http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/ Match Centre Trinity Mirror Trinity Mirror http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Arsenal-vs-West-Ham-article296717.html Sunday Mirror match report by Steve Stammers Sunday Mirror match report by Steve Stammers Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Arsenal-vs-West-Ham-article296717.html 2010-03-20T17:30:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Bristol-City-vs-Newcastle-article317363.html Magpies mount comeback Newcastle came from two goals down to snatch a priceless point with a 2-2 draw against managerless Bristol City. The promotion-chasing Magpies looked down and out after Lewin Nyatanga and Nicky Maynard fired the hosts into a commanding lead at the break. But a mistake from the otherwise flawless Robins goalkeeper Dean Gerken allowed Jonas Gutierrez to reduce the deficit before Andy Carroll levelled with his 15th goal of the campaign. The match ended a week... Magpies mount comeback Newcastle came from two goals down to snatch a priceless point with a 2-2 draw against managerless Bristol City. The promotion-chasing Magpies looked down and out after Lewin Nyatanga and Nicky Maynard fired the hosts into a commanding lead at the break. But a mistake from the otherwise flawless Robins goalkeeper Dean Gerken allowed Jonas Gutierrez to reduce the deficit before Andy Carroll levelled with his 15th goal of the campaign. The match ended a week... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:20:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Bristol-City-vs-Newcastle-article317363.html 2010-03-20T17:20:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Livingston-vs-Stranraer-article354865.html Livi stretch lead Livingston stretched their lead at the top of the Scottish Division Three table to 11 points thanks to a 2-1 home win against Stranraer. The home side, who have now gone 11 games unbeaten, took the led after 27 minutes through Liam Fox, who nipped in at the near post to head David Griffin's corner into the top left-hand corner. And two minutes later the league leaders doubled their advantage through Robbie Winters, who met Bobby Barr's inviting left-wing centre to... Livi stretch lead Livingston stretched their lead at the top of the Scottish Division Three table to 11 points thanks to a 2-1 home win against Stranraer. The home side, who have now gone 11 games unbeaten, took the led after 27 minutes through Liam Fox, who nipped in at the near post to head David Griffin's corner into the top left-hand corner. And two minutes later the league leaders doubled their advantage through Robbie Winters, who met Bobby Barr's inviting left-wing centre to... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Livingston-vs-Stranraer-article354865.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Forfar-vs-Albion-article354861.html Point apiece for Forfar and Albion Forfar ended a run of four successive defeats to claim a 1-1 draw at home to Albion. The visitors took the lead on the half-hour mark through Christopher Boyle, who fired a 25-yard free-kick into the top corner after Stephen Tulloch had handballed. But that was cancelled out by Ross Campbell`s strike from inside the area after 71 minutes, picking up a pass from A Trialist before firing home. And Forfar should have taken all three points but the... Point apiece for Forfar and Albion Forfar ended a run of four successive defeats to claim a 1-1 draw at home to Albion. The visitors took the lead on the half-hour mark through Christopher Boyle, who fired a 25-yard free-kick into the top corner after Stephen Tulloch had handballed. But that was cancelled out by Ross Campbell`s strike from inside the area after 71 minutes, picking up a pass from A Trialist before firing home. And Forfar should have taken all three points but the... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Forfar-vs-Albion-article354861.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/East-Stirling-vs-Montrose-article354857.html Montrose stun high-flyers Bottom-club Montrose earned a shock 3-2 win at second-place East Stirling - only the club's fourth league win of the season. The visitors took the lead after 16 minutes when John Gemmill fired home a free-kick from 20 yards after Steven Tweed was fouled by Ryan Harding on the edge of the area. Four minutes later the home side were stunned further as Montrose doubled their advantage through Aaron Sinclair, who found space in the box before finishing neatly ... Montrose stun high-flyers Bottom-club Montrose earned a shock 3-2 win at second-place East Stirling - only the club's fourth league win of the season. The visitors took the lead after 16 minutes when John Gemmill fired home a free-kick from 20 yards after Steven Tweed was fouled by Ryan Harding on the edge of the area. Four minutes later the home side were stunned further as Montrose doubled their advantage through Aaron Sinclair, who found space in the box before finishing neatly ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/East-Stirling-vs-Montrose-article354857.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Berwick-vs-Elgin-article354853.html Berwick maintain the heat Berwick moved within one point of third-placed Forfar in Scottish Third Division table with a 2-1 win at home to Elgin. The home took the lead after 16 minutes when Damon Gray found space on the edge of the area and fired a rasping shot into the bottom corner. Berwick doubled their lead five minutes before the interval thanks to free-kick from Stuart Callaghan. David Craig fouled goalscorer Gray on the edge of the area and Callaghan stepped up to fire t... Berwick maintain the heat Berwick moved within one point of third-placed Forfar in Scottish Third Division table with a 2-1 win at home to Elgin. The home took the lead after 16 minutes when Damon Gray found space on the edge of the area and fired a rasping shot into the bottom corner. Berwick doubled their lead five minutes before the interval thanks to free-kick from Stuart Callaghan. David Craig fouled goalscorer Gray on the edge of the area and Callaghan stepped up to fire t... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Berwick-vs-Elgin-article354853.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Annan-Athletic-vs-Queens-Park-article354849.html Annan unable to answer A goal at the end of each half was enough to give Queen's Park a 2-0 win at Annan. The visitors took the lead on the stroke of half-time when an inswinging corner from Giuseppe Capuano found Martin McBride 12 yards out. His effort was blocked by Peter Watson but the ball bounced into the path of Michael Daly who fired into the roof of the net from six yards out. And the victory was sealed in the first minute of injury time when Jack Henry was left unmarked... Annan unable to answer A goal at the end of each half was enough to give Queen's Park a 2-0 win at Annan. The visitors took the lead on the stroke of half-time when an inswinging corner from Giuseppe Capuano found Martin McBride 12 yards out. His effort was blocked by Peter Watson but the ball bounced into the path of Michael Daly who fired into the roof of the net from six yards out. And the victory was sealed in the first minute of injury time when Jack Henry was left unmarked... