Simon Rusk acknowledged his Southampton players were “gutted” after they missed a golden opportunity to move beyond Derby’s record-low Premier League points total but backed them to bounce back from a stoppage-time loss to Fulham.Jack Stephens’ 14th-minute opener had already-relegated Saints on course for a first home league victory since November, but Emile Smith Rowe leve

Interim manager Aaron Ramsey said he was “gutted” over Cardiff’s relegation from the Championship as the “miracle ending” he craved at his boyhood club turned to disaster.Ramsey, the Wales captain currently sidelined by injury, returned to his first club two summers ago after playing for Arsenal and Juventus and spoke about helping Cardiff back to the Premier League.B

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca praised a “strong, nasty” display after his side took a significant step towards Champions League qualification with a 1-0 win against Everton at Stamford Bridge.Nicolas Jackson ended a four-month scoring drought to seal victory midway through the first half, but the result owed as much to goalkeeper Robert Sanchez who produced outstanding saves from Bet

Interim Tranmere boss Andy Crosby was keen to look forward after his side secured their League Two status for next season with a 2-0 win over Crewe at Prenton Park.A first-half goal from captain Tom Davies and a late Kristian Dennis strike mean that Rovers are now seven points clear of the drop zone with a game to play.Crewe finished the match with nine men as Tom Lowery and Zak Williams saw red,

Lee Evans’ second-half penalty against his former club gave Blackpool a 1-1 League One draw at Wigan, who had deservedly led through Jon Mellish’s fourth-minute goal.Wigan got off to a flying start when Mellish’s delivery from the left wing crept in at the near post, catching Harry Tyrer out of position.But the Seasiders came back into it and, after Wigan skipper Jason Kerr clear

Grimsby head coach David Artell called on his players to get victory on the final day of the season to secure a Sky Bet League Two play-off place.The Mariners fell out of the top seven after a 0-0 draw against MK Dons, in which both sides created chances but could not make the breakthrough.Victory for Salford means Grimsby sit outside the play-offs on goal difference but victory over AFC Wimbledon

Karl Robinson says he is “incredibly proud” of his Salford players after they thrashed Colchester 4-1 to move into the League Two play-off places with one game left.Hakeeb Adelakun’s penalty brace and further goals from Liam Shephard and Cole Stockton sealed the Ammies’ victory.Salford boss Robinson said: “It was pleasing.“I think the beauty about today was that

Dave Challinor was pleased Stockport did their job in trying to keep their slim League One automatic promotion hopes alive following a 3-2 comeback win at home to Lincoln.County – already guaranteed a play-off spot – went two goals down to efforts from Ben House and Erik Ring before half-time, but Jayden Fevrier and Will Collar levelled after the break, before substitute Isaac Olaofe&r

Annan slumped to a 3-1 defeat at relegated Dumbarton, confirming their place in William Hill League One relegation play-offs.Ryan Blair put the home side ahead before half-time, with Annan seeing defender Scott Hooper sent off soon after the restart for a second caution.Although Tommy Goss equalised on the hour, goals from Tony Wallace and James Hilton settled matters.At the other end of the table

Manager Gary Caldwell felt Exeter were good value for their 3-1 win against Huddersfield.After falling behind to Josh Koroma’s exquisite strike, Ilmari Niskanen finished off a superb move to draw the Grecians level and second-half goals from Jack McMillan and Andrew Oluwabori completed the victory.“I thought it was a good win in the end,” Caldwell said. “We were playing a t