Newport skipper Joss Labadie is set to reclaim a starting spot for the Sky Bet League Two play-off final against Morecambe on Monday.Labadie suffered a gashed knee earlier this month and scored after coming off the bench in the second leg of County’s semi-final victory over Forest Green.He is expected to replace on-loan AFC Wimbledon midfielder Anthony Hartigan in the Exiles’ Wembley...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 »

Newport boss Michael Flynn said that a Wembley trip for the League Two final was a just reward for professionalism shown by his players.Goals from substitutes Kevin Ellison, Joss Labadie and Nicky Maynard might not have been enough to win a thrilling second leg but they were sufficient to take the Exiles through to the final against Morecambe.Flynn said: “I am very proud. It has been a ver...Full Story »

Newport reached the League Two play-off final in dramatic style despite losing a thrilling semi-final second leg to Forest Green.There was just a minute left of extra time when substitute Nicky Maynard cheekily clipped the ball past Forest Green keeper Luke McGee and rolled it into the empty net, leaving County 5-4 aggregate winners despite losing 4-3 on the night.They will face Morecambe at Wem...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 »

Forest Green are expected to give Jamille Matt a starting spot as they attempt to overturn a two-goal semi-final play-off deficit against Newport on Sunday.Matt had been expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a gruesome hand injury at the end of March.But the Rovers striker came off the bench in the final 15 minutes of the first leg and looks set to start against his former club...Full Story »

Newport manager Michael Flynn hailed his side’s impressive display but felt the Exiles could have put their League Two play-off tie with Forest Green to bed after a 2-0 victory.Flynn’s team took a huge step towards what would be a second Wembley final in three years thanks to a wonder goal from Matty Dolan and Lewis Collins’ cool finish after the break.Newport were fully deserv...Full Story »

Matty Dolan’s wondergoal helped give Newport a 2-0 semi-final first-leg win over Forest Green in the League Two play-offs.Dolan – a key man for the Exiles – hit the back of the net from 25 yards and Lewis Collins doubled the advantage to leave Mike Flynn’s side in pole position going into Sunday’s second leg.Newport were full value for a victory which means they are...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 »

Newport skipper Joss Labadie is available to face Forest Green in the first leg of the League Two play-off semi-finals despite having eight stitches in a leg wound.It was initially feared the midfielder might miss the rest of the campaign after suffering a nasty gash to his knee during the Exiles’ 1-1 draw at Southend on May 8, but he has been cleared to play.Central defender Priestley Far...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 »

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 »

Newport manager Michael Flynn heaped praise onto his players after they cemented their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-offs with a 1-1 draw at Southend.Newport will take on Forest Green in a two-legged semi-final and Flynn is delighted to have extended County’s season.“The players deserve all the accolades and they’ve been outstanding this season,” said Flynn.“...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 »

Newport cemented their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-offs with a 1-1 draw at already-relegated Southend.Shaun Hobson fired the Shrimpers ahead early on at Roots Hall but a second-half equaliser from Mickey Demetriou secured a fifth-placed finish for Michael Flynn’s side.Southend went in front after just 11 minutes when a left-wing cross from Terrell Egbri was only half cleared and H...Full Story »