Jack Stevens brace helps Solihull win at Gateshead

Jack Stevens scored a brace as promotion-hopefuls Solihull beat Gateshead 3-2 in the National League.Ben Worman sent the Heed in front just three minutes in after smashing the ball home from a blocked cross.The Moors pulled one back in the 22nd minute when Tahvon Campbell chased down a long cross, tucking the ball in at the near-post before Stevens put the visitors ahead after slotting the ball in

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Peterborough thrash Northampton to boost promotion hopes

Peterborough moved within five points of the Sky Bet League One automatic promotion places following a 5-1 demolition of Northampton Town in the Nene derby.The Cobblers actually struck first at the Weston Homes Stadium, but they collapsed in the face of an onslaught from a rampant Posh side who recorded their third win in a row.Northampton went ahead in the ninth minute when Marc Leonard’s i

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Oldham and Bromley share points from goalless draw at Boundary Park

Vanarama National League promotion hopefuls Oldham and Bromley shared the points from a goalless draw at Boundary Park.Oldham passed up two early chances to take the lead. In the fifth minute Sai Sachdev’s ball took a deflection before landing for Joe Garner but his close-range effort was blocked by Grant Smith, who then denied Garner again three minutes later.Moments later Bromley had a gre

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Leeds hang on to beat Stoke after Dan James’ first-half strike

Dan James’ first-half strike ensured Leeds continued their Championship automatic-promotion charge with a 1-0 victory over Stoke at Elland Road.The hosts took a while to settle into their rhythm but they soon produced an onslaught as James missed a couple before putting his side ahead with his 11th goal of the season.A battling Stoke side looked the more likely to grab an equaliser but Illan

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Southend strike in the final minute to draw with Wealdstone

Southend struck in the final minute to secure a 1-1 home draw with Wealdstone in the National League.Wealdstone led from the fifth minute after Sean Adarkwa accepted Max Kretzschmar’s pass to finish with conviction.Tarryn Allarakhia went close to doubling Wealdstone’s lead but Collin Andeng-Ndi produced a smart save in the Shrimpers’ goal.Time was fast running out for Southend wh

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MK Dons come from behind to win at leaders Mansfield

MK Dons came from behind to strengthen their promotion push with a hard-earned 2-1 away win at Sky Bet League Two leaders Mansfield.It was honours even at the break after an exciting first half with chances at both ends.Mansfield drew first blood on 15 minutes after MJ Williams had handled a Stephen Quinn cross in the box.Keeper Michael Kelly saved well from Lucas Akins’ spot-kick and did ev

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Sammie Szmodics rescues point as Blackburn earn Millwall draw

Sammie Szmodics salvaged a point for Blackburn but his 20th Championship goal of the season could not disguise the home side’s frustration after a tough 1-1 draw with Millwall at Ewood Park.Szmodics pounced on a defensive error to fire home just past the hour mark, 10 minutes after Millwall substitute Michael Obafemi had lashed the Lions in front.But the result extended Rovers’ dismal

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James Chester and Emile Acquah score as Barrow beat Gillingham

James Chester and Emile Acquah grabbed the goals as Barrow got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over play-off rivals Gillingham.Pete Wild’s Bluebirds had lost three games in a row and not played in over a fortnight with games against Bradford and Crawley called off due to waterlogged pitches.The hosts were wasteful with their chances in the first half at Holker Street.Cole Stockton, A

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Sheffield Wednesday boost survival hopes with win over Plymouth

Sheffield Wednesday’s survival bid gathered further momentum as Djeidi Gassama’s second-half strike clinched a 1-0 home win over Plymouth.Gassama steered home the only goal in the 60th minute to secure the Owls a fifth win in their last six league matches and they remain in the bottom three only on goal difference.Danny Rohl’s in-form side launched a concerted effort to rescue th

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Calvin Miller fires League One leaders Falkirk to victory at Cove Rangers

Calvin Miller scored the only goal of the game as Falkirk earned a 1-0 win against Cove Rangers in cinch League One.The winger finished from a tight angle to extend the Bairns’ unbeaten run in the league and they now sit 17 points clear at the top.Stranraer returned to winning ways with a 5-0 victory against Dumbarton in League Two.A poor start from the Sons saw Stranraer take the lead from

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