Bradford boss Graham Alexander says the 0-0 draw at Accrington may prove valuable at the end of the season.The second-placed Bantams had to settle for a point in a Sky Bet League Two game of few clear chances.There was only one shot on target, which was a simple catch for Bradford keeper Sam Walker from Stanley captain Seamus Conneely.Alexander made a quadruple substitution just after the break an

Oliver Glasner lauded “amazing” Eberechi Eze after Crystal Palace cruised into the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a 3-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Eze was at the heart of Palace’s dominance in West London, with the England international scoring and assisting Ismaila Sarr prior to Eddie Nketiah’s strike in the second half.His goal came after he got his first in in

Stockport strengthened their hold on a League One play-off place with a tense 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Burton.There was a slight delay to kick-off at Edgeley Park due to it taking longer than usual to get fans into the stands, but the hosts were soon up and running.Max Crocombe kept out Will Collar’s effort, but Kyle Wootton was on hand to head the rebound home in the eighth mi

Alfie Jones scored a freak own goal to gift Luton a 1-0 victory in their relegation six-pointer at Hull.Hull captain Lewie Coyle smashed a clearance into his team-mate Jones and it backfired by ending up in their own net early in the second half.That meant Luton, in the relegation zone, snatched a precious away triumph that moved them just three points behind Hull.It was a resolute defensive showi

Adam May’s stunning strike earned Forest Green a 1-0 win over Solihull Moors in the National League.The midfielder found the top corner from 30 yards after half an hour to settle a tight contest at the New Lawn.Solihull came close to an equaliser before the break when Manny Duku hit a post after a lightning counter attack.It was Forest Green who looked more likely to add to their lead after

Charlton extended their winning run at the Valley to eight games as they swept aside Huddersfield 4-0.An effort from Matty Godden, two from Tyreece Campbell and an own goal from goalkeeper Lee Nicholls strengthened Charlton’s play-off credentials.The hosts got off to an ideal start with the opening goal after less than 30 seconds.Thierry Small pounced on a loose ball from Huddersfield defend

Jayden Stockley’s late header earned high-flying Port Vale a narrow 1-0 League Two win after a tight encounter at local rivals Crewe.After withstanding the hosts’ pressure for long spells, the Valiants emerged as a force in the closing stages, wasting two gilt-edged chances before Stockley pounced, although the goal triggered disgraceful scenes as home and away fans clashed with lines

Watford and Plymouth fought out a goalless draw in the Vicarage Road sunshine that did nothing to help the ambitions of either club.An insipid first half did at least give way to a second period full of chances and urgency.However, Watford’s dominance after the interval could not be converted into the victory that would have enhanced their play-off hopes.For bottom club Plymouth, who began t

Bradford were held to a 0-0 draw at Accrington which keeps them second in Sky Bet League Two.Stanley dominated the first-half chances but the only shot on target came after 39 minutes through captain Seamus Conneely, with his strike easily collected by Bradford keeper Sam Walker.Graham Alexander made a quadruple substitution after 58 minutes as he looked for City to make more of an impact in front

Eberechi Eze was the difference maker as Crystal Palace booked their trip to Wembley with a 3-0 win over Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals.Palace’s number 10, who was among those in England manager Thomas Tuchel’s first squad selection earlier this month, opened the scoring with a brilliant effort before he assisted Ismaila Sarr for his side’s second at Craven Cottage.Eddie Nke