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A thrilling late goal flurry from Oxford United lifts them into the League One Play-Offs, with right back Sam Long instrumental in the win.
Even though Lincoln City’s exciting front four largely misfired in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over League One relegation-strugglers Bristol Rovers, January signing Regan Poole excelled at right-back as he attempts work his way back up the EFL pyramid five years on from his Manchester United debut
Burton Albion earned a point they deserved in the dying seconds against Plymouth Argyle when Ryan Broom cancelled out Ryan Hardie’s opener, denying Argyle keeper Michael Cooper a 13th clean sheet of the season.
Colchester dominated in what was a must-win game for the U’s. For Walsall, questions have once again been raised about interim manager Brian Dutton, as they look set for their lowest finish in 100 years of league football.
Rampant Rovers overcame a spirited second-half display from Scunthorpe to relight their promotion hopes in a thrilling game in Gloucestershire.
David Kasumu put in a stellar display on his return to the side as MK Dons beat Portsmouth 1-0 at Stadium MK to disrupt Pompey’s play-off push.
The Liverpool loanee provided the standout cameo at the bet365 Stadium as Preston North End were held to a draw against hosts Stoke City.
Coventry City host Barnsley on Sunday with both sides close to securing their respective targets with just five games remaining.
Both Walsall and Colchester had big hopes and expectations at the start of the season. However, with only five games left, both sides are looking down, rather than up.
Sheffield Wednesday host Bristol City on Saturday as they hope to pull of a miracle late in the season to avoid relegation
Simon Grayson will be looking for his Fleetwood Town side to finish the season strongly as they travel to league leaders Hull City.
After midweek results did not go in Mansfield Town’s favour, the amber and blues dropped down to fourth from bottom and still need a couple of points to stay in League Two for next season.
Steve Cooper’s Swansea host strugglers Wycombe, with the result important in the play-off and relegation battles.
While it looks increasingly likely that both Leyton Orient and Barrow will remain in League Two, they could be two divisions apart by the start of next season.
Promotion-chasing Lincoln City travel to relegation-threatened Bristol Rovers on Saturday afternoon searching for another positive result to further consolidate their place in the play-offs.
The Tangerines and the Black Cats face off at Bloomfield Road as both sides look to prove why they should be promoted into the Championship.
Stoke City face Preston North End for the 100th league game on Saturday as both sides require a reaction to previous embarrassments in the second tier.
Following an enormous moment off the pitch after the takeover by the Bahraini-led group Phoenix 2021 Limited, Wigan can add to supporters joy by making it three victories on the spin by beating Crewe on Saturday.
Oxford have an opportunity to redefine their Play-Off credentials against a Gillingham side who have won only once in their last five.
Burton Albion march on after a third consecutive victory in League One, and one that perfectly encapsulated what the Brewers have been good at since the Dutchman came in.
Defensive errors seem to be the damning curse for the Owls as Tom Lees’ 30th minute slip handed Steve Cooper’s side an undeserved lead, then followed Connor Roberts’ first touch creating the second goal for Swansea, dampening Sheffield Wednesday’s misfortune.
Blackpool struggled to play through the lines in a poor showing against a stubborn and well-organised Accrington.
Neil Critchley will want a response from his play-off hopefuls following their late collapse at Lincoln against struggling Accrington.
The end of the season is approaching and for the Owls, the chances of remaining in England’s second division is looking ever so slim.