Boss Jon Brady issued a defiant message after 10-man Northampton saw automatic promotion back to League One snatched from their grasp.Instead of an immediate return to the third tier, Town face a play-off semi-final against Mansfield after being pipped to third place by Bristol Rovers on goals scored.Northampton won 3-1 at Barrow but were still overhauled by Rovers, who hit seven past Scunthorpe...Full Story »

Northampton saw the final automatic promotion place from League two snatched from their grasp in agonising fashion despite a 3-1 win at Barrow.The Cobblers relinquished third place to Bristol Rovers on goals scored on the final day of the season as Rovers thumped Scunthorpe 7-0.Instead, Northampton were left to face the play-offs as they bid to return to the third tier after a 12-month absence a...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom saluted his players after they secured a play-off place with a 4-0 victory over champions Fulham.They were 3-0 up after 25 minutes following goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Iliman Ndiaye and Sander Berge, with Enda Stevens rounding off the scoring early in the second half.The flying start helped calm any nerves which may have come from the congested pla...Full Story »

Tom Lawrence and Krystian Bielik could return to Derby’s line-up as they sign off from the Sky Bet Championship by welcoming Cardiff to Pride Park.Welsh forward Lawrence was suspended for last week’s win at Blackpool and the defeat at home against Bristol City a fortnight ago after seeing red against QPR, but the Derby captain is available again.Bielik has also missed the already-rel...Full Story »

Wrexham slipped three points behind league leaders Stockport as Tyrone Marsh’s late penalty held them to a 1-1 draw at 10-man Boreham Wood.The hosts found themselves a man down seven minutes before half-time when defender Jamal Fyfield was dismissed for a challenge on Wrexham midfielder Jordan Davies.National League top scorer Paul Mullin made sure the Welsh side capitalised on their numer...Full Story »

Dominic Solanke’s 30th goal of the season and a Philip Billing brace gave Bournemouth a vital 3-0 win at Blackburn to remain in the driving seat for automatic promotion.Chances flowed for both sides but ultimately the Cherries highlighted the gulf in quality, epitomised by the goalscorers.Solanke eased any nerves in the 21st minute with a composed 12-yard finish and though they had more ch...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom insisted he will not be paying attention to his side’s play-off rivals on Saturday.The 3-1 victory at QPR means the Blades’ play-off place could be sealed if Middlesbrough and Blackburn fail to win.However, Heckingbottom said he intends to switch off from football and not sweat over things that are out of their control.“I’ll have a...Full Story »

Mansfield remain in the hunt for automatic promotion from League Two after a hard-earned 2-0 home win over StevenageGeorge Lapslie and Matty Longstaff struck to leave the Stags fifth, one point behind third-placed Northampton with two games to go.Former Mansfield boss Steve Evans was given a hostile reception by home fans on his return to his former club.But his Stevenage side defended stoutly i...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Stephen Crainey has a doubt over striker Ellis Harrison ahead of Tuesday night’s crucial League One clash with promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday.Harrison limped off after only 19 minutes of Saturday’s 1-1 home draw with AFC Wimbledon to be replaced by Daniel Butterworth as the Cod Army dragged themselves out of the relegation zone on goal difference as a result of...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom praised his side’s “strong performance” in a 1-0 win over Cardiff at Bramall Lane.Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the game with a bullet header early in the second half to secure three points for Heckingbottom’s men and keep them sixth in the Sky Bet Championship.Heckingbottom said: “I’m just bothered about us ...Full Story »

Forest Green clinched automatic promotion from League Two with a hard-earned goalless draw at Bristol Rovers.Needing a point to guarantee a top-three finish, the visitors turned in a committed display and just about edged a thrilling encounter.For Bristol, the point strengthened their play-off hopes and maintained hopes of grabbing third place.Forest Green had the better of a high-tempo first ha...Full Story »

Northampton moved into the automatic promotion places with a 4-2 away win at Leyton Orient.Mitch Pinnock opened the scoring in the 19th minute when he rifled home an unstoppable 20-yard shot and the Cobblers doubled their lead on 32 minutes when John Guthrie scored from close range after his initial effort had hit the upright.Six minutes later, Joshua Felix-Eppiah sprung the offside trap for the...Full Story »

Tommy Lowery’s stunning late strike dashed Ipswich’s hopes of ending their winless run in Sky Bet League One as Crewe grabbed a 1-1 draw.The Alex midfielder cancelled out Conor Chaplin’s first-half effort, leaving the Tractor Boys without a win in five games. The Railwaymen have now claimed four points from three games under caretaker boss Alex Morris since their relegation was...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan refused to talk up his team’s slim chances of automatic promotion following what was a comfortable 2-1 Championship win over Barnsley.On a night when they relegated Barnsley from the second tier, the Terriers booked their place in the top six with a fourth win in five games.Huddersfield are now just a point behind second-placed Bournemouth, but the Cherrie...Full Story »

Doncaster are likely to be without Tommy Rowe for the visit of Burton on Saturday.The 33-year-old winger has been dealing with a groin injury for several weeks and will see a specialist to find out the extent of the problem.Boss Gary McSheffrey is waiting on the fitness of centre-back Ro-Shaun Williams, who has been carrying a shoulder injury.Defender Cameron John has been out for most of the se...Full Story »

Tom Clarke will be checked for Fleetwood as they face fellow relegation candidates Wimbledon.The defender will be assessed as he continues to follow concussion protocols after a knock against OxfordGed Garner is likely to miss out with head coach Stephen Crainey confirming that it is likely he will stick with a similar squad to the one at Gillingham.Paddy Lane is also ruled out through suspensio...Full Story »

Derby will be without suspended skipper Tom Lawrence for the visit of Bristol City.The Rams skipper was sent off at the death of Easter Monday’s 1-0 defeat at QPR – a result that sealed their relegation to League One.Max Bird returns after a three-match ban of his own and will come back into the squad.Colin Kazim-Richards is out for the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.Br...Full Story »

Rotherham’s push for automatic promotion suffered another blow as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Burton.Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and John Brayford secured a deserved victory for the Brewers.Goalless in five matches coming into the game, Burton took just three minutes to open the scoring against the Millers.A long throw-in from Tom Hamer caused problems in the Millers defence and Sam Hugh...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom was both pleased and frustrated after seeing Morgan Gibbs-White keep Sheffield United’s Championship play-off hopes on track with a precious equaliser in Monday’s 1-1 draw at Bristol City.City took a 49th-minute lead when Antoine Semenyo broke down the left onto a long clearance from goalkeeper Dan Bentley and crossed the ball low for Chris Martin to fire home.But ...Full Story »

Tom Dallison and Owura Edwards remain doubtful for Colchester as Bradford visit in Sky Bet League Two after the pair missed the Good Friday defeat at Exeter through injury.Centre-back Dallison (groin) has been out since March 26 and was not part of the squad which lost 2-0 at St James Park. Neither was on-loan Bristol City winger Edwards, struggling with a knee problem, and Colchester are missin...Full Story »