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Post by lostinspace on May 12, 2023 20:34:25 GMT
First up is Posh v Wednesday..paper says it's a Wednesday triumph ..but on the pitch it's a different story..Posh 3-0 to the good after 60 minutes.....and Wednesday all at sea, unless something out of the ordinary happens then looks like it could be a Mem sell out when Wednesday return next season..
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Post by JeffNZ on May 13, 2023 1:03:12 GMT
4-0 FT... Posh looked really good.
On that performance, I can see them getting a result at Hillsborough and then going on to win the final.
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Post by lostinspace on May 13, 2023 7:11:08 GMT
That is traumatic to say the least, but Posh don't perform too well away this season, but that imo is a goal too much to overcome, expect Wednesday to win second leg but not with 5 goals
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Post by lostinspace on May 13, 2023 15:58:11 GMT
Bolton v Barnsley 1-1 two goals inside seven minutes and the game is all square going into the second semi next week
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Post by lostinspace on May 13, 2023 16:01:02 GMT
National league final, Chesterfield v Notts County,county finished 23 points against today's opponents,but currently trail 1_0 after 67 minutes, ....game goes into extra time after County's Jon Bostock equalized with a late free kick (88 minutes) ....extra time being played, Chesterfield scored after just 3 minutes of the first half,2-1 The half time ( of extra time) just 15 minutes between them and going back to the EFL, penalties!! And it's County who come out on top,four years of exile and back to the EFL
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Post by basel on May 13, 2023 17:23:36 GMT
Notts County and Chesterfield, enduring a penalty shoot out.....
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Post by basel on May 13, 2023 17:25:13 GMT
Notts County and Chesterfield, enduring a penalty shoot out..... Notts County are back in the EFL after beating the Spireites in a penalty shoot out at Wembley. After Countys massive points total I'm glad they made it back. |
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Post by lostinspace on May 13, 2023 18:04:51 GMT
Sunderland v Luton is the first Championship semi..67 minutes in and the wearsiders have come from going down to an 11th minute goal to lead 2-1
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Post by bluetornados on May 13, 2023 19:31:06 GMT
SAT 13th MAY 2023 - NATIONAL LEAGUE - PLAY-OFF FINAL
Chesterfield 2 (Dallas 5 pen, Dobra 93) Notts County 2 (Bostock 87, Rodrigues 108)
Notts County win 4-3 on penaltiesichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/CD8E/production/_129722625_gettyimages-1489816545.jpgNotts County had missed out on automatic promotion by just four points to title winners WrexhamNotts County twice battled back from a goal down before beating Chesterfield on penalties in an astonishing National League promotion final at Wembley to reclaim their status as 'world's oldest football league club'. Substitute goalkeeper Archie Mair, brought on to replace Sam Slocombe in the 120th minute, crucially saved spot-kicks from Darren Oldaker and Jeff King before Cedwyn Scott sealed a dramatic 4-3 shootout triumph. Victory for the 161-year-old Magpies, who were founder members of the Football League in 1888, ended their four-year non-league exile while defeat consigned Chesterfield to a sixth season in the National League. Ruben Rodrigues had bounced a volley off the turf and over goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons to level at 2-2 in the second half of extra time to ensure the showdown would be decided from the spot. Armando Dobra's curled finish had restored Chesterfield's lead in the first period of 15 additional minutes after an enthralling game ended 1-1 at the end of normal time. A calamitous start from Notts goalkeeper Slocombe - which had the Magpies defending a rare indirect free-kick inside the box after just two minutes - cost them dearly as his challenge on Andrew Dallas allowed the striker to put Chesterfield ahead from the spot. The Spireites had Notts scrambling to stay in touch at the break as the side that won a club-record 35 league games during the regular season struggled to muster a meaningful response. Sam Austin sent a shot over the bar from the edge of the area and Connell Rawlinson wastefully steered a header wide for a much-improved Notts after the break. Liam Mandeville squandered a late chance to seal victory moments before Notts veteran John Bostock caught Fitzsimons out with a set-piece that skipped in at the near post. Dobra edged the Derbyshire club back ahead three minutes after the restart, and after Macaulay Langstaff and Rawlinson went close to