Curzon Ashton are crossing their fingers over the fitness of Connor Hampson and Devon Matthews as they prepare for the FA Cup first-round visit of Cambridge.The sixth-tier side are hoping the Sunday kick-off gives the duo enough time to rally from knocks and allows Adam Lakeland to choose from a full squad.Cambridge may not risk Fejiri Okenabirhie for the trip to the Tameside Stadium.Okenabirhie...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Ian Burchnall heaped praise on former Premier League striker Connor Wickham as his fifth goal of the season handed struggling Forest Green victory over an abject Bolton.The former Premier League striker pounced 13 minutes before the break to grab a vital victory for Burchnall’s side.Burchnall said: “He (Connor Wickham) has been brilliant since arriving in the buildi...Full Story »

Connor Wickham’s fifth goal of the season handed struggling Forest Green just their second home win with a 1-0 victory against Bolton.The former Premier League striker pounced on 32 minutes to grab a vital victory for Ian Burchnall’s side.It was Forest Green who conjured the first meaningful chance on 12 minutes. Reece Brown and Kyle McAllister opened the Trotters up, but Armani Litt...Full Story »

Cove Rangers moved up to seventh in the cinch Championship as they eased to a 2-0 home win over bottom club Arbroath.Jim McIntyre’s side dominated the opening 45 minutes and Cieran Dunne had already seen a goal ruled out for offside when they opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Max Johnston crossed for Connor Scully to head home.A Johnston header found the side-netting shortly afterward...Full Story »

Connor Wickham’s second goal of the season earned Forest Green a point in a 1-1 League One draw with Charlton at The Valley.The Addicks went ahead after nine minutes, Corey Blackett-Taylor collecting Jack Payne’s pass before producing an emphatic right-footed finish into the roof of the net.Blackett-Taylor failed to find the target with a number of other shooting opportunities in the...Full Story »

New signings Connor McLennan and Nicky Clark go into the St Johnstone squad for the visit of St Mirren in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.David Wotherspoon (knee) and Tony Gallacher (leg) are back training.Cammy MacPherson (thigh), Chris Kane (knee) and Callum Booth (Achilles) remain out.Scott Tanser returns to the St Mirren squad for the trip to Perth.The defender recovered from a combination...Full Story »

Stockport forward Connor Jennings is hoping to return to the starting line-up for the home Carabao Cup tie against Leicester.Jennings stepped off the bench in Saturday’s defeat at Mansfield after recovering from an ankle injury and is one of several players pushing for a recall.Boss Dave Challinor has reported no major new injuries but confirmed he will make changes for the second-round ti...Full Story »

Connor Wickham could make his full debut when Forest Green host Plymouth in Sky Bet League One.The former England Under-21 striker marked his maiden Rovers appearance by coming off the bench to claim the equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Lincoln last time out.Sheffield United loanee Harry Boyes (foot) and Udoka Godwin-Malife (hamstring) remain sidelined.Forward Jamille Matt is pushing for a start a...Full Story »

New recruit Connor Wickham could make his full debut when Forest Green host Accrington in League One.The former Sunderland and Crystal Palace striker climbed off the bench to rescue a point with a debut goal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Lincoln.And now the 29-year-old could be ready to step in from the off for the Gloucestershire outfit.Udoka Godwin-Malife should still be out of action due to...Full Story »

Striker Connor Wickham’s leveller helped Forest Green battle back from behind to rescue a 1-1 draw away to Lincoln.Baily Cargill’s unfortunate own goal looked to have condemned Rovers to defeat, but Wickham’s clinical strike secured a battling away point.Defender Cargill diverted into his own net in the 63rd minute, but Wickham levelled 10 minutes later as Rovers snatched a poi...Full Story »

Connor Jennings’ second-half penalty fired Stockport into the second round of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 2007.The ex-Tranmere and Wrexham forward secured a 1-0 victory at Harrogate for an away team that included nine changes to the side that started Saturday’s 2-1 league defeat at Stevenage.Earlier, Dave Challinor’s men had almost forged ahead in the fourth minute...Full Story »

New Forest Green signing Connor Wickham could be involved in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup first-round tie with Leyton Orient.Wickham signed for the Sky Bet League One club last week on a free transfer after he was released by MK Dons at the end of the previous season.Boss Ian Burchnall is eager not to push Wickham too hard following a disjointed pre-season but the former Premier League striker lo...Full Story »

New Forest Green Rovers signing Connor Wickham is expected to be in the selection mix against Sky Bet League One opponents Ipswich.Wickham would face one of his former clubs, while fellow new arrival Sean Robertson could also be involved.Robertson has arrived at the New Lawn from Crystal Palace, agreeing a permanent contract.Midfielder Armani Little, meanwhile, is a doubt, while Harry Boyes and ...Full Story »

St Mirren loan duo Connor Ronan and Jordan Jones have returned to respective parent clubs Wolves and Wigan to have injuries assessed.Boss Stephen Robinson will be without the pair for the visit of bottom side Dundee on Saturday.Defenders Charles Dunne (foot) and Matt Millar (tendon) are both out.Dundee have the squad which was available for Aberdeen last week.Goalkeeper Adam Legzdins remains out...Full Story »

Portsmouth defender Connor Ogilvie faces a late fitness test before the home game against Wigan.Left-back Ogilvie was forced out of Saturday’s home win over Gillingham with a hamstring strain, but has not been ruled out.Fellow left-back Denver Hume remains unavailable so boss Danny Cowley will have to look elsewhere in his squad if Ogilvie fails to make it.Midfielders Joe Morrell (dead leg...Full Story »

Bradford will be without the suspended Paudie O’Connor for the visit of Scunthorpe on Saturday.The Bantams captain was given a second yellow card for a challenge on Noah Chilvers in the second half of their 3-0 defeat to Colchester on Monday.Midfielder Levi Sutton returned from injury in that fixture and should line up once again.Fellow midfielder Elliot Watt should return to the fold afte...Full Story »

Notts County’s Vanarama National League play-off push suffered a setback after a 5-1 defeat at Torquay, where Connor Lemonheigh-Evans scored a hat-trick.The Gulls, chasing a third straight victory, struck twice in the space of five minutes early in the first half through midfielder Armani Little and Welshman Lemonheigh-Evans.County captain Kyle Wootton eventually pulled a goal back with 16...Full Story »

Connor Taylor got Bristol Rovers’ League Two promotion bid back on track with a second-half winner in a 2-1 comeback victory over Bradford at the Memorial Stadium.The young centre-back was on hand to poke the ball over the line from inside the six-yard box after the visitors failed to clear a 75th-minute free-kick from the left.Bradford had caught Rovers, looking to bounce back from their ...Full Story »

Connor Wickham is doubtful for MK Dons ahead of their clash with Wigan.Despite the striker missing the midweek 3-1 win against Cheltenham with a slight knock, manager Liam Manning revealed the injury is “nothing major” and that Wickham will be back soon.Wing-back Tennai Watson will also be checked after being substituted against the Robins.Daniel Harvie is also suspended after receiv...Full Story »

Dundee remain bottom of the cinch Premiership after Connor Ronan’s stoppage-time header helped St Mirren to their first victory under new manager Stephen Robinson.The match looked set to be heading for a stalemate when the Wolves loanee fastened on to Jay Henderson’s cross to earn his side a 1-0 win.St Mirren stayed ninth, only a point behind fourth-placed Hibernian, while Dundee rem...Full Story »