Summary

  • Fleetwood v Tranmere goalless in second half of League Two late kick-off

  • In League One, Stockport beat Reading 3-1 to strengthen grip on second place, Sheff Wed see off Plymouth 3-0

  • Wigan come from behind to beat Barnsley 2-1 in basement battle

  • League Two leaders Salford hit back to draw 1-1 with Northampton, York edge to 1-0 win at Rochdale

  • Exeter see off Cheltenham 1-0 in early kick-off

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  1. Elsewhere in League Twopublished at 14:45 GMT

    Struggling Colchester, second from bottom of the table and without a league win since August, desperately need to end that run at home to Gillingham, who are outside of the play-off places only on goal difference.

    Bristol Rovers have won just one of their past seven league matches - a run that has included six defeats - and will be also be looking for a much-needed victory, at home to Chesterfield.

    Meanwhile, Crewe, who are fourth, are at home to Newport, sixth-placed Grimsby travel to Swindon, Port Vale host Accrington and Oldham are at Shewsbury.

  2. Rochdale v York II: The returnpublished at 14:43 GMT

    Rochdale v York (15:00 GMT)

    So, 203 days later, here we go again...

    The past three Football League meetings have all ended goalless but don't bet on it this time - 20th-placed Rochdale are winless in five games and have conceded 14 goals in their past four league games to boast the division's worst defensive record.

    York could go third with a victory but remain winless away from home in all competitions this season.

    They have taken three points from their seven away games in the league and have conceded a dozen goals from set-pieces alone so far.

    Whatever happens, don't switch off until the final whistle sounds.

  3. Dale and Minstermen renew rivalrypublished at 14:40 GMT

    Rochdale v York (15:00 GMT)

    York City players celebrating their dramatic equaliser against Rochdale in April 2026Image source, Press Association

    It is just over six months since one of the greatest games to decide a title.

    Rochdale and York City had amassed a huge 212 points between them heading into an extraordinary final-day showdown at Crown Oil Arena on 25 April.

    In the end, York City clinched automatic promotion from the National League by the barest of margins, snatching a 1-1 draw courtesy of Josh Stones' equaliser in the 13th minute of stoppage time.

    Having ensured promotion in dramatic circumstances of their own through a tough play-off campaign, Rochdale joined them in League Two this term, with the pair facing each other today for the first time since their epic fixture.

    Plenty has changed for both clubs as they adapt to life back in the EFL.

    How are both clubs faring this season? And will they forever be linked by that historic day? BBC Sport takes a look, here.

  4. Red-hot Ammies seek to extend advantagepublished at 14:37 GMT

    Salford v Northampton (15:00 GMT)

    A general view ahead of Salford v NorthamptonImage source, Shutterstock

    England's most in-form team, Salford, will seek to go eight points clear at the top of League Two as they welcome lowly Northampton.

    After losing their first three games under Peter Cklamovski the Ammies have taken 31 points from their next 11 and have won the past eight in a row, though they were knocked out of the FA Cup by National League Carlisle last weekend.

    Salford are the first team to amass 31 points from their opening 14 matches in four seasons and all eight sides to reach that mark since Opta began keeping stats in 2004 have gone on to be promoted.

    After coming down from League One last season, the Cobblers are fourth bottom, two points above the relegation zone, and have scored only nine goals in their 13 games, with just four of those coming from open play.

    Chris Hogg's men have also failed to win on their past 11 league visits to Greater Manchester, taking just three points over a span of more than four and a half years.

  5. Still to come in League Twopublished at 14:35 GMT

    League Two fixtures (Eight at 15:00 GMT & Fleetwood v Tranmere at 17:30 GMT)

    Five League Two fixtures listed using the respective club crests for illustrationImage source, BBC Sport
    Four League Two fixtures listed using the respective club crests for illustrationImage source, BBC Sport

  6. Postpublished at 14:34 GMT

    Right then, time to turn attention to the 15:00 GMT kick-offs, of which we have 13. Unlucky for some? Well, inevitably it will be for a few teams, but who?

  7. 'City were solid, resolute and mentally strong'published at 14:32 GMT

    FT: Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    Pat Baldwin
    Former Exeter City defender on BBC Radio Devon

    You don't win by playing pretty football and having complete control in every single game.

    Cheltenham are not a bad team, their form isn't great at the moment but they pinned Exeter back at home.

    But City were solid, resolute and kept mentally strong. I want to sound out Lakyle Samuel - he has been outstanding and is making a huge difference.

  8. Grinning Grecianspublished at 14:31 GMT

    League Two

    League Two table with picture of Exeter's Reece Cole

    From 12th to 4th with one swing of the boot.

    Exeter can sit back this afternoon and watch the chasing pack battle it out among themselves while Cheltenham, who have now lost five of their past seven games, could end up tumbling the opposite direction towards mid-table over the next couple of hours.

  9. 'I wouldn't say it was a shot - I felt shocked'published at 14:29 GMT

    FT: Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    Exeter City

    Match-winner Lakyle Samuel told Sky Sports about his stunning long-range strike which found the top corner.

    He said: "I'm going to claim it but I wouldn't say it was a shot. I'll take it. We got three points and I'm really happy with that.

    "I felt shocked, you could see from my reaction - I didn't expect it to go in. It's been a really good season so far and we got another clean sheet so pleased with that.

    "It's definitely on replay that one."

  10. 'What a fantastic result for Exeter'published at 14:26 GMT

    FT: Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    Pat Baldwin
    Former Exeter City defender on BBC Radio Devon

    Exeter rode their luck at times; backs against the wall kind of stuff, but doesn't it make the victory that little bit sweeter at the end?

    What a fantastic result and I do feel keeping a clean sheet against a team like Cheltenham sends a fantastic message out that Exeter are here, they are solid and can grind results out.

  11. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:22 GMT

    Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    The final scoreImage source, BBC Sport/Shutterstock

    Lakyle Samuel's stunning long-range strike from the right touchline seals the points which take Exeter level on points with the automatic promotion places.

    The Man City loanee's first senior goal might not have been intentional, we'll soon know, but it was worthy of winning any game.

    An eighth clean sheet of the season for League Two's best defence and though they huffed and puffed, Cheltenham leave empty handed.

    Andi Weimann struck the bar for the Robins in the first half while Charlie McCann came within inches of a stunner of his own in the dying seconds as he thumped the inside of the post with a swerving shot from distance.

  12. CLOSE!published at 90+2 mins

    Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    Charlie McCann whips a corner in from the Town right which is met by James Wilson but his near post header under pressure from Ed James is a yard past the upright.

  13. Cheltenham 'inches away' from equaliserpublished at 14:20 GMT

    Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    James Young
    BBC Radio Gloucestershire summariser

    Cheltenham inches away from an equaliser there. It's a wonderful effort - Jack Bycroft is absolutely beaten.

    Talk about fine margins. A fluke at one end has gone in the top corner, a really good strike at the other end has hit the inside of the post and bounced out for safety.

  14. INJURY TIMEpublished at 90+1 mins

    Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    Into THREE added minutes with Cheltenham desperate for a leveller.

    It might be more as Jack Fitzwater is getting treatment for a head wound.

  15. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 90 mins

    Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    One-way traffic now but Jonathan Tomkinson's deep cross from the right is punched away at the back stick by keeper Jack Bycroft.

    He's looking for an eighth clean sheet of the season but he's so nearly denied it by a stunning swerving 20-yard strike from Charlie McCann whose effort beats the keeper but comes back off the inside of the far post and bounces across the face of goal.

    Would have been a worldie!

  16. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    Robbie Cundy's first job is to win a header on the edge of the box but Shaun McWilliams can't get the ball under his spell and the chance of a shot goes begging.

  17. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 87 mins

    Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    Cheltenham's Jordan Shipley heads off with defender Robbie Cundy coming on - presumably to join the attack.

    Not long until kitchen sink time.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 85 mins

    Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    Reece Cole and Anthony Scully make way for the hosts for the closing stages with Ed James and Liam Oakes coming on to try to see the win out.

  19. Postpublished at 84 mins

    Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    Big shout for handball as Jordan Shipley curls a cross into the Exeter box after his corner is recycled back to him and it comes off Jack Taylor's knee onto his arm but Anthony Humphries says nothing doing.

    Cheltenham have had plenty of pressure but have yet to really trouble the best defence in League Two, with just nine goals conceded so far, and only two of those at home.

  20. Postpublished at 82 mins

    Exeter 1-0 Cheltenham

    Reece Cole has a sight of goal with Cheltenham keeper Wyll Stanway off his line but can only hook a high ball into the ground 25 yards out and it bounces into the hands of the backtracking keeper.

    Cole is disappointed with that effort and rightly so.

    Reece Cole of Exeter CityImage source, Shutterstock