Lincoln City extended their lead at the top of Sky Bet League One to four points on a night that delivered crucial results across both ends of the table.

Leaders Lincoln Keep Momentum Going

Lincoln’s remarkable unbeaten run now stands at 19 matches after a 1-0 victory over Exeter City.
Tom Hamer’s first-half header proved the difference, securing a fifth win in six for the league leaders.

Exeter rallied late on, with Jayden Wareham going closest, but their wait for a league win stretches to 10 games.

Cardiff Held as Gap Widens at the Top

Second-placed Cardiff City were forced to settle for a point as Barnsley came from behind to draw 1-1.

Rubin Colwill opened the scoring – his first goal since 30 August – but the Tykes responded through Scott Banks.
Cardiff pushed for a winner, only for David McGoldrick to miss two golden chances that would have closed the gap on Lincoln.

Pepple Stars as Plymouth Power to Victory

Plymouth Argyle continued their excellent form with a dominant 3-0 win at Wigan Athletic.

A superb first-half display from Bim Pepple, who struck twice in quick succession, put Argyle firmly in control before the break.
Caleb Watts added a third with around 20 minutes to play, capitalising on defensive uncertainty to wrap up another impressive away performance.

It marks five wins in six for Argyle, while a difficult night for Wigan sees them suffer their heaviest home defeat of the season and slip back into the relegation zone on goals scored.

Huge Win for Leyton Orient in Stevenage Fightback

In one of the night’s most significant results, Leyton Orient came from behind to beat play-off hopefuls Stevenage 2-1 and climb out of the relegation zone.

Jamie Reid’s penalty put the hosts in front, but the O’s hit back with a goal either side of half-time from Dom Ballard.
The result lifts Orient to 19th and delivers a vital boost to Richie Wellens’ side as they continue their battle at the bottom.

Mansfield Edge Out Reading

Mansfield Town ended their own winless run by securing a first league victory in 10 attempts, beating Reading 1-0.

A deflected second-half strike from Louis Reed proved decisive and denied the Royals the chance to move into the top six.

Hanlan Earns Doncaster a Point Against Luton

Doncaster Rovers claimed a deserved point in a 1-1 draw with Luton Town.

The Hatters led at the break thanks to Kasey Palmer’s well-taken effort from the edge of the box, but Doncaster continued to threaten and were rewarded on the hour when Brandon Hanlan finished neatly to level the contest.

Sky Bet League One: Midweek round-up

Sky Bet League One: Midweek round-up