John Doolan said he was happy for everyone connected with Accrington after two Dara Costelloe goals secured the Reds’ first win of the season, 2-1 over Lancashire rivals Morecambe.Both sides remain in the bottom two but Doolan wanted his players to celebrate a much-needed victory and bragging rights in the derby.Accrington took the lead on 36 minutes when they were awarded a penalty for a fo

Wrexham assistant boss Steve Parkin felt the Dragons’ quality at the top end of the pitch was there for all to see in the impressive 4-1 victory over Northampton.James McClean’s early finish and Jack Marriott’s strike sandwiched Cameron McGeehan’s equaliser before half-time, with Elliot Lee’s header and McClean’s volley putting the result beyond doubt after the

Manager Danny Cowley was disappointed Colchester were unable to find a breakthrough after being held to a 0-0 home draw by Carlisle.Defences were on top at the JobServe Community Stadium, with Cumbrians goalkeeper Harry Lewis in good form.Lewis made impressive saves from Jack Payne and Arthur Read in the second half as the spoils were shared in the League Two clash.Cowley said: “We’re

Charlton manager Nathan Jones says that Krystian Bielik’s comments that Birmingham are “too good” for Sky Bet League One acted as extra motivation as they inflicted a first defeat on the leaders at The Valley.The Blues came into the contest on a seven-match winning streak in League One but they could have absolutely no complaints about the outcome – with their south-east Lo

Julen Lopetegui was finally able to enjoy some home comforts as West Ham swept to a 4-1 win over Ipswich.Michail Antonio, Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta were on target as Lopetegui celebrated a first Premier League victory at the London Stadium after defeats in his first three matches in charge.“Yes, we are happy for sure, always when you win you are happy,” said the Sp

Manager Wayne Rooney was sent off as Plymouth secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Blackburn at Home Park.The former England striker was incensed by Blackburn’s equaliser four minutes from time and remonstrated with the fourth official after Joe Rankin-Costello had headed home.Rooney felt there was a foul in the build-up and was sent to the stands by referee James Linington following a heated exc

Rotherham manager Steve Evans feels his team are starting to hit their stride after they rallied to beat 10-man Reading 2-1.The Millers needed two early second-half goals from Sam Nombe and Hakeem Odoffin to turn the game on its head after Lewis Wing’s opener.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan was then sent off for fouling Joe Rafferty to ensure back-to-back wins for Evans’ team, who are recovering

Forest Green recovered from a goal down to beat Eastleigh 3-1 in the National League at Silverlake Stadium.Eastleigh went ahead after 37 minutes when Jake Taylor headed on after a long throw had caused confusion in the Rovers area and Chris Maguire flicked home.Harry Cardwell equalised two minutes after the interval after Charlie McCann had slipped him through on goal.The unfortunate Jake Vokins p

Kevin Lokko’s double earned Maidenhead a third successive National League win with a 2-0 victory at Southend.Maidenhead took the lead after 13 minutes when Lokko rose highest to head in Nathan Ferguson’s free-kick.Craig Ross made a brilliant save to deny Jack Bridge and preserve Maidenhead’s lead after 23 minutes before the goalkeeper also kept out Josh Walker’s effort.Walk

Shilow Tracey netted an impressive double as Crewe beat Gillingham 2-0.The striker scored in either half as the Railwaymen bounced back from defeat at Newport, making it five wins from their last six games as they moved up to eighth.Meanwhile, a second consecutive defeat for the Gills put a dent in their strong start to the campaign as they dropped to second place.Former Crewe striker Elliott Nevi