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EFL League 1 round-up: Luton Town open gap up at the top to 6 points

Writer: Andrew ZarbAndrew Zarb


Round-up:

Table-topping Luton Town extended their unbeaten run in League 1 to 18 consecutive games (and made it 4 consecutive wins in the process) thanks to a 3-1 victory away to struggling Shrewsbury Town. Barnsley moved up into second place after winning 2-0 at home to Scunthorpe United thanks to goals from Alex Mowatt and Cameron McGeehan. Portsmouth were the team leapfrogged in second place, as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Doncaster Rovers. Sunderland earned their first win since New Year's Day thanks to an Aiden McGeady goal against bottom side AFC Wimbledon. Charlton Athletic suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Joey Barton's Fleetwood Town. Peterborough United are now without a win in their last 4 consecutive matches after they suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Plymouth Argyle.

Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, the match between Accrington Stanley and Blackpool was postponed. Coventry City were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Gillingham. Bristol Rovers moved out of the relegation zone after winning 2-1 away to Southend United, which meant that Oxford United slipped into it as they were held to a goalless draw by Burton Albion. Another goalless draw took place between Wycombe Wanderers and struggling Bradford City, whilst struggling Rochdale gave their survival prospects a massive lift after winning 2-1 away to Walsall.

Results:

Barnsley 2 Scunthorpe United 0

Burton Albion 0 Oxford United 0

Coventry City 1 Gillingham 1

Fleetwood Town 1 Charlton Athletic 0

Peterborough United 0 Plymouth Argyle 1

Portsmouth 1 Doncaster Rovers 1

Shrewsbury Town 0 Luton Town 3

Southend United 1 Bristol Rovers 2

Sunderland 1 AFC Wimbledon 0

Walsall 1 Rochdale 2

Wycombe Wanderers 0 Bradford City 0


 
 
 
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