Simon Weaver was left to reflect on a “brilliant night” for his Harrogate side after they clung on for a crucial 3-2 victory over fellow Sky Bet League Two strugglers Tranmere.However, things could have ended differently had Josh Hawkes converted a stoppage-time penalty for the visitors, who refused to give up despite twice finding themselves two goals down.Predatory close-range finish

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell was delighted with his side’s character in their 2-1 win at Barnsley.Josh Magennis scored a late winner to help the Grecians move up to 15th in Sky Bet League One. An early goal from Ryan Trevitt had given them the lead but Stephen Humphrys levelled in the second half before Magennis secured all three points for the visitors.Caldwell said: “The players defe

Birmingham manager Chris Davies hailed his side for “winning ugly” following the runaway League One leaders’ hard-fought 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.Davies had top-scorer Jay Stansfield’s 85th-minute penalty to thank for their club-record 37th victory of the season after Blues were pushed all the way by lowly Rovers.Keshi An

Darren Ferguson praised Peterborough’s desire and determination to win after a dramatic stoppage-time penalty from Ricky-Jade Jones gave them a hard-fought 4-3 victory at relegation-threatened Crawley.Boss Ferguson admitted it was a case of “leaving absolutely everything on the pitch” after Posh were pegged back following a first-half hat-trick in the space of 21 minutes from Abr

Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb insisted results are everything after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Carlisle, who were reduced to 10 men in the first half.Goals from Liam Mandeville in the 74th minute and Paddy Madden in the 82nd put the hosts in control before Joe Hugill pulled one back late on for Carlisle, which proved to be a mere consolation.The visitors had first-half

Manager Lee Bell praised Crewe’s players for casting aside the disappointment of a derby defeat to revive their play-off hopes with a much-needed 2-0 win over rivals Grimsby.Goals from Chris Long and Mickey Demetriou secured the Railwaymen a first league win in six games to leave them just a point behind the Mariners as the battle for seventh spot in League Two heats up.The success came just

Ian Holloway said his selection of tall striker Harry Smith at centre-back and a “no-formation” formation helped Swindon to a 2-1 comeback win over AFC Wimbledon.Kabongo Tshimanga stuck away two late penalties to snatch victory from 10-man Wimbledon.The Dons were cruising after Marcus Browne slotted home after the break but for the third game running dropped points late on from a winni

Wycombe head coach Mike Dodds believes his side’s 0-0 draw against League One’s bottom club Shrewsbury was the most frustrating game he has been involved in.The promotion-chasing Chairboys dominated the encounter at Adams Park, mustering 32 shots but only seven on target.But Shrewsbury, who have had four managers this season, defended for their lives and left Adams Park with a point.Wy

Blackpool boss Steve Bruce hailed his players after they gave their play-off hopes a major boost with a convincing 3-0 win over Reading in Sky Bet League One.In-form Sonny Carey took his recent scoring streak to six goals in as many games with a brace, either side of Olly Casey’s effort, at Bloomfield Road.Bruce’s Seasiders are three points off the coveted top six and are building a he

Darren Moore was delighted that Port Vale ended their Tuesday night hoodoo by beating promotion rivals Bradford.First-half goals from Lorent Tolaj and Mitch Clark earned the Valiants their first league victory on a Tuesday night since March 2022.It was Bradford’s third loss in five games and they are only ahead of Vale on goal difference in second place.Port Vale boss Moore said: “I&rs