Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was happy with a “decent performance” as his side racked up five goals against Fleetwood, with the visitors scoring twice in the second half of a seven-goal thriller.Albion were two ahead at the break through Lucas Akins and a Joe Powell free-kick before Sam Finley halved the arrears with a fine counter-attacking goal after the break.Burton surged ...Full Story »

Manager Paul Hurst could not hide his disappointment after a 3-2 defeat at Exeter condemned Grimsby to relegation from Sky Bet League Two.The Grecians went in front when Luke Waterfall put through his own goal, but Lenell John-Lewis levelled things up with a penalty just before half-time.Jay Matete put the Mariners in front but was sent off three minutes later after a high tackle on Archie Colli...Full Story »

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 »

Chesterfield enhanced their play-off hopes with a 2-1 win at Bromley, who saw their chances suffer a blow.Joel Taylor volleyed against the crossbar and then the same player shot narrowly wide as the visitors dominated the opening half.Chesterfield almost broke the deadlock three minutes into the second half when Taylor’s cross to the back post found George Carline but his effort was cleare...Full Story »

Christian Pulisic’s fine strike handed Chelsea a 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg draw at Real Madrid on a sodden night where Timo Werner spurned two gilt-edged chances.Karim Benzema’s peerless exhibition of clinical marksmanship rescued the draw for a Real side muddled by a change of formation and the Blues’ technical and tactical acumen.Pulisic became the first man t...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 »

Exeter staged a rousing comeback to keep their play-off hopes alive and relegate Grimsby from Sky Bet League Two with a pulsating 3-2 win.It took 20 minutes before the first real chance, with Exeter’s Ben Seymour heading goalwards from Josh Key’s cross, but goalkeeper James McKeown was equal to it and palmed the ball over the crossbar.Robbie Willmott then skied an effort for Exeter b...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 »