AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson was frustrated to have Nesta Guinness-Walker sent off for what he felt were two innocuous challenges in his side’s 1-0 defeat at MK Dons.Guinness-Walker was dismissed after 36 minutes at Stadium MK to make the visitors’ task even harder after they had fallen behind to Matt O’Riley’s goal.That turned out to be the only goal of a game of ...Full Story »

Matt O’Riley’s goal was the difference as MK Dons defeated rivals AFC Wimbledon 1-0 to move into the play-off places in Sky Bet League One.Liam Manning’s side lifted themselves to fifth in the table while Wimbledon, who had left-back Nesta Guinness-Walker sent off in the first half, remain just two points clear of the relegation zone.MK Dons led after 29 minutes and it came fro...Full Story »

Carlisle assistant manager Gavin Skelton could not fault his side’s display in the 2-0 win over Bradford at Brunton Park.Former Bantams Jordan Gibson and Omari Patrick both scored to secure the Cumbrians a third consecutive League Two win, all with clean sheets, moving them six points clear of the relegation zone.Skelton said: “The result is the most important at this stage of the se...Full Story »

Former Bradford players Jordan Gibson and Omari Patrick both scored against their old club in Carlisle’s 2-0 win at Brunton Park.It was a third League Two victory on the bounce for Keith Millen’s side as they moved six points clear of the relegation zone.Bradford had the better of the early exchanges and right-back Oscar Threlkeld fired over from Lee Angol’s low cross.But they ...Full Story »

Boreham Wood boss Luke Garrard has been given a selection boost as the National League side look to reach the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in their history.Defender Will Evans will be available to return to the side to face AFC Wimbledon after completing the suspension he received in last month’s win at Woking.Goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond will retain his place after the club sec...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Keith Millen has new options for the visit of Bradford in Sky Bet League Two after making three new signings.Forwards Omari Patrick and Tyrese Omotoye, and defender Joel Senior could come into the reckoning after arriving at Brunton Park in the first week of the January transfer window.Brad Young and Jonathan Dinzeyi have returned to parent clubs Aston Villa and Arsenal respecti...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green will be without Ebou Adams at home to Exeter.Gambia midfielder Adams headed off on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations following Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Stevenage.Rovers had not played since December 11 because of coronavirus-enforced postponements, but the win took the Gloucestershire side seven points clear at the top.Head coach Rob...Full Story »

Lee Angol and Andy Cook scored as Bradford beat Barrow 2-1 to end a seven-game winless run in League Two.Josh Gordon pulled one back for Barrow moments after they had gone two goals down but he will rue a missed chance to equalise just before the hour mark as the Bantams escaped with the points.Angol’s opener came in the eighth minute. He collected a threaded pass from Alex Gilliead and ca...Full Story »

Barrow manager Mark Cooper will assess the fitness of midfielders Mike Jones and Joe Grayson ahead of what will be their third game in seven days against Bradford on Saturday.Jones, who has made just three Sky Bet League Two appearances so far this season, and Grayson both hobbled off with injuries at half-time in Wednesday’s goalless draw with Oldham.The Bluebirds are struggling for numbe...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson saluted his side’s energy as they saw off a rusty AFC Wimbledon 3-0 at the Kassam Stadium with a scintillating attacking performance.The U’s dominated from the start with goals from Mark Sykes, Matty Taylor and Sam Long lifting them into fifth in Sky Bet League One.“The energy was incredible,” Robinson said. “And my players really look like...Full Story »

Oxford turned on the style as they thrashed AFC Wimbledon 3-0 to climb up to fifth in Sky Bet League One.Mark Sykes opened the scoring in the 27th minute, firing home from 12 yards from Ryan Williams’ cutback.Matty Taylor doubled the lead seven minutes before the break, turning home a cross from the other flank from Gavin Whyte for his fourth goal in the last five games.And full-back Sam L...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon will be without forward Aaron Pressley for the visit of Charlton in Sky Bet League One.The Scot is expected to be out for a number of weeks after suffering a hamstring injury although the club are still to learn the full extent of the damage.Daniel Csoka could return after missing the draw at Wycombe earlier this month through illness.The defender has had an extra few days to recov...Full Story »

Carlisle forward Zach Clough is a doubt for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Bradford.Clough missed last Saturday’s 2-0 victory at Stevenage because of a calf injury but it is hoped that he will return before the end of the festive period.Boss Keitn Millen gave his players two days off at the start of the week ahead of the busy schedule coming up.“The players have had a really tough...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon are waiting for an update on defender Daniel Csoka ahead of their Sky Bet League One clash with Portsmouth.Csoka missed the 2-2 draw with Wycombe last Saturday because of illness and could recover in time for the Plough Lane showdown.Henry Lawrence deputised at left-back in his absence with Nesta Guinness-Walker moving to the centre of defence in a formation that will continue if C...Full Story »

Manager Derek Adams paid tribute to his side’s character as Bradford twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Sutton despite playing for more than an hour with 10 men.Captain Niall Canavan was sent off in the 31st minute after pulling back Omar Bugiel and Rob Milsom put Sutton ahead from the spot. The penalty came three minutes after Donovan Wilson had missed a good chance, pullin...Full Story »

Lee Angol scored a late equaliser as 10-man Bradford twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Sutton at Valley Parade in the first meeting between the clubs.It was Bradford’s sixth draw in a winless run of seven matches.Bradford enjoyed most of the early play with Levi Sutton, Elliot Watt and Theo Robinson all having shots at goal, but had a let-off in the 29th minute when Donovan Wi...Full Story »

Wycombe midfielder Josh Scowen is set to remain absent for the visit of AFC Wimbledon in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The 28-year-old has missed the last four matches with a muscle injury and it remains to be seen whether he has recovered enough to be included in the matchday squad.However, having not played at all since November 16, manager Gareth Ainsworth could choose to ease his return to ...Full Story »

Bradford will be without Andy Cook, Charles Vernam and Abo Eisa as they prepare to welcome Sutton to the Utilita Energy Stadium on Saturday.Much of Eisa’s time at Bradford has been riddled with injury problems and the summer signing recently underwent a hamstring operation which will keep him out of action for the next four months.Cook had a double hernia operation and is not expected back...Full Story »

Colchester manager Hayden Mullins felt a failure to take “clear-cut” chances cost his team the opportunity to secure three points at Bradford.In a 0-0 draw at Valley Parade, Alan Judge and Freddie Sears were both thwarted in one-on-one situations by recalled home goalkeeper Sam Hornby, while Cole Skuse also missed the target with a free shot on goal late on.The U’s have now fai...Full Story »

Colchester maintained their 40-year undefeated run at Bradford following a 0-0 draw in League Two.The visitors failed to net for a fifth consecutive league game on the road – a barren spell that now amounts to seven hours and 40 minutes.But the Bantams were even more toothless as they failed to beat the Essex side for a seventh successive home meeting – a sequence that stretches back...Full Story »