Peterborough United dismissed manager Luke Williams following their recent home defeat to Doncaster Rovers, marking a continued struggle for the club this season. Alfie May and Isaac Hutchinson scored for Doncaster in the match, leaving Peterborough with only one league victory so far. The club announced the decision in a statement, emphasizing that it was not taken lightly but deemed necessary by the board. Ryan Harley has been appointed as interim manager as Peterborough seek to reverse their fortunes.

Doncaster manager Grant McCann praised his team’s performance, describing it as a “perfect away performance” and expressed satisfaction with the way his side executed their game plan.

Elsewhere, Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen highlighted the need for his team to create more scoring chances following their latest outing against Stockport County. Despite efforts from Ryan Glover, who struck the woodwork, and promising opportunities for Harry Wood and Jack Diamond, Sheffield Wednesday found it challenging to generate clear-cut chances. Pedersen remarked on the importance of progressing and building strength in attack, noting, “Of course we want to create more and this is what we are working on.”

Stockport manager Jim McNulty commended his players for their “courage and personality” during the match but suggested they might benefit from greater confidence moving forward. He acknowledged the effort but indicated that a stronger belief in their abilities could lead to improved results.