Duncan Ferguson focused on the positives despite being denied his first win as Forest Green boss by a last-gasp Morecambe equaliser.Cole Stockton scored an 89th-minute leveller to cancel out Jahmari Clarke’s opener seven minutes earlier.After two defeats in his first two games in charge of League One’s bottom club, Ferguson looked set for a valuable three points. But he suffered a cr...Full Story »

Dino Maamria was delighted that his Burton Albion side found a “different” way to win as they completed a double over Exeter with a 1-0 victory thanks to Sam Winnall’s late strike.Winnall’s goal ensured Albion moved three points clear of the relegation zone, leaving their manager happy with their resolve.“It is a fantastic win because it is a different type of win,&...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens believes his side are over their recent blip after storming back to earn a draw at Walsall that moved them eight points clear at the top of Sky Bet League Two.Orient won just once in seven games between Boxing Day and the end of January but have now taken seven points from their last nine.After falling behind at Walsall, they totally dominated the second half, w...Full Story »

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi was quick to exonerate goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after his error helped Crystal Palace earn a 1-1 draw.The visitors, who dominated with 75 per cent possession at Selhurst Park, broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute through Solly March.Six minutes later Sanchez failed to hold onto Michael Olise’s free-kick and James Tomkins took full advantage to head home.&ld...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom hailed Sheffield United’s aggression in a dominant 3-0 win over Swansea.Goals from Sander Berge and Jack Robinson gave the Blades a first-half lead before substitute Oli McBurnie rounded off the victory with a goal in the final minute.Manager Heckingbottom said: “I thought we were good, we fully committed to it. I know Swansea can dominate games and they were brave...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson believes Bristol City fans now have “a team to take pride in” after seeing his improving side extend their unbeaten run to nine games in all competitions.Mark Sykes scored the only goal as Pearson’s side beat Norwich 1-0, leaving them seven points off the play-off places in the Championship.It was the first time the Robins had beaten the Canaries since 2009, a run...Full Story »

Newport manager Graham Coughlan described captain Mickey Demetriou as “priceless” after the defender secured his side an historic victory at Barrow with a last-gasp winner.Demetriou’s first goal of the campaign came five minutes into stoppage time at Holker Street with the Exiles heading for a fifth draw in seven games.It was rough justice, however, on a Barrow side who have no...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill heaped praise on on-loan Killian Phillips as his first Football League goal earned in-form Shrewsbury a fine 3-2 League One comeback victory over Port Vale.Cotterill’s play-off chasers made it six league wins in a row for the first time since way back in April 2015.Dominic Politic fired Vale in front, but goals from Chey Dunkley, Luke Leahy and on-loan Crystal Palace midfie...Full Story »

Jody Morris thought his Swindon side were their own worst enemies as they lost 2-0 at home against Doncaster.Luke Molyneux scored twice in three minutes to fire the visitors to victory at the County Ground.Manager Morris said: “I felt like we were trying to do the right things, but when we looked like we might start to get in a rhythm, I felt there were unforced errors happening far too of...Full Story »

Crewe boss Lee Bell preferred to praise his side’s second-half performance rather than celebrate the result after a stoppage-time goal from Crawley’s Ben Gladwin robbed him of only a second win in charge.The Alex, who fell behind to a first-half own goal by captain Luke Offord, turned the game around when striker Daniel Agyei scored twice in a fast start to the second half.Crewe were...Full Story »

Charlton manager Dean Holden condemned the behaviour of his club’s fans after referee Carl Boyeson was struck in the face by a plastic bottle following the 2-1 home defeat by Fleetwood at The Valley.The bottle was thrown from the Charlton section as the match officials approached the tunnel. Although Boyeson didn’t appear to be injured, Holden is expecting the incident to be reported...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes was bemused by Stevenage’s pre-match mind games and all the more satisfied to condemn the high-fliers to a 3-2 defeat.Hughes accused the hosts of disrupting his goalkeepers’ warm-up and preventing Bradford’s match analysis staff from filming.In the 87th minute of the game, a home fan ran onto the pitch and seemingly made for Bantams striker Andy Cook, ...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher praised the composure of his side as they returned to the League One summit with a 3-1 home win over south coast rivals Portsmouth.Ryan Hardie struck on the counter-attack in stoppage time, set up by strike partner Sam Cosgrove who had opened the scoring in the first half.Finn Azaz had made it 2-0 in the 70th minute before Reeco Hackett pulled a goal back for Pomp...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany hailed Nathan Tella’s stunning hat-trick as his record-equalling Burnley side crushed Preston with a 3-0 Championship victory at Turf Moor on Saturday.Local derbies often need a hero and Kompany had to look no further than the Southampton loanee as his brilliant afternoon secured all three points and saw Burnley win their 10th-straight league match.That matches the club&rsq...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson felt his side have come away from MK Dons with more than a draw after being booed off at half-time by their own fans.The U’s came into this match off the back of a four-game losing run and that slump looked like it would continue after Sullay Kaikai put the struggling Dons ahead.However, Oxford were much improved in the second half and had a succession of chanc...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior praised his resilient defence as resurgent Hull took a point in a goalless draw at Stoke.The Tigers recorded a third successive Sky Bet Championship clean sheet for the first time since January 2022 as their strong form continues.Since Rosenior’s arrival in November, Hull have lost only two of their 13 league games.Aaron Connolly twice came close to putting the visitors in fr...Full Story »

Jacob Mendy scored against his former club as Wrexham went back to the top of the National League and maintained their 100 per cent home record with a 3-1 win over Wealdstone.With Will Ferrell among those watching on, Paul Mullin headed Wrexham in front five minutes before half-time.Wealdstone drew level five minutes into the second half as Tarryn Allarakhia beat the offside trap and rounded the...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray felt Sunderland were “dull” against Reading, but hailed his side for digging deep to snatch a late winner and move to within a point and place of the top six.Patrick Roberts struck late on for the Black Cats against the struggling Royals, who are now six without a win in the Championship and looking anxiously over their shoulder.On the back of the midweek FA Cup replay a...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield heaped praise on his in-form Colchester side after they picked up their fifth straight League Two away win against Grimsby.Tom Hopper settled the scores with a point-blank header, the only goal of a game which was low on quality from both sides.Colchester leapfrogged Grimsby into 16th position with another gutsy display on their travels, in the process equalling the club’s ...Full Story »

Michael Duff praised Barnsley’s fans as his side defeated Cambridge 2-0 at Oakwell, despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half.Max Watters opened the scoring before being shown a red card before half-time.A second-half volley from Jordan Williams doubled Barnsley’s lead as they saw the game out, limiting Cambridge’s opportunities to get back in the game.And Duff felt the...Full Story »