Walsall boss Michael Flynn insists he is not losing sleep about top scorer Danny Johnson’s future despite the on-loan marksman reaching 10 goals for the season in a 3-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.The Saddlers were keen to sign Johnson permanently in the summer but his club Mansfield would only agree on a loan switch which expires in January.He again showed his predatory instincts to round Nik ...Full Story »

Caretaker manager Kevin Nicholson said watching Jay Stansfield celebrate his brace for Exeter sent a shiver down his spine.The Fulham loanee scored both goals in a 2-0 win at Barnsley – his first league goals coming in the number nine shirt Exeter retired following the death of its former incumbent, Jay’s father, Adam.Adam Stansfield is back at his dad’s old club now and this t...Full Story »

Lee Johnson was full of praise for his Hibernian side but is keen for them to keep learning following their 1-0 win against Motherwell at Easter Road.Ryan Porteous was the man of the hour for Hibs as he found the net with his head midway through the second half following a neat cross from the right.That came 10 minutes after Motherwell’s Connor Shields was sent off for a last-man challenge...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson will not be looking at the League Two table yet – he will wait until May for that.A 3-1 victory at Hartlepool made it back-to-back away wins and lifted Simpson’s side into the play-off zone.But he insisted: “We’ve 12 games done and we have had a decent start – we judge the play-offs after 46.“It’s not where I expected us to be,...Full Story »

Harrison Biggins headed home to ensure a frustrating return to Doncaster for former boss Richie Wellens whose Leyton Orient side were held to a 1-1 draw.Orient thoroughly dominated the first half and took the lead through Paul Smyth’s stunning overhead kick.But they could not press their advantage and were punished by improving Doncaster in the second half.Idris El Mizouni and George Moncu...Full Story »

Ipswich came from behind to beat bottom-of-the-table Morecambe 2-1 at the Mazuma Stadium.Kieran McKenna saw his side fall behind to a well worked Kieran Phillips goal after 34 minutes but second-half goals from George Edmundson and a Lee Evans penalty award saw them take the three points despite an earlier spot kick miss from Conor Chaplin.Morecambe took the lead through on-loan striker Phillips...Full Story »

Yeovil won for only the second time in the National League this season as Chiori Johnson’s goal saw off Solihull Moors.The hosts’ first win since August lifted them out of the relegation zone.Both sides had good chances in the opening minutes.First Solihull’s Josh Kelly could only stab the ball wide from an Andrew Dallas knockdown, while at the other end Johnson fired well over...Full Story »

Grimsby picked up their first home win in League Two this season with a 3-0 victory that leaves opponents Crawley propping up the division.Anthony Glennon opened the scoring at Blundell Park with a stunning early free-kick before goals from Gavan Holohan and Ryan Taylor sealed the three points in the second half.Grimsby could hardly have wished for a better perfect start as Glennon curled his sh...Full Story »

PAUL MERSON COLUMN: Despite City's current dominance in the Premier League filling the trophy cabinet at the Etihad Stadium is dependent on one major factor and it could all unravel It sounds crazy after they put six past Manchester United but I don't agree with the idea that Manchester City are untouchable and the best side on the planet. Don't get me wrong, they're incredible but I still thi...Full Story »

Blackburn have no fresh injuries for the visit of Rotherham.Rovers came through the midweek defeat at Cardiff without picking up any issues.Boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has said that midfielders Clinton Mola and Adam Wharton will be involved in the matchday squad after recent injuries.Defender Sam Barnes is the only absentee as he recovers from a knee injury.New Rotherham boss Matt Taylor will assess ...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson lamented the loss of two “poor” first-half goals as Hearts crashed to a 3-0 defeat at home to Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.The Italians dominated possession for long periods of the match and their victory took them above the Jambos into second place in Group A.Neilson admitted his side were taught a harsh lesson as they “switched off&rdq...Full Story »

Substitute Abi Harrison sent Scotland one step closer to the Women’s World Cup finals with an extra-time winner against Austria.Bristol City forward Harrison headed home Erin Cuthbert’s corner from six yards in the 92nd minute of the first-round play-off at Hampden and Scotland held on for a 1-0 victory.The win sets up another Hampden clash next Tuesday against the Republic of Irelan...Full Story »

Crewe will assess forward Courtney Baker-Richardson ahead of the Sky Bet League Two match against Gillingham.The club’s top-scorer missed the goalless draw at Carlisle after picking up a hip muscle problem while at home on his PlayStation 5 console, but scans have showed it is not a long-term issue as first feared.Rio Adebisi, only recently returned to fitness after a long injury lay-off, ...Full Story »

Donovan Wilson will be missing for Sutton’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Tranmere.Wilson is serving the final match of his three-game suspension following his dismissal against Salford.Jonathan Barden faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he was taken off on a stretcher with a leg injury in the midweek 3-0 defeat at Stevenage.Ben Goodliffe and Alistair Smith are also absent with lo...Full Story »

Jack Aitchison and Luca Connell could return to the starting line-up for Barnsley as they take on Exeter.The pair returned to the bench against Fleetwood after hamstring injuries, with Aitchison coming on as an 86th-minute substitute.Forward Slobodan Tedic remains a doubt with a back problem.Conor McCarthy has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury, while Matty Wolfe is another who wil...Full Story »

Hull interim head coach Andy Dawson believes reported incoming manager Pedro Martins will inherit a competitive Sky Bet Championship side following the 2-1 win at home to Wigan.The former Olympiacos boss was watching in the stands alongside owner Acun Ilicali as goals from Dimitrios Pelkas and Oscar Estupinan ended the Tigers’ five-game-losing streak that cost Shota Arveladze his job.Dawso...Full Story »

Danny Johnson’s ninth goal of the season ended Walsall’s 12-match winless run in all competitions as the Saddlers edged out Northampton 1-0 at the Bescot Stadium.Johnson’s header settled a lacklustre affair as the striker nodded home from six yards out on 37 minutes after Ryan Haynes inadvertently put Brandon Comley’s free-kick back into the danger zone.Isaac Hutchinson h...Full Story »

Andy Dawson will again take charge of Hull for the visit of Wigan.Dawson was thrown into temporary charge when the Tigers sacked Shota Arveladze just hours before Friday’s defeat to Luton and will again lead the team.Dogukan Sinik could start after an impressive cameo off the bench against the Hatters following a recent calf injury.Harvey Vale (groin) picked up an injury on England Under-2...Full Story »

Interim Cardiff manager Mark Hudson hailed the unity of his players after Callum Robinson’s late equaliser prevented Burnley taking all three points in the Welsh capital.Robinson scored for the first time since his move from West Brom last month to earn Cardiff a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw.“I really enjoyed that – you saw fight and togetherness against what I think is the be...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson praised his players’ character after St Mirren defeated Livingston 2-1 to move up to third place in the cinch Premiership table.Alex Greive scored what proved to be the winner in the final minute after Bruce Anderson had appeared to earn the visitors a point with an 86th-minute equaliser.Keanu Baccus had given the hosts the lead before Jonah Ayunga was sent off for deliber...Full Story »