Tony Docherty emphasised his pride in his Dundee players after seeing his side clinch their spot in the cinch Premiership top six after a trying week.The Dark Blues weathered an early Aberdeen storm but grew into the game and dominated proceedings, although only Lyall Cameron’s 70th-minute effort, which was blocked by Angus MacDonald, really threatened the home goal.The hosts had a late fl...Full Story »

Chris Wilder felt luck was against Sheffield United again after they were shoved another step closer to the Championship by a 2-0 defeat at Brentford.Mikkel Damsgaard’s cross was turned into his own net by teenager Oliver Arblaster for the game’s crucial opening goal.Substitute Frank Onyeka slid in a second with time ticking down on both the match and the Blades’ stay in the Pr...Full Story »

Nick Montgomery admitted finishing in the bottom six is unacceptable for Hibernian after seeing his side surrender a late lead against Motherwell at Fir Park.Hibs’ prospects looked optimistic as they were set to move one point ahead of Dundee into sixth in the Scottish Premiership as they led Motherwell 1-0 courtesy of Myziane Maolida’s 64th-minute penalty.But Shane Blaney fired home...Full Story »

Oxford United boss Des Buckingham described his team’s 5-0 win over play-off rivals Peterborough as “without doubt the most enjoyable experience of my time here”.Ruben Rodrigues scored twice with the other goals from a Mark Harris penalty, Josh Murphy and substitute Billy Bodin.It took Oxford’s tally to 13 goals without reply in their last three games and puts them five p...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne is taking nothing for granted despite another shift in his team’s favour in the race for automatic promotion.A 3-0 home win over Leyton Orient coupled with Bolton’s draw with Portsmouth means the Rams have a four-point lead in second place, although the Lancashire club have a game in hand.It was vital Derby took maximum points and in front of another 30,00...Full Story »

Karl Robinson was relieved that Salford have secured League Two safety despite a fourth consecutive defeat.Bradford came from behind to win 2-1 at the Peninsula Stadium as goals from Calum Kavanagh and Brad Halliday wiped out Callum Hendry’s opener for the Ammies.But Sutton’s draw at Harrogate meant that the home side are clear of the threat of relegation.Salford manager Robinson sai...Full Story »

Southampton boss Russell Martin was left frustrated about his side’s “nonsense” performance despite a dramatic last-gasp 3-2 victory over Watford.Leicester and Leeds lost this weekend, while Ipswich dropped points to give Saints renewed hope of an automatic promotion spot and an immediate return to the Premier League.They needed a stoppage-time winner from Flynn Downes to beat ...Full Story »

Nahki Wells struck a dagger into the heart of former club Huddersfield with a stoppage-time penalty that earned Bristol City a 1-1 Championship draw at Ashton Gate.When Josh Koroma fired the visitors in front in the 81st minute after a Jack Rudoni shot was deflected into his path, it seemed Huddersfield would lift themselves out of the relegation zone.But deep into added time Terriers substitute...Full Story »

Gateshead’s National League play-off push suffered another setback following a second defeat of the week after Maidenhead came from behind with two late goals to secure a 2-1 win.Having lost at Fylde on Thursday night, Gateshead got themselves in front through a penalty from Luke Hannant in the 54th minute.The Magpies, who were on an unbeaten four-game run, fought back to equalise with six...Full Story »

Deon Moore’s 87th-minute equaliser earned Sutton a precious point in their fight for EFL survival as they claimed a 2-2 draw at Harrogate.The hosts looked to have reignited their own play-off ambitions after goals by George Thomson and Jack Muldoon had cancelled out Harry Beautyman’s first-half opener for the visitors.But Moore’s late leveller for second-bottom Sutton leaves th...Full Story »

Oldham’s hopes of making a late push for the Vanarama National League play-offs were dented after being held to a 0-0 draw at relegated Oxford City.The Latics came into the match winless in the last eight games but made a bright start at Marsh Lane as Hallam Hope stabbed an effort wide in the 12th minute and then saw another effort saved by goalkeeper Tom Watson.The home side threatened ju...Full Story »

Dillon De Silva struck the only goal as relegation battlers Wealdstone won 1-0 at home against champions Chesterfield to boost their survival bid.Former Torquay winger De Silva turned the ball home from close range as the Stones made it back-to-back victories and condemned the Spireites to a third straight defeat since they sealed automatic promotion three weeks ago.Wealdstone were indebted to g...Full Story »

Gillingham boosted their play-off hopes with a convincing 3-0 win over 10-man Barrow at Priestfield Stadium.Barrow stay sixth but have now lost three games in a row, with this contest coming to life in the 21st minute.George Lapslie went off injured and, just seconds after coming on, his replacement Josh Walker was scythed down by George Ray, who promptly followed Lapslie down the tunnel after b...Full Story »

Ipswich moved a point clear at the top of the Championship after a thrilling 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough at Portman Road.Town went into the game looking to take advantage after seeing automatic promotion rivals Leicester and Leeds lose to Plymouth and Blackburn respectively.In a breathless first half the visitors took the lead through a header from Emmanuel Latte Lath but Town struck back 10 min...Full Story »

Dundee sealed their place in the top six of the cinch Premiership as they completed a controversial week with a goalless draw at Aberdeen.The Dark Blues were the better side for long spells of a match that saw Dons captain Graeme Shinnie sent off in injury time.After the postponement of their midweek clash with Rangers, the visitors arrived at Pittodrie knowing their place in the top six would b...Full Story »

Kidderminster’s relegation from the Vanarama National League was confirmed after a 1-0 defeat by Eastleigh at Aggborough Stadium.The Spitfires took the lead in the 32nd minute when Paul McCallum headed in a cross from Jake Vokins.Kidderminster rallied in the second half and had several late chances to snatch an equaliser.Jack Lambert saw his goal-bound effort saved by Eastleigh goalkeeper ...Full Story »

Fleetwood’s survival hopes continue to hang by a thread despite a hard-earned 2-0 victory against Northampton.Charlie Adam’s men secured only a second win in 13 games but remain six points shy of the safety zone with just three matches to play.Fleetwood opened the scoring after only five minutes, with Promise Omochere perfectly placed to tap home Bosun Lawal’s cross.Omochere we...Full Story »

Walsall’s Sky Bet League Two play-off hopes suffered a major blow as the 10-man Saddlers lost 3-1 at home to Notts County.Macaulay Langstaff’s 26th league goal this season and Aaron Nemane’s stunner put County in control and although Mo Faal pulled one back despite Brandon Comley’s red card, Sam Austin sealed the three points for the visitors.County led in the second minu...Full Story »

Dean McMaster and Gavin Gallagher scored their first Airdrie goals as the cinch Championship play-off hopefuls earned a 2-1 victory over Dunfermline.McMaster, celebrating his 21st birthday, put the home side in front on the brink of half-time as he rifled home from just outside the box.Malachi Fagan-Walcott levelled things up for Dunfermline on the hour mark but Airdrie were soon back in front.G...Full Story »

Play-off chasing Lincoln saw their 16-game unbeaten run ended by Charlie Hughes’ last-gasp winner as Wigan claimed a 2-1 victory at the LNER Stadium.The Imps looked well-placed to extend their impressive run even further having battled back from a goal behind.Jonny Smith fired Latics into a welcome 20th-minute lead with his first goal since New Year’s Day. The midfielder’s swee...Full Story »