Monday
Despite Martin Boyle’s introduction from the substitute’s bench, Hibernian lost by a solitary goal against Rangers at Ibrox.
19 year old George Brown returned to action for Sheffield Wednesday following a spell on the treatment table. Visitors Derby County ran out 3-0 winners at Hillsborough.
Wednesday
In the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Arsenal comfortably beat Oud-Heverlee Leuven 3-0 with Taylor Hinds completing 90 minutes in Belgium.
Also on the continent, Lioness Ella Toone was introduced from the substitute’s bench in Manchester United’s narrow 1-0 victory against Juventus in Turin.
Friday
In League Two, Tom Barkhuizen’s second half assist was only a consolation for Barrow in the 2-1 loss against Cheltenham Town.
Saturday
Matty Litherland made a big impression on his EFL Championship debut for Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The 20 year old boyhood Rovers’ fan celebrated a 2-0 victory against Millwall and collected the sponsor’s ‘Man of the Match’ award.
Callum Lang made it two Championship goals in two games for Portsmouth at Pride Park. Hayden Matthews scored an unfortunate own goal, which handed Derby County a 1-1 draw.
In the SPL, Australian international Martin Boyle scored again for Hibernian in the 1-1 draw at Dundee United.
Lincoln City beat Cardiff City 2-1 at Sincil Bank. Tom Hamer’s side occupy second place in League One as we approach the midway point of the season.
MK Dons reinforced their League Two promotion credentials with a comprehensive 4-0 win against Harrogate Town. Gethin Jones and Jack Evans both made 90 minute appearances at Wetherby Road.
A late goal earned Toby Mullarkey’s Fleetwood Town a 2-1 win against Gillingham at Highbury. Jonny Smith returned from injury for the visitors with a late cameo appearance.
Ronan Darcy’s Chesterfield dug out a 1-0 victory at Shrewsbury Town to force their way into the League Two play-off spots.
Sunday
Manchester United progressed into the Subway Women’s League Cup Semi-Finals following their 2-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. Ella Toone, Bethany England and Ashleigh Neville represented the #FullNinetyFamily.
In the WSL 2, full-back Jessica Simpson scored in Southampton’s victory at Sheffield United. Fran Stenson and Tara Bourne combined to keep a clean sheet in the 2-0 success.