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After a strong first half of the season, the O’s had hoped that they may sneak into the play-off’s. But it wasn’t to be, as the goals dried, and their ability to win games stopped.
It was a season to forget for the Saddlers, who gave their fans very little to cheer about. A mass rebuild is ahead throughout the whole club, and one that is welcomed by it’s fans.
Before the game, Charlton knew they needed to pick up three points to stand any realistic chance of finishing in the top 6. They did just that, but a big win for Oxford condemned The Addicks to another season in League One.
The Champions face the play-off outsiders in a big game at the Valley. With only one remaining spot in the League One play-off’s, Charlton will hope that Hull are already on their holidays.
Colchester dominated in what was a must-win game for the U’s. For Walsall, questions have once again been raised about interim manager Brian Dutton, as they look set for their lowest finish in 100 years of league football.
Both Walsall and Colchester had big hopes and expectations at the start of the season. However, with only five games left, both sides are looking down, rather than up.
In a game that won’t live long in the memory, Walsall and Exeter grafted to try and seal the win. The game didn’t excite, and with only three shots on target, 0-0 was a fair result. It did however, end a run that the Saddlers will be glad to be rid of.
Yesterday, Leyton Orient dismissed manager Ross Embleton, just 30 minutes after their defeat against Tranmere Rovers. The defeat extended the O’s winless run to seven games, and saw them slip to 14th in League Two
In an entertaining match, Stevenage were held to a 1-1 draw against the visiting Walsall, who are still adapting to life under Brian Dutton.
It is a game that Walsall and Stevenage will look at as realistically winnable. Both sides have struggled for consistency this season, and both will be looking for a win to kickstart a busy period in League Two.
Two left-handers went against each other, as Cameron Norrie took on the World Number Two, Rafael Nadal. It was a good match, played in the eerie quiet of an empty Rod Laver Arena.
Two Brits were left in the Second Round of the Australian Open, Heather Watson, and Cameron Norrie. Norrie progressed, whilst Watson was knocked out, despite her battling display.
Round one of the Australian Open has not been particularly kind to the Brits. Hopes were high, with pre-tournament form looking good, but with very few left, the hopes of a successful Open look slim.
Fran Jones bows out of Australian open after great run through qualifiers.
When these sides met earlier in the season, it was Southend who notched up the three points, the first time they had done so all season. Walsall will be out for revenge, and with it, hopes for a kickstart to their stuttering season.
It has been a week where many players have been victims of online racial abuse. It seems as though no end is in sight, with Southampton’s Alex Jankewitz the latest to receive racial abuse via social media.
A cold night at The Valley showed a difference between two sides, who are in the mix for the play-off’s. Accrington were slick, organised and fluid, whereas Charlton were disjointed, and lacking in every area of the pitch.
With less than half the season played so far, it is tough to look at who will be in and around the play-off’s or promotion places. However, both Charlton and Accrington are in prime position, with games in hand over those teams below them.
Robert Dean looks ahead to one of this weekend’s David vs Goliath ties in the FA Cup third round as Stevenage take on Swansea.
As you travel to Barnet, you pass the famous Wembley arch. It is every clubs dream to play at the home of English Football, which is what awaits in the latter stages of the FA Cup. However, Barnet and MK Dons both had their sights on a potentially lucrative 3rd Round spot.
The FA Cup 3rd Round is a dream for many lower, and non-league clubs. The chance to face some of the best teams in the country, and play at the best stadiums in the country, is something that Barnet will be out to achieve.
In a sunny, but cold afternoon in East London, a steadily improving Leyton Orient side welcomed Newport County, who are a side that have a reputation for their successful cup runs of late.
Two teams from League Two will go toe to toe to progress to the Second Round, as Leyton Orient welcome Top of League Two Newport County, in what is sure to be a tightly contested affair.
Last night’s eagerly anticipated draw saw teams from the Midlands and Oxfordshire learn their fate, as the FA Cup First Round took shape.