again restoring parity, it was Rodrigues who ensured the final would be decided from 12 yards. After four years and three failed play-off attempts - including defeat by Harrogate in a 2020 promotion final played behind closed doors at Wembley during the Covid-19 pandemic - Notts finally secured their English Football League (EFL) return at the end of a record-breaking season. Luke Williams' side were pipped for automatic promotion and the title by Hollywood-funded Wrexham, who topped the table with an all-time high 111 points. The 107 points the Magpies collected to finish second would have got them straight up as champions in every other season before this one. The club-record wins total and 117 goals in a campaign - which included a record 25-game unbeaten league run between September and February - would have counted for nothing if they had lost at the national stadium. Chesterfield finished one spot below Notts in the table, but the gap between the two was 23 points. They were the only side, other than Wrexham and Notts, to have a spell at the top of the table early in the season - and they pushed Notts to their limits at Wembley in an incredible energy-sapping game. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/146A6/production/_129722638_hi084600772.jpgPenalty shootout hero Archie Mair joined Notts on loan from Norwich CityReferee: Matthew Corlett Attendance: 38,138
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Post by bluetornados on May 13, 2023 19:36:48 GMT
SAT 13th MAY 2023 - LEAGUE ONE - PLAY-OFFS - 1ST LEG
Bolton Wanderers 1 (Charles 67) Barnsley 1 (Cadden 63)ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/145D4/production/_129721438_shutterstock_editorial_13908778bx.jpgDion Charles' goal for Bolton was his 23rd of the season - including two for Northern IrelandBolton and Barnsley remain locked together in the battle for a trip to Wembley following a draw in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final. After a goalless first half at the University of Bolton Stadium, the visitors took the lead when Devante Cole laid the ball back following a corner and wing-back Nicky Cadden fired it low into the corner. Wanderers had failed to produce an effort on target before the break but were soon back on level terms as keeper Harry Isted failed to deal adequately with Randell Williams' cross and the ball rebounded off Dion Charles and into the net. Bolton pushed forward with intent in search of a winner but Mads Andersen's last-ditch tackle foiled substitute Daniel Nlundulu as he prepared to shoot and Barnsley held out to the final whistle. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/0AFC/production/_129721820_gettyimages-1489780101.jpgNicky Cadden celebrates after putting Barnsley in front at the University of Bolton StadiumReferee: Andrew Kitchen Attendance: 23,450
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Post by bluetornados on May 13, 2023 19:43:27 GMT
SAT 13th MAY 2023 - CHAMPIONSHIP - PLAY-OFFS - 1ST LEG
Sunderland 2 (Diallo 39, Clarke 63) Luton Town 1 (Adebayo 11)ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/0DC2/production/_129722530_gettyimages-1254551924.jpgAmad Diallo (left) scored a wonderful equaliser to settle any Sunderland nerves that might have existed against Luton at the Stadium of LightSunderland's unlikely Championship play-off adventure rolled on with an impressive semi-final first-leg victory over Luton Town. The Black Cats only scraped into the top six on the final day of the season but were outstanding in extending their unbeaten run to 10 games and ending the Hatters' own 14-game streak. It all started well for Luton, when Sunderland failed to clear a corner and Elijah Adebayo was on hand to thrash the rebound into the roof of the net after Alfie Doughty's point-blank strike was saved brilliantly by Anthony Patterson. However, the home side wrested control of midfield, dominated possession, and levelled when Pelly Ruddock-Mpanzu left Patrick Roberts in a heap, Alex Pritchard touched the ball off from the free kick and Amad Diallo's stunning left-foot curler nestled into the top corner beyond a static Ethan Horvath. There was little change to the momentum after the break, as Jack Clarke fired just wide from a Roberts centre, and the provider almost turned scorer when his cut in and low drive trickled just wide. The goal that had been coming arrived when Clarke bent in a cross for Trai Hume to bullet a header beyond Horvath for the lead. Luton rallied, with Sunderland continuing to pick them off on the break, and Clarke's block to deny the visitors with the last kick of the game proved crucial, as it put the Wearsiders 90 minutes from a second play-off final in as many seasons. Referee: Tim Robinson Attendance: 46,060
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Post by bluetornados on May 13, 2023 22:20:14 GMT
