Oxford boss Des Buckingham saluted the hard work his players put in to holding Burnley to a goalless draw at the Kassam Stadium and continue their unbeaten home record this campaign.In a contest of few clear chances, Scott Parker’s men went close with Jamie Cumming tipping Luca Koleosho’s effort over the bar early in the second half.Oxford almost grabbed victory late on when Tyler Go...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darren Moore believes his side are heading in the right direction after moving into the League Two play-off places with a 2-1 victory over Swindon.George Byers and Brandon Cover bagged the goals as Vale rose up to fifth spot with a third win from their last four matches.Swindon scored a late consolation courtesy of captain Will Wright’s free-kick and also hit the post thr...Full Story »

Alex Revell praised match-winner Jordan Roberts after his goal midway through the second half gave Stevenage a 1-0 win at home to Charlton in League One.It came from a quick break, started by goalkeeper Murphy Cooper and ending with Roberts playing an elaborate one-two with Jamie Reid, running on to the return to fire low past Will Mannion.Boro manager Revell said: “Let’s be honest a...Full Story »

Tom Cleverley wants Kwadwo Baah to improve his fitness as Watford defeated high-flying Sunderland 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship.The German forward came off the bench to earn the home side all three points at Vicarage Road, after being fouled for the decisive penalty.Goals by Festy Ebosele and a Tom Dele-Bashiru penalty won the game for the hosts, despite Sunderland’s equaliser from Wilso...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams said his players were convinced they were denied their first victory of the season as a major decision went against them in the dying minutes of a 1-1 draw with Notts County.Jamie Stott was convinced he had put the Shrimps ahead when his close-range effort seemed to be over the line before David McGoldrick cleared but referee James Westgate was unmoved as the home side...Full Story »

Interim boss Liam Fox praised bottom-of-the-table Hearts for having the resolve to dig out a stoppage-time equaliser and end their eight-game losing streak at home to Ross County.Lawrence Shankland’s last-gasp header salvaged a 1-1 draw for the beleaguered Edinburgh side after Ronan Hale’s stunning first-half strike for the Staggies looked like consigning them to another defeat.Altho...Full Story »

David Artell praised Grimsby’s character after a thrilling last-gasp 3-2 win at Carlisle.Goals from Sam Lavelle and Dominic Sadi either side of Luca Barrington’s effort put the hosts 2-1 up at the break.But Lewis Cass levelled in the final 10 minutes before Harvey Rodgers’ dramatic stoppage-time header secured the visitors their first away win of the season.Mariners’ stop...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough hailed “outstanding” goalkeeper Christy Pym after Saturday’s 2-0 win against Northampton.The Stags stopper was in brilliant form and made a series of superb saves at Sixfields, the best of which came from Tariqe Fosu’s first-half penalty.Pym also denied one-on-one chances against Cameron McGeehan and Mitch Pinnock, and his efforts were rewarded...Full Story »

Harvey Rodgers completed a fine turnaround as Grimsby secured a last-gasp 3-2 win at Carlisle – their first away win since April.Mike Williamson looked destined to earn his first home win since taking charge at Brunton Park but Lewis Cass levelled in the final 10 minutes before Rodgers’ stoppage-time header.Sam Levelle scored for the second game running as he rose highest to head hom...Full Story »

Yeovil and Aldershot failed to end their winless runs in a 1-1 draw at Huish Park.Aldershot, who have now gone six National League games without victory, took a seventh-minute lead through Josh Barrett’s third goal of the season.Christian Maghoma headed James Henry’s corner against the crossbar as Aldershot sought breathing space.But Ciaran McGuckin linked up with Jordan Young after ...Full Story »

Lawrence Shankland finally broke his duck for the season as his stoppage-time equaliser helped managerless Hearts end an eight-game losing streak in a 1-1 draw at home to Ross County.The bottom-of-the-table Edinburgh side, under the interim charge of B team head coach Liam Fox following Steven Naismith’s sacking last weekend, looked set for another defeat as they struggled to find a respon...Full Story »

Port Vale moved into the League Two play-off places after making it three wins from their last four with a 2-1 victory over Swindon.George Byers and Brandon Cover bagged the goals as Vale rose up to fifth spot and extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to five matches.A fourth defeat of the season for Swindon, whose late consolation came courtesy of captain Will Wright’s free-kick...Full Story »

Promotion hopefuls York and Eastleigh fought out a 0-0 draw in the Vanarama National League.Second-placed York almost snatched victory deep into stoppage time when Lenell John-Lewis headed over.Ollie Pearce went close for the Minstermen, but sixth-placed Eastleigh also fashioned good opportunities to break the deadlock.Chris Maguire was denied by York goalkeeper Harrison Male and Paul McCallum s...Full Story »

Maidenhead fought back from a goal down to claim a valuable 2-1 victory over fellow National League strugglers Boston.The hosts made the perfect start when Zak Mills curled in an excellent opener in the eighth minute.But the lead lasted only 11 minutes before Jayden Mitchell-Lawson’s cross from the right was hooked in by Shawn McCoulsky.Mitchell-Lawson then saw Aidan Stone produce a brilli...Full Story »

A second-half strike from Jack Stevens earned Solihull a point in a 1-1 draw with Dagenham.The hosts had the majority of the chances in the first half but could not make the breakthrough, with a Junior Morias effort sparking a goalmouth scramble in the 19th minute and Josh Umerah drawing a great save from Laurie Walker.Dagenham went ahead four minutes into the second period, though, Harry Phipps...Full Story »

Walsall manager Mat Sadler admitted his side had to be resilient on their way to a crushing 4-0 win over Colchester.Jamie Jellis fired the Saddlers into a half-time lead and they wrapped up the points with Albert Adomah scoring and Jack Earing adding a late brace.“There were some tough times in that game, especially in the first half,” Sadler admitted.“I talk about winning in d...Full Story »

Charlie McCann scored the only goal as Forest Green claimed a 1-0 win over Hartlepool in the Vanarama National League.McCann slotted into the bottom after 71 minutes at the New Lawn following good work from Marcel Lavinier and Emmanuel Osadebe.Harry Cardwell went close to adding a second, but Brad Young kept out his header with a fine save.David Ferguson and Luke Charman went close for Hartlepoo...Full Story »

Lee Bell’s 100th match in charge of Crewe ended in a 2-1 defeat at Newport.Matt Baker’s 74th-minute header ended Crewe’s four-match winning streak and halted the Exiles’ three-game losing run.County almost took the lead on the half-hour mark when Crewe goalkeeper Filip Marschall misjudged a ball over the top and Courtney Baker-Richardson looked certain to roll the ball in...Full Story »

Cole Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score four goals in the first half of a match during Chelsea’s 4-2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.Palmer continued his sublime Chelsea career, scoring his sixth in six games, including a wonderful free-kick in the 31st minute.The Blues were far from their best and had initially gone a goal down in the opening stages...Full Story »

Sheffield United extended their unbeaten start to the Sky Bet Championship season and made it a whole month without conceding after holding winless Portsmouth to a 0-0 draw at Fratton Park.Pompey goalkeeper Will Norris was forced into four saves – including a stunning stop to deny Gustavo Hamer – but the Blades drew a blank for a first time this season.They did however end September ...Full Story »