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League OneLeague One
• Another point, another step closer to promotion for Bristol City. Elevation is more or less a formality for Steve Cotterill’s men, but while they couldn’t take the win against playoff contenders Barnsley, they did salvage something after going behind to the Tykes. Barnsley took a 2-1 lead with a brace either side of half-time, but a Joe Bryan goal six minutes from time secured the point, which takes them 11 points clear of second place and 14 ahead of Swindon in third. Preston, in second, are in action on Sunday, while MK Dons in fourth had their clash with Doncaster postponed due to international call-ups, of all things.• Another point, another step closer to promotion for Bristol City. Elevation is more or less a formality for Steve Cotterill’s men, but while they couldn’t take the win against playoff contenders Barnsley, they did salvage something after going behind to the Tykes. Barnsley took a 2-1 lead with a brace either side of half-time, but a Joe Bryan goal six minutes from time secured the point, which takes them 11 points clear of second place and 14 ahead of Swindon in third. Preston, in second, are in action on Sunday, while MK Dons in fourth had their clash with Doncaster postponed due to international call-ups, of all things.
• There’s a big gap after them to Sheffield United, which might explain the loud boos that accompanied Nigel Clough’s side after their home defeat to Crewe. Of course, that they lost to a side who were in the relegation zone at the start of the day might also be an explanation, a last-minute strike from Ryan Colclough sealing the victory for Alex. The Blades haven’t lost too much ground though, with Barnsley’s point keeping them within five of the top six, while Peterborough lost 1-0 to Coventry, a win that gave the Sky Blues a little more breathing room above the relegation zone.• There’s a big gap after them to Sheffield United, which might explain the loud boos that accompanied Nigel Clough’s side after their home defeat to Crewe. Of course, that they lost to a side who were in the relegation zone at the start of the day might also be an explanation, a last-minute strike from Ryan Colclough sealing the victory for Alex. The Blades haven’t lost too much ground though, with Barnsley’s point keeping them within five of the top six, while Peterborough lost 1-0 to Coventry, a win that gave the Sky Blues a little more breathing room above the relegation zone.
• Yeovil remained rooted to the foot of the table and spiralling towards relegation, after defeat to Rochdale. They’re now ten points behind Notts County, who were denied a victory in Paul Hart’s first (and possibly only) game in charge at Meadow Lane, following the sacking of Shaun Derry this week. Leyton Orient are still in the drop zone, but boosted their survival chances with a 3-1 victory over Port Vale, a late screamer from Dean Cox securing a vital set of points for Fabio Liverani’s side. Crawley Town were the victims of Crewe’s surprise success at Bramall Lane, dropping into the relegation zone following their own home defeat to Gillingham.• Yeovil remained rooted to the foot of the table and spiralling towards relegation, after defeat to Rochdale. They’re now ten points behind Notts County, who were denied a victory in Paul Hart’s first (and possibly only) game in charge at Meadow Lane, following the sacking of Shaun Derry this week. Leyton Orient are still in the drop zone, but boosted their survival chances with a 3-1 victory over Port Vale, a late screamer from Dean Cox securing a vital set of points for Fabio Liverani’s side. Crawley Town were the victims of Crewe’s surprise success at Bramall Lane, dropping into the relegation zone following their own home defeat to Gillingham.
League TwoLeague Two
• With leaders Burton Albion not in action until Monday, Shrewsbury took their opportunity to gain some ground on the top of the table with a solid 2-0 victory at Portsmouth, thanks to a Bobby Grant brace. Wycombe also consolidated their position in the automatic promotion spots, as they edged to a 1-0 win at Dagenham and Redbridge, a strike from defender Aaron Pierre enough to bag the three points. • With Burton Albion not in action until Monday, Shrewsbury took their opportunity to gain some ground on the leaders with a solid 2-0 victory at Portsmouth, thanks to a Bobby Grant brace. Wycombe also consolidated their position in the automatic promotion spots, as they edged to a 1-0 win at Dagenham & Redbridge, a strike from defender Aaron Pierre enough to bag the three points.
• Just behind those two, the playoff tussle between Bury and Southend started, but didn’t finish, as a deluge from the skies produced a pitch that had more standing water than grass, and the game was abandoned after only five minutes. “It was a million percent the right decision to call it off,” said Bury boss David Flitcroft after the game. “He had every right to start it.” Plymouth were the key beneficiaries from that postponement, as their resounding 3-0 victory over Cheltenham combined with a defeat for Luton at the hands of Northampton meant the Pilgrims wandered into the playoff spots, now two points ahead of the Hatters. • Just behind those two, the play-off tussle between Bury and Southend started, but didn’t finish, as a deluge from the skies produced a pitch that had more standing water than grass, and the game was abandoned after only five minutes. “It was a million percent the right decision to call it off,” said Bury’s manager, David Flitcroft, after the game. “He had every right to start it.” Plymouth were the key beneficiaries from that postponement, as their resounding 3-0 victory over Cheltenham combined with a defeat for Luton at the hands of Northampton meant the Pilgrims wandered into the play-off spots, now two points ahead of the Hatters.
• They could do it. They could actually do it. At the turn of the year Hartlepool were bottom of the Football League and ten points away from safety, having won just three games all season. Now, they’re out of the relegation zone, surviving eight minutes of added time to hang on and beat Cambridge 2-1, their fifth win in the last seven taking them, miraculously, into the safe spots. Whatever Ronnie Moore has done, it’s little short of magic. Things aren’t looking brilliant for Moore’s former club Tranmere, though, as a late equaliser for them to earn a point against AFC Wimbledon wasn’t enough to prevent them from slipping into the bottom two, just a point above Cheltenham who fell to Plymouth. • They could do it. They could actually do it. At the turn of the year Hartlepool were bottom of the Football League and 10 points away from notional safety, having won just three games all season. Now, they’re out of the relegation zone, surviving eight minutes of added time to hang on and beat Cambridge 2-1, their fifth win in the last seven taking them, miraculously, into the safe spots. Whatever Ronnie Moore has done, it’s little short of magic. Things aren’t looking brilliant for Moore’s former club Tranmere, though, as a late equaliser for them to earn a point against AFC Wimbledon wasn’t enough to prevent them from slipping into the bottom two, just a point above Cheltenham who fell to Plymouth.