There was no shortage of drama across Sky Bet League Two as late goals proved decisive for Barrow, Cheltenham Town and Colchester United, while Chesterfield strengthened their grip on a play-off place.

Substitute Isaac Fletcher was the hero for relegation-threatened Barrow, striking deep into stoppage time to secure a remarkable 3-2 win over play-off chasing Oldham Athletic.

The Bluebirds were heading for defeat after Latics captain Tom Pett appeared to have earned a point with a late equaliser, but Fletcher converted Elliot Newby’s cross in the first minute of added time to snatch all three points.

Oldham had gone ahead shortly after the break through Wigan loanee Kai Payne and looked set to double their advantage when Mike Fondop was denied by Wyll Stanway.

Barrow turned the game on its head late on with Danny Rose’s leveller followed quickly by Josh Gordon charging down Mathew Hudson’s clearance to score.

Pett struck back in the 88th minute before Fletcher sealed a dramatic victory which keeps Barrow within touching distance of safety.

Cheltenham Town also struck late to claim victory, with Mo Faal netting a stoppage-time winner as the Robins came from behind to beat Gillingham.

Ronan Hale had given the Gills an 18th-minute lead after being set up by Sam Vokes, and Gareth Ainsworth’s side pressed for a second, only to be denied repeatedly by goalkeeper Joe Day.

Cheltenham levelled in the 63rd minute when Isaac Hutchinson finished from close range following good work from substitute Faal.

The Wrexham loanee then capped an impressive cameo by scoring his first goal for the club in the fifth minute of added time, reacting quickest after George Nurse’s cross was partially cleared.

Colchester United made it three wins in a row thanks to a late strike from Jack Payne in their victory over Accrington Stanley.

The visitors had taken the lead through Shaun Whalley’s fine individual effort, but Colchester responded before the break when Will Goodwin curled home from Owura Edwards’ pass.

Both sides created chances after half-time before Payne settled the contest in the 86th minute, finishing from Romeo Akachukwu’s cutback.

Elsewhere, Chesterfield took a significant step towards the play-offs by seeing off Grimsby Town 2-1.

The win gives the Spireites a four-point cushion over their nearest challengers in eighth place, although the Mariners do retain a game in hand.

Late drama defines Sky Bet League Two night

Late drama defines Sky Bet League Two night