
Five midfielders Cambridge United could sign ahead of their League One return
Mark Bonner has been working hard to improve Cambridge United’s squad after winning promotion, but their threadbare midfield is still an area of concern.
Mark Bonner has been working hard to improve Cambridge United’s squad after winning promotion, but their threadbare midfield is still an area of concern.
As the U’s step up their pre-season preparations, many fans will be speculating as to how their side will line up to face Oxford United in their opening League One fixture on August 7th.
Lincoln City have made their first signing of the summer transfer window, with Lewis Fiorini arriving on loan from Manchester City.
Cambridge United’s promotion celebrations will be fresh in the mind of every fan, but Mark Bonner and his coaching staff have long since been preparing for the club’s return to the third tier.
Oxford United once again missed out on promotion by falling short in the League One play-offs, but to concentrate solely on the outcome would be to overlook a season worth remembering despite the lack of supporters in attendance.
A Kenny Dougall double earned Blackpool a deserved win and a place in next year’s Championship
Tom Hopper’s second half header was enough for Lincoln City to get over the line and reach the play-off final despite having thrown away their two goal lead in the first half at Sunderland on Saturday.
Passion in the stands, passion on the pitch, a team and club to be proud of, Blackpool are heading to Wembley and boy do they deserve it.
The 19-year-old alongside attacking partner Tom Hopper were on target as the Imps ran 2-0 victors at the LNER Stadium against Sunderland.
Oxford United suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat to Blackpool in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final, leaving them with a monumental task to end an up-and-down season with a return to Wembley.
Oxford United host Blackpool on Tuesday night in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final. The Yellows are hoping that defeat in last season’s final to Wycombe can spur them on to glory this time around.
Richie Wellens has been appointed Doncaster Rovers manager.
Pompey will be playing League One football once again next season after another underwhelming campaign which saw them finish outside of the top six.
The Railwaymen spent much of the season floating around midtable between the upper stages and the Play-Off places but never really looked likely to threaten the promotion picture.
While some will be disappointed that Crewe did not finish push for a Play-Off spot, maintaining their League One status is not a bad overall campaign for a newly-promoted side.
Blackpool looked to the in-form Ellis Simms to secure third spot as they rested key men ahead of their play-off tie against Oxford.
Oxford United secured a place in the League One play-offs with a final day hammering of Burton Albion at the Kassam Stadium. Even though the victory was devoid of the drama that has defined the U’s season, it sets Karl Robinson and his players up for an opportunity to avenge last season’s defeat to Wycombe at Wembley.
Oxford United host Burton Albion on the final day of the League One season in the hope that a victory will be enough to secure a place in the play-offs.
With the season drawing to a climax on Sunday for the majority of the football community, many might be forgiven for thinking that it’s a time for players to be putting their feet up around the country. However, there’s a young man at AFC Wimbledon, wishing the season wouldn’t come to a close.
Blackpool are hopeful of securing third place in the league on the final day as they prepare for a thrilling playoff campaign.
For the second successive weekend, it was more champagne on the pitch for Hull City as Grant McCann and his players secured their first league title since 1966 following their 3-1 win over Wigan Athletic.
Portsmouth are hopeful of finishing in the League One play-off places for the third consecutive campaign, but their fate could be decided on the final day of the season.
A switch in formation and a resurgence in performance saw Blackpool’s play-off push get back on track.
The 32-year-old has spent most of his career in Staffordshire with the Brewers and is a key figure up front for Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink’s side.
The Brewers are hoping to get back to winning ways after going three games without a victory as they welcome Simon Grayson’s Fleetwood Town to the Pirelli Stadium.