League Two roundup: Burton Albion move into promotion places

League Two roundup: Burton move into promotion places

Burton Albion continued their fine form to move into League Two's automatic promotion places, beating Exeter City 4-2 this afternoon.

They remain behind leaders Gillingham and second-place Port Vale though, both of whom recorded 1-0 away wins. Vale beat Torquay United while Gillingham saw off Chesterfield.

Northampton Town are just a point behind Burton after they beat Plymouth Argyle courtesy of a Jake Cole own goal.

At the bottom, AFC Wimbledon jumped off the foot of the table to 21st after a Kevin Sainte-Luce goal saw them win 1-0 at Dagenham & Redbridge.

Accrington Stanley remain in the bottom two after a 2-2 draw at home to Cheltenham Town. Stanley had come from a goal down to lead after a James Beattie brace, but Marlon Pack's second of the game ensured the points were shared.

Aldershot Town continued their recent form, beating Fleetwood Town 2-0 with Danny Hylton getting both goals.

Elsewhere it finished goalless between Oxford United and York City, and between Barnet and Rochdale.

Morecambe and Bristol Rovers drew 1-1, while a late goal from Britt Assombalonga saw Southend United win 2-1 at Wycombe Wanderers.

Results in full: Accrington Stanley 2-2 Cheltenham Town, Aldershot Town 2-0 Fleetwood Town, Barnet 0-0 Rochdale, Burton Albion 4-2 Exeter City, Chesterfield 0-1 Gillingham, Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 AFC Wimbledon, Morecambe 1-1 Bristol Rovers, Northampton Town 1-0 Plymouth Argyle, Oxford United 0-0 York City, Torqauy United 0-1 Port Vale, Wycombe Wanderers 1-2 Southend United

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