Arsenal’s wafer thin hopes of contesting for the Premier League title were dealt another seismic blow following a 1-1 draw against Brentford at the Emirates.Four days after their stunning 3-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League, Mikel Arteta’s men were brought crashing back down to earth with a draw that puts them 10 points adrift of Liverpool having played a game more.Thom

Arbroath won promotion to the Scottish Championship in style with a 4-0 victory over third-placed Stenhousemuir.The Red Lichties struck three times in eight minutes either side of half-time, with Sam Stanton bagging a brace, to secure the League One title.Fraser Taylor was also on target in that goal blitz and Andy Winter struck on the hour to take Arbroath 11 points clear of Cove Rangers with thr

Bristol Rovers manager Inigo Calderon led crisis talks after his side slipped into the League One relegation zone after a 2-1 defeat by Exeter at the Memorial Stadium.First-half Exeter goals from Caleb Watts and Reece Cole put the visitors on course for victory before Ruel Sotiriou’s classy second-half finish provided false hope.Calderon revealed he held a dressing room inquest with players

Colchester manager Danny Cowley praised his side’s never-say-die attitude as they scored twice late on to beat Newport 2-0 and stay in the Sky Bet League Two play-off hunt.The Us looked to be heading for a damaging draw, which would have left them five points below seventh-placed Grimsby as the Mariners were 2-0 up at Harrogate.But, as Grimsby conceded twice late on to draw 2-2, Fiacre Kelle

Mark Robins hopes Stoke’s 1-0 victory at Cardiff will galvanise his team in the final stretch of the season.The Potters moved five points clear of the relegation zone and are now 18th in the Championship, picking up maximum points in a key relegation battle thanks to an 85th-minute own goal from Cardiff defender Will Fish.“It was a difficult game for many reasons,” said Robins. &

Resurgent Boston moved another step closer towards Vanarama National League survival after a 1-0 home win over play-off chasing Altrincham.Frankie Maguire scored the only goal in the 26th minute, producing a fine finish after excellent play from Jacob Hazel.It secured an eighth win in 12 games for Boston, who are now five points clear of the relegation zone.Regan Linney hit a post early on for Alt

Gareth Ainsworth is determined to bring success back to Gillingham after his first win in charge.Bradley Dack came off the bench to score a late winner in a 1-0 victory over MK Dons, leaving the Gills 17th in League Two.Ainsworth, who swapped Shrewsbury for Gillingham, said: “I’m beginning to learn the area and the culture of Gillingham and that’s important.“Clubs in these

Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb still has his eyes on the Sky Bet League Two play-offs after second-half goals from Ryan Colclough, Ash Palmer and Paddy Madden secured a 3-0 victory over Fleetwood.Matty Virtue had a tame effort for Town comfortably claimed by home goalkeeper Ryan Boot, who also came to Chesterfield’s rescue with a fine save to deny Mark Helm.Webb said: “It ha

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler accused his side of being “naive” and lacking maturity as he apologised to fans following a 2-2 draw at home to beleaguered Leicester.Albion were booed off at the Amex Stadium after their quest for European qualification was dealt a blow against lowly opposition almost certain to suffer Premier League relegation.The ninth-placed Seagulls, who were se

Boss Richie Wellens praised Leyton Orient’s second-half display as his side came from behind to clinch a 3-1 win at relegation-threatened Crawley to boost their play-off challenge.Two quick-fire goals from Charlie Kelman turned the game around after Armando Quitirna had given Crawley a 49th-minute lead from the penalty spot.Jamie Donley added the O’s third goal in stoppage time as they