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Elliott List header sees Stevenage sign off with Scunthorpe scalp

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA

Top scorer Elliott List ensured Stevenage enjoyed a winning end to the season with his second-half header earning a 1-0 victory at Scunthorpe.The front man nodded in his 11th goal of the campaign just before the hour mark, settling a tight affair in which chances were at a premium.List was always the most likely source of a goal for the visitors, and having been inches away from getting on the e...Full Story »

Notts County move back into play-off places with commanding win at Barnet

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA

Notts County moved back into the National League play-off places with a commanding 4-1 win over Barnet.The scoring did not begin until the last knockings of the first half, the home defence unable to get a last-gasp corner clear and inviting defender Mark Ellis to nick the lead.A second followed within a minute of the restart, Ruben Rodrigues on hand with a neat finish, with creator Calvin Mille...Full Story »

In-form Wrexham cruise past Yeovil

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA

Wrexham extended their unbeaten National League run to six matches with a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Yeovil to strengthen their place in the play-offs.The hosts bossed the first half with captain Shaun Pearson handing them a ninth-minute lead as he headed in from close range from a corner.Top scorer Luke Young doubled Wrexham’s advantage after 20 minutes when he collected the ball o...Full Story »

Bolton beat Crawley to seal immediate return to League One

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA

Bolton clinched automatic promotion back to League One at the first attempt in convincing style with a 4-1 win at 10-man Crawley.Wanderers went into the game at the Broadfield Stadium knowing victory would guarantee them promotion, and Ian Evatt’s men produced a polished performance having slipped to defeat against Exeter the previous weekend.Evatt stressed there would be no “party f...Full Story »

Raith Rovers beat Dunfermline to take step towards Premiership

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA

Raith Rovers are a step closer to the Premiership after dumping Fife rivals Dunfermline out of the play-offs.Stevie Crawford’s Pars wasted a string of chances across both legs and they were made to pay as Lewis Vaughan and Gozie Ugwu sealed a 2-0 win in the Stark’s Park return.John McGlynn’s men now face a two-game semi-final shoot-out with Dundee next week – with the win...Full Story »

Newport cement play-off place as Southend’s stay in Football League ends

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA

Newport cemented their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-offs with a 1-1 draw at already-relegated Southend.Shaun Hobson fired the Shrimpers ahead early on at Roots Hall but a second-half equaliser from Mickey Demetriou secured a fifth-placed finish for Michael Flynn’s side.Southend went in front after just 11 minutes when a left-wing cross from Terrell Egbri was only half cleared and H...Full Story »

Dagenham & Redbridge storm past sorry Wealdstone to extend winning run to six

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA

Dagenham & Redbridge romped to a sixth straight Vanarama National League win as they swept past struggling Wealdstone 5-0 at Grosvenor Vale.Angelo Balanta fired the Daggers ahead in the second minute and Matt Robinson swiftly added another when he finished off a flowing move.Paul McCallum drilled in a third with a low shot from the edge of the area in the 21st minute and scored again from cl...Full Story »

Forest Green clinch play-off spot with win at Oldham

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA

Forest Green booked their play-off place thanks to a comfortable 3-0 win at Oldham.Rovers cut loose in the second half as Aaron Collins scored twice either side of an Odin Bailey effort.Oldham threatened twice when Dylan Fage’s 30-yard strike fizzed inches wide immediately after Alfie McCalmont’s drive was bravely blocked by Jordan Moore-Taylor.Rovers looked edgy in the opening half-...Full Story »

Crystal Palace beat Sheffield United to rubber-stamp survival

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA

Crystal Palace earned the win that mathematically secured their Premier League survival as they overcame already-relegated Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.Christian Benteke’s early goal and Eberechi Eze’s late clincher ensured Roy Hodgson’s side won 2-0 in the rain on Saturday to end a three-match losing run.The Eagles were all but safe before arriving in Sheffield but this vi...Full Story »

Tranmere seal play-off place with draw against Colchester

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA

Tranmere secured the final League Two play-off spot thanks to goalless draw against Colchester United.Keith Hill’s men, who were real contenders for automatic promotion a few weeks ago, went into the game knowing that results elsewhere would not matter if they could pick up a final day point.Aside from an Otis Khan effort and two half-chances for Paul Lewis and Corey Blackett-Taylor, the f...Full Story »

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