Monday
After his impressive performance and goal at the weekend (Sat 2nd April), Dion Pereira was named in his the League Two ‘Team of the Week’.
Dan Pike returned to the Blackburn Under 23 line-up following his loan spell at AFC Fylde. Rovers beat Everton 2-0 in Premier League 2.
Congratulations to 18 year old Jake Canavan after The New Saints won the FAW Youth Cup. They beat Flint Town United 1-0 to lift the trophy for the first time.
Tuesday
A Callum Lang inspired Wigan Athletic moved to the summit of League One after a convincing 3-0 win over Accrington.
Charlton Athletic collected a point at London rivals Wimbledon. Elliot Lee featured during the 1-1 draw.
Also sharing the spoils were Gethin Jones and Aaron Morley who’s Bolton Wanderer’s side drew 1-1 with Portsmouth.
Centre-back Keston Davies helped Welsh Champions TNS to a hard earned point during the 1-1 draw at Bala Town.
Friday
Barrie McKay’s sublime strike for Hearts against Livingston has deservedly been named as SPFL ‘Goal of the Month’ for March 2022.
Blackburn Rovers Under 23 side secured their second win inside 5 days. Dan Pike’s men beat West Ham 2-0 at Brockhall.
The evening kick-off saw Ella Toone win another England cap as her national side played North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying. The Lionesses ran out 13-0 winners with Tooney scoring her second hat-trick of the qualifying campaign, and assisting another.
later that night Martin Boyle helped Al Faisaly secure a 1-1 draw against Jordanian side Al Wehdat in the first Asian Champions League fixture of the season.
Saturday
England u19’s faced Iceland in another Euro qualifier against Iceland. Manchester United Centre Back Tara Bourne played the full ninety and helped the Young Lionesses to a 2-0 victory.
Man of the moment Barrie McKay produced the goods again. His back heel assist helped Hearts beat Hibernian 3-1 in the big Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle.
Callum Lang produced another fantastic match winning performance to consolidate Wigan Athletic’s position at the top of League One. He scored a brace and provided an assist as ‘The Latics’ beat Lincoln city 3-1.
Also in League One; there was a battling 1-1 draw for Aaron Morley and Gethin Jones’ Bolton Wanderers. Olly Lee’s Gillingham also earned a 1-1 draw at the Priestfield.
Luke Bolton made a successful full debut for Salford City in League Two. Two second half goals secured the points as ‘The Ammies’ beat Harrogate 2-0 at the Peninsula Stadium.
Congratulations to young Centre Back Ethan Young made his EFL debut for Scunthorpe United as a 61st minute substitute at home to Mansfield Town.
Bradford City had to settle for a point after Dion Pereira’s loan club played out a 0-0 draw at Northampton Town. Dion was again named Man of the Match in back to back games
AFC Fylde scored a last minute winner to beat Hereford 2-1 in the National League North. Jamie Stott and Ryan McLean both featured at Mill Farm. #FullNinetyFamily