Barnsley return to winning ways in victory over Bristol Rovers

Barnsley returned to winning ways after defeating Bristol Rovers 2-1 at Oakwell.Devante Cole and Corey O’Keefe scored either side of Chris Martin’s equaliser to wrap up the three points for Barnsley, who had drawn their last two league games.The Tykes had a flurry of chances in the 32nd minute as Rovers could not clear. Adam Phillips came closest, but Matthew Cox was able to tip around

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Brandon Thomas-Asante at the double as West Brom sweep aside Blackburn

West Brom further cemented their position in the Championship play-off places with a thumping 4-1 win over struggling Blackburn at The Hawthorns.Tom Fellows opened the scoring after 12 minutes with a header before Brandon Thomas-Asante doubled the hosts’ lead on the half-hour mark.An unfortunate own goal by Dominic Hyam three minutes later all but wrapped up victory for the Baggies before ha

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Josh Magennis secures precious point on the road for Wigan at Northampton

Josh Magennis’ second-half strike secured a precious point on the road for Wigan as they drew 1-1 at in-form Northampton.The veteran striker netted from close range in the 64th minute to cancel out Cobblers top scorer Sam Hoskins’ 16th-minute penalty.Wigan dominated possession in the early stages, and wasted a great chance to score when Jordan Jones blasted over from 15 yards, but they

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Substitute Kelly N’Mai ends Salford’s wait for a win

A late goal from substitute Kelly N’Mai gave struggling Salford their first win in 12 Sky Bet League Two games as they secured a deserved 1-0 victory at Crawley.The Red Devils were far from their best in manager Scott Lindsey’s 50th league match in charge and Salford should have been in control by the break.The visitors started on the front foot and Conor McAleny had a close range shot

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Ellis Harrison snatches MK Dons victory at Tranmere

MK Dons returned to winning ways in dramatic fashion with a last-gasp goal snatching a 2-1 victory at Tranmere.They took the lead after nine minutes when Alex Gilbey was allowed to run at the Rovers defence before unleashing a fierce drive from 25 yards.Rovers were level just three minutes later when Kieron Morris’s effort from the edge of the box deflected past the helpless Michael Kelly in

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Stockport stay top with win over Walsall

Second-half goals from Isaac Olaofe and Paddy Madden ensured Stockport stay top of the table thanks to a 3-1 victory at home to Walsall.The injury-hit league leaders led through Akil Wright’s long-range effort in first-half stoppage time before Douglas James-Taylor’s goal pegged them back instantly.But Olaofe hit his 15th of the season and substitute Madden fired in a late penalty to g

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Harrogate beat 10-man Forest Green

Harrogate made it back-to-back Sky Bet League Two wins with a 2-0 victory over struggling Forest Green.Goals from Jack Muldoon and Abraham Odoh gave the visitors all three points against 10-man Rovers.Defeat left Troy Deeney winless in six matches as Forest Green boss and his side dropped to the bottom of League Two.A mix-up between debutant goalkeeper Tommy Simkin and defender Dom Bernard gave Ha

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Josh Koroma rescues point for Huddersfield in draw with drop rivals Plymouth

Josh Koroma’s first-half equaliser earned Huddersfield a hard-earned point from a 1-1 home stalemate against relegation rivals Plymouth.Koroma scored his first goal since September to cancel out Morgan Whittaker’s early effort, denying Plymouth boss Ian Foster a winning start in his first Sky Bet Championship game in charge.The shared points did little to ease either sides’ releg

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Adam Armstrong stars as high-flying Southampton hammer Sheffield Wednesday

Adam Armstrong produced an attacking masterclass as Southampton dispatched Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 to equal their longest English Football League unbeaten record.Top scorer Armstrong scored one and set up Che Adams, Ryan Fraser and Sekou Mara as Saints leapt into the top two for the first time since the opening day and closed the gap to table-toppers Leicester to 10 points.Saints are now unbeaten

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Queen’s Park kick off Callum Davidson era with victory over leaders Raith

New Queen’s Park head coach Callum Davidson got off to the perfect start as his side came from behind to beat cinch Premiership promotion chasers Raith 2-1 at Stark’s Park.Rovers had taken an early lead when Jack Hamilton converted Dylan Easton’s cross in the third minute.The Spiders, who beat Dunfermline last week to end a 15-game winless run in the Championship, were level thre

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