Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says his side’s lofty Premier League position means nothing at the moment.Forest soared to their highest league position in 26 years after they beat 10-man West Ham 3-0 at the City Ground.Goals from Chris Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina saw off a ragged Hammers team, who had Edson Alvarez sent off, to take Forest third in the Premier League.We

Derek Adams was a happy man after League Two strugglers Morecambe avoided an FA Cup upset by beating non-league Worthing 2-0.The Shrimps scored early through Jordan Slew but they did not secure safe passage into the second round until Rhys Williams struck in the 88th minute.Morecambe boss Adams was impressed with the National League South outfit, who created a number of chances when 1-0 down.He sa

Daniel Farke praised his Leeds side’s dominance after they comfortably swept aside Plymouth 3-0 to extend their unbeaten Championship run to eight games.Goals from Dan James, Joel Piroe and Brenden Aaronson put the White 3-0 up at the end of a one-sided first half at Elland Road.It was a tough afternoon for Wayne Rooney’s Argyle, who set up in an ultra-defensive system but ultimately h

Interim head coach Tom Hounsell was proud of his Burton side as they progressed to round two of the FA Cup at the expense of National League North Scarborough.Lithuanian winger Tomas Kalinauskas scored the only goal with his first in English football as the League One strugglers avoided an upset.Hounsell said after Albion’s first win since August: “Unbelievably proud of the players.&ld

Mark Robins has challenged his Coventry players to go on a Sky Bet Championship charge after the Sky Blues ended their wait for success on their travels with a 3-0 victory against 10-man Middlesbrough.Hayden Hackney was sent off for Boro just 22 minutes into the game at the Riverside after picking up two early yellow cards, and Coventry took full advantage.Bobby Thomas scored Coventry’s firs

Accrington Stanley boss John Doolan was relieved to see his side beat non-league Rushall Olympic 2-0 and secure a place in the next round of the FA Cup.Rushall competed well but the game swung in Accrington’s favour just past the hour mark when Luke Benbow was sent off for two yellow card offences.Josh Woods poked home from close range for Accrington after 73 minutes, and the visitors sealed

Gassan Ahadme scored a last-gasp extra-time winner as Charlton escaped with a thrilling 4-3 FA Cup win at National League Southend.Miles Leaburn and Zach Mitchell had put the Addicks in control during the first half but their non-league opponents fought back through a Jack Bridge penalty and Oliver Coker’s 52nd minute strike.Matty Godden put Charlton back in front midway through the second h

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted his young and inexperienced side were still too “powerful” for League Two Fleetwood in their 2-0 FA Cup first-round victory.The League One Royals went in front three minutes into the second half through skipper Tyler Bindon and doubled their advantage in the 86th minute. Jayden Wareham claimed the goal but the crucial final touch was adjudged to ha

Cambridge manager Garry Monk was glad to avoid an FA Cup shock at Woking, with his team winning the first round tie 1-0.A second half goal by James Brophy was the difference at the Laithwaite Community Stadium as the League One team saw off their spirited National League opponents.Monk, whose team have now won four matches in all competitions, was keen to contrast his side with other FA Cup shocks

Mornflake Stadium proved again to be giant-killing territory for Ben Strevens as he celebrated Dagenham & Redbridge’s FA Cup success at Crewe with his family at the final whistle.Daggers boss Ben Strevens once hit a winner from the penalty spot for Eastleigh in an FA Cup tie at Crewe in 2015.Just like the first-round tie nine years ago, the Vanarama National League side’s winner ca