11 games took place on Tuesday night in League Two and Shrewsbury took full advantage of Burton Albion not playing by regaining top spot. The playoffs are becoming to look tight for points after tonight, and we once again have a shift in the drop zone with clubs picking up vital points. Here is your League Two Review.
Accrington Stanley 1-2 Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury regain top spot following victory on the road at Accrington. Salop bounced back from their first home defeat of the season thanks to two goals from Bobby Grant. Salop took the lead after just 11 minutes, before Josh Windass levelled from the spot just before the break to make it two goals in three games for the Stanley man. Stanley couldn’t hold on as Grant scored his second three minutes before the end, condemning Stanley to their second successive defeat, following four games unbeaten. Shrewsbury move top on goal difference above Burton, as they look to achieve promotion back to League One.
Tranmere Rovers 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers
Tranmere made it three defeats on the bounce and just one win in six following a home defeat by Wycombe. Paul Hayes gave the Chairboys the lead from the spot after 26 minutes before Adam Dugdale levelled soon after. Fred Onyedinma scored his fifth goal in four games to regain the visitors lead. In the second half, Gareth Ainsworth brought on Matt McClure, who was sent off less than two minutes later after he appeared to hit Adam Dugdale with both players challenging for a header. Tranmere slip to 22nd, level on points with one of the sides in the drop, whilst Wycombe stay 3rd, but now five points clear of the play-off places.
Bury 1-0 Luton Town
Bury’s recent impressive form has seen them move up to 5th following the Shakers fourth straight victory, this time against play-off rivals Luton. Tom Soares scored the only goal, his fourth of the season, after just nine minutes. Luton stay 4th but slip further afield of Wycombe, whilst Luton, Bury and Southend all sit on 58 points.
A.F.C Wimbledon 0-0 Southend United
Southend played out a goalless draw on the road whilst visiting Wimbledon. Both sides had chances in the game, with debutant keeper Joe McDonnell making multiple saves to deny the Shrimpers. Tom Beere hit the woodwork for the Dons, whilst Barry Corr was denied a goal he felt was over the line. Southend slip to 6th, with the Dons staying 11th.
Newport County 0-1 Mansfield Town
Newport stay in the playoffs despite a home defeat by Mansfield. This was The Stags second successive win, with Reggie Lamb netting the winner three minutes from time with his second goal in as many games. The Exiles are without a win at Rodney Parade in four attempts, with the Stags recording their first victory on the road in four attempts, and move one place to 17th as a result.
Stevenage 1-0 Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth suffered their second successive defeat following four straight wins with defeat at a resurging Stevenage side. The Boro haven’t lost in five games now thanks to QPR loanee Bruno Andrade’s 89th minute winner. Both sides stay 9th and 8th respectively, both level on 52 points and both one point behind Newport.
Northampton Town 1-0 Portsmouth
Northampton Town are the team to best so far in 2015, and with just one defeat in their last six games they have moved up to 10th. Another victory, this time at the expense of an in-form Pompey side. Ricky Holmes got the games only got after 25 minutes, condemning Pompey to their first defeat in eight games. Pompey slip to 13th, whilst the Cobblers find themselves just three points off the playoffs.
Oxford United 1-1 Morcambe
Morcambe left the Kassam Stadium with a point following a 1-1 draw with Oxford United. Kevin Ellison netted his 10th of the season after just 11 minutes, before defender George Baldock levelled three minutes before the end. Oxford, due to other results, slip to 19th, five points from the drop, whilst Morecambe move one place to 12th.
Cambridge United 0-3 York City
Despite Cambridge recording their first win in eight games last weekend, they suffered a devastating defeat at home to relegation threatened York. Wes Fletcher scored two minutes before the break, before Michael Coulson and Jake Hyde added within 10 minutes of the second half. The Minstermen move to 20th but are just two points above the drop, whist Cambridge stay 16th.
Dagenham and Redbridge 2-0 Hartlepool
Dagenham and Redbridge made it three wins from six as they beat bottom club Hartlepool at Victoria Road. A Scott Harrison own goal gave the Daggers the lead in the first half, before Billy Bingham doubled the hosts lead. Dagenham move up one place to 18th, whilst Pools stay bottom, now seven points from safety.
Carlisle 1-0 Cheltenham Town
A relegation six pointer took place at Brunton Park with Carlisle getting the all important three points and leaving Cheltenham to slip back into the relegation zone. Charlie Wyke netted the only goal of the game after 31 minutes to end the Cumbrians four game losing streak. Cheltenham drop back to 23rd whilst Carlisle move to 21st, two points above the dreaded drop.
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