 minutes on the clock, arrived after Brentford had initially fought back from two goals down against opposition seeking a fir...Full Story »

Regis Le Bris was delighted to see his Sunderland side round off a successful week with a dominant 2-0 win over Oxford.The Black Cats made it three wins in the space of six days as they followed up away wins at Hull and Luton with an impressive showing at the Stadium of Light.Goals from Jobe Bellingham and Wilson Isidor took Sunderland five points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship tab...Full Story »

Manager Chris Wilder reflected on a highly-emotional afternoon which saw tributes paid to former player George Baldock as Sheffield United beat Stoke 2-0 at Bramall Lane.Goals either side of the break from Kieffer Moore and Tyrese Campbell gave the home side victory following back-to-back defeats.David Bowie’s ‘Starman’ – the song associated with Baldock – was playe...Full Story »

Charlton manager Nathan Jones broke his habit of not watching penalties as Matty Godden successfully converted in the seventh minute of stoppage time to salvage a point from a 2-2 draw with Wrexham.The former Coventry striker confidently dispatched his penalty after Alan Dale, who started as fourth official until a leg injury forced referee Sam Purkiss off, spotted that Max Cleworth had handled ...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Michael Duff wants his side to continue their home winning streak after claiming a 2-0 victory over Exeter at the John Smith’s Stadium.Defender Matty Pearson grabbed his third goal in six league games after 16 minutes and Ben Wiles sealed the win just after the hour mark.The Terriers have now won their past four home games in all competitions, and Duff said: “I thou...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darren Moore praised the “mentality change” from the club’s supporters as his side held on to beat AFC Wimbledon 3-2 and extend their lead at the top of the League Two table.Brandon Cover and Rico Richards put the Valiants 2-0 ahead early on and the three points were sealed by Jayden Stockley’s goal just after the hour mark, in between efforts from the D...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Steve Evans paid tribute to centre-back Zak Jules after he belatedly made his home league debut following the death of his mother.The 27-year-old centre-back was named man of the match as the Millers secured only their second clean sheet in 14 games in a 2-0 home win over Stevenage, with Jordan Hugill and MallikWilks scoring in the second half.Jules had only been handed his first ...Full Story »

Chris Maguire’s injury-time penalty salvaged a point for 10-man Eastleigh in a 1-1 draw with Boston United at the Silverlake Stadium.The struggling visitors looked set for their first win in nine National League games after Samuel Osborne rolled home a 10th-minute opener after good work from Kieran Coates.Eastleigh’s task got harder after Scott Quigley was dismissed in the 54th minut...Full Story »

Wycombe made it 10 league games unbeaten as they comfortably defeated struggling Leyton Orient 3-0 at Adams Park.The Chairboys made five changes from the team that defeated Burton 3-2 in midweek, as out went Gideon Kodua, Bez Lubala, Luke Leahy, Josh Scowen and Richard Kone.In came Dan Udoh, Garath McCleary, Cam Humphreys, Tyreeq Bakinson and Fred Onyedinma, and these changes proved pivotal.Afte...Full Story »

Michael Cheek’s stoppage-time penalty earned Bromley a 1-1 draw at home to Barrow in League Two.The Bluebirds took a 21st-minute lead when Gerard Garner flicked home Katia Kouyate’s cross and Theo Vassell could have doubled the lead on the half-hour but skied his effort from a corner.The second half witnessed a better performance from the Ravens.Danny Imray forced a good save from Ba...Full Story »

Jonathan Russell and Max Watters earned Barnsley a dominant 2-0 away win at Shrewsbury.The Tykes went close in the opening minutes when Luca Connell played in Watters who lobbed goalkeeper Toby Savin, but Shrewsbury managed to clear the ball off the line.Barnsley broke the deadlock just before half-time through Russell, who collected the ball just inside the box from a corner and fired home a br...Full Story »

Southend are unbeaten in three National League games after winning 2-0 at home to Tamworth.The Shrimpers took the lead after 11 minutes through Aribim Pepple, who showed great strength before firing past goalkeeper Jasbir Singh.On-loan Luton forward Pepple then turned provider for Oli Coker to double Southend’s advantage from close range in the 16th minute.Tamworth, who were on their own t...Full Story »

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe scored twice to fire Hartlepool to a 2-0 win over Aldershot.The striker found the net in each half as Pools – under the guidance of caretaker boss Lennie Lawrence – stretched their unbeaten league run to four matches.Dieseruvwe put the hosts ahead after only five minutes, stealing possession from Rollin Menayese before tucking the ball home.He doubled his tally fo...Full Story »

Huddersfield strengthened their League One promotion credentials with a 2-0 victory over Exeter at the John Smith’s Stadium.Defender Matty Pearson grabbed his third goal in six league games after 16 minutes, with Joe Whitworth unable to react quickly enough to save his close-range header from a corner.Danny Ward thought he had doubled the lead after rounding Whitworth off Ben Wiles’ ...Full Story »