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    13th January 2002 
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 Rivals match reports JKLatics.com (oldhamathletic.rivals.net) Latics Throw Away 2 Goal Lead As Allott Gets Even Latics blew a 2 goal lead at a windswept Saltergate this afternoon as Mark Allott silenced the boo boys to give the Spireites hope then the floodgates opened and in a superb second half display, Chesterfield comprehensively destroyed the Blues to take our goals against to 11 in 3 matches. Mick? Ian? Latics threw away a two goal lead at Chesterfield this afternoon as slack marking and poor defending let in first Mark Allott then Glyn Hurst to draw the home side level after a Paul Murray screamer and a David Eyres narrow angle shot had given Latics the lead. Chesterfield came at Latics like a train after that and Jamie Burt put the Spireites ahead on 66 minutes before Hurst made it a brace at the death to bring Latics goals against tally to 11 in 3 games. Looking rather dodgy eh? Oddly enough, Latics started off reasonably well, though chances were few and far between for both sides. Chesterfield had the first decent chance on 10 minutes. Up to then, there had been a lot of huff and puff in midfield but very little else. Latics were moving the ball around pretty well though and Chesterfield had problems getting much possession. All that was to change though. On 10 minutes, Jamie Burt shot through a gap in the Latics back four to toe poke an inch wide and it was game on. Latics came alive from the let off and got the ball forward from the restart. Before we knew it, Latics were ahead. David Reeves (left) took the ball wide right and beat his man to fire in a cross to the far post where Paul Murray was lurking. Murray lashed the ball goalwards and it took a vicious swerve as it flew in, deceiving Nathan Abbey and giving Latics the lead. Latics looked pretty safe for a few minutes as a shell shocked Chesterfield regrouped but 5 minutes later, Mark Allott made his presence felt as he reached the dead ball line and scooped a cross back across the Latics goal for Glynn Hurst to head over, then five minutes later Allott received the ball with his back to goal and laid it off neatly for Sean Parrish to fire wide. Then it was Latics turn as Paul Murray made a great run down the left wing, cut inside and fired in a cross for Alan Smart to head in, but Smart's looping header was well fielded by Abbey. Pretty even stuff up to half time, with chances few and far between, a Mark Innes (below right)corner for the Spireites looped back behind the goal due to the strong wind which Paul Rachubka was having trouble coping with, his kick outs floating upwards and to the left each time. Next chance was to Chesterfield as Mark Allott (yes him again) slotted a lovely ball out wide to Daniel Williams, who crossed for the dangerous looking Glynn Hurst to slide in, but his effort was inches wide. Allott should have gone into the book 2 minutes later as he clattered David Reeves, after having clattered Dean Holden earlier in the game, but he referee ignored Mark's misdemeanours and booked David Eyres instead for a very innocuous challenge on Daniel Williams who writhed in agony on the ground till the card was waved, then jumped up and jogged away none the worse for the assault by the Latics man. Don't you just hate that!!! Latics could have doubled their lead on 35 minutes when a superb run by Alan Smart (below left) down the left took him to the dead ball line and he squared it nicely for the unmarked David Reeves who was in just the right place. How did he miss that? He fired tamely at Abbey who thought it was his birthday. Against Blackpool he'd have hit it and taken ball and keeper into the net. Not David's day I fear. Half time approached and Chesterfield's best chance of the match into injury time when a poor clearance saw the ball break nicely for Williams, who fired in from 15 yards through a sea of legs but Paul Rachubka was down fast to claim the ball and the whistle went as we breathed again. Second half and Latics doubled their lead on 47 minutes when David Reeves again supplied the ammunition in the form of a deep cross which found David Eyres steaming in. Eyres had a lot to do from a narrow angle but he slotted the ball calmly under Abbey from 5 yards to make it 2-0 to the visitors and Latics were cruising  - Er, wrong. Chesterfield decided enough was enough, turned up the gas and murdered us. Simple as that. we didn't know what had hit us. 5 minutes later, Allott stated the revival as he gratefully accepted a deflected ball after a goal mouth melee to lash home past Paul Rachubka. Cue absolute mayhem in the Chesterfield ranks as they threw the kitchen sink at Latics, fought for every ball and generally made a damned nuisance of themselves. Within 1 minutes they were level as this time Mark (groan...) Allott flew down the wing and fired in a peach of a cross. Where were the Latics defence as Glynn Hurst, no one within 5 yards of him, rose majestically to head past Rachubka. This is looking a bit iffy we thought. Chesterfield continued to press and even Rob Edwards got in on the act as he lashed the ball inches wide whilst a bemused Latics looked on ineffectually. Chesterfield took a deserved lead on 66 minutes with a great individual goal by Jamie Burt as he ran at the Latics defence, cut inside  and lashed the ball across Paul Rachubka to make it 3-2. It was more or less over by then. Allott had another shot deflected for a corner on 70 minutes and it was then just a case of damage limitation for Latics. David Eyres did send in a superb cross which just failed to find Lee Duxbury, but it was a rare foray forward and we managed to hold out until the final minute, when following a bit of Latics pressure, the ball broke to Glynn Hurst who made a great run at the Latics defence and unleashed a lob which caught out Rachubka and made it 4-2 to the home side. Bad day at the office. What do we do now Mick?  CFC Aspire.com (chesterfield.rivals.net) Spireites Hit 4 To See Of Oldham It was a winning start for new manager David Rushbury after a brilliant second half performance from Chesterfield saw them thrash promotion chasing Oldham Athletic. Goals from Allott, Hurst (2) and Burt saw the Blues take all 3 points in a 4-2 win. Rushbury made changes to the side that were victorious over Notts County as their were recalls to the starting line up for both Booty and Breckin, with Pearce and Hewitt making way. Hewitt instead was on the sidelines as the clubs temporary first team physio, alongside a screaming and clearly up for it Lee Richardson, temporary assistant boss. In an unfamiliar