Swansea boss Russell Martin saw the good and bad of his side as they won a 3-2 thriller at rock-bottom Peterborough.Top-scorer Joel Piroe struck his 17th goal of a sparkling season in the first minute of stoppage-time as City breathed a sigh of relief.Martin said: “The players showed real courage to get control of the game back.“We should have been out of sight by half-time and it&rs...Full Story »

Paul Simpson’s winning start as Carlisle boss ended abruptly as Newport moved into the automatic promotion places with a narrow 2-1 Sky Bet League Two win at Brunton Park.The Cumbrians were chasing a fifth-successive win under Simpson to further ease their relegation fears.Instead, centre half Mickey Demetriou headed the Exiles into a 15th-minute lead from skipper Matt Dolan’s corner...Full Story »

Hat-trick hero Cristiano Ronaldo fired Manchester United to a vital 3-2 victory in a breathless Premier League clash with top-four rivals Tottenham.Saturday evening kicked off a make-or-break Old Trafford double-header, with Atletico Madrid arriving in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday after what Ralf Rangnick admitted was a must-win league match for his side.United did not disappoint as s...Full Story »

Jack Marriott’s fourth goal of the season helped Peterborough earn a rare away point as the bottom club put another dent in Bournemouth’s automatic promotion hopes with a 1-1 draw.Posh had lost 16 of their 18 away games this season ahead of their daunting trip to the south coast.But Marriott’s strike on the half-hour, cancelled out by Ryan Christie effort in the second half, tu...Full Story »

Morgan Feeney’s stoppage-time goal handed Carlisle a potentially priceless 2-1 victory at relegation rivals Oldham.Feeney rose highest to head home skipper Callum Guy’s clipped free-kick in what was the last action of the game.Carlisle have now won all three matches since boss Paul Simpson returned to the club.The visitors went close early on when an unmarked Omari Patrick headed was...Full Story »

A stoppage-time equaliser from Ethan Coleman rescued Leyton Orient a point in a 2-2 draw with fellow strugglers Colchester.Ruel Sotiriou put Orient ahead but Myles Kenlock and Owura Edwards responded befoe Coleman’s late intervention.Orient had a strong penalty appeal turned down when Sotiriou tumbled under Shamal George’s challenge in the area but was booked for simulation.Sotiriou ...Full Story »

Newport kept themselves in the League Two play-off mix with a thrilling 4-2 victory over promotion rivals Tranmere Rovers, with all the goals coming in an eventful second half at Rodney Parade.After a first half of few clear-cut chances, the match was sparked into life with a fine finish from Newport left-back Aaron Lewis five minutes after the restart, cutting in from the flank and bending a ri...Full Story »

Jamal Lowe grabbed an 89th-minute winner as promotion-chasing Bournemouth produced a late show to beat Stoke 2-1 at home.Winger Lowe thrashed in the decider after Dominic Solanke had bundled in his 20th Championship goal of the season with seven minutes to spare.Stoke had taken the lead through Tommy Smith’s 20th-minute thunderous drive, his first goal of the season.But the Potters were up...Full Story »

Jevani Brown’s first-half equaliser kept Exeter’s League Two promotion push on course with a 1-1 draw at Bristol Rovers.A sell-out crowd of nearly 10,000 saw the home side take a 10th-minute lead when Luca Hoole fired his first Rovers goal with a near-post shot from Antony Evans’ right-wing corner.But Exeter, two points off the automatic-promotion places, hit back in the 24th m...Full Story »

Port Vale assistant manager Andy Crosby said he was immensely proud of everyone at the club after the Valiants ended a difficult week by snatching a last-gasp equaliser at high-flying Tranmere.Prior to the match, Vale players and staff wore shirts with the message “Thinking of you Gaffer” with boss Darrell Clarke this week having taken a period of leave after a close family bereaveme...Full Story »

Forfar’s automatic promotion hopes were dealt a blow as they were held 1-1 at Stirling.Craig Slater’s superb free-kick gave Forfar the perfect start and they led 1-0 at the break, but Stirling hit back through Dale Carrick.Forfar could have climbed to within six points of the top with victory, but runaway leaders Kelty Hearts are nine points clear and now have two games in hand.Kyle ...Full Story »

Ryan Yates’ scored a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw for 10-man Nottingham Forest following a dramatic finale against Stoke at the City Ground.Stoke looked to be on course for three points after going 2-1 up in the 88th minute following a moment of madness from Forest keeper Brice Samba, who lashed out at Phil Jagielka to give away a penalty and earn himself a red card.Lewis ...Full Story »

Dominic Solanke scored his 20th goal of the season to help Bournemouth move back into second place after an incident-packed 3-1 win at home to Birmingham.Ryan Christie opened the scoring and Jaidon Anthony sealed the victory as the Cherries made amends for Sunday’s shock FA Cup defeat at home to non-league Boreham Wood.The hosts had Colombian midfielder Jefferson Lerma sent off in the seco...Full Story »

Two late goals earned gutsy Fleetwood a thrilling 3-3 draw against play-off-chasing Plymouth.Argyle missed the chance to move into the top six in League One thanks to late efforts from Ellis Harrison and substitute Anthony Pilkington.Fleetwood skipper Danny Andrew went close early on when his curling free-kick was superbly saved by Michael Cooper.Argyle then opened the scoring after 20 minutes w...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth praised his team for fighting to the end yet again following their extraordinary 3-3 draw against fellow League One promotion contenders Sunderland.Chairboys captain Joe Jacobson pounced in the eighth minute of stoppage time at the end of an absolute thriller.It is far from the first time Wycombe have earned points at the death this season, after previous dramati...Full Story »

Davinson Sanchez’s dramatic stoppage-time winner secured Tottenham a hard-fought 1-0 victory as Watford were denied a first clean sheet of the season in the Premier League.Spurs were almost left frustrated for a second successive game, having had two goals controversially ruled out by VAR in their 1-1 draw at 10-man Southampton on Tuesday, before Sanchez struck deep into almost 10 minutes ...Full Story »

Huddersfield manager Carlos Corberan hailed his team’s ability to overcome adversity following a 3-2 home win over Blackpool.Corberan highlighted three key moments of the game that demonstrated his players’ spirit as the Terriers moved into the Championship’s top six.The 38-year-old Spaniard was impressed with their reaction to falling behind after just 45 seconds to Jerry Yate...Full Story »

Newport manager James Rowberry admitted his team’s 3-2 win had been a “rollercoaster” while Sutton head coach Matt Gray was left feeling “physically sick” by the last-gasp defeat.In a see-saw League Two encounter on a freezing cold Rodney Parade night, Sutton went to the break 2-0 to the good despite a red card for their captain Craig Eastmond.Two stunning goals fro...Full Story »

Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale admitted he had mixed emotions after Aaron Morley secured a 3-2 win against Sutton United with a 94th-minute winner.Dale saw a two-goal lead slip away in the last 10 minutes against the visitors, who were down to 10 men after Richie Bennett saw red on the stroke of half-time.And while Morley’s goal ensured a first win in six League Two games for Dale, Stoc...Full Story »

BARCELONA have asked to be kept updated on the future of Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic. Matic, 33, has around 18 months left on contract and Nou Camp bosses are keen to take him to Spain next summer. Barcelona are chasing Man Utd midfielder Nemanja Matic Barcelona see Matic as a good addition to their engine room after being snubbed by Gini Wijnaldum, who opted for Paris Saint Ge...Full Story »