Oxford boss Des Buckingham has urged his players to find their consistency after a 3-1 win at Carlisle.The promotion-chasing U’s remain in the hunt after Mark Harris’ double and Tyler Goodrham’s effort at Brunton Park.Alfie McColmont’s goal was a mere consolation for the relegation-threatened Cumbrians, but Buckingham’s charges are three points off the top three after

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was left frustrated as his side slipped to third in the table after being denied three points by a spirited Morecambe comeback.A Baily Cargill goal on the hour looked set to be enough to give the Stags the three points over the Shrimps, but a Charlie Brown goal 12 minutes from time gave the home side a point.Clough said: “The conditions were difficult for both sid

Newport manager Graham Coughlan is delighted with the momentum his side are building after winning 1-0 at Doncaster.The Exiles have lost just twice in their last 12 matches in all competitions and head into an FA Cup replay against Eastleigh with the carrot of a home tie against Manchester United awaiting the winner.Their performance at Doncaster was not particularly strong but Seb Palmer-Houlden

Stoke head coach Steven Schumacher believes Lewis Baker can flourish in his system after he netted the winner in a narrow 1-0 Championship victory at Rotherham.The game’s only goal and moment of real quality came through Baker’s sensational free-kick just before the break.That proved to be the difference and ensured Schumacher a second victory in charge.Stoke had certainly enjoyed the

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson felt his side were rewarded for their efforts after a last-gasp goal from substitute Ellis Harrison sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.During the early exchanges, the visitors looked the more dangerous and took the lead after nine minutes when Alex Gilbey was given the space to charge at the Rovers defence before smashing the ball home from 25 y

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised his side’s first-half performance after they beat Bristol Rovers 2-1 at OakwellDevante Cole and Corey O’Keefe scored either side of Chris Martin’s equaliser to wrap up the three points.Collins said: “It was a tough game. It was a game that I knew was going to be very tough.“The fine balance is always emphasising to the team ho

David Artell reckons Grimsby cost themselves in the crucial moments during a pulsating 5-5 Sky Bet League Two thriller with Notts County at Blundell Park.January signing Harry Wood came off the bench to snatch a point for the home side with virtually his first touch after signing on loan from Championship neighbours Hull.Danny Rose, Abo Eisa (2) and Harry Clifton were also on target for Grimsby as

Danny Cowley was pleased with Colchester’s second-half performance after his side battled to back to draw 1-1 with visitors Bradford in Sky Bet League Two.Tom Hopper earned the hosts a point in the 59th minute when he controlled Tom Dallison’s pass before lashing a superb shot past Sam Walker and inside the far post.Andy Cook had earlier given Bradford a 35th-minute lead when he lashed

Stockport boss Dave Challinor cannot wait to get some of his injured players back after their hard-fought 3-1 win against Walsall.The League Two leaders opened the scoring with Akil Wright’s fine strike in first-half stoppage time. And, though they were pegged back by Douglas James-Taylor’s header moments later, they dominated the second half and won thanks to Isaac Olaofe’s goal

Stephen Clemence felt his Gillingham side had got “quite a few monkeys off our back” after coming from behind to win for the first time this season – 2-1 at Accrington.The Gills made it three wins on the bounce and closed in on the play-off places with the victory.Accrington teenager Alex Henderson opened the scoring in the 50th minute on his first Sky Bet League Two start, headi