Northampton cruised to a 3-0 victory over struggling Crawley at Sixfields.A dominant first-half performance from the Cobblers was rewarded with a two-goal lead before a third just after the break secured back-to-back home wins.Northampton wasted the game’s first big chance early on when Samy Chouchane sent Tyler Roberts through on goal and he rounded the goalkeeper but could only hit the sid

Blackburn boss John Eustace criticised referee Darren England for making a “disappointing” penalty decision that he claimed handed Watford a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship victory.Defender Dominic Hyam blasted a close-range first-half effort against the underside of the bar and veteran Andreas Weimann was at fault in the second half when he somehow managed to lift the ball onto the roof of t

Nigel Clough is hoping Mansfield’s work ethic can keep them punching above their weight in League One after a 1-1 draw against leaders Birmingham.The Stags continue to surprise after promotion and remain in the play-off picture after this point.“Hopefully this desire and endeavour will keep us in the league,” said Clough.“After the Stevenage defeat we looked at the next thr

Reading manager Ruben Selles knows that his team can still improve facets of their game after seeing off Bristol Rovers 1-0 at the SCL Stadium to secure a third successive victory in League One.Rovers keeper Josh Griffiths kept his side in the game with a string of fine saves in the first half.But after Rovers’ Shaq Forde had been sent off for a second yellow card early in the second half, S

Coventry boss Mark Robins claimed his team were thoroughly deserved winners after a spectacular comeback to beat 10-man Luton 3-2.The Hatters were 2-0 up at the break after Carlton Morris’ penalty and Elijah Adebayo’s second goal in consecutive games.Ellis Simms powered home a header and Victor Torp’s spectacular effort got City back on level terms before Haji Wright bundled home

Chesterfield boss Paul Cook said the strength of his squad was the difference as three of his substitutes scored second-half goals in a 5-2 win over struggling Morecambe.Goals from subs James Berry, Armando Dobra and Jamie Grimes gave the Spireites the win after Dilan Markanday and Darren Oldaker’s strikes were respectively cancelled out by Ben Tollitt and a Tom Naylor own goal.Cook, who int

Daniel Farke was a frustrated manager after watching his Leeds high-flyers fire blanks at an emotional Ashton Gate.Farke saw his side dominate for long periods without piercing a tenacious Bristol City under the guidance of head coach Liam Manning for the first time since the tragic death of his baby son Theo.City goalkeeper Max O’Leary made fine first-half saves from Wilfried Gnonto and Dan

Karl Robinson was pleased with his Salford side’s overall display as they won 2-1 at Colchester to claim a first away victory of the season.Kylian Kouassi bagged the Ammies’ 76th-minute winner with a low, deflected effort after Tyrese Fornah had picked him out.Salford had taken a 61st-minute lead when Kelly N’Mai finished superbly first time from Kouassi’s header after Luke

Blackburn are still searching for their first away win of the season after Edo Kayembe fired Watford to a 1-0 victory with a 71st-minute penalty.Rovers, managed by former Watford captain John Eustace, had two great chances to take the points and cement a place in the top six but Dominic Hyam and Andreas Weimann were left cursing their luck.Those misses came back to haunt them when midfielder Kayem

In-form Reading secured a third successive League One victory by edging past 10-man Bristol Rovers 1-0.The hosts dominated much of a lively first half but were kept at bay by a series of fine saves from Rovers goalkeeper Josh Griffiths.Rovers’ hopes dipped in the 55th minute when midfielder Shaq Forde was sent off for a second yellow card, and Sam Smith scored not long after to settle the ga