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Annan-Athletic-vs-Queens-Park-article354849.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Peterhead-vs-Arbroath-article354845.html Bavidge brace boosts Peterhead Martin Bavidge's brace helped Peterhead claim a 3-0 win over fellow strugglers Arbroath. Neale Cooper's men had recorded three consecutive losses and were without a clean sheet in 15 games though they nearly made the perfect start when Paul Emslie's 20-yard strike produced a brilliant save from Darren Hill. However, they deservedly took a 13th-minute lead when Daniel Moore crossed to Peter Bruce and his header beat Hill. Emslie struck the post six ... Bavidge brace boosts Peterhead Martin Bavidge's brace helped Peterhead claim a 3-0 win over fellow strugglers Arbroath. Neale Cooper's men had recorded three consecutive losses and were without a clean sheet in 15 games though they nearly made the perfect start when Paul Emslie's 20-yard strike produced a brilliant save from Darren Hill. However, they deservedly took a 13th-minute lead when Daniel Moore crossed to Peter Bruce and his header beat Hill. Emslie struck the post six ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Peterhead-vs-Arbroath-article354845.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/East-Fife-vs-Stirling-article354841.html Jonathan has Stirling on right Page A Jonathan Page brace helped Stirling claim back-to-back victories as they breezed past East Fife 3-0. The Binos have been in patchy form with just one in five but they took the lead after Christoper Aitken found Page from a free-kick and he headed in from close range in the 41st minute. Michael Brown denied Stuart Elliott at the beginning of the second half before Aitken again teed up Page, this time from a corner, and the defender nodded the ba... Jonathan has Stirling on right Page A Jonathan Page brace helped Stirling claim back-to-back victories as they breezed past East Fife 3-0. The Binos have been in patchy form with just one in five but they took the lead after Christoper Aitken found Page from a free-kick and he headed in from close range in the 41st minute. Michael Brown denied Stuart Elliott at the beginning of the second half before Aitken again teed up Page, this time from a corner, and the defender nodded the ba... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/East-Fife-vs-Stirling-article354841.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Cowdenbeath-vs-Dumbarton-article354837.html Home side miss a trick Cowdenbeath lost ground to league leaders Alloa as they were held to a goalless draw by Dumbarton. Both sides had the opportunities to grab all three points, however, a draw was probably a fair result and the Blue Brazil are now three points adrift of Allan Maitland's men, though they do have a game in hand. The hosts started brightly and Gareth Wardlaw's fourth-minute strike from just outside the area forced Jan Vonacek into action. However, the best chan... Home side miss a trick Cowdenbeath lost ground to league leaders Alloa as they were held to a goalless draw by Dumbarton. Both sides had the opportunities to grab all three points, however, a draw was probably a fair result and the Blue Brazil are now three points adrift of Allan Maitland's men, though they do have a game in hand. The hosts started brightly and Gareth Wardlaw's fourth-minute strike from just outside the area forced Jan Vonacek into action. However, the best chan... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Cowdenbeath-vs-Dumbarton-article354837.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Brechin-vs-Clyde-article354833.html Brechin bounce back Brechin bounced back from their first home loss of the season with a 3-1 win over 10-man Clyde. The Hedgemen were defeated at Glebe Park for the first time this campaign by Arbroath last week and they surprisingly fell behind six minutes before half-time when Aleksandrs Gramovics drilled a shot into the bottom corner of the net. Charlie King forced a fine save from Jordan Allan before Rory McAllister levelled for Brechin with a close-range finish in the 68th min... Brechin bounce back Brechin bounced back from their first home loss of the season with a 3-1 win over 10-man Clyde. The Hedgemen were defeated at Glebe Park for the first time this campaign by Arbroath last week and they surprisingly fell behind six minutes before half-time when Aleksandrs Gramovics drilled a shot into the bottom corner of the net. Charlie King forced a fine save from Jordan Allan before Rory McAllister levelled for Brechin with a close-range finish in the 68th min... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Brechin-vs-Clyde-article354833.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Alloa-vs-Stenhousemuir-article354829.html Alloa produce late show Two last-gasp goals gave Alloa a 2-1 win over 10-man Stenhousemuir. David Gormley cancelled out Scott Dalziel's first-half goal in the 89th minute and Bryan Prunty's 91st-minute strike cruelly denied the Warriors, who had battled for much of the second half with 10 men. The visitors took a deserved lead after half an hour when Iain Thomson found Dalziel and the striker headed low past David Crawford. The Wasps' keeper was forced to deny Andrew Stirling's ... Alloa produce late show Two last-gasp goals gave Alloa a 2-1 win over 10-man Stenhousemuir. David Gormley cancelled out Scott Dalziel's first-half goal in the 89th minute and Bryan Prunty's 91st-minute strike cruelly denied the Warriors, who had battled for much of the second half with 10 men. The visitors took a deserved lead after half an hour when Iain Thomson found Dalziel and the striker headed low past David Crawford. The Wasps' keeper was forced to deny Andrew Stirling's ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Alloa-vs-Stenhousemuir-article354829.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Ross-County-vs-Inverness-CT-article354825.html Eagle grounded by woodwork Inverness missed the chance to cut Dundee`s lead at the top to one point following a dour 0-0 stalemate with Ross County at Victoria Park. County bossed the early stages but were unable to force a goal, in the large part thanks to a shortage of quality in the final third. Scott Boyd typified the lack of clinical finishing on offer as he wasted a chance when well placed, as did Iain Vigurs from 12 yards. The hosts spurned further chances before the brea... Eagle grounded by woodwork Inverness missed the chance to cut Dundee`s lead at the top to one point following a dour 0-0 stalemate with Ross County at Victoria Park. County bossed the early stages but were unable to force a goal, in the large part thanks to a shortage of quality in the final third. Scott Boyd typified the lack of clinical finishing on offer as he wasted a chance when well placed, as did Iain Vigurs from 12 yards. The hosts spurned further chances before the brea... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Ross-County-vs-Inverness-CT-article354825.