SPFL approve lower-league restart but concerned by 22-game season
The SPFL has approved Leagues One and Two returning on March 20 but is concerned about their ability to complete a 22-game schedule.
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Harvey Knibbs and Paul Digby still missing for Cambridge ahead of Walsall visit
Cambridge remain without Harvey Knibbs and Paul Digby for the visit of Walsall.
League One and League Two clubs want 22-game season
League One and League Two clubs are understood to have united to demand a 22-game season.
Revised dates for Scottish Cup revealed
The SFA have confirmed revised dates for the Scottish Cup, following news yesterday the competition would be able to continue.
Alex Revell praises Stevenage players for superb victory over Forest Green
Manager Alex Revell believes Stevenage are finally showing what they are capable of after they produced a superb performance in their 3-0 victory against promotion-chasing Forest Green.
Danny Newton at the double as Stevenage dent Forest Green’s promotion hopes
Danny Newton scored twice as Stevenage stunned promotion-chasing Forest Green 3-0 to move towards the comfort of mid-table in Sky Bet League Two.
UPDATE: SFA says ‘commitment to testing’ convinced Government to allow return of lower leagues
The Scottish FA have confirmed League One, League Two, Scottish Women's Premier League 1 and the Scottish Cup have been allowed to return on the basis all teams perform weekly Covid testing.
Goalkeeper Dean Gerken sidelined as Colchester take on Carlisle
Colchester will be without experienced goalkeeper Dean Gerken for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Carlisle.
SFA awaiting decision from Scottish Government on when football below the Championship can restart
The SFA say they are waiting for a "final decision" from the Scottish Government on when the leagues below the Championship can restart.
Oldham’s Carl Piergianni hopes to start after scoring as a substitute in Cumbria
Defender Carl Piergianni is pushing for a place in Oldham’s line-up for their League Two clash with Bolton.
Lower league clubs hoping for restart green light this week – with loan window extended so teams can strengthen
Hopes are growing that the lower leagues will be given the go-ahead to return to action this week.
SFA meetings regarding possible restart plans postponed
Meetings about possible restart plans for the lower leagues and Highland League have postponed, it is understood.
John Yems waiting on Tony Craig and Tom Dallison as Crawley host Exeter
Tony Craig and Tom Dallison must again be assessed before Crawley’s League Two clash with Exeter.
SPFL confirms rules will be changed to allow concussion subs in league matches from March 6
The SPFL have announced a rule change will be made so concussion substitutes can be trialled in Scotland's professional leagues from March 6 until the end of the season.
Steve Ball leaves Colchester as defeat to Exeter makes it 13 without a win
Steve Ball lost his job as Colchester head coach after U’s stretched their winless run to 13 games with a 2-1 defeat to Exeter.
Neil Cox unhappy as Scunthorpe pay the penalty in defeat to Bolton
Scunthorpe manager Neil Cox disputed a first-half penalty decision that set up resurgent Bolton’s 2-0 win over Scunthorpe for their fourth successive Sky Bet League Two victory
Verbal volley from Simon Weaver spurs Harrogate to victory against Mansfield
Harrogate manager Simon Weaver hailed Aaron Martin’s match-winning volley after delivering a verbal volley of his own at half-time.
Bolton continue their fine run as Scunthorpe’s winning streak comes to an end
Goals from skipper Eoin Doyle and former captain Antoni Sarcevic secured Bolton’s 2-0 victory over Scunthorpe in a meeting between two of Sky Bet League Two’s in-form sides.
Aaron Martin on target as Harrogate complete first Football League double
Harrogate completed their first-ever Football League double thanks to Aaron Martin’s sixth goal of the season.
Walsall without Liam Kinsella for Newport clash
Walsall will be without the suspended Liam Kinsella for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Newport.
Jim McInally worries lower leagues will pay for SFA’s official blunder
Peterhead manager Jim McInally fears the SFA’s blunder which saw them use an official who should have been self-isolating could stop the lower leagues from restarting.
Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu set to replace injured Colchester captain Harry Pell
Captain Harry Pell is expected to miss out-of-form Colchester’s Sky Bet League Two match with Exeter.
Darrell Clarke still without trio for first home game in charge of Port Vale
Darrell Clarke will have a handful of absentees as he oversees his first home game in charge of Port Vale when they host Stevenage on Tuesday evening.
Giles Coke pushing for Grimsby debut
Giles Coke could make his Grimsby debut as the club host Crawley in Sky Bet League Two on Tuesday evening.
Newport pitch not fit to host matches, says Mark Cooper after Forest Green win
Forest Green boss Mark Cooper blasted the Rodney Parade pitch but praised the “magnificent effort” of his players in beating Sky Bet League Two promotion rivals Newport 2-0.
Michael Jolley sacked by Barrow after less than two months in charge
Barrow have sacked manager Michael Jolley after only seven games in charge with the club stuck in the League Two relegation zone.
Jamille Matt returns to haunt Newport in Forest Green victory
Jamille Matt tormented his former team-mates by making one goal and scoring the other as Forest Green moved to within a point of the Sky Bet League Two summit with a 2-0 win at Newport.
Harry Kewell is frustrated Oldham put themselves under pressure at Tranmere
Harry Kewell wants his Oldham players to stop requiring extraordinary goals to win points after Dylan Bahamboula’s wonder-strike earned a share of the spoils against Tranmere.
Oliver Sarkic could be back for Mansfield’s visit of Cambridge
Mansfield forward Oliver Sarkic has an outside chance of making the squad for the visit of Cambridge in Sky Bet League Two on Saturday.
Ellis Chapman missing with a quad injury as Cheltenham play host to Bradford
Cheltenham manager Michael Duff has been handed another midfield blow ahead of the Sky Bet League Two clash against Bradford.