Football - March 16th & 17th

2:18 pm, Sun 17 Mar 2013

Brighton's 3-nil win over Crystal Palace

Brighton's Leonardo Ulloa is challenged by Crystal Palace's Peter Ramage Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Brighton have re-ignited their Championship play-off hopes with a 3-nil win over Crystal Palace at The Amex Stadium.

Brighton's Leonardo Ulloa (top centre) leaps to score the first goal for his side Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Leonardo Ulloa and David Lopez scored in the first half. Ulloa then scored his second goal in the 50th minute.

Brighton's David Lopez scores his sides second goal Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Brighton's win today is their first in four games and first at home to Crystal Palace in 25 years.

Brighton's David Lopez celebrates scoring his sides second goal Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Gus Poyet's side are now level on points with sixth-placed Leicester City. The Seagulls are trailing by goal difference.

10:26 am, Sun 17 Mar 2013

Reading v Manchester United in pictures

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring Credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Manchester United's Ryan Giggs and Reading's Stephen Kelly Credit: Nigel French/EMPICS Sport

A first half goal from Wayne Rooney was enough to secure a one-nil win over Reading at Old Trafford. It leaves the Royals second from bottom in the Premier League and seven points form safety.

Reading's Caretaker Manager Eamonn Dolan on the touchline Credit: Nigel French/EMPICS Sport

Reading dismissed manager Brian McDermott before the game at Old Trafford.

It's hoped The Royals will announce McDermott's successor before the match against Arsenal on March 30th.

Southampton's crucial win against Liverpool

Southampton's Manager Mauricio Pochettino on the touch-line Credit: Chris Ison/PA Wire

Liverpool's Luis Suarez (left) tries to get past Southampton's Jose Fonte to get the ball from goal-keeper Artur Boruc Credit: Chris Ison/PA Wire

Southampton move seven points above the Premier League relegation zone with a 3-1 win over Liverpool at St Mary's.

The Saints have beaten Liverpool in four of the last five league games at home.

6:19 pm, Sat 16 Mar 2013

Football results - League Two

Aldershot lost one-nil at home to Wimbledon.

Gillingham remain top with a 1-all draw at Morecambe - but their lead is cut to four points.

Oxford United lost one-nil against Chesterfield.

6:16 pm, Sat 16 Mar 2013

Football results - League One

Portsmouth remain in the league one relegation zone depite a one-all draw away to league leaders Doncaster.

AFC Bournemouth are back into a play-off spot with a one-nil win at Oldham.

Crawley drew 2-all away to Walsall.

Swindon face Yeovil on Tuesday.

5:22 pm, Sat 16 Mar 2013

Southampton beat Liverpool 3-1

Southampton's Jay Rodriguez (right) scores against Liverpool Credit: Chris Ison/PA Wire

Premier League:

Southampton gained an impressive win beating Liverpool 3-1 at St Mary's. It puts the Saints 7 points clear of the relegation zone.

Royals Academy manager, Eammon Dolan, is in charge for Reading's trip to Manchester United. It is a late kick-off at 17:30.

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