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Cheltenham Town FC latest news and match reports

Hereford 3 Cheltenham 0

VETERAN striker Steve Guinan snapped up two first-half goals to steer Hereford to victory over his former club and fellow League One strugglers, Cheltenham. Read

Cheltenham 0 Leeds 1

Cheltenham’s struggles continue after they sank to a fourth successive defeat at the hands of Leeds. Read

Coventry City FC latest news and match reports

Coventry City midfielder a target for Port Vale

Out-of-favour COVENTRY midfielder Chris Birchall is a loan target for former club PORT VALE. Read

Republic of Ireland draft in Coventry City's in form keeper Kieren Westwood

COVENTRY CITY keeper Kieren Westwood has been drafted into the Republic of Ireland squad following the withdrawal of Dean Kiely. Read

Derby County FC latest news and match reports

Derby County 3 Sheffield Wednesday 0

DERBY County boss Paul Jewell celebrated victory against his former club Sheffield Wednesday on a day of firsts at Pride Park. Kris Commons scored his first home goal since his summer switch from east midlands rivals Nottingham Forest in the first half. After the break, Miles Addison celebrated his return from suspension with his first senior goal for Derby before another summer acquisition - Jordan Stewart - scored his first goal for the club. Read

Derby 2 Leeds 1

DERBY reached the last eight of the League Cup for the first time since 1990 - but Paul Jewell's side were made to work hard for their victory against Leeds at Pride Park. Read

Hereford United FC latest news and match reports

Hereford 3 Cheltenham 0

VETERAN striker Steve Guinan snapped up two first-half goals to steer Hereford to victory over his former club and fellow League One strugglers, Cheltenham. Read

Wolverhampton Wanderers keeper is off to Hereford United

Coca-Cola League One side Hereford have pulled off a coup by signing goalkeeper Matt Murray on a one-month emergency loan deal from Coca-Cola Championship high-flyers Wolves. Read

Leicester City FC latest news and match reports

Swindon Town 2 Leicester City 2

LEICESTER City missed a golden opportunity to reclaim top spot in League One by blowing a two-goal lead against managerless Swindon at the County Ground. Read

Leicester City 2 Bristol Rovers 1

NEW Portsmouth boss Tony Adams admitted he “kicked a few bottles and went berserk” in the dressing room after his side were beaten by Emile Heskey’s stoppage-time goal for Wigan at rain-drenched Fratton Park. Read

Nottingham Forest FC latest news and match reports

Bristol City 2 Nottingham Forest 2

BRISTOL City boss Gary Johnson revealed Michael McIndoe’s injury-time penalty miss in the Championship draw with Nottingham Forest has cost him his job as the Robins’ spot-kick man. Read

Bristol City 2 Nottingham Forest 2

Michael McIndoe saw his injury-time penalty saved by Lee Camp as Bristol City and Nottingham Forest played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Ashton Gate. Read

Notts County FC latest news and match reports

Notts County midfielder to have scan on hamstring injury

NOTTS COUNTY midfielder Gavin Strachan is set to undergo a scan on his hamstring injury. Read

Port Vale 1 Notts County 2

JOINT caretaker manager Dean Glover admitted Vale are lacking confidence after they were outclassed by County. Read

Port Vale FC latest news and match reports

Coventry City midfielder a target for Port Vale

Out-of-favour COVENTRY midfielder Chris Birchall is a loan target for former club PORT VALE. Read

Port Vale 0 Brentford 3

ASSISTANT manager Ian Brightwell slammed the decision to send off Ross Davidson after Vale crashed to a sixth home defeat of the season. Read

Shrewsbury Town FC latest news and match reports

Shrewsbury 3 Luton Town 0

SHREWSBURY cruised to a first win in four games as fit again midfielder Paul Murray celebrated his return with a goal. Read

Darlington 1 Shreswbury 1

A SCORCHING 30-yard drive by Sean Thornton brought Shrewsbury a deserved point. Read

Stoke City FC latest news and match reports

Stoke City boss Pulis has no hard feelings after missing out on signing West Brom's Scott Carson

STOKE City manager Tony Pulis insists he bears no grudges after England goalkeeper Scott Carson turned him down to join Saturday's opponents West Brom. Read

Stoke City fans celebrate Lottery win

A football-loving couple from Stoke-on-Trent are celebrating after winning £2,630,225 of National Lottery prize money. Read

Walsall FC latest news and match reports

Walsall bad boy on trial at Crystal Palace

CRYSTAL PALACE manager Neil Warnock has handed a trial to former Walsall bad boy Ishmel Demontagnac. Read

Walsall whippersnapper Alex Nicholls is eager to join first team strikers

WALSALL whippersnapper Alex Nicholls insists he is content to wait in the wings for a chance to join the Saddlers’ senior strikers on centre stage. Read

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