Coventry have begun their rise back up the Football League pyramid by claiming a League Two play-off final victory over Exeter.

Exeter's League Two clash with Carlisle in England was allowed to resume after a 45-minute delay because of a fire scare at St James Park.

Jermain Defoe’s hat-trick spared Sunderland’s blushes as they defeated Exeter 6-3 in a thrilling Capital One Cup clash last night.

Exeter 1 Liverpool 3

Exeter City 0 Manchester United 2