Bolton could face a Football League probe after disturbing scenes at the end of the club’s 2-1 home defeat to Exeter, a result which left Wanderers’ bid for automatic promotion on hold.Officials and stewards were unable to prevent several groups of fans getting into the ground within minutes of Pierce Sweeney’s stoppage-time winner for Exeter.Dozens of police outside the Univer...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson vowed to approach the play-offs like “a greyhound out of the traps” after his side secured their place with a 3-1 League One win at Plymouth.Ross Stewart’s 21st-minute opener was cancelled out by Joe Edwards’ header on 63 minutes but Argyle defender Jerome Opoku received his second booking a minute later. Chris Maguire made it 2-1 from a contro...Full Story »

Danny Cowley believes Lee Brown’s performance was “reminiscent of Roberto Carlos” as Portsmouth kept their play-off hopes on track with a 3-1 win at AFC Wimbledon.Left-back Brown had only previously netted once in his Pompey career but grabbed a double in first-half injury-time, firing into the bottom corner on an overlap before crashing a shot in off the underside of the bar w...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett hopes this will be the last time his players have to perform in an ‘eerie’ Den, after they rounded off their home season with a 4-1 thumping of Bristol City.The Lions’ fans are renowned for their vociferous support and they would have enjoyed this display, as Rowett’s mid-table side showed a ruthlessness in front of goal with the pressure off ...Full Story »

Southend boss Phil Brown said individuals need to take a look at themselves and accept responsibility for their part in the team’s failure after the Shrimpers’ 101-year stay in the Football League came to an end.United were relegated to the National League despite fighting back to beat Barrow 2-1 on Saturday,  goals from John White and Terrell Egbri cancelling out Scott Qui...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones felt his side’s 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough showed why his side have not made the leap to be in with a shout of making the play-offs.The Hatters took the lead through Glen Rea’s third goal of the campaign after 19 minutes only to concede an equaliser within 60 seconds of the restart, with Duncan Watmore on target.Leading scorer James Collins then missed a p...Full Story »

Carlisle boss manager Chris Beech thought the late 3-2 victory over Leyton Orient ‘optimised’ the season for his Sky Bet League Two side.An added-time strike from George Tanner sealed the win for the Cumbrians, who have suffered just one defeat in their last 10 fixtures, in their penultimate fixture of the season.Beech said: “I think the game optimised the whole season, I thoug...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne spoke of his pride after the Millers took control of their destiny in the Championship relegation dogfight after netting a late leveller against Blackburn.United boosted their survival hopes with Lewis Wing blasting in a low free-kick to make it 1-1 and earn his side a vital point with just four minutes left on the clock.At one stage during the game, Rotherham were m...Full Story »

Head coach Grant McCann saluted a collective team effort after Hull were crowned champions with a 3-1 win against Wigan, who remain in Sky Bet League One next season.Both sides celebrated at the final whistle as results elsewhere ensured the visitors avoided relegation – whereas City were winning a first league title for 55 years.McCann said: “I’m very, very proud. I couldn&rsq...Full Story »

Notts County’s play-off hopes suffered another setback as they were held to a 1-1 Vanarama National League draw at Altrincham.The Robins started brightly and took the lead after 24 minutes through Alistair Smith following a swift counter-attack.Dan Mooney broke down the right and squared the ball for Smith, who struck home into the bottom corner from 24 yards with his left foot.County mana...Full Story »

Wrexham moved back into the National League play-off places after a 2-1 win over Solihull Moors, where all three goals came from the penalty spot.The hosts started the match on the front foot and Dior Angus missed a golden opportunity, firing wide after rounding goalkeeper Ryan Boot.Wrexham took the lead in the 27th minute at the Racecourse Ground as Luke Young stepped up to convert a penalty af...Full Story »

Sunderland secured their League One play-off place with a 3-1 win at Plymouth.Lynden Gooch – a thorn in Plymouth’s side throughout – set up both of Sunderland’s late goals against an Argyle side reduced to 10 men in the 64th minute.Gooch won an 84th-minute penalty, converted by Chris Maguire, following a foul by Ryan Law.Then the American’s stoppage-time shot was sa...Full Story »

Dan Agyei struck a late winner as Oxford beat Shrewsbury 3-2 to take the League One play-off race to the final day of the season.Agyei’s goal in the 85th minute left Karl Robinson’s side one point outside the top six with one game remaining, condemning Shrews boss Steve Cotterill to defeat on his return to stadium for the first time in four months due to ill health.It took just three...Full Story »

Newport thwarted Cheltenham’s bid to clinch the League Two title with a week to spare and improved their chances of reaching the play-offs with a 1-0 win at Rodney Parade.Michael Duff’s Robins had clinched promotion with their 1-1 draw with Carlisle in midweek and hoped to claim their first Football League crown with victory in Wales.But Joss Labadie’s fourth-minute goal delaye...Full Story »

Charlton kept alive their play-off hopes after Chuks Aneke scored an added-time equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Accrington.Joe Pritchard netted a superb solo 81st-minute goal before, with the last kick of the game, substitute Aneke touched home in the six-yard box in the 95th minute.The Addicks have two matches to play and are four points away from the top six with a game in hand on some of their r...Full Story »

Aberdeen breathed new life into their bid to finish third in the Premiership with a 2-1 victory over Livingston.Second-half goals from Callum Hendry and substitute Ryan Hedges gave the Dons a commanding lead.Jay Emmanuel-Thomas flashed in a volley for Livingston in the 80th minute to set up a grandstand finish.But Aberdeen hung on and closed the gap on Hibernian to just three points with two mat...Full Story »

Preston beat Barnsley 2-0 to halt the Tykes’ Championship play-off momentum.Goals from Jordan Storey and Ched Evans sealed victory in the Lilywhites’ last game at Deepdale this term.Frankie McAvoy’s men are ending the campaign on a high after securing their third straight win.Barnsley have already confirmed their play-off spot but missed the chance to climb the table.The Reds c...Full Story »

RYAN Giggs pleaded not guilty to headbutting his ex-girlfriend and controlling her over a three-year period. The Manchester United legend, 47, wore a face mask and was flanked by security as he arrived at Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning. Giggs arriving at Manchester Magistrates Court this morning Giggs spoke only to confirm his name and address and enter a not guilty plea in...Full Story »

Chelsea are prepared to offload Tammy Abraham this summer with West Ham, Aston Villa and Newcastle among a number of clubs interested in the striker, sources have told ESPN. The 23-year-old has scored 12 goals in all competitions this season but last started a game on Feb. 20. Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as head coach less than a month earlier and although Abraham has struggled with a...Full Story »

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to make their move for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe and the result could be bad news for Manchester United and Liverpool. Zinedine Zidane has always been a big admirer of his fellow Frenchman and this summer will be his strongest chance yet of striking a deal. Mbappe will enter the final 12 months of his contract so PSG must decide whether to cash ...Full Story »