SATURDAY 13 MAY 2023 - LEAGUE TWO - PLAY-OFFS - 1ST LEG
Salford City 1 (Smith 17) Stockport County 0ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/0A3E/production/_129722620_shutterstock_editorial_13908805bb.jpgMatt Smith (right) was credited with what could be a crucial goal for Salford Matt Smith's scrappy goal gave Salford City a first-leg win over injury-hit Stockport County in the League Two play-off semi-final. Smith got the better of Fraser Horsfall in a battle for Elliot Watt's cross. The visitors struggled without top scorer Kyle Wootton but defended resolutely to give themselves a fighting chance in the second leg. Stockport keeper Ben Hinchliffe produced an important second-half save to deny Conor McAleny. Nine years since former Manchester United stars Gary and Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt bought Salford - then a Northern Premier League outfit - the club are in with an excellent chance of promotion to League One. Their ex-United team-mates Roy Keane and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were in attendance at the Peninsula Stadium. And David Beckham, another of United's 'Class of 92', who took a 10% stake in Salford in 2019, would have been proud of the excellent right-wing cross by Watt to set up the goal. As Smith grappled with Stockport defender Horsfall and attempted to meet Watt's delivery with a diving header, it was unclear whether the ball went in via the striker's shoulder or off Horsfall. The goal was credited to Smith and came 72 seconds after Stockport missed a glorious chance to take the lead when Ryan Croasdale thumped the rebound against the bar after Connor Lemonheigh-Evans' shot had been parried by keeper Alex Cairns.
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Post by bluetornados on May 14, 2023 21:39:05 GMT
SUNDAY 14th MAY 2023 - CHAMPIONSHIP - PLAY-OFFS - 1ST LEG
Coventry 0 Middlesbrough 0ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/C0E6/production/_129728394_covboro.jpgCoventry failed to register a single effort on target as they were held to a goalless draw by Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off semi-final first leg at the CBS Arena. Michael Carrick's Boro were the greater threat in a tense but poor contest. Boro came closest to scoring when Chuba Akpom and Isaiah Jones brought first-half saves from keeper Ben Wilson. But Mark Robins' Sky Blues will need to significantly improve in Wednesday's second leg at the Riverside Stadium.
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Post by bluetornados on May 14, 2023 21:41:53 GMT
SUNDAY 14th MAY 2023 - LEAGUE TWO - PLAY-OFFS - 1ST LEG
Bradford City 1 (Walker 18) Carlisle United 0ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/70D2/production/_129728882_walker_pa.jpgBradford won in front of a crowd of 20,575, a record attendance for a fourth-tier play-off semi-final tie
Bradford will take a slender advantage into the second leg of their League Two play-off semi-final with Carlisle. The Bantams took the lead when Jamie Walker sent a clinical strike beyond Cumbrians goalkeeper Tomas Holy from Scott Banks' flick. The away side improved as the first half went on but failed to force home keeper Harry Lewis into a save of note. Carlisle carried on where they left off after the break but will go into the second leg on Saturday a goal behind. Jack Armer sent a shot into the side-netting before subs Ryan Edmondson and Kristian Dennis both failed to hit the target from decent opportunities for the visitors. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH - PLAY-OFF FINALBrackley Town 0 Kidderminster Harriers 2 ....................................................................... NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH - PLAY-OFF FINALOxford City 4 St Albans City 0
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Post by bluetornados on May 14, 2023 21:59:07 GMT
This week coming fixtures in the play-offs.
Tuesday 16th - Championship - 2nd Leg
Luton v Sunderland - 8pm (agg: 1-2)
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Wednesday 17th - Championship - 2nd Leg
Middlesbrough v Coventry - 8pm - (agg: 0-0)
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Thursday 17th - League 1 - 2nd Leg
Sheffield Wednesday v Peterborough United - 8pm - (agg: 0-4)
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Friday 18th - League 1 - 2nd Leg
Barnsley v Bolton - 8pm - (agg: 1-1)
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Saturday 20th - League 2 - 2nd Legs
Stockport v Salford - 12.30pm - (agg: 0-1)
Carlisle v Bradford - 3pm - (agg: 0-1)
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Post by eppinggas on May 15, 2023 8:38:31 GMT
I was listening to Oxford City 4 St Albans City 0 on the way back to Essex... Apparently they had the 3rd lowest attendance in that league last season. First time ever at step 1. They might be in for a tough season...
