Match Reports
Every third-tier result written up: what decided it, who made the difference, and what it means for the table.
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Match ReportsEvatt: Ashworth loss cost Blackpool the game
Ian Evatt believes Blackpool were the better side but says losing Zac Ashworth to injury proved the decisive turning point in defeat.
By Martin Cale · 26 Aug 2026
Match ReportsByrne: Doncaster had the better chances vs Barnsley
Neill Byrne believes Doncaster Rovers deserved more than a point from their goalless League One draw with Barnsley on 22 August.
By Ellie Hartley · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsNoslin: Barnsley showed good performance vs Doncaster
Barnsley defender Tyrese Noslin hailed a "good performance" after the Reds held local rivals Doncaster Rovers to a goalless League One draw.
By Ellie Hartley · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsCooper's late point rescues Notts County at Luton
Goalscorer Ollie Cooper says Notts County worked hard for every minute as they claimed a 2-2 draw away at Luton Town in League One.
By Ellie Hartley · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsClough: Mansfield deserved at least a point at Posh
Nigel Clough felt his Mansfield Town side were unlucky to leave London Road empty-handed after defeat to Peterborough United.
By Dan Mercer · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsRichardson hails "improved mentality" after Wimbledon draw
Leam Richardson praised his Reading side's character after they secured a point away at AFC Wimbledon in League One on 22 August 2026.
By Gemma Boyd · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsHarris: Draw with Bromley "a really positive start"
Neil Harris hailed Cambridge United's 1-1 draw with Bromley as an encouraging sign for the season ahead in the third tier.
By Ellie Hartley · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsWilliams: "We made them suffer" in 2-1 Posh win
Luke Williams says Peterborough United made Mansfield Town suffer as Posh claimed a 2-1 League One victory on 22 August 2026.
By Ellie Hartley · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsCaldwell: Wigan must "prepare to win more"
Gary Caldwell admits Wigan Athletic must improve after a 2-0 home defeat to Leyton Orient left them still searching for a first league win.
By Gemma Boyd · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsEvatt: Blackpool executed the gameplan at Stockport
Ian Evatt says Blackpool delivered on their tactical plan as they came away from Stockport County with all three points.
By Dan Mercer · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsWellens: Orient "could have had more" at Wigan
Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens says his side deserved more than a win at Wigan Athletic after the O's picked up three points in League One.
By Ellie Hartley · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsBloxham: Blackpool did what the gaffer wanted
Tom Bloxham spoke after Blackpool's win over Stockport County, saying the side delivered exactly what Ian Evatt had asked of them.
By Martin Cale · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsWoodman: Draw with Cambridge "a good point"
Bromley boss Andy Woodman called the draw with Cambridge United "a good point" as the Ravens continued their League One campaign.
By Ellie Hartley · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsJackson: "We dug in" in Wimbledon's 0-0 draw
Johnnie Jackson praised his AFC Wimbledon side's resilience after they held League One rivals Reading to a goalless draw on 22 August.
By Ellie Hartley · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsOxford claim first win as Stevenage test passed
Aaron Ramsey hails Oxford United's defensive discipline and second-half control after a 2-1 win at Stevenage opens their League One account.
By Martin Cale · 23 Aug 2026
Match ReportsRevell: Stevenage display turned desperate
Stevenage manager Alex Revell admitted his side's performance "became a bit desperate" after a 2-1 defeat to League One rivals Oxford United.
By Gemma Boyd · 22 Aug 2026
Match ReportsTaylor frustrated by ghost goal in Huddersfield draw
Joe Taylor says it was "a little bit frustrating" after his ghost goal was controversially not awarded in Huddersfield Town's 1-1 draw with MK Dons.
By Ellie Hartley · 22 Aug 2026
Match ReportsTaylor: Wycombe showed great character in Plymouth draw
Connor Taylor praised Wycombe Wanderers for their resilience after the sides shared a 1-1 League One draw with Plymouth Argyle.
By Ellie Hartley · 22 Aug 2026
Match ReportsBurton beat Leicester 2-1 in League One
Burton Albion claimed a 2-1 League One win over Leicester City on 22 August, controlling the contest despite spending much of the match without the ball.
By Ellie Hartley · 22 Aug 2026
Match ReportsWilliams: Posh must reconnect with fans vs Mansfield
Peterborough United head coach Luke Williams says reconnecting with supporters is a priority as Posh prepare to host Mansfield Town in League One.
By Raheem Osei · 22 Aug 2026
Match ReportsHarris: "Bromley are relentless" ahead of trip
Cambridge United boss Neil Harris has warned his squad to expect a gruelling afternoon as they travel to Bromley in League One, calling the hosts "relentless".
By Martin Cale · 22 Aug 2026
Match ReportsJackson: Wimbledon's Reading clash an "opportunity"
AFC Wimbledon manager Jackson says the home fixture with Reading is an "opportunity to get up and running" as the League One season takes shape.
By Martin Cale · 22 Aug 2026
Match ReportsClough: Mansfield have shown enough going forward
Nigel Clough says Mansfield Town's attacking output has been encouraging despite a midweek Trophy defeat, as they prepare to face Peterborough United.
By Ellie Hartley · 21 Aug 2026
Match ReportsLeicester host Burton in first home league game
Russell Martin speaks ahead of Leicester City's first home league game of the 2026-27 League One season as Burton Albion visit the King Power.
By Ellie Hartley · 21 Aug 2026