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Raith-vs-Dunfermline-article354821.html Graham rescues Pars Dunfermline came away from Stark's Park with a 2-1 victory after seeing off 10-man Raith. Stephen Simmons dashed his team`s hopes in the 33rd minute by getting himself sent off, picking up two bookings in as many minutes to earn himself an early bath. It left Rovers with an uphill task, one which they coped with admirably until Gary Mason opened the scoring for the visitors after he followed up on David Graham`s deflected shot. However, Raith plugged away and... Graham rescues Pars Dunfermline came away from Stark's Park with a 2-1 victory after seeing off 10-man Raith. Stephen Simmons dashed his team`s hopes in the 33rd minute by getting himself sent off, picking up two bookings in as many minutes to earn himself an early bath. It left Rovers with an uphill task, one which they coped with admirably until Gary Mason opened the scoring for the visitors after he followed up on David Graham`s deflected shot. However, Raith plugged away and... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Raith-vs-Dunfermline-article354821.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Morton-vs-Partick-article354817.html McAlister leaves it late James McAlister was Morton's last-gasp hero as his winner in added time gave his team a valuable 1-0 victory over Partick at Cappielow Park. Morton started the game at pace and forced the early chances, Donovan Simmons making room for an effort that went just wide of the upright. The home team continued their impressive spell and Simmons should have opened the scoring but he fluffed his header when well placed. Patrick struggled to get a foothold in the ... McAlister leaves it late James McAlister was Morton's last-gasp hero as his winner in added time gave his team a valuable 1-0 victory over Partick at Cappielow Park. Morton started the game at pace and forced the early chances, Donovan Simmons making room for an effort that went just wide of the upright. The home team continued their impressive spell and Simmons should have opened the scoring but he fluffed his header when well placed. Patrick struggled to get a foothold in the ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Morton-vs-Partick-article354817.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Ayr-vs-Queen-of-South-article354813.html Ayr register vital win Two second-half goals helped struggling Ayr pull off a priceless 3-0 win over Queen of South at Somerset Park. Queens started the brighter of the two teams and should have gone ahead when Leon Knight wasted a glorious chance from six yards. He was made to pay as Ayr took the lead 25 minutes in, Tom McManus keeping his shot down to drill home. The visitors searched for a leveller but were thwarted in a scruffy encounter, and they were dealt a blow when Dani... Ayr register vital win Two second-half goals helped struggling Ayr pull off a priceless 3-0 win over Queen of South at Somerset Park. Queens started the brighter of the two teams and should have gone ahead when Leon Knight wasted a glorious chance from six yards. He was made to pay as Ayr took the lead 25 minutes in, Tom McManus keeping his shot down to drill home. The visitors searched for a leveller but were thwarted in a scruffy encounter, and they were dealt a blow when Dani... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Ayr-vs-Queen-of-South-article354813.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hamilton-vs-Falkirk-article350277.html Flynn saves Falkirk Winger Ryan Flynn gave Falkirk a crucial point in their battle to avoid relegation as the Bairns came from behind to earn a 2-2 with Hamilton. The visitors earned themselves the advantage at half-time thanks to Scott Arfield's 26th-minute strike. But Accies came roaring back after the break with two goals in eight minutes that looked set to send them nine points clear of their opponents at the foot of the SPL. Top scorer Mickael Antoine-Curier headed in his s... Flynn saves Falkirk Winger Ryan Flynn gave Falkirk a crucial point in their battle to avoid relegation as the Bairns came from behind to earn a 2-2 with Hamilton. The visitors earned themselves the advantage at half-time thanks to Scott Arfield's 26th-minute strike. But Accies came roaring back after the break with two goals in eight minutes that looked set to send them nine points clear of their opponents at the foot of the SPL. Top scorer Mickael Antoine-Curier headed in his s... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hamilton-vs-Falkirk-article350277.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Celtic-vs-St-Johnstone-article350273.html Keane continues scoring run Robbie Keane kept up his impressive scoring rate for Celtic as his second-half penalty helped the Parkhead men to a comfortable 3-0 Clydesdale Bank Premier League victory over St Johnstone. Teenage stopper Josh Thompson's first goal for the Hoops gave Tony Mowbray's side a half-time advantage before Saints keeper Graeme Smith conceded a penalty in the 67th minute for fouling Marc-Antoine Fortune. The Republic of Ireland star, who was always a threat, sla... Keane continues scoring run Robbie Keane kept up his impressive scoring rate for Celtic as his second-half penalty helped the Parkhead men to a comfortable 3-0 Clydesdale Bank Premier League victory over St Johnstone. Teenage stopper Josh Thompson's first goal for the Hoops gave Tony Mowbray's side a half-time advantage before Saints keeper Graeme Smith conceded a penalty in the 67th minute for fouling Marc-Antoine Fortune. The Republic of Ireland star, who was always a threat, sla... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Celtic-vs-St-Johnstone-article350273.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Aberdeen-vs-Dundee-Utd-article350269.html Dons' wretched run continues Aberdeen equalled the worst run of results in the club's history with a spirited 2-2 draw with Dundee United. The Dons have now gone 11 games without a win, having only twice previously gone on such a dire run back in 1917 and 1927. But the Dons can take some solace from this performance as they came from two goals down to earn a point. A Jon Daly double had given Dundee United an early lead but the Dons fought back with a Zander Diamond header and a... Dons' wretched run continues Aberdeen equalled the worst run of results in the club's history with a spirited 2-2 draw with Dundee United. The Dons have now gone 11 games without a win, having only twice previously gone on such a dire run back in 1917 and 1927. But the Dons can take some solace from this performance as they came from two goals down to earn a point. A Jon Daly double had given Dundee United an early lead but the Dons fought back with a Zander Diamond header and a... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Aberdeen-vs-Dundee-Utd-article350269.