Johnnie Jackson has confirmed his desire to manage Charlton on a permanent basis after leading the Addicks to a 1-0 win at Sunderland.Jackson was appointed caretaker boss on Thursday following the dismissal of Nigel Adkins, with the club languishing in the League One relegation zone.The 39-year-old made more than 250 appearances for Charlton during his playing career, and would love the opportun...Full Story »

Blackpool gave their loyal supporters plenty to smile about by earning bragging rights with a superb 2-0 Lancashire derby victory over arch-rivals Preston.Goals from Keshi Anderson and did the trick as the Seasiders delighted their fans at a packed Bloomfield Road.It was also the Tangerines’ first home win over their local rivals since a 2-1 triumph way back in December 1997.And just to ru...Full Story »

James Rowberry made a successful start as Newport boss with a 3-1 Sky Bet League Two win over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.The visitors took a 27th minute lead when Courtney Baker-Richardson slid in at the far post to finish a low Jake Cain cross.Dominic Telford doubled the advantage in the 31st minute with a shot on the turn from close range after a poor clearance by Rovers goalkeeper...Full Story »

A late Boreham Wood red card helped Chesterfield move into second place in the National League after a 2-1 win.Will Evans led the effort to get the Wood back into the game after scoring in the second half but was sent off in the final minutes after receiving a second yellow card.The home side had a chances to go ahead in the first 10 minutes and came close when Gavin Gunning’s header went ...Full Story »

Oxford gave their absentee manager Karl Robinson the perfect tonic with a 3-1 victory over Burton Albion to record a second-successive League One win.The visitors roared out of the blocks and took the lead with 40 seconds on the clock. Matty Taylor gathering in Sam Long’s pass and racing through to fire the ball past Ben Garratt.The Burton goalkeeper was the busier of the two stoppers and ...Full Story »

Michael Cheek’s second-half penalty was the difference for Bromley as they beat Aldershot 3-2.The Ravens came from behind to win their sixth consecutive game yet the result sees Aldershot remain in the Vanarama National League relegation zone.The Shots opened the scoring in the third minute through Mikael Ndjoli, whose left-footed effort found the back of the net.Bromley got an equaliser j...Full Story »

Exeter made it a club record 14 games unbeaten in all competitions as they came from behind to beat Mansfield 2-1 at St James Park.It took until the half hour mark for either side to fashion a chance and that was when Mansfield’s Harry Charsley fired tamely at Cameron Dawson from 18 yards.Exeter responded with Matt Jay seeing his shot deflect into the arms of Nathan Bishop, while Jordan Bo...Full Story »

Dundee United made it three cinch Premiership wins in a row with a narrow 2-1 victory over Motherwell at Tannadice.The home side opened the scoring in the first half through defender Ryan Edwards, with Motherwell equalising after the break thanks to a Tony Watt penalty.However, United secured all three points as Charlie Mulgrew notched what proved to be the winning goal.The result leaves United ...Full Story »

A second quickfire double in the space of a week helped Blackburn end their four-game winless run with 2-0 win over Reading.In a game of few chances, the Royals looked the most assured in possession but Rovers were much more clinical and they put their visitors to the sword in a devastating three-minute spell in the second half.First, Sam Gallagher tapped home after the impressive Joe Rothwell&r...Full Story »

West Ham continued their European cruise with a thumping 3-0 win over Belgian side Genk.Goals from Craig Dawson, Issa Diop and Jarrod Bowen made it three wins out of three for the Hammers in their maiden Europa League group campaign and kept them firmly on course for the knockout stages.West Ham are already six points clear at the top of Group H and could even secure qualification as group winne...Full Story »

Tom Cairney marked his return after a 10-month absence with the goal that set Fulham on course for a 2-0 home win against Cardiff that increased the pressure on manager Mick McCarthy.Cairney was introduced as a half-time substitute for his first appearance since December and he took just 12 minutes to fire the Cottagers in front.Aleksandar Mitrovic added the second in the 63rd minute – his...Full Story »

Dave Challinor praised the bravery of his players as Hartlepool gained their first away win of the season and ended Bradford’s unbeaten home record with a 3-1 League Two win at Valley Parade.Hartlepool, who had gained only one point from six away matches since winning promotion back to the EFL at end of last season, went ahead after only 50 seconds.Home goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell f...Full Story »

MK Dons head coach Liam Manning admitted his side put in their best defensive effort of the season to underpin a 2-1 victory at fellow Sky Bet League One promotion rivals Wigan.The home side had led through Charlie Wyke’s 20th-minute strike, but after that they found a brick wall in front of Wigan-born Andrew Fisher’s goal.And after Peter Kioso levelled on the half-hour mark with a f...Full Story »

Gillingham manager Steve Evans felt his team got what they deserved for an improved second-half performance, following their 1-0 victory over Doncaster.The Gills picked up their first home win in nearly two months, after Stuart O’Keefe deflected in Vadaine Oliver’s header in the closing stages at a blustery Priestfield Stadium.That lifted them three points clear of the League One rel...Full Story »

Tom O’Connor earned Burton all three points in a 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over Fleetwood at Highbury.O’Connor scored his fourth goal of the season and his third in the last two games in the 36th minute direct from a corner when his inswinger evaded everyone and ended up in the roof of the home net.The goal came at a time when Burton were dominant with the wind at their backs an...Full Story »

Sutton’s stunning four-match League Two winning streak came to a frustrating end with a 2-1 defeat at home to Swindon, who moved up to third as a result.Matt Gray saw his side’s four-game winning streak at Gander Green Lane ended after sensational first-half strikes from Louis Reed and Jonny Williams.Harry Beautyman hit back with a penalty six minutes before the break but the U&rsquo...Full Story »

Two quickfire goals shortly before half-time helped Walsall on their way to an eventual 3-1 League Two victory at Oldham.The improving Saddlers extended their unbeaten run to four matches.Walsall threatened first when Tyrese Shade fired wide from 20 yards.Oldham striker Zak Dearnley then volleyed an chance off target as he darted in to meet Jack Stobbs’ cross.The Saddlers went ahead agains...Full Story »

A quick second-half brace from Swansea loanee Kyle Joseph secured a convincing 3-1 home victory for Cheltenham over Morecambe.It was the first ever League One meeting between the newly-promoted clubs and Cheltenham opened the scoring in the 26th minute through Liam Sercombe.The fit-again midfielder finished well into the bottom-left corner for his first of the season after Mattie Pollock nodded ...Full Story »

Ilias Chair’s late strike gave QPR a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship victory at home to out-of-form Blackburn.In a game of few clear-cut chances, Chair broke the deadlock with a fine goal with seven minutes remaining.He collected Rob Dickie’s clever pass and bent a shot beyond keeper Thomas Kaminski from near the edge of the penalty area.The result was a much-needed boost for Rangers follow...Full Story »

Jake Cooper’s added-time goal gave Millwall a 2-1 win at Sheffield United in the Sky Bet Championship.Jed Wallace had put the visitors ahead early on at Bramall Lane, before Billy Sharp equalised from the penalty spot at the end of the first half.The home side played for more than half an hour with only 10 men after Morgan Gibbs-White was dismissed following a second bookable offence.Georg...Full Story »