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

Burton boss Gary Bowyer was immensely proud of his side as they came behind to grab a much needed three Sky Bet League One points with a 2-1 victory over Leyton Orient.A second half fightback inspired by Charlie Webster and Rumarn Burrell turned things around with two goals in four minutes after Albion had suffered a double first-half blow with Dan Agyei’s close range finish for Orient and t

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough paid tribute to his troops as they were edged out 2-1 by high-flying Charlton in a very close battle.Play-off hopefuls Charlton have now won seven and drawn one of their last nine and pipped Stags with a 74th-minute strike by Tyreece Campbell past Christy Pym on his near post.Earlier a loose pass by Louis Reed had gifted Matty Godden a 22nd-minute opener before Spurs lo

Outspoken Salford manager Karl Robinson accused referee Jacob Miles and his match officials of lying to him after his side secured a 1-1 Sky Bet League Two comeback draw at Barrow.Robinson was incensed the Bluebirds’ 37th-minute goal from Tyler Smith was allowed to stand, claiming the striker’s effort did not cross the line.So the Ammies believed justice had been done when home keeper

Derek Adams says his Morecambe side will not give up their fight for Football League survival after they secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season to close the gap on third-bottom Tranmere.Goals from substitute Ged Garner and the in-form Lee Angol gave the Shrimps a vital three points against Cheltenham.Adams said: “The performance was excellent. We were really strong and we s

Fylde remain deep in relegation trouble in the National League after a 2-0 defeat at Aldershot.James Henry gave Aldershot the lead five minutes before half-time with his 14th goal of the season in all competitions.But the home side had to wait until the sixth minute of added time to make sure of all three points as Josh Barrett pounced on a poor clearance from the Fylde defence.A fifth defeat in s