CHELSEA are on red alert amid reports Matthijs de Ligt is ready for a ‘new step’ away from Juventus. The 22-year-old is being tracked as a solution to the Blues’ defensive headache. Matthijs de Ligt joined Juventus from Ajax in 2019 And superagent Mino Raiola has told Dutch newspaper NRC his client is ready to look beyond Serie A. He said: “(De Ligt) is ready for a ne...Full Story »

Delighted Sutton boss Matt Gray wants his side to use the 1-0 win against Harrogate as a catalyst for a concerted promotion push.Donovan Wilson scored the only goal of the game as the U’s took full advantage of the Covid-19 surge to move third.Sutton goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis produced a string of fine saves to ensure all three points for the hosts at Gander Green Lane.And with three of thei...Full Story »

Middlesbrough are hopeful that Matt Crooks will be fit to face Bournemouth.The 27-year-old, along with fellow midfielder Duncan Watmore, had to be substituted in the draw against Stoke after both sustained knocks.Boro boss Chris Wilder is confident Watmore will be available but there have been slight concerns about Crooks.Isaiah Jones was also on the receiving end of a heavy challenge late on at...Full Story »

Matthew Taylor believes the only way is up for Walsall after they finally answered his demand for a “complete performance” by brushing aside Colchester.Otis Khan scored twice – a close-range finish from Brendan Kiernan’s cross and a first-time strike from 15 yards – on his first home league start before setting up Jack Earing to head in the third.The 3-0 victory mov...Full Story »

Matt Warburton’s first-half penalty was the difference as Halifax won 1-0 at Wealdstone.Josh Umerah had a chance for Wealdstone in the opening half-hour but his shot from the edge of the box curled over the bar.Halifax took the lead from the spot in the 34th minute after Craig Fasanmade fouled Kieran Green and Warburton stepped up to slot home.The Stones pressed for an equaliser in the sec...Full Story »

Matty Blair’s header in the fifth minute of stoppage time snatched a point for Cheltenham in a 2-2 draw at home to Lincoln.The Imps had looked set to end a five-game winless run after Teddy Bishop’s brace put them 2-1 up after Alfie May’s opener for the Robins.But Blair forced the ball over the line from close range to ensure it finished all square at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.Li...Full Story »

Bristol City showed spirit and perseverance in equal measure to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw at Hull.The visitors were second best for long periods of the game but gained a point through Matty James in stoppage time.Nigel Pearson’s men were often overwhelmed and fell behind after three minutes when Ryan Longman opened the scoring.Hull deserved to lead, but former Tigers manager Pearson’s...Full Story »

Matt Godden headed in a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as Coventry fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at fellow play-off chasers Huddersfield.The Sky Blues striker flicked in substitute Jodi Jones’ cross three minutes into injury time to deny Town, who had led through a superb first-half strike from Danny Ward.Coventry started with real energy and endeavour, as Jamie Allen’s run played...Full Story »

Matty Dolan’s stoppage-time penalty saw Newport come from behind to beat 10-man Sutton 3-2 in their League Two clash at Rodney Parade.David Ajiboye’s two stunning goals either side of a red card for away captain Craig Eastmond gave Sutton a 2-0 half-time lead against the run of play.But James Rowberry’s Exiles came roaring back in the second half to make use of their numerical ...Full Story »

Exeter boss Matt Taylor was left furious by the goal which sent his side crashing out of the FA Cup.The Grecians lost 2-1 at Cambridge, with Harvey Knibbs heading in the winner two minutes from time.The goal was initially ruled out for offside against Sam Smith, but was then allowed to stand after protests that Smith was not active following Wes Hoolahan’s cross.Taylor’s side had led...Full Story »

Walsall boss Matt Taylor said he felt like “a broken record” after the Saddlers slipped out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat at home by Swindon.The Robins continued their sensational run on the road with an eighth successive away victory to reach the third round for the first time in a decade.Tyreece Simpson, on loan from Ipswich, slotted home Jack Payne’s through ball to put th...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor joked he used his substitutes correctly this time after his side staged a second-half fightback to clinch a 2-1 FA Cup first-round replay win over Bradford.The tie was being played for the third time after the first replay was declared void due to Exeter inadvertently using six subs.And, fittingly, it was a second-half replacement, George Ray, who settled the contest.B...Full Story »

Matt Gray was grateful to be proven wrong as David Ajiboye’s first-half goal moved Sutton to within one point of an automatic promotion place in a 1-0 win against Barrow.Ajiboye curled in a superb 16th-minute clincher, much to manager Gray’s surprise yet delight.However, the Sutton boss was also pleased with his team’s resilience as Barrow threw everything at their hosts in sea...Full Story »

Ten-man Forest Green gained the West Country derby day bragging rights over Bristol Rovers after a Jamille Matt brace secured a 2-0 win and extended their lead at the top of the table to six points.Matt opened the scoring in the first half and added a second after the break from the penalty spot as Rob Edwards’ side finished the game with 10 men following a Udoka Godwin-Malife red card on ...Full Story »

MK Dons produced a clinical display in front of goal to beat Morecambe 4-0 at the Mazuma Stadium.Mo Eisa opened the scoring before a Matt O’Riley brace either side of Harry Darling’s effort saw the Dons return to winning ways in style following their defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.The visitors, who have now won four of five in League One, took the lead with their first threatening mov...Full Story »

Delighted Matt Gray admitted he would have bitten your hand off to be in the League Two play-offs at this stage of the season after his side’s 2-0 win over Mansfield.Sutton jumped into seventh thanks to Louis John’s opener and Omar Bugiel’s stunning second-half strike at Gander Green Lane.Most importantly the hosts bounced back from their 4-1 defeat to Leyton Orient on Saturday...Full Story »

A Matty Stevens brace ruined Barrow boss Mark Cooper’s return to his former club as Forest Green opened up a five-point lead at the top of League Two with a 2-0 win.On a frustrating night for Cooper’s men, Stevens banked a second-half double to take his tally to 14 goals for the season.In a war of first-half attrition, the game failed to gain any momentum from the get-go as a clash o...Full Story »

Matty James could be back in contention for Bristol City when they host Stoke on Wednesday night.The midfielder has missed the last two matches with a foot injury he sustained prior to the international break.Andy King and George Tanner are both still recovering from hamstring issues and are not expected back until next month.Han-Noah Massengo and Nahki Wells are among those vying for recalls sh...Full Story »

Walsall manager Matt Taylor hailed Otis Khan for shining out of position on his first League Two start for the Saddlers in Saturday’s goalless draw with Rochdale.Former Yeovil, Mansfield and Tranmere midfielder Khan signed as a free agent last month and lined up on the right of a back four in the stalemate at the Banks’s Stadium.The closest either side came to breaking the deadlock w...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor called for recognition for his players after they made it 20 games unbeaten with a 2-1 win against Carlisle at St James Park.After Jon Mellish had been shown a straight red card for a poor tackle on Archie Collins, the Grecians’ pressure finally told when a Jonathan Grounds cross evaded everyone and crept in at the far post, despite Sam Nombe claiming he got the ...Full Story »