John Yems praised his ‘walking wounded’ Crawley players after they ground out a 1-1 draw at Walsall.The Red Devils have a dozen first-team players missing through injury while top scorer Kwesi Appiah was absent through illness and Jake Hessenthaler also limped off in the first half.Despite that, they responded instantly to going behind to Brendan Kiernan’s cool finish as Tom Ni...Full Story »

Lee Johnson celebrated his one-year anniversary as Sunderland manager in style as his side thrashed Morecambe 5-0.Johnson marked 12 months in the Stadium of Light hot-seat on Sunday and while his side were unable to serve up a victory at the weekend as they drew with Oxford, they turned on the style three days later to climb to third in the League One table, just two points behind leaders Rother...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson felt Charlton produced their most complete performance since he took caretaker charge as they beat Ipswich 2-0 at The Valley.The Addicks dominated from the opening whistle and it was only the heroics of keeper Christian Walton that stopped Tractor Boys interim manager John McGreal – stepping in after the dismissal of Paul Cook on Saturday – from suffering a really hea...Full Story »

Montrose moved back up to second in Cinch League One after goals from Craig Johnston and Graham Webster either side of half-time helped them beat Airdrie 2-1 at Links Park.The hosts broke the deadlock in the 20th minute when Johnston calmly tucked a cross past goalkeeper Max Currie.Airdrie levelled things up with 10 minutes of the first half to play when Kerr McInroy’s corner appeared to s...Full Story »

Jayden Stockley and Alex Gilbey struck to condemn new Ipswich interim manager John McGreal to a 2-0 defeat at The Valley.The Tractor Boys, who sacked Paul Cook on Saturday, failed to have a shot on target to cap off a woeful display.The Addicks went ahead in the 26th minute with Stockley claiming his 14th goal of the season in all competitions.The centre-forward was in the right place to hammer ...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Lee Johnson could be forced to name another inexperienced line-up when they host Morecambe as the absences continue to pile up.Frederik Alves and Will Harris were the latest names to be added to the Black Cats’ long injury list, missing out against Oxford at the weekend.Johnson named youngsters Ollie Younger, Benji Kimpioka, Tyrese Dyce and 16-year-old Zak Johnson on the...Full Story »

Lee Johnson was in no mood to be critical of his injury-hit Sunderland team after watching Oxford leave Wearside with a point.Sunderland had chances in the second half to earn the win that would have lifted them level on points with Sky Bet League One leaders Rotherham, with Ross Stewart and Nathan Broadhead both hitting the woodwork.But a third win from four matches did not arrive and Oxford, w...Full Story »

Accrington boss John Coleman knows clubs will be chasing Colby Bishop after he scored a double in the 5-1 win over 10-man Fleetwood.The Cod Army were dealt a blow after 23 minutes when Daniel Batty was shown a straight red for a late challenge on Harvey Rodgers.Stanley took the lead on 29 minutes through Ethan Hamilton and it was two within a minute of the second half when Bishop chested the bal...Full Story »

St Johnstone’s cinch Premiership game at home to Ross County has been postponed due to heavy rain.Saturday’s match at McDiarmid Park was called off following a 2pm pitch inspection.St Johnstone said in a statement: “Following heavy rainfall the pitch has been deemed unplayable by referee Steven MacLean. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”Full Story »

Charlton caretaker manager Johnnie Jackson praised FA Cup opponents Gateshead after his side were given a severe test by the National League North club before winning 2-0.The Addicks made their way into Monday’s third-round draw thanks to two goals from captain Jayden Stockley – but their hosts had a whole host of chances to cause an upset during a lively performance.The likes of Mac...Full Story »

St Johnstone midfielder Craig Bryson returns from suspension for Saturday’s cinch Premiership match against Ross County at McDiarmid Park.Attacker Glenn Middleton has recovered from a hamstring injury but midfielder Murray Davidson is out with a knock.Callum Davidson will assess a couple of other players who have niggles from the midweek defeat to Dundee while Stevie May (knee) and David W...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson will turn to his big guns once again as he prepares for Saturday’s League One clash with Oxford.Johnson rested 10 of the men who started last weekend’s 2-1 win at Cambridge for the Papa John’s Trophy defeat by Oldham in midweek, with only Leon Dajaku retaining his place.Defender Arbenit Xhemajli ended his 14-month absence with a knee injury in that g...Full Story »

Dundee boss James McPake felt his side could have made their 1-0 victory over St Johnstone more comfortable.The Dark Blues had lost seven straight games in a row to their Tayside rivals prior to this contest but finally triumphed thanks to a solitary first-half Danny Mullen goal.The victory over Callum Davidson’s side saw Dundee leapfrog Saints up to ninth in the cinch Premiership table.Ma...Full Story »

Dundee secured back-to-back cinch Premiership wins for the first time this season thanks to a 1-0 victory over St Johnstone at Dens.The home side were in a confident frame of mind after beating Motherwell 3-0 at home on Saturday.And they picked up where they left off against Saints, deservedly taking another three points thanks to a first-half Danny Mullen goal.The result lifts the Dark Blues up...Full Story »

Dundee will be without defender Lee Ashcroft for their cinch Premiership meeting with St Johnstone.The centre-back is waiting for a scan after suffering a hamstring injury against Motherwell.Alex Jakubiak (shoulder) and Shaun Byrne (knee) are progressing well while Jordan McGhee is expected back to face Ross County on December 11 following minor knee surgery.St Johnstone midfielder Craig Bryson ...Full Story »

John Coleman hailed his side’s defensive display after Accrington left Lincoln with all three points from a 1-0 win.Colby Bishop’s close-range effort 10 minutes into the second half proved the difference between the two sides in what was a dire affair.The biggest plus for Coleman proved to be the clean sheet – after Stanley had conceded a staggering 20 goals in their previous f...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admitted Craig Bryson’s red card cost his side the game after they fell to a late 2-1 defeat by Hibernian.Liam Gordon headed Saints into the lead in the 40th minute of a tight first half in Perth, but Bryson handed Hibs a lifeline in first-half stoppage-time.The 35-year-old midfielder was on a booking for a foul on Ryan Porteous when he went in for a bo...Full Story »

Lee Johnson was pleased with how Sunderland handled the weather conditions in their win at Cambridge.Alex Pritchard scored direct from a corner before Nathan Broadhead’s superb strike secured a 2-1 win for Johnson’s team, either side of Sam Smith’s equaliser for the hosts.Pritchard’s goal demonstrated the windy conditions, with the side attacking the south end of the stad...Full Story »

Jamie Murphy set up the equaliser and scored the winner as Hibernian came from behind to beat 10-man St Johnstone following a late turnaround at McDiarmid Park.Saints had led until the 83rd minute, but Murphy played in Kevin Nisbet to level before netting himself three minutes later following an expert assist from fellow substitute Scott Allan to seal a 2-1 victory.Saints captain Liam Gordon hea...Full Story »

Hibernian striker Christian Doidge has lost an appeal against his midweek red card and will miss Saturday’s cinch Premiership contest with St Johnstone.Doidge and Martin Boyle will both miss the Perth trip after being sent off against Ross County.Ryan Porteous is available after serving a ban in Dingwall while Jamie Murphy has a chance of being back in the squad following injury. Melker Ha...Full Story »