Jack Bridge fired Southend to a 1-0 victory over Eastleigh with a second-half penalty at Silverlake Stadium.The encounter got off to a slow start but picked up as the halfway point in the first period approached when Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell made a pair of saves in quick succession.There were numerous chances for both sides to net an opener before the break, but it was not until Henry Sa

Substitute Jordan James rescued a 2-2 draw for Tony Mowbray’s Birmingham as the battle of the new managers ended all square with Luke Williams’ Swansea at St Andrew’s.Harry Darling put the visitors ahead before Siriki Dembele quickly equalised only for Jamal Lowe to restore the Swans’ lead after the break before Wales international James drove home in the 95th minute.Darlin

Ephron Mason-Clark scored twice as Peterborough extended their unbeaten league run to 10 games with a 2-1 win at Charlton that moved them up to second place in Sky Bet League One.The Posh striker fired his side ahead midway through the first half before restoring the lead in the 75th minute after Alfie May had levelled for the Addicks with his 20th goal of the season in all competitions.The visito

Barnsley returned to winning ways after defeating Bristol Rovers 2-1 at Oakwell.Devante Cole and Corey O’Keefe scored either side of Chris Martin’s equaliser to wrap up the three points for Barnsley, who had drawn their last two league games.The Tykes had a flurry of chances in the 32nd minute as Rovers could not clear. Adam Phillips came closest, but Matthew Cox was able to tip around

West Brom further cemented their position in the Championship play-off places with a thumping 4-1 win over struggling Blackburn at The Hawthorns.Tom Fellows opened the scoring after 12 minutes with a header before Brandon Thomas-Asante doubled the hosts’ lead on the half-hour mark.An unfortunate own goal by Dominic Hyam three minutes later all but wrapped up victory for the Baggies before ha

Josh Magennis’ second-half strike secured a precious point on the road for Wigan as they drew 1-1 at in-form Northampton.The veteran striker netted from close range in the 64th minute to cancel out Cobblers top scorer Sam Hoskins’ 16th-minute penalty.Wigan dominated possession in the early stages, and wasted a great chance to score when Jordan Jones blasted over from 15 yards, but they

A late goal from substitute Kelly N’Mai gave struggling Salford their first win in 12 Sky Bet League Two games as they secured a deserved 1-0 victory at Crawley.The Red Devils were far from their best in manager Scott Lindsey’s 50th league match in charge and Salford should have been in control by the break.The visitors started on the front foot and Conor McAleny had a close range shot

MK Dons returned to winning ways in dramatic fashion with a last-gasp goal snatching a 2-1 victory at Tranmere.They took the lead after nine minutes when Alex Gilbey was allowed to run at the Rovers defence before unleashing a fierce drive from 25 yards.Rovers were level just three minutes later when Kieron Morris’s effort from the edge of the box deflected past the helpless Michael Kelly in

Second-half goals from Isaac Olaofe and Paddy Madden ensured Stockport stay top of the table thanks to a 3-1 victory at home to Walsall.The injury-hit league leaders led through Akil Wright’s long-range effort in first-half stoppage time before Douglas James-Taylor’s goal pegged them back instantly.But Olaofe hit his 15th of the season and substitute Madden fired in a late penalty to g

Harrogate made it back-to-back Sky Bet League Two wins with a 2-0 victory over struggling Forest Green.Goals from Jack Muldoon and Abraham Odoh gave the visitors all three points against 10-man Rovers.Defeat left Troy Deeney winless in six matches as Forest Green boss and his side dropped to the bottom of League Two.A mix-up between debutant goalkeeper Tommy Simkin and defender Dom Bernard gave Ha