Michael Appleton has called for his side to keep showing their composure as they edge towards securing a League One play-off spot.Jorge Grant’s goal was the difference between the sides, and the 1-0 win means the Imps need just a point from their last two games to earn a top-six spot.The Lincoln boss said: “I’m proud of the lads tonight and I’ve just told them that. It&rs...Full Story »

Lee Johnson is convinced Sunderland’s players can recover from a seven-match slump and power the Wearside club to promotion in the Sky Bet League One play-offs.Blackpool’s 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light courtesy of Sullay Kaikai’s 56th minute thunderbolt has put both clubs on course to finish in the top six.But there is still work to be done. Sunderland, who have fallen ou...Full Story »

John Marquis scored at both ends in injury time as Portsmouth drew 3-3 with Accrington but Danny Cowley was just pleased to see his striker on the scoresheet as Pompey bit for the play-offs.Marquis had only scored once in eight prior to the Stanley clash but he scored two for his side at the Wham Stadium, but unfortunately for Pompey he also scored an own goal in the 95th minute which meant the ...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Paul Warne admitted the “schedule has caught up” with his side after their survival hopes were dealt a blow in a 1-0 defeat at Brentford.Bryan Mbeumo scored the only goal of the game as the Bees made it two wins in a week and cemented their push for third spot.The Millers’ defeat puts the relegation fight back in Derby’s hands, and Warne admitted: “Th...Full Story »

Goals from Scott Quigley and Bobby Thomas wrapped up Barrow’s 2-0 victory at Forest Green that secured their League Two status and had caretaker boss Rob Kelly delighted for his players.Grimsby’s defeat at Exeter coupled with this win in the Cotswolds ensured the Bluebirds remain in the Football League for another season even though Kelly admitted the omens were not good at the start...Full Story »

Michael Flynn hailed an “absolutely outstanding” first-half performance from his team after Newport hammered Scunthorpe 4-0 at Rodney Parade.A comfortable victory for the Welsh side means their Sky Bet League Two play-off hopes remain in their own hands with two games of the regular season left to play.Scunthorpe defender George Taft put through his own net to get Newport off and run...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City players to savour every moment of their Champions League semi-final – and not lose sleep thinking about Neymar.The Premier League leaders face the formidable Neymar and the rest of the star-studded Paris St Germain side in the first leg of their last-four tie at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.It is only the second time City have reached this s...Full Story »