Morecambe will be without Jensen Weir through suspension as they host Fleetwood in Sky Bet League One.The midfielder was sent off after collecting two yellow cards in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie against Stoke, which the Shrimps won on penalties.New signing Jacob Bedeau could come into contention having been ineligible in midweek.Forward Courtney Duffus is a long-term absentee with a knee inj...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown was delighted that his side backed up Saturday’s win at home against Plymouth with another home success on Tuesday night after knocking Wigan out of the Carabao Cup.With those two wins, with the Wigan success secured by Ged Garner’s goal, Brown put to bed a statistic he was unaware of before joining the Cods.“I only found out after the game on Saturda...Full Story »

Ged Garner led Scott Brown’s Fleetwood into the next round of the Carabao Cup with a first-half header in front of the large Wigan travelling support.The Latics, unbeaten in two games after their return to the Sky Bet Championship, had the edge over League One Fleetwood in the early stages.Jay Lynch produced a fine save, racing out to smother Stephen Humphrys’ close-range effort.Flee...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown has decisions to make ahead of Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup first round clash with Sky Bet Championship side Wigan.Brown made four changes from the opening-day fixture for Saturday’s 2-1 League One victory over Plymouth as Josh Earl, Shaun Rooney, Ellis Harrison and Callum Morton were drafted in.Carl Johnston, who had started at Port Vale, was used as a late...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown was delighted with an “incredible” 2-1 win against Plymouth in the Scot’s first home game in charge.Substitute Joe Garner was the Cod Army hero as he slammed home the winner with two minutes remaining.“I’m so proud to be the manager of this club, but to get the three points like we did today, it’s incredible,” said former Celti...Full Story »

Fleetwood grabbed their first victory of the Sky Bet League One season as substitute Joe Garner’s 88th-minute strike sealed a 2-1 win against Plymouth.Garner had only been on the field for seven minutes when he slammed home a rebound from close range after goalkeeper Michael Cooper only parried Cian Hayes’ initial strike.Fleetwood striker Ellis Harrison was denied early on as Cooper ...Full Story »

Promise Omochere is at least a few weeks away from returning for Fleetwood Town after suffering an eye socket fracture during a challenge last weekend.The striker’s injury, which may see him ruled out of Scott Brown’s side for even longer, was sustained during the 73rd minute of his EFL debut in the Cods’ 2-1 loss at Port Vale.With the Irishman unavailable, Brown will likely ne...Full Story »

Port Vale will be without forward James Wilson when they begin life back in League One against Fleetwood.Wilson faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a knock.Defender Will Forrester is one of Vale’s summer signings, having joined from neighbours Stoke, and he could be involved in the season opener.Gavin Massey and Funso Ojo also joined during the summer window, while defender Lew...Full Story »

Stephen Crainey succeeded in retaining Fleetwood’s Sky Bet League One status but does not know if he will be at the club next season.Despite a 4-2 defeat at Bolton – with strikers Dion Charles and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson scoring late goals for the Trotters – Town remained above the relegation zone on goal difference.Crainey was appointed caretaker boss after Simon Grayson’s d...Full Story »

Fleetwood’s Sky Bet League One status was confirmed despite a 4-2 defeat at Bolton.Stephen Crainey’s visitors avoided relegation on goal difference after a roller coaster game that finished with Wanderers’ fourth successive victory.Dion Charles, who ended a 14-game goal drought for club and country after 37 minutes, scored a remarkable goal after sliding in for an 86th-minute c...Full Story »

MJ Williams will miss Bolton’s season finale against Fleetwood with a broken bone in his hand.Williams was replaced at half-time in last weekend’s 2-1 win at Cheltenham, and boss Ian Evatt said he is now wearing a cast to rule him out of Saturday’s match.Kyle Dempsey replaced Williams as he made his return following a hamstring injury.Richard Santos, Kieran Lee, Josh Sheehan, L...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore was delighted with the response of his players as they hit back from a half-time deficit to triumph 3-2 at Fleetwood.Lee Gregory bagged a blistering hat-trick to fire the Owls back into fourth place in the League One table.They will now be hot favourites to go on and secure a play-off spot ahead of Saturday’s final-day home clash against Portsmouth.Moo...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Stephen Crainey has a doubt over striker Ellis Harrison ahead of Tuesday night’s crucial League One clash with promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday.Harrison limped off after only 19 minutes of Saturday’s 1-1 home draw with AFC Wimbledon to be replaced by Daniel Butterworth as the Cod Army dragged themselves out of the relegation zone on goal difference as a result of...Full Story »

Mark Bowen was damning in his assessment of Anthony Backhouse after the referee’s decision led to Fleetwood snatching a 1-1 draw that virtually relegated his AFC Wimbledon side.The Dons led through Luke McCormick’s goal midway through the first half but a head-scratching decision by the official allowed Joe Garner to score an 88th-minute goal that all-but guaranteed they will play in...Full Story »

Joe Garner scored a late equaliser as Fleetwood snatched a 1-1 draw at home to League One relegation rivals AFC Wimbledon.Luke McCormick’s goal had put the Dons minutes from their first win since December and kept alive their hopes of escaping the drop.But Garner’s free-kick two minutes from time moved them out of the bottom four on goal difference, with the Dons three points from sa...Full Story »

Tom Clarke will be checked for Fleetwood as they face fellow relegation candidates Wimbledon.The defender will be assessed as he continues to follow concussion protocols after a knock against OxfordGed Garner is likely to miss out with head coach Stephen Crainey confirming that it is likely he will stick with a similar squad to the one at Gillingham.Paddy Lane is also ruled out through suspensio...Full Story »

Gillingham and Fleetwood both had players sent off for the same tackle as the relegation-threatened sides played out a feisty goalless draw at Priestfield.The visitors, who have only won once since late January, started brightly and saw striker Ellis Harrison volley inches wide in the opening 10 minutes.After a nervy start the hosts should have taken the lead after 34 minutes but Charlie Kelman ...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris will check on a couple of players ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against fellow relegation battlers Fleetwood on Easter Monday.Midfielders Olly Lee and Ben Reeves both had to come off after picking up minor knocks during the second half of the 2-2 draw at Cheltenham on Good Friday.Daniel Phillips and left-back David Tutonda made substitute appearances following...Full Story »

A blistering start by Oxford blew relegation-threatened Fleetwood away before the visitors were forced to scrap to a 3-2 win.Oxford raced into a two-goal lead within seven minutes, making it 3-0 on 16 minutes, but a fightback from relegation-threatened Fleetwood at least made for a nail-shredding finish.Nathan Holland struck Oxford’s opener with less than two minutes played, hitting the bo...Full Story »

Fleetwood striker Ged Garner will miss Saturday’s visit of Oxford in League One amid fears his season is over.Stephen Crainey said the hamstring injury Garner suffered in last week’s 2-1 defeat to Accrington was a serious one and may bring an early end to the campaign for the 23-year-old, who has already missed two and a half months.There is better news for Anthony Pilkington, who is...Full Story »