Mark Ellis’ 90th-minute header gave Notts County a 3-2 victory over local rivals Chesterfield in the National League play-off eliminator at Meadow Lane on Saturday.A thoroughly entertaining match looked to be heading for extra time until the unmarked defender nodded Ruben Rodrigues’ free-kick past injured Spireites goalkeeper James Montgomery.Montgomery played the majority of the sec...Full Story »

Bromley secured a Vanarama National League play-off spot after beating Notts County 1-0.Ben Williamson’s second-half goal was enough for the Ravens to extend their unbeaten run to six matches and sneak into the top seven.County, already assured of a play-off place, had the better of the first half and Kyle Wootton, who also fired off target twice, hit the crossbar before Jim O’Brien ...Full Story »

Notts County secured a play-off place in the National League with a 3-0 victory over Weymouth.The Magpies, who sit in fifth spot, dominated proceedings at Meadow Lane, with Ruben Rodrigues opening the scoring with a penalty in the 25th minute.Three minutes later they doubled their advantage in bizarre circumstances – Rodrigues’ free-kick looping up off the wall and Kyle Wootton pokin...Full Story »

The Aston Villa midfielder — on loan from Chelsea — was slurring and could barely stand, one witness said. Ross Barkley is asked to leave the bar England midfielder Barkley is given a talking to at the posh hotel bar Barkley, 27, had been drinking heavily with a pal in The May Fair Hotel in central London before being shown the red card at 8pm. He flailed his arms towards a custom...Full Story »

Ross Barkley has played the final game of his Aston Villa loan spell as he is ineligible to face parent club Chelsea.The midfielder has struggled for consistency this season and has made only 18 Premier League starts.Matt Cash (hamstring) and Morgan Sanson (knee) remain out for Dean Smith’s side while Trezeguet is not expected to return until next season as he recovers from a serious knee ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel hopes N’Golo Kante has avoided injury by coming off early during Chelsea’s crucial 2-1 Premier League win over Leicester.Kante trudged out of the Stamford Bridge clash after little more than half an hour, complaining of twinges in his hamstrings.The World Cup-winning midfielder has been in sparkling form at the end of this campaign and boss Tuchel has admitted Kante&rsq...Full Story »

Notts County boosted their Vanarama National League play-off hopes with a 1-0 win over fellow challengers Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground.The Magpies, who climbed above their hosts into fifth, went in front in the 27th minute through a long-range effort from former AFC Wimbledon midfielder Jake Reeves.Wrexham looked to respond before half-time as Gold Omotayo had an effort deflected over.Midfie...Full Story »

Ross Forbes created all of Dumbarton’s goals as the Sons took command of the Scottish League One play-off final with a 3-1 away win over Edinburgh City.Jim Duffy’s side came from behind to seal a deserved victory which was engineered by the cultured left foot of former Motherwell and Morton midfielder Forbes.The 32-year-old forced the first save with a deflected effort but the hosts ...Full Story »

John Hughes felt the “football gods” were smiling on Ross County as goals from veteran midfielders Iain Vigurs and Michael Gardyne sealed his side’s Scottish Premiership status in a 2-1 win at Motherwell.County were heading for the play-offs at the halfway stage of Sunday’s final matches, with Sam Foley’s early goal giving Motherwell a 1-0 lead over County and Kilma...Full Story »

Second-half goals from veteran midfielders Iain Vigurs and Michael Gardyne secured Ross County’s Scottish Premiership status as they came from behind to beat Motherwell 2-1.Sam Foley’s early goal, coupled with a strike by Kilmarnock at Hamilton moments later, put County into second-bottom spot and they were heading for the play-offs at half-time.But Vigurs curled in a brilliant equal...Full Story »

Substitute Tate Campbell’s second-half header secured Bromley a point from a 2-2 National League draw with Notts County at Meadow Lane.The Ravens took the lead just before the half-hour mark when Mark Ellis headed into his own net.The home side subsequently turned things around, with Kyle Wootton equalising with a 53rd-minute finish and Ruben Rodrigues slotting in nine minutes later.Both J...Full Story »

Motherwell will assess Allan Campbell’s ankle injury ahead of the Scottish Premiership clash with Ross County.The midfielder may have played his final game for Motherwell after rolling his ankle early in the midweek draw with Dundee United.There will be no comebacks for Motherwell’s long-term absentees. Liam Grimshaw (illness), Eddie Nolan (calf), plus Harry Smith, Sherwin Seedo...Full Story »

Hamilton boss Brian Rice admitted effective relegation from the Scottish Premiership with a 2-1 defeat at Ross County was “the worst feeling” he has had in football.Scott McMann’s free-kick opener for bottom side Accies after 26 minutes in Dingwall was cancelled out two minutes later by Blair Spittal’s drive.County substitute Charlie Lakin’s terrific strike in ...Full Story »

Hibernian boss Jack Ross is aiming for consistent success after Christian Doidge’s firs- half strike secured a 1-0 win at Aberdeen and a third-place finish in the Scottish top-flight for the first time since 2005.Doidge sent a sweet strike into the net from the edge of the area to seal the three points that mean Aberdeen can no longer catch Hibs in third.The result also gives Ross a chance...Full Story »

Hamilton’s seven-year stay in the Premiership is all but over after a 2-1 defeat by Ross County in their relegation battle in Dingwall.After a slow start to the encounter, Scott McMann’s free-kick opener for bottom side Accies after 26 minutes was cancelled out two minutes later by Blair Spittal’s drive.County substitute Charlie Lakin’s terrific strike in the 70th minute ...Full Story »

Jim O’Brien’s hat-trick eased play-off chasing Notts County to a 4-0 Vanarama National League win at unfortunate Maidenhead.Strike partners Ruben Rodrigues and Kyle Wootton combined for a succession of early County chances before the opening goal arrived in the 10th minute, O’Brien making the most of Michael Doyle’s ball over the top.Maidenhead manager Alan Devonshire was...Full Story »

Jack Ross was delighted to see his Hibernian players show the character he knew they had to battle through to the Scottish Cup final with a 2-0 win over Dundee United.Hibs had lost the delayed 2019-20 Scottish Cup semi-final to Edinburgh rivals Hearts last October and the Betfred Cup semi-final to St Johnstone in January.However, they were in no mood for a third disappointment at Hampden Park as...Full Story »

Notts County moved back into the National League play-off places with a commanding 4-1 win over Barnet.The scoring did not begin until the last knockings of the first half, the home defence unable to get a last-gasp corner clear and inviting defender Mark Ellis to nick the lead.A second followed within a minute of the restart, Ruben Rodrigues on hand with a neat finish, with creator Calvin Mille...Full Story »

Ruben Rodrigues’ last-gasp penalty handed 10-man Notts County a dramatic 3-2 National League victory over title-chasing Sutton.The midfielder scored his second goal of the game deep into added time to boost the Magpies’ own play-off hopes and deny the visitors the chance to close the gap on leaders Torquay.County had earlier taken an eighth-minute lead against the run of play when Ro...Full Story »

Notts County’s play-off hopes suffered another setback as they were held to a 1-1 Vanarama National League draw at Altrincham.The Robins started brightly and took the lead after 24 minutes through Alistair Smith following a swift counter-attack.Dan Mooney broke down the right and squared the ball for Smith, who struck home into the bottom corner from 24 yards with his left foot.County mana...Full Story »