Scott Parker insisted winning was all that mattered after Burnley lost the chance to create an English football record by conceding in a 2-1 victory at Cardiff.Burnley had kept 12 successive clean sheets in the Sky Bet Championship since Watford scored against them on December 21.Manchester United’s league record of 14 straight shut outs, set between November 2008 and February 2009 was in da

Nathan Jones says Charlton will not be taking their foot off the gas after they moved up to fifth in Sky Bet League One with a 1-0 win over Barnsley.The Addicks have taken 15 points from their last six matches, the best record over that period in the division, with Macauley Gillesphey’s first-half free-kick strike clinching a third straight victory on Tuesday night.It was Jones’ 50th l

Shrewsbury boss Gareth Ainsworth was delighted with a clean sheet after his side’s goalless League One draw at home to Bristol Rovers.It was only the third time this season that bottom side Shrewsbury had not conceded in a game, with the other two coming against Leyton Orient and Lincoln City.In a game which lacked much match action, both sides had their best chances in the final 20 minutes.

Steven Schumacher challenged his Bolton team not to make an impressive 3-1 win over Skybet League One leaders Birmingham a one-off performance.Wanderers were second best for most of the opening period and deservedly trailed to Emil Hansson’s 23rd-minute goal.But after John McAtee fired the home side level six minutes before half-time, Bolton dominated the rest of the game.Captain George Thom

Falkirk moved three points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship with a 3-0 win away to basement boys Airdrieonians.Falkirk took a ninth-minute lead when Gary Oliver’s header deflected off Ben Wilson for an own goal and Brad Spencer doubled the advantage in outstanding style shortly before the break as he fired in from an angle following a corner, with Barney Stewart heading in a thi

Southend dropped two points in their push for a play-off place in the Vanarama National League as they were held 2-2 by Woking at Roots Hall.Harry Beautyman’s equaliser ensured the visitors left with a draw after the Shrimpers had battled back from behind to lead.Chinwike Okoli opened the scoring for Woking with a stunning volley after just five minutes but James Golding levelled before the

Crawley boss Rob Elliot apologised to the club’s supporters as his patched-up side lost 4-1 at Lincoln to remain firmly entrenched in the Sky Bet League One relegation zone.The 102 hardy away fans were treated to an early Kamari Doyle goal to give them hope of just a second away win in 2025.However, the Imps fought back to lead 3-1 at half-time, thanks to James Collins, Jovon Makama and Dom

MK Dons interim manager Ben Gladwin is determined to instil some belief into his side after a 2-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Accrington in his first game in charge.The club parted company with Scott Lindsey on Sunday after eight defeats in 12 games which has seen them go from promotion-challengers to 18th place.Stanley took the game to MK Dons and opened the scoring on 24 minutes when Seb Quirk&r

Barrow head coach Andy Whing believes losing the Cumbrian derby to Carlisle could have sparked his team’s season after watching them beat League Two promotion-chasers Notts County 2-1 at Meadow Lane.The hosts fell behind after 10 minutes when Kian Spence converted Elliot Newby’s cross.Sam Foley extended Barrow’s advantage in the 62nd minute when he nodded home Ben Whitfield&rsquo

Solihull Moors and Sutton were forced to settle for a point apiece after a 1-1 draw in their Vanarama National League clash at the ARMCO Arena.Both goals came in the early stages with Eduino Vaz putting the visitors ahead after seven minutes and Jack Stevens heading Moors level 11 minutes later.Stevens was denied a second by a good save from Jack Sims while at the other end Lewis Simper drew a fin