Jamille Matt’s second-half header sent Forest Green back to the top of Sky Bet League Two in a turgid clash against Northampton.Rovers fashioned the first opportunity when Regan Hendry fizzed the ball out to Nicky Cadden and he flicked it up to send a sumptuous strike towards the Northampton goal but keeper Liam Roberts did well to palm over.In a war of attrition, Kane Wilson and Aaron McG...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor felt it was two good teams cancelling each other out as the Grecians were held to a goalless draw by Forest Green Rovers at St James Park.Rovers had the better of the chances, but Exeter perhaps shaded possession and were left to rue that lack of quality in the final third.At the other end, Cameron Dawson made two or three fine saves to repel a Rovers side that had plu...Full Story »

Captain Matty Dolan could return to Newport’s starting line-up against Sky Bet League Two opponents Leyton Orient at Rodney Parade on Saturday.Dolan made a 45-minute comeback off the bench in Tuesday’s EFL Trophy victory over Plymouth after being troubled by a calf muscle injury suffered on the season’s opening weekend at Oldham.Timmy Abraham, meanwhile, is pushing for a starti...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor praised his 10-man team’s comeback at Harrogate, after he felt the hosts were wrongly awarded a penalty for the game’s opening goal.Even opposition boss Simon Weaver admitted that the 42nd-minute foul on Alex Pattison for Jack Muldoon’s successful spot-kick occurred outside the 18-yard area, with midfielder Harry Kite also receiving his marching order...Full Story »

Matthew Taylor hailed Conor Wilkinson’s “guile and style” and overall contribution after his first summer signing earned the Walsall boss his maiden managerial victory with the winner in a 1-0 triumph over Stevenage.After three defeats and a draw, Wilkinson’s fifth-minute strike gave Taylor his first taste of victory in the dugout at the fifth attempt and lifted Walsall o...Full Story »

Conor Wilkinson’s early strike earned Matthew Taylor his first managerial win as Walsall broke their duck by beating Stevenage 1-0.The winner came just five minutes in, Wilkinson outmuscling Ben Coker before racing into the area and, after feigning to curl into the far post, drilling inside Sacha Bastien’s near post instead.Walsall had chances to double their advantage but Jack Earin...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Stephen Glass could hand debuts to new recruits Marley Watkins and Matty Longstaff in Sunday’s cinch Premiership clash with Ross County.Winger Watkins has returned to Pittodrie on a two-year deal following an injury-disrupted loan spell at the club last season, while midfielder Longstaff has joined on a season-long loan from Newcastle.Ryan Hedges remains sidelined by a ham...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without the suspended Matthew Pennington for the visit of Gillingham in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The centre-back was sent off during Tuesday’s 2-0 home loss to Rochdale in the Carabao Cup second round and will now serve a one-match ban.It is the latest problem for manager Steve Cotterill, whose team have lost all four league fixtures this term and also failed to sc...Full Story »

Rochdale will be without Sam Graham and Matt Done for the visit of Colchester to Spotland on Friday night.Graham (pulled thigh) and Done were taken off at half time during Dale’s 3-1 victory over Northampton last week and both will miss several weeks of action.Jay Lynch will most likely return between the sticks in place of Joel Coleman after being rested for the Carabao Cup win over Shrew...Full Story »

Walsall boss Matt Taylor could choose to shuffle his pack as his side go in search of their first win of the season against Stevenage.Emmanuel Osadebe and Manny Monthe both came off the bench in last weekend’s 2-0 Sky Bet League Two defeat at Hartlepool and are available should Taylor opt to make changes.It remains to be seen whether Joss Labadie (quad) will return to the squad after he mi...Full Story »

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West Brom are waiting to discover the extent of Matt Clarke’s hamstring injury ahead of the Carabao Cup visit of Arsenal. Brighton loanee Clarke pulled up chasing a loose ball shortly before half-time against Blackburn at the weekend. Defender Semi Ajayi replaced Clarke against Rovers and may deputise once again. Grady Diangana dropped to the bench at the weekend and could figure if b...Full Story »

West Brom boss Valerien Ismael said Matt Phillips has a ‘massive part’ to play after setting up one goal and scoring another in his side’s 2-1 win at Blackburn.Phillips crossed for Alex Mowatt to score with a stunning volley in the first minute of the Sky Bet Championship contest.By this point, Albion had hit the woodwork once and Phillips did so again before doubling the lead ...Full Story »

Mark Robins was delighted for striker Matt Godden after his last-gasp winner handed Coventry a 2-1 Championship comeback victory over Reading.Godden calmly slid the ball under Reading goalkeeper Rafael to earn the Sky Blues all three points in his first appearance at the Coventry Building Society Arena since joining from Peterborough in the summer of 2019.The 30-year-old missed a lengthy period ...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray hailed his side’s character as they came from behind to claim a draw at Scunthorpe.A 51st-minute overhead kick from Jake Scrimshaw gave the Iron the lead against the run of play, though Donovan Wilson secured a point for the visitors six minutes from time.While the wait for a first EFL victory goes on for the Us, a return of two points from three away games to start t...Full Story »

Salford will be without Ash Hunter and Matty Willock for the Sky Bet League Two visit of Swindon.Hunter and Willock will not feature as they are both isolating as a precaution after feeling unwell earlier in the week.Tyreik Wright is set to make his home debut for the Ammies after impressing off the bench at Crawley.Salford boss Gary Bowyer told the club website: “He’s going to be a ...Full Story »

Matt Smith and Charlie Seaman could return for Doncaster’s Sky Bet League One tie against Portsmouth at the Keepmoat Stadium.Both players will be assessed ahead of the fixture as Smith tested positive for Covid-19 last week with Seaman identified as a close contact with both players isolating for 10 days and away from first-team training.Jon Taylor, Jordy Hiwula and Fejiri Okenabirhie are ...Full Story »

Coventry’s injury problems are clearing up, with forward Matty Godden hoping to feature in this weekend’s Sky Bet Championship home match against Reading.Godden was an unused substitute during the midweek win at Blackpool after stepping up his recovery from a foot issue and will aim to get some minutes on Saturday.Midfielder Liam Kelly is not far away after putting a knee injury behi...Full Story »

Walsall boss Matthew Taylor insisted his side must not allow Scunthorpe’s injury-time equaliser to rock their confidence after the Saddlers conceded at the death in a 1-1 draw.Alfie Beestin fired home Tom Pugh’s cross a minute into time added on to deny former Portsmouth and Bolton full-back Taylor a first win in senior management.Walsall enjoyed 17 shots but only one was on target &...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael’s first home game in charge of West Brom sees Luton visit The Hawthorns.The Frenchman saw his side begin the season with a creditable 2-2 draw at Bournemouth and he could make a couple of changes to his team on Saturday.Matty Phillips came off the bench to great effect against the Cherries, after a flowing passing move he started allowed Callum Robinson to score Albion&rsqu...Full Story »