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Post by bluetornados on May 15, 2023 17:00:49 GMT
Thursday 17th - League 1 - 2nd Leg - Sheffield Wednesday v Peterborough United - 8pm - (agg: 0-4)
Darren Moore: Sheffield Wednesday condemn racist message aimed at manager..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/65C5/production/_129735062_shutterstock_editorial_13873466y.jpgSheffield Wednesday have condemned a "repulsive" and "despicable" racist message aimed at manager Darren Moore. It was posted on a social media platform on Friday in the aftermath of the Owls' 4-0 defeat by Peterborough United in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final. "Sheffield Wednesday are appalled by a repulsive racist message directed at Darren Moore," said a club statement. Moore has been in charge at Hillsborough since March 2021. He led the club to fourth place in League One last season before they lost to Sunderland in the play-offs. This season Moore guided the Owls to third place with 96 points as they enjoyed a club-record 23-game unbeaten league run from October to March. But their heavy first-leg defeat at Peterborough leaves them with a huge task ahead of the return game at Hillsborough on Thursday. The club's statement added: "We distance ourselves absolutely from this kind of abhorrent behaviour and have taken the appropriate steps by issuing an immediate ban on the individual in question from all SWFC fixtures and events. "Sheffield Wednesday stand shoulder to shoulder with Darren, the football family and wider society in condemning all forms of discrimination. "The club will offer our full support to Darren and we are working together with the authorities in ensuring this individual faces the full force of the law as a result of such a cowardly and despicable act."
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Post by bluetornados on May 16, 2023 14:34:46 GMT
Tuesday 16th - Championship - 2nd Leg
Luton v Sunderland - 8pm (agg: 1-2)ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/4E55/production/_129735002_gettyimages-1489876862.jpgBoss Rob Edwards feels Luton have a chance at home, despite trailing Sunderland 2-1Boss Rob Edwards remains confident Luton Town can overturn their semi-final first leg deficit to Sunderland on Tuesday and reach the Championship play-off final at Wembley on 27 May. The Hatters were beaten 2-1 by the Wearsiders at the Stadium of Light, despite taking an early lead. Finishing third has given Luton home advantage for the crucial second leg. "There's still a long way to go in this, we have to see it that way," Edwards told BBC Three Counties Radio. "We believe. I told the lads I've got undoubted full belief in them that they can do this, and that they will." ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Having seen his own game-plan executed to perfection in the home leg, Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray takes his side south in a bid to finish the job. Mowbray hailed Sunderland's "bravery" in taking Luton on with a sharp passing game, despite giving way in terms of physicality and size to their opponents. The 59-year-old is wary though of the home side's threat, and what the desperation of knock-out football can do to a team. "Generally in these situations there's always a bit of madness around, a bit of chaos at some stage," Mowbray told BBC Radio Newcastle. "It's when you activate that really. There's no real need for them to activate it from the start. The way they play is pretty dynamic as it is. "They could ask questions of us, and if they get a goal the crowd will be right up for it, they'll be believing they're going to get a winner. "We'll see what comes, but we have to be ready from the first whistle for the intensity of the game."
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Post by bluetornados on May 16, 2023 20:24:14 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on May 16, 2023 21:26:35 GMT
TUESDAY 16th MAY 2023 - CHAMPIONSHIP - PLAY-OFFS - 2ND LEG
Luton 2 (Osho 10, Lockyer 43) Sunderland 0 (agg: 3-2)ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/89E9/production/_129750353_hi084682442.jpgLuton Town are one win away from returning to the top flight of English football for the first time since 1992 after overturning a first-leg deficit to beat Sunderland and reach the Championship play-off final. Trailing 2-1 following Saturday's game at the Stadium of Light, the Hatters turned their aerial threat into tangible reward as centre-backs Gabriel Osho and Tom Lockyer scored before the break. Roared on by a raucous home crowd inside their compact 118-year-old Kenilworth Road home, Luton should have made it three when keeper Anthony Patterson misdirected a clearance and Jordan Clark blazed wastefully over. Sunderland stuck to their passing principles, but the only serious save home keeper Ethan Horvath had to make throughout was from the head of one of his own players, Elijah Adebayo, when the score was 1-0. Luton will now face Middlesbrough or Coventry City - who play their second leg on Wednesday with the tie level at 0-0 - at Wembley on 27th May with a place in the Premier League at stake. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/3BC9/production/_129750351_shutterstock_editorial_13914579s.jpg
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