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Wrexham-vs-Cambridge-Utd-article350261.html United produce late rally A resurgent Cambridge staged a late fightback to earn a 2-2 draw at Wrexham to stretch their unbeaten run to eight games. The home side had not won in six and Cambridge had gone into the game off the back of four successive wins but for long periods in looked as if Wrexham would take home all three points. Andy Mangan gave the Welsh side lead after nine minutes when the former Bury striker was picked out by Christian Smith in the penalty area and fired his... United produce late rally A resurgent Cambridge staged a late fightback to earn a 2-2 draw at Wrexham to stretch their unbeaten run to eight games. The home side had not won in six and Cambridge had gone into the game off the back of four successive wins but for long periods in looked as if Wrexham would take home all three points. Andy Mangan gave the Welsh side lead after nine minutes when the former Bury striker was picked out by Christian Smith in the penalty area and fired his... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Wrexham-vs-Cambridge-Utd-article350261.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Kettering-vs-Forest-Green-article350257.html Rovers stun Poppies Relegation-threatened Forest Green produced a battling performance to earn a shock 2-0 win at play-off hopefuls Kettering. The visitors took the lead after 68 minutes when Tomi Ameobi volleyed the ball into bottom corner after being put through by David Brown. Victory was sealed four minutes from time when Lee Morris got himself on the end of an Isiah Rankin cross to fire high into the roof of the net from 12 yards. Rovers deserved their win and could have wo... Rovers stun Poppies Relegation-threatened Forest Green produced a battling performance to earn a shock 2-0 win at play-off hopefuls Kettering. The visitors took the lead after 68 minutes when Tomi Ameobi volleyed the ball into bottom corner after being put through by David Brown. Victory was sealed four minutes from time when Lee Morris got himself on the end of an Isiah Rankin cross to fire high into the roof of the net from 12 yards. Rovers deserved their win and could have wo... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Kettering-vs-Forest-Green-article350257.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Histon-vs-Mansfield-article350253.html Stags keep hopes alive Mansfield kept themselves in the race for the Blue Square Premier play-offs win a comfortable 5-0 at mid-table Histon. Scott Garner gave the visitors the lead after 38 minutes when the defender was given time and space on the edge of the area to fire into the bottom corner of the goal. The second came 10 minutes into the second half when Louis Briscoe found space in the area and placed the ball home from 12 yards out following Andy Burgess' corner. Mansfie... Stags keep hopes alive Mansfield kept themselves in the race for the Blue Square Premier play-offs win a comfortable 5-0 at mid-table Histon. Scott Garner gave the visitors the lead after 38 minutes when the defender was given time and space on the edge of the area to fire into the bottom corner of the goal. The second came 10 minutes into the second half when Louis Briscoe found space in the area and placed the ball home from 12 yards out following Andy Burgess' corner. Mansfie... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Histon-vs-Mansfield-article350253.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Ebbsfleet-United-vs-Luton-article350249.html Luton continue momentum A Claude Gnakpa hat-trick helped Luton move to within two points of league leaders Stevenage with a 6-1 victory over Ebbsfleet. The Hatters were marginally the better side in the opening half, though they fell behind in unfortunate circumstances when Janos Kovacs's backpass evaded Mark Tyler and trickled into the net in the 24th minute. But Gnakpa levelled from Keith Keane's corner with a powerful header that flew into the top corner in the 49th minute. L... Luton continue momentum A Claude Gnakpa hat-trick helped Luton move to within two points of league leaders Stevenage with a 6-1 victory over Ebbsfleet. The Hatters were marginally the better side in the opening half, though they fell behind in unfortunate circumstances when Janos Kovacs's backpass evaded Mark Tyler and trickled into the net in the 24th minute. But Gnakpa levelled from Keith Keane's corner with a powerful header that flew into the top corner in the 49th minute. L... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Ebbsfleet-United-vs-Luton-article350249.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Eastbourne-Borough-vs-Grays-Athletic-article350245.html Grays battle back for point Grays overcame a two-goal deficit to claim a 2-2 draw with fellow strugglers Eastbourne. The hosts made the perfect start when Jamie Taylor latched onto a Simon Johnson pass and buried his shot past Glyn Garner in the second minute. Taylor had the opportunity to double Eastbourne's lead four minutes later with a penalty when Richard Graham fouled debutant Luke Rooney in the box, but Taylor's spot-kick went wide. Nevertheless, the Sports continued to p... Grays battle back for point Grays overcame a two-goal deficit to claim a 2-2 draw with fellow strugglers Eastbourne. The hosts made the perfect start when Jamie Taylor latched onto a Simon Johnson pass and buried his shot past Glyn Garner in the second minute. Taylor had the opportunity to double Eastbourne's lead four minutes later with a penalty when Richard Graham fouled debutant Luke Rooney in the box, but Taylor's spot-kick went wide. Nevertheless, the Sports continued to p... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Eastbourne-Borough-vs-Grays-Athletic-article350245.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Altrincham-vs-Rushden-D-monds-article350241.html Denham denies Diamonds Chris Denham's 94th-minute strike gave Altrincham a share of the spoils in a 2-2 draw at home to Rushden & Diamonds. The visitors started positively with strike duo Lee Tomlin and Jefferson Louis forcing several fine saves from Stuart Coburn and on the one occasion the Robins' keeper was beaten, Louis' shot cannoned off the crossbar. Altrincham punished their lack of clinical finishing by opening the scoring when Peter Doran passed to Shaun Densmore and h... Denham denies Diamonds Chris Denham's 94th-minute strike gave Altrincham a share of the spoils in a 2-2 draw at home to Rushden & Diamonds. The visitors started positively with strike duo Lee Tomlin and Jefferson Louis forcing several fine saves from Stuart Coburn and on the one occasion the Robins' keeper was beaten, Louis' shot cannoned off the crossbar. Altrincham punished their lack of clinical finishing by opening the scoring when Peter Doran passed to Shaun Densmore and h... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Altrincham-vs-Rushden-D-monds-article350241.