Manager Philippe Clement revealed his Rangers side earned themselves a rare Sunday off after going five points clear of Celtic at the top of the cinch Premiership with a 5-0 win over Hearts.Midfielder Mohamed Diomande’s fine strike in just over a minute at Ibrox set the tone for an impressive performance.Oscar Cortes doubled that lead with his first goal as a Light Blues player with striker

Forest Green boss Steve Cotterill was delighted for the fans after his side boosted their League Two survival hopes with a 1-0 win over Tranmere.Charlie McCann’s stunning strike was enough for 10-man Forest Green as Ryan Inniss was sent off for a second yellow card late on.The hosts recorded their first home win since October as a Rob Apter-inspired Tranmere were unable to force a late equal

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins insisted his side will not get carried away after they came from behind to beat Derby 2-1 and move to within three points of their promotion rivals.Sonny Bradley put Derby ahead in the 18th-minute but Phillips’ double strike either side of the interval gave the Tykes a valuable Sky Bet League One win.Collins said: “The scenes at the end…the fans

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said his side were “excellent” in their 3-1 victory over Birmingham.Conor Chaplin opened the scoring for the Tractor Boys, but Birmingham equalised in the closing minutes of the first half through Jordan James.Jeremy Sarmiento put the Town back ahead before Omari Hutchinson wrapped up the three points late on.The result drew Ipswich level on points with s

Sean Dyche blamed nine minutes of stoppage time for Everton’s failure to hold on for a crucial victory at Brighton.The Toffees were leading through Jarrad Branthwaite’s spectacular strike and defending against a team reduced to 10 men after Billy Gilmour was sent off.But Dyche looked dismayed when nine minutes of injury time was indicated by the fourth official and in the 95th minute B

David Wagner was “frustrated” after Norwich surrendered a lead to draw 1-1 at Blackburn.With Hull and West Brom’s drawing earlier in the day, the Canaries had the opportunity to close to within a point of the play-off places and looked on course to do so after their early superiority was reflected in Marcelino Nunez’s 22nd-minute opener – his first goal of the season.

Grimsby boss Dave Artell said Gavan Holohan was “devastated” after missing a last-gasp chance to secure the Mariners a vital three-point haul at the Mazuma Stadium.Holohan looked certain to bundle home Abo Eisa’s cross into the Morecambe goal with virtually the last kick of the game but a late bobble saw the ball come off his shin and spoon over the bar.Coming into the game on th

Erol Bulut believes Cardiff have rediscovered their confidence after grinding out a 2-1 Championship victory over Stoke.Bulut’s men impressed in the first half at Cardiff City Stadium, with Kion Etete’s header in the fifth minute ending the Bluebirds’ four-game run without a goal at home.Karlan Grant put the hosts 2-0 up in the 32nd minute – with what was his fifth goal of

Manager Dave Challinor was left frustrated after Stockport’s goalless draw at home to managerless Swindon.County slipped to second, behind Mansfield on goal difference, with the two dropped points and Challinor admitted, given the chances they wasted, they had only themselves to blame.He said: “It was a frustrating afternoon for us.“We should have won the game with all the opport

Crawley manager Scott Lindsey celebrated a “big result” after they made it three consecutive wins with a 1-0 victory over fellow play-off hopefuls Accrington.Defender Harry Ransom’s first goal for Town sealed the win, heading home Will Wright’s corner via the post in the 68th minute, to move Crawley up to eighth place in the league.Stanley had double-figure chances but foun