LEAGUE ONE
BOLTON 7
Iredale 34, Adeboyejo 43, Maghoma 55, Charles 63, 74, Dempsey 87, Nlundulu 90+2
EXETER 0
DAN NLUNDULU was relieved to cap Bolton’s win with his first league goal since his June move from Southampton.
The striker paid tribute to manager Ian Evatt and said: “It was an emotional one. I have been waiting for it.
“I have to give it to the gaffer, how much patience he has had.
“It’s got to the point where he is more than a manager to me.”
DERBY 2
Hunt 66 og, Mendez-Laing 90
BRISTOL ROV 1
Martin 87
CONOR HOURIHANE says Derby were handed a huge boost when they realised this late win had fired them into the play-off places.
The Rams midfielder said: “First thing we look at after a game is where we are in the league. We’ve been near that top six but to get in there is huge.
“We showed character and quality at a key time and that’s a few good wins at home now.”
LINCOLN 2
Mandroiu 5 pen, Eyoma 88
BARNSLEY 2
Cotter 68, McAtee 72
TJ EYOMA says his late leveller summed up the spirit in the Lincoln dressing room.
The Imps defender said: “We’ve got a neversay-die attitude right now. We’re all working hard for each other, and it’s showing.
“We stick together, and we got the goal at the end. It was my first goal of the season, I’m happy to help the lads – it was a good draw.”
PORTSMOUTH 0
BLACKPOOL 4
Dale 9, Beesley 56, Hamilton 74, Morgan 87
JAKE BEESLEY says his scoring run of five goals in three games is down to leading the Blackpool line alongside Jordan Rhodes.
The Seasiders striker said: “My goal was a bit lucky but you have to claim them. It’s great to have another goal but three points is the main thing. Jordan is a top man and an unbelievable player to learn from.
“He has scored so many goals in his career.”
CARLISLE 1
Lavelle 62
CHARLTON 1
Blackett-Taylor 54
PAUL SIMPSON has challenged his players to show they should be part of Carlisle’s future ahead of the transfer window.
The club was taken over by the Piatak family last week, and boss Simpson said: “Everyone has got to show they want to be part of it moving forward.
“Whatever happens in January, they have to do the business between now and then.”
FLEETWOOD 0
STEVENAGE 3
Reid 8, Thompson 56, List 90+5 BEN THOMPSON revealed Stevenage had a nightmare journey to the North West ahead of a crucial win.
The midfielder said: “It was a rollercoaster of a journey. The coach broke down and another had to come out and get us. But we’ve come to the game and it’s paid off.
“We really work hard together. We’ll take it game by game and see where it takes us.”
NORTHAMPTON 2
Bowie 49, Hoskins 55
CAMBRIDGE 1
Ahadme 77
JON BRADY has told his Northampton side to make it three league wins on the bounce at Blackpool tomorrow.
The Cobblers boss said: “There were lots of passages of our play that were really pleasing and we restricted Cambridge for the most part.
“Blackpool will be tough but we’ve said we won’t fear anyone. It will be a tough challenge but we will try and rise to it.”
SHREWSBURY 2
Mata 28, Udoh 48
PORT VALE 1
Garrity 57
MATT TAYLOR expects Max Mata to build on his first Shrewsbury goal.
Salop boss Taylor said: “I’m over the moon for Max to get his goal, it’s long overdue.
“He’s where he should be between the posts.
“Hopefully that gives him the opportunity to kick on and get more goals and do what he was brought to the club to do. It’s a wonderful moment for him.”
CHELTENHAM 2
Street 34, Goodwin 76
OXFORD 0
DARRELL CLARKE says his Cheltenham side are starting to show that they can move clear of the drop zone.
The Robins boss said: “We certainly would’ve been everyone’s away banker – and we are glad to prove the form wrong.
“It’s a good win but we have another game on Tuesday. The lads will get the plaudits tonight but we go again against Charlton.”
LORIENT 1
Forde 18
WIGAN 1
Humphrys 45+1
SHAUN MALONEY praised the character of Stephen Humphrys who struck Wigan’s equaliser after missing a firstminute penalty.
Latics boss Maloney said: “He’s in very good form. He is really leading the team. It was an outstanding goal. He’s a really talented boy and there is loads more to come from him.
“When he came off, we had to change slightly.”
PETERBOROUGH 4
Randall 6, Mason-Clark 44, Stockton 61 og, Poku 66
BURTON 0
DARREN FERGUSON believes Peterborough’s front four are making the difference in his side’s top-two challenge.
The Posh boss said: “The front four are all doing their jobs. Three of them scored again, while Ricky Jade-Jones put in a great unselfish display, one that enables other players to flourish.
“But there is also a growing maturity in the performances.”
WYCOMBE 1
Phillips 32
READING 2
Smith 30, Wing 41
LEWIS WING admits the reaction of Wycombe fans made him determined to celebrate his winner against his former club.
The Reading winger said: “I thought I wasn’t going to celebrate if I scored but, because they were giving me a bit of grief, I thought I would give it back to them.
“I had forgotten the feeling of winning away from home, it was certainly a good one.”