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Torquay-vs-Lincoln-City-article350237.html On-loan Leeds striker David Somma scored twice to take his tally to five goals in as many games as Lincoln extended their unbeaten run to five games with a 3-2 win to end Torquay's six-match unbeaten streak. The South African opened the scoring after nine minutes with a clinical finish from close range after United failed to effectively deal with Steve Lennon's corner from the right. Somma had already forced home keeper Scott Bevan to turn away his shot for the corner. United resto... On-loan Leeds striker David Somma scored twice to take his tally to five goals in as many games as Lincoln extended their unbeaten run to five games with a 3-2 win to end Torquay's six-match unbeaten streak. The South African opened the scoring after nine minutes with a clinical finish from close range after United failed to effectively deal with Steve Lennon's corner from the right. Somma had already forced home keeper Scott Bevan to turn away his shot for the corner. United resto... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Torquay-vs-Lincoln-City-article350237.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Rotherham-vs-Bury-article350233.html Walker winner for Millers Rotherham did their hopes of automatic promotion the power of good with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over promotion rivals Bury The Millers dominated the first half but could not turn the pressure into goals until Josh Walker grabbed the winner in the 80th minute. Inside the first minute, Adam Le Fondre tested Wayne Brown with a shot and Ian Sharps later somehow hoisted a shot over the crossbar from inside the six-yard box following a Nicky Law corner. Fro... Walker winner for Millers Rotherham did their hopes of automatic promotion the power of good with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over promotion rivals Bury The Millers dominated the first half but could not turn the pressure into goals until Josh Walker grabbed the winner in the 80th minute. Inside the first minute, Adam Le Fondre tested Wayne Brown with a shot and Ian Sharps later somehow hoisted a shot over the crossbar from inside the six-yard box following a Nicky Law corner. Fro... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Rotherham-vs-Bury-article350233.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Northampton-vs-Morecambe-article350229.html Cobblers boost play-off push Goals in each half from Liam Davis and Ryan Gilligan maintained Northampton's promotion push with a 2-0 win against fellow play-off chasers Morecambe. Billy McKay tested Barry Roche in the first minute and a minute later Davis gave Cobblers the lead with a low drive from the edge of the box. Northampton had chances to increase their lead, with Roche twice foiling Adebayo Akinfenwa, but Morecambe gradually got into the game and had chances to equalise wi... Cobblers boost play-off push Goals in each half from Liam Davis and Ryan Gilligan maintained Northampton's promotion push with a 2-0 win against fellow play-off chasers Morecambe. Billy McKay tested Barry Roche in the first minute and a minute later Davis gave Cobblers the lead with a low drive from the edge of the box. Northampton had chances to increase their lead, with Roche twice foiling Adebayo Akinfenwa, but Morecambe gradually got into the game and had chances to equalise wi... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Northampton-vs-Morecambe-article350229.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hereford-vs-Bradford-article350225.html Home delight for Hereford Hereford ended a run of four consecutive home defeats with a 2-0 victory over Bradford in an entertaining contest at Edgar Street. Frenchman Mathieu Manset headed home their first in the 33rd minute, with teenage striker Jake Jervis snapping up the second in the 81st minute. Eighteen-year-old Jervis, who has joined Hereford on a month's loan from Birmingham, lobbed the ball over the top of the Bradford goalkeeper on his debut. Play switched from end to ... Home delight for Hereford Hereford ended a run of four consecutive home defeats with a 2-0 victory over Bradford in an entertaining contest at Edgar Street. Frenchman Mathieu Manset headed home their first in the 33rd minute, with teenage striker Jake Jervis snapping up the second in the 81st minute. Eighteen-year-old Jervis, who has joined Hereford on a month's loan from Birmingham, lobbed the ball over the top of the Bradford goalkeeper on his debut. Play switched from end to ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hereford-vs-Bradford-article350225.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Grimsby-vs-Bournemouth-article350221.html Chambers late show sinks Cherries A last-minute goal from substitute Ashley Chambers secured a shock 3-2 victory for Grimsby against promotion-chasing Bournemouth. Goals from Jamie Devitt and Michael Coulson had put the Mariners ahead on two occasions, only for Lee Bradbury and Liam Feeney to equalise for the visitors. Bournemouth substitute Jeff Goulding was then sent off within a minute of his introduction and Chambers made the Cherries pay with his first goal for Grimsby. The... Chambers late show sinks Cherries A last-minute goal from substitute Ashley Chambers secured a shock 3-2 victory for Grimsby against promotion-chasing Bournemouth. Goals from Jamie Devitt and Michael Coulson had put the Mariners ahead on two occasions, only for Lee Bradbury and Liam Feeney to equalise for the visitors. Bournemouth substitute Jeff Goulding was then sent off within a minute of his introduction and Chambers made the Cherries pay with his first goal for Grimsby. The... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Grimsby-vs-Bournemouth-article350221.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Darlington-vs-Barnet-article350217.html Bees arrest poor run with win at Darlo Barnet halted a poor run of results with a 2-1 victory over a Darlington side who left themselves too much to do after the break. The Bees, without a win in four league games, took the lead in the 22nd minute when Darlington failed to clear their lines from a corner and Dave Livermore had time to volley into the roof of the net from inside the box. Darlington broke down the right in the 32nd minute through Ross Chisholm as they looked to get b... Bees arrest poor run with win at Darlo Barnet halted a poor run of results with a 2-1 victory over a Darlington side who left themselves too much to do after the break. The Bees, without a win in four league games, took the lead in the 22nd minute when Darlington failed to clear their lines from a corner and Dave Livermore had time to volley into the roof of the net from inside the box. Darlington broke down the right in the 32nd minute through Ross Chisholm as they looked to get b... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Darlington-vs-Barnet-article350217.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Dag-Red-vs-Macclesfield-article350213.html Daggers too sharp for Silkmen Dagenham came from a goal behind to end resurgent Macclesfield Town's three-game unbeaten run with a 3-1 win at Victoria Road. Lee Bell's long-range strike put the visitors ahead, but Danny Green scored two and made another to secure three points for the hosts. In front of their biggest crowd of the season, Dagenham started well and Peter Gain missed an open goal before Paul Benson's header was punched over by Jonny Brain. Yet it was Macclesfield wh... Daggers too sharp for Silkmen Dagenham came from a goal behind to end resurgent Macclesfield Town's three-game unbeaten run with a 3-1 win at Victoria Road. Lee Bell's long-range strike put the visitors ahead, but Danny Green scored two and made another to secure three points for the hosts. In front of their biggest crowd of the season, Dagenham started well and Peter Gain missed an open goal before Paul Benson's header was punched over by Jonny Brain. Yet it was Macclesfield wh... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Dag-Red-vs-Macclesfield-article350213.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Crewe-vs-Notts-County-article350209.html County maintain good form Mike Edwards struck his third goal of the season as high-flying Notts County extended their unbeaten run to eight games with a 1-0 victory over Crewe. But the game ended in ugly scenes as Luke Rodgers and Ashley Westwood were both dismissed after the former Crewe striker high-kicked the youngster, sparking a melee. Crewe started brightly and Shaun Miller had the first sight of goal, unleashing a shot which had County goalkeeper Kasper Schmiechel flapping. ... County maintain good form Mike Edwards struck his third goal of the season as high-flying Notts County extended their unbeaten run to eight games with a 1-0 victory over Crewe. But the game ended in ugly scenes as Luke Rodgers and Ashley Westwood were both dismissed after the former Crewe striker high-kicked the youngster, sparking a melee. Crewe started brightly and Shaun Miller had the first sight of goal, unleashing a shot which had County goalkeeper Kasper Schmiechel flapping. ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Crewe-vs-Notts-County-article350209.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Cheltenham-vs-Port-Vale-article350205.html Vale held after Anyon howler A goalkeeping blunder from Joe Anyon proved costly for play-off chasing Port Vale as they were held to a 1-1 draw by battling Cheltenham. The visitors took an eighth-minute lead when John McCombe glanced home a superbly-flighted cross from skipper Tommy Fraser. But the Robins levelled after 39 minutes, Medy Elito finishing from a yard after Anyon had spilled Michael Pook's right-wing cross. Vale had gone close to doubling their lead in the 13th minut... Vale held after Anyon howler A goalkeeping blunder from Joe Anyon proved costly for play-off chasing Port Vale as they were held to a 1-1 draw by battling Cheltenham. The visitors took an eighth-minute lead when John McCombe glanced home a superbly-flighted cross from skipper Tommy Fraser. But the Robins levelled after 39 minutes, Medy Elito finishing from a yard after Anyon had spilled Michael Pook's right-wing cross. Vale had gone close to doubling their lead in the 13th minut... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Cheltenham-vs-Port-Vale-article350205.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Burton-Albion-vs-Chesterfield-article350201.html Pearson late show denies Spireites Greg Pearson rescued a 2-2 draw for Burton against Chesterfield with a stoppage-time goal in another dramatic finish at the Pirelli Stadium. Pearson swept home the leveller after Tommy Lee had appeared to get Chesterfield's promotion push back on track with an 89th-minute penalty save. The keeper brilliantly kept out Shaun Harrad's spot kick to preserve a lead given to the visitors when Scott Boden came off the bench to score with his first touch ... Pearson late show denies Spireites Greg Pearson rescued a 2-2 draw for Burton against Chesterfield with a stoppage-time goal in another dramatic finish at the Pirelli Stadium. Pearson swept home the leveller after Tommy Lee had appeared to get Chesterfield's promotion push back on track with an 89th-minute penalty save. The keeper brilliantly kept out Shaun Harrad's spot kick to preserve a lead given to the visitors when Scott Boden came off the bench to score with his first touch ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Burton-Albion-vs-Chesterfield-article350201.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Aldershot-vs-Shrewsbury-article350197.html Morgan stars in Shots win Marvin Morgan took his goals tally for the season to 12 as Aldershot kept up their League Two play-off aspirations with a 2-0 win at home to Shrewsbury. Oliver Bozanic opened the scoring for Kevin Dillon's men on the half-hour mark before Morgan wrapped up the points with the thunderbolt in the 73rd minute. The hosts were by far the best team in the first half with Morgan firing wide and defender Aaron Brown going close from a Bozanic free-kick. And the... Morgan stars in Shots win Marvin Morgan took his goals tally for the season to 12 as Aldershot kept up their League Two play-off aspirations with a 2-0 win at home to Shrewsbury. Oliver Bozanic opened the scoring for Kevin Dillon's men on the half-hour mark before Morgan wrapped up the points with the thunderbolt in the 73rd minute. The hosts were by far the best team in the first half with Morgan firing wide and defender Aaron Brown going close from a Bozanic free-kick. And the... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Aldershot-vs-Shrewsbury-article350197.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Accrington-Stanley-vs-Rochdale-article350193.html Rochdale march on League Two leaders Rochdale came back from two goals down to seal another vital win in their push for promotion as they beat Accrington 4-2. In a game which only livened up after the break, both teams finished with 10 men after Dale's Jason Taylor and home striker Michael Symes were sent off in the 74th minute after they clashed off the ball. Symes had given Stanley the lead with his 17th goal of the season after latching onto Billy Kee's through ball in the 61st ... Rochdale march on League Two leaders Rochdale came back from two goals down to seal another vital win in their push for promotion as they beat Accrington 4-2. In a game which only livened up after the break, both teams finished with 10 men after Dale's Jason Taylor and home striker Michael Symes were sent off in the 74th minute after they clashed off the ball. Symes had given Stanley the lead with his 17th goal of the season after latching onto Billy Kee's through ball in the 61st ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Accrington-Stanley-vs-Rochdale-article350193.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Yeovil-vs-Bristol-Rovers-article350189.html McCarthy hands Pirates win Bristol Rovers took advantage of a goalkeeping mistake from Alex McCarthy to romp to a 3-0 derby win at Huish Park. Rovers were gifted a dream start when McCarthy dallied in attempting a clearance in the first minute and Jo Kuffour charged it down to score. Yeovil had chances to equalise with several shots going wide of the woodwork but it was Bristol who provided the most lethal finishing and soon were looking for more goals. They made it 2-0 in the 3... McCarthy hands Pirates win Bristol Rovers took advantage of a goalkeeping mistake from Alex McCarthy to romp to a 3-0 derby win at Huish Park. Rovers were gifted a dream start when McCarthy dallied in attempting a clearance in the first minute and Jo Kuffour charged it down to score. Yeovil had chances to equalise with several shots going wide of the woodwork but it was Bristol who provided the most lethal finishing and soon were looking for more goals. They made it 2-0 in the 3... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Yeovil-vs-Bristol-Rovers-article350189.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Wycombe-vs-Exeter-article350185.html Logan rescues Grecians Richard Logan came off the bench to snatch a late equaliser for Exeter in a 2-2 draw which dealt a heavy blow to Wycombe`s fading hopes of League One survival. Gareth Ainsworth and Stuart Beavon had struck earlier in the second half to give Wanderers a lead but a quick reply from Liam Sercombe pulled City back into it. The Chairboys made their breakthrough soon after half-time when a bad miss-kick left Ainsworth through on goal and the midfielder made no mist... Logan rescues Grecians Richard Logan came off the bench to snatch a late equaliser for Exeter in a 2-2 draw which dealt a heavy blow to Wycombe`s fading hopes of League One survival. Gareth Ainsworth and Stuart Beavon had struck earlier in the second half to give Wanderers a lead but a quick reply from Liam Sercombe pulled City back into it. The Chairboys made their breakthrough soon after half-time when a bad miss-kick left Ainsworth through on goal and the midfielder made no mist... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Wycombe-vs-Exeter-article350185.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Walsall-vs-Colchester-article350181.html Byfield sinks Us Ten-man Walsall pulled off an amazing 1-0 win over Colchester thanks to a goal from substitute Darren Byfield in the third minute of stoppage time. It was the second time in eight days that Colchester had lost to a team reduced to 10 men, having been beaten by Carlisle in a similar situation last week. The Saddlers felt aggrieved when referee Geoff Eltringham sent off captain Mark Hughes who appeared to win the ball with a one footed tackle near the halfway line. ... Byfield sinks Us Ten-man Walsall pulled off an amazing 1-0 win over Colchester thanks to a goal from substitute Darren Byfield in the third minute of stoppage time. It was the second time in eight days that Colchester had lost to a team reduced to 10 men, having been beaten by Carlisle in a similar situation last week. The Saddlers felt aggrieved when referee Geoff Eltringham sent off captain Mark Hughes who appeared to win the ball with a one footed tackle near the halfway line. ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Walsall-vs-Colchester-article350181.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Swindon-vs-Norwich-article350177.html League One leaders Norwich were denied another victory in their push for the title as hosts Swindon snatched a 1-1 draw in injury time. Either side could have won a very defensive game at the County Ground but there was little of note in the first half except for a long-range Wes Hoolahan shot in the first minute. Swindon's best effort was a low driven cross by Charlie Austin which was hacked away and there was a strong appeal for a free-kick on the edge of the penalty area when Frank... League One leaders Norwich were denied another victory in their push for the title as hosts Swindon snatched a 1-1 draw in injury time. Either side could have won a very defensive game at the County Ground but there was little of note in the first half except for a long-range Wes Hoolahan shot in the first minute. Swindon's best effort was a low driven cross by Charlie Austin which was hacked away and there was a strong appeal for a free-kick on the edge of the penalty area when Frank... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Swindon-vs-Norwich-article350177.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Stockport-vs-Brentford-article350173.html Bees add to Stockport struggle Brentford hung on for a first win in six games as Stockport continue to struggle following a 1-0 home defeat. Charlie MacDonald's tap-in proved to be the difference on another miserable afternoon at Edgeley Park. Jabo Ibehre missed two great chances for Stockport inside the opening 10 minutes as he somehow scooped a shot over the top from six yards, before planting a free header wide. The visitors responded with Ben Strevens side-footing an angled ... Bees add to Stockport struggle Brentford hung on for a first win in six games as Stockport continue to struggle following a 1-0 home defeat. Charlie MacDonald's tap-in proved to be the difference on another miserable afternoon at Edgeley Park. Jabo Ibehre missed two great chances for Stockport inside the opening 10 minutes as he somehow scooped a shot over the top from six yards, before planting a free header wide. The visitors responded with Ben Strevens side-footing an angled ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Stockport-vs-Brentford-article350173.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Southend-vs-Carlisle-article350169.html Shrimpers rescue point Relegation-threatened Southend overcame a two-goal deficit and having skipper Adam Barrett sent off to earn a point at home to Carlisle. The Cumbrians were 2-0 up inside 13 minutes thanks to Scott Dobie and Ben Marshall. Evan Horwood crossed from the left for Dobie to head low into the bottom right of the Blues goal beyond Steve Mildenhall's dive after only six minutes. Horwood set up the second seven minutes later with a ball into the box which Southend's... Shrimpers rescue point Relegation-threatened Southend overcame a two-goal deficit and having skipper Adam Barrett sent off to earn a point at home to Carlisle. The Cumbrians were 2-0 up inside 13 minutes thanks to Scott Dobie and Ben Marshall. Evan Horwood crossed from the left for Dobie to head low into the bottom right of the Blues goal beyond Steve Mildenhall's dive after only six minutes. Horwood set up the second seven minutes later with a ball into the box which Southend's... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Southend-vs-Carlisle-article350169.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Oldham-vs-Brighton-article350165.html Bennett sets up Brighton win Elliott Bennett's first-half wonder strike set Brighton on course for a comfortable 2-0 win at fellow strugglers Oldham. Bennett smashed an angled drive into the top corner from 20 yards as the Seagulls stretched their unbeaten away run to eight games. Oldham should have taken the lead after just two minutes but Pawel Abbott headed off target from six yards after fine work by Lewis Guy. Brighton slowly took charge and Bennett rammed home his sixth go... Bennett sets up Brighton win Elliott Bennett's first-half wonder strike set Brighton on course for a comfortable 2-0 win at fellow strugglers Oldham. Bennett smashed an angled drive into the top corner from 20 yards as the Seagulls stretched their unbeaten away run to eight games. Oldham should have taken the lead after just two minutes but Pawel Abbott headed off target from six yards after fine work by Lewis Guy. Brighton slowly took charge and Bennett rammed home his sixth go... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Oldham-vs-Brighton-article350165.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Milton-Keynes-Dons-vs-Southampton-article350161.html Lambert downs Dons Rickie Lambert scored a second-half hat-trick as Southampton kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a convincing 3-0 win at MK Dons. Lambert's treble took his season's goal tally to 30 and moved the Saints to within 14 points of the top six in League One. Adam Lallana almost handed Alan Pardew's men the perfect start but his angled 10-yard strike was acrobatically headed off the line by Luke Chadwick, after keeper Willy Gueret had flapped at Jason Puncheon's c... Lambert downs Dons Rickie Lambert scored a second-half hat-trick as Southampton kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a convincing 3-0 win at MK Dons. Lambert's treble took his season's goal tally to 30 and moved the Saints to within 14 points of the top six in League One. Adam Lallana almost handed Alan Pardew's men the perfect start but his angled 10-yard strike was acrobatically headed off the line by Luke Chadwick, after keeper Willy Gueret had flapped at Jason Puncheon's c... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Milton-Keynes-Dons-vs-Southampton-article350161.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Leyton-Orient-vs-Huddersfield-article350157.html Terriers back on track Goals from strikers Jordan Rhodes and Theo Robinson saw Huddersfield to a comfortable 2-0 win at Leyton Orient to put their bid for a play-off place back on course with their seventh away win of the season. Huddersfield, who went into the game on the back of three straight defeats, survived a scare after just six seconds when Neal Trotman needlessly conceded a corner but were well worth their first-half lead. Home keeper Glenn Morris foiled Robinson when he d... Terriers back on track Goals from strikers Jordan Rhodes and Theo Robinson saw Huddersfield to a comfortable 2-0 win at Leyton Orient to put their bid for a play-off place back on course with their seventh away win of the season. Huddersfield, who went into the game on the back of three straight defeats, survived a scare after just six seconds when Neal Trotman needlessly conceded a corner but were well worth their first-half lead. Home keeper Glenn Morris foiled Robinson when he d... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Leyton-Orient-vs-Huddersfield-article350157.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Charlton-vs-Gillingham-article350153.html Mooney's magic denies Gills David Mooney scored a fantastic equaliser to ensure Charlton did not suffer back-to-back defeats but they had to settle for a 2-2 draw at home to relegation-threatened Gillingham. The striker controlled a low cross from Therry Racon before faking his first shot and burying the second in the right corner in the 60th minute. Charlton went in front when Alan Julian was at fault in the Gillingham goal to allow Frazer Richardson's low 30-yard shot to squirm u... Mooney's magic denies Gills David Mooney scored a fantastic equaliser to ensure Charlton did not suffer back-to-back defeats but they had to settle for a 2-2 draw at home to relegation-threatened Gillingham. The striker controlled a low cross from Therry Racon before faking his first shot and burying the second in the right corner in the 60th minute. Charlton went in front when Alan Julian was at fault in the Gillingham goal to allow Frazer Richardson's low 30-yard shot to squirm u... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Charlton-vs-Gillingham-article350153.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/West-Brom-vs-Preston-article350149.html Baggies close gap at top West Brom moved to within a point of leaders Newcastle with a 3-2 victory over Preston that extended their winning streak to four matches. Coca-Cola Championship games involving the Baggies this season have produced more goals than any other team and there were another five at The Hawthorns, with all of them coming in the opening 45 minutes. In a first half littered with questionable defending, Ben Watson`s first of his loan spell and Chris Brunt`s 11th of ... Baggies close gap at top West Brom moved to within a point of leaders Newcastle with a 3-2 victory over Preston that extended their winning streak to four matches. Coca-Cola Championship games involving the Baggies this season have produced more goals than any other team and there were another five at The Hawthorns, with all of them coming in the opening 45 minutes. In a first half littered with questionable defending, Ben Watson`s first of his loan spell and Chris Brunt`s 11th of ... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/West-Brom-vs-Preston-article350149.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Sheff-Wed-vs-Derby-article350145.html Owls held by Rams Sheffield Wednesday did little to ease their relegation fears after being held to a goalless draw by fellow strugglers Derby at Hillsborough. The Owls had the better of the chances against Nigel Clough's side but a combination of some wasteful finishing and some resolute Derby defending denied the home side a precious three points in their battle to avoid the drop. Alan Irvine's side have now won only won of their last eight games and are in real danger with eight... Owls held by Rams Sheffield Wednesday did little to ease their relegation fears after being held to a goalless draw by fellow strugglers Derby at Hillsborough. The Owls had the better of the chances against Nigel Clough's side but a combination of some wasteful finishing and some resolute Derby defending denied the home side a precious three points in their battle to avoid the drop. Alan Irvine's side have now won only won of their last eight games and are in real danger with eight... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Sheff-Wed-vs-Derby-article350145.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Scunthorpe-vs-Plymouth-article350141.html Iron boost survival hopes Scunthorpe moved out of the Coca-Cola Championship relegation zone after Martyn Woolford's deflected second-half strike gave them a vital 2-1 victory over fellow strugglers Plymouth. The Iron dominated the opening stages but went behind to Jamie Mackie's 28th-minute strike before Garry Thompson grabbed his first goal at Glanford Park in over a year to draw them level four minutes later. Plymouth goalkeeper David Stockdale made an excellent save to deny Tho... Iron boost survival hopes Scunthorpe moved out of the Coca-Cola Championship relegation zone after Martyn Woolford's deflected second-half strike gave them a vital 2-1 victory over fellow strugglers Plymouth. The Iron dominated the opening stages but went behind to Jamie Mackie's 28th-minute strike before Garry Thompson grabbed his first goal at Glanford Park in over a year to draw them level four minutes later. Plymouth goalkeeper David Stockdale made an excellent save to deny Tho... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Scunthorpe-vs-Plymouth-article350141.html 2010-03-20T15:00:00Z false