Dundee boss Tony Docherty admitted his side were “massively affected” by Mo Sylla’s sending off in their 3-2 defeat to Kilmarnock.The Dark Blues took a two-goal lead against Kilmarnock with Ziyad Larkeche and Seun Adewumi on the mark but the visitors stormed back through Bruce Anderson and a Matty Kennedy double – with the winner coming deep into stoppage time.French midfie...

Kilmarnock secured a dramatic last-gasp victory in a William Hill Premiership five-goal thriller against Dundee at Dens Park.The Dark Blues took the lead through Ziyad Larkeche but had Mo Sylla sent off before half-time.Despite that, the home side increased their lead thanks to sub Oluwaseun Adewumi.However Killie pulled one back through Matty Kennedy before Bruce Anderson equalised with Kennedy s...

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe praised Anthony Gordon for the way he handled another return to Goodison Park despite his penalty miss costing them the chance of victory against Everton.The England international, whose departure from the Toffees in January 2023 was somewhat acrimonious, was denied by former club-mate Jordan Pickford in the 35th minute, with the match finishing goalless.Gordon was ...

Lenell John-Lewis continued his fine goalscoring form as a substitute to earn a 1-1 draw for York away at Woking.The 35-year-old notched his fifth goal of the season – all coming from the bench – with eight minutes remaining when he slotted home a penalty after Dan Batty’s cross struck a Woking hand in the area.The Minstermen were trailing in the 55th minute after Raheem Conte&rs...

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s first penalty save in almost 18 months ensured Anthony Gordon endured a miserable return to Goodison Park with current club Newcastle.Gordon was booed throughout the goalless draw following his acrimonious departure in January 2023 but had the chance to make his point 10 minutes before half-time, only to be denied by his England team-mate’s first sp...

Chris Wilder said Sheffield United are ready for a “big month” after goals from Jesurun Rak-Sakyi gave his side an assured 2-0 victory over struggling Luton at Bramall Lane.A goal in each half from the Crystal Palace loanee, who was also celebrating his 22nd birthday, gave the Blades a comfortable win over the Hatters who offered little on the day.Sheffield United drew level on points ...

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver was delighted with the way his team bounced back after their midweek mauling to pick up a valuable point in a 0-0 draw at Swindon.He said his side dug in after the 5-1 home defeat to MK Dons to prove their grit.Following a game of few chances at the County Ground, he said: “I am pleased with the point. It could have been three but we showed good resolve and it was...

Gary O’Neil said he was “devastated” by the “worst performance” of his Wolves tenure after a 5-3 defeat at Brentford left them winless at the foot of the Premier League.A wild first half at the Gtech Stadium brought six goals, four of them for Brentford who fell agonisingly short of scoring in the first minute for the fourth game running.Nathan Collins’ header a...

Mansfield first team coach Andy Garner felt the club could not ask any more from their players as they produced a stunning fifth win in a row by beating Blackpool 2-0.Promoted Stags are sitting in third place in League One after five straight wins at this level for the first time since April 1976 thanks to a first-half brace from Will Evans.“It was another absolutely fantastic performance,&r...

Swansea manager Luke Williams is becoming frustrated at his side’s inability to finish their chances after playing out a goalless draw against Stoke.The Swans extended their unbeaten home run in the Sky Bet Championship this season to five matches but three of those fixtures have been stalemates.Williams feels the changes he has tried to implement in a bid to score more goals have yet to be ...