FC Halifax moved back into the play-off places in the National League as Adan George rescued a point in a 2-2 draw at home to Oldham.The visitors took the lead in the 18th minute through Dan Gardner’s half-volley from a corner before Rob Harker levelled for the home side a minute into first-half stoppage time, smashing the ball home.Oldham were awarded a penalty when Joe Garner was fouled ...Full Story »

Stockport manager Dave Challinor described his side’s victory over Notts County as “special” after winning the League Two title.Paddy Madden’s first-half hat-trick set up a 5-2 success, Antoni Sarcevic and Ethan Pye also on target as the hosts briefly threatened a comeback through Macaulay Langstaff and Dan Crowley.“Special, special night,” said Challinor. &ld...Full Story »

Play-off hopefuls Halifax were held to a goalless draw by lowly Ebbsfleet in the Vanarama National League.Halifax dominated the match, which was played at Accrington’s Wham Stadium due to The Shay pitch being unplayable, but could not find a way through.Max Wright hit the side-netting and Jamie Cooke shot narrowly wide in the first half.After the break Ebbsfleet goalkeeper Mark Cousins mad...Full Story »

ALEJANDRO GARNACHO has liked social media posts blasting Erik ten Hag for subbing him at half-time. Manchester United boss Ten Hag was accused of running "scared" of "bigger earners" and throwing Garnacho "under a bus" after a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth. Garnacho appeared to approve of this hard-hitting post Fans then spotted the Argentina star, 19, reacted to that social media outburst from wel...Full Story »

Erol Bulut questioned Cardiff’s mentality after an “unacceptable” second-half performance in their 3-1 defeat against Millwall at The Den.Jake Cooper’s volley put the Lions in front at the break after Michael Obafemi and Yakou Meite traded goals during an entertaining first half.However, Neil Harris’ side controlled the second half, limiting the Bluebirds to scraps ...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor says his side will be going all out to win the League Two title after securing promotion with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Morecambe at Edgeley Park.Last season’s play-off final losers secured elevation with three games remaining with goals from Isaac Olaofe and Fraser Horsfall earning them the three points.Challinor said: “This was a tough game and I ...Full Story »

Luke Williams challenged his Swansea players to secure a top-half finish in the Sky Bet Championship following their 1-0 victory over Rotherham.The Swans controlled proceedings against the already-relegated Millers, but needed an Andy Rinomhota own goal in the 74th minute to earn victory.It ensured Swansea claimed back-to-back wins for only the second time under Williams, while they also kept su...Full Story »

First-half goals from Danny Collinge and Callum Stead helped Barnet to an excellent 2-0 win at seventh-placed Halifax.In a match which could be a dress rehearsal for the Vanarama National League play-offs, Barnet took control from the off with Collinge scoring after only 10 minutes.Just three minutes later, Stead doubled the visitors’ advantage and – although he was forced off later ...Full Story »

Dave Challinor wants his Stockport side to target the League Two title after they moved to the verge of promotion with a 2-1 victory at Colchester.Paddy Madden netted the Hatters’ second-half winner after Cameron McGeehan had cancelled out Nick Powell’s opener for the leaders.Stockport boss Challinor said: “I’m still going to be the boring fellow who’ll say ‘y...Full Story »

Elliott Nevitt’s 70th-minute goal gave Crewe’s League Two play-off hopes a massive boost as they celebrated a narrow 1-0 victory over Morecambe.Nevitt scored the only goal of a poor game late in the match but it was enough to give Crewe – who ended the game with 10 men after Lewis Leigh saw a straight red for a poor late tackle on Joel Senior in the 90th minute – the poin...Full Story »

Birthday boy Max Wright celebrated in style as he fired Halifax into the National League play-off places with both goals in a 2-0 victory at struggling Kidderminster.Town striker Rob Harker found himself in on goal with 15 minutes gone but shot over and Luke Summerfield went wide from distance with the visitors making the early running.Charlie Weston flashed a 26th-minute effort wide and Amari M...Full Story »

Russell Martin acknowledged automatic promotion is now likely beyond Southampton after his side’s toothless display at Blackburn saw them stumble to a scoreless draw.Having fought for a top-two finish in the Championship for much of the season, Saints’ profligacy in front of goal proved costly in the last-gasp Good Friday draw with Middlesbrough and even later loss to Ipswich on East...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor hailed hat-trick hero Paddy Madden after his side remained top of League Two with a 3-1 win at Sutton.Madden, who also bagged a treble in the 8-0 demolition in the reverse fixture, nabbed his third hat-trick of the season as he took his tally to 18 in all competitions for the league leaders.And Challinor said: “It’s the time of the year where you need ex...Full Story »

Oldham and Rochdale shared the derby honours in a 1-1 National League draw at Boundary Park.Hallam Hope put the Latics ahead inside six minutes, finding the net against Rochdale for the second time this season following a penetrating run from Josh Lundstram.Rochdale levelled after 27 minutes when Sam Mather got the decisive touch at a corner directed to the near post for the ball to trickle over...Full Story »

Chelsea reportedly have no plans to sell Reece James but Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah could be sold to stave off financial breaches. Chelsea under financial fair play pressure Gallagher and Chalobah could be sold Blues have no plans to let James go WHAT HAPPENED?According to ESPN, the Blues are not prepared to let the right-back leave this summer despite concerns over complying wi...Full Story »

Sean Dyche hailed Everton’s second-half “edge” as they came from behind to rescue a valuable point in a 1-1 draw at Newcastle.The Magpies went ahead through Alexander Isak’s first-half strike, but spurned a number of opportunities before Everton struck back in the latter stages.Paul Dummett’s challenge on Ashley Young saw the Toffees awarded a penalty in the 87th mi...Full Story »

Rob Harker snatched a stoppage-time equaliser for Halifax, who missed the chance to move back into the play-off places after drawing 1-1 at home to York.It looked like the Minstermen were going to make it four straight wins and pull six points clear of relegation danger after Dipo Akinyemi struck from close range in the 74th minute.But poor goalkeeping from George Sykes-Kenworthy allowed Harker ...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Neill Collins hailed the impact of his half-time substitutes after seeing his side come from behind to win 3-1 at Burton.Collins brought on striker John McAtee and midfielder Adam Phillips, who were both ill in the build-up to the game, and McAtee responded with a quick-fire brace, his ninth and 10 League One goals of the season, before Luca Connell sealed victory with a third for ...Full Story »

Dave Challinor felt Stockport “stunk the place out” in their 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon but admitted he will take more of the same if it results in promotion.The play-off chasing Dons could have gone ahead but James Tilley missed from the penalty spot before substitute Odin Bailey netted as full-time neared to put League Two leaders County four points clear despite a below-par perfor...Full Story »

Partick Thistle maintained their cinch Championship promotion challenge with a 1-0 win over strugglers Inverness, who finished with 10 men at Firhill.Jags forward Brian Graham saw an early glancing header saved by Caley keeper Mark Ridgers.The visitors went close to breaking the deadlock from a corner in the 33rd minute when Wallace Duffy’s header hit the crossbar following a corner.Partic...Full Story »