Rochdale get back to winning ways with victory over Kidderminster

Rochdale returned to winning ways in the National League with a 2-0 victory over bottom side Kidderminster.It took the hosts, beaten by lowly Fylde last time out, until the 59th minute to break the deadlock at the Crown Oil Arena.The goal was worth the wait, with Tyrese Sinclair chesting the ball down and hitting a high volley on the turn that looped over keeper Christian Dibble.Dale doubled their

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Oldham move into play-offs as Dorking continue to struggle

Oldham climbed into the National League play-off places with a 1-0 win away to struggling Dorking.Mike Fondop got the decisive goal four minutes before half-time, smashing a shot high into the roof of the net after Dorking failed to clear a corner.The goal came as reward for Oldham’s dominance of the first half, but Dorking threatened an equaliser after the break.The best chance came just af

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Gavin Massey scores late leveller as Port Vale hold Charlton in thriller

Port Vale and Charlton remain separated only by goal difference in the Sky Bet League One table after playing out a highly entertaining 3-3 draw at Vale Park.Charlton led on three occasions, through Corey Blackett-Taylor, Daniel Kanu and Tyreece Campbell, but Ethan Chislett’s successfully converted penalty and goals from Uche Ikpeazu and Gavin Massey earned Vale a point.Chances were at a pre

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Liam Sercombe nets twice as lowly Cheltenham shock leaders Portsmouth

Liam Sercombe’s quick-fire double earned Cheltenham a shock 2-1 home win over League One leaders Portsmouth.Pompey had taken the lead through a 49th-minute own goal, but the Robins responded quickly with Sercombe’s first brace for the club sealing three valuable points in their battle against the drop.Portsmouth were on top for much of the first half, with Abu Kamara a major threat.But

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Crewe cling on as Mansfield miss out on top spot

Mansfield blew the chance to go top of League Two as a gifted early Joe White goal saw promotion rivals Crewe win 1-0.The defeat was only the Stags’ second league loss of the campaign and ended their unbeaten home record.Mansfield made an awful start as they tried to play out from their box under pressure in the second minute but lost the ball and watched White drill home a low finish inside

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Ryan Fraser bags brace as Southampton ease past Walsall

Ryan Fraser had a hand in three goals as Southampton swatted aside League Two Walsall in the FA Cup with a professional 4-0 victory.Winger Fraser produced two fine finishes and set up Sekou Mara as Saints eased to a 19th match unbeaten – one off a club record 20 games without a loss in all competitions.Che Adams jumped off the bench to slide in a fourth to confirm Southampton’s progres

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Reece Cole and Sonny Cox on target as Exeter see off fellow-strugglers Carlisle

Exeter moved out of the Sky Bet League One relegation zone with a 2-1 win against fellow strugglers Carlisle at St James Park.The hosts gave a debut to loan signing Luke Harris, from Fulham, and he twice went close in the first five minutes, while Jordan Gibson was high with a long-range effort for Carlisle.The best chance of a tame first half fell to Carlisle’s Josh Emmanuel, but with only

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Burton and Wycombe battle to draw

Burton and Wycombe battled to a share of the spoils from a hard fought 1-1 draw at the Pirelli Stadium.Second-half goals from Bez Lubala and Sam Vokes cancelled each other out as both sides looked to edge away from the lower reaches of the League One table.A cagey first half produced few real chances. Former Albion loan striker Dale Taylor went close for Wycombe early on with a close-range header

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Gus Scott-Morriss brace guides Southend to routine win over Halifax

A late double from Gus Scott-Morriss helped Southend to a 3-0 Vanarama National League victory over Halifax.The hosts took the lead in the third minute when Henry Sandat ran through to score after being played in by Nathan Ralph.Jamie Cooke went close for Halifax in the 54th minute, but 25 minutes later Scott-Morriss scored his first, with Ralph again the creator.And Scott-Morriss made it three in

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Dean Campbell fires Barrow to victory against in-form Tranmere

Dean Campbell restored promotion-chasing Barrow to winning ways with the only goal in the Cumbrians’ 1-0 Sky Bet League Two victory over in-form Tranmere.Campbell’s third goal of the campaign came 10 minutes from time as Barrow bounced back from their 4-1 defeat at Wrexham on New Year’s Day.Elliot Newby laid off the ball for the midfielder to curl the ball left-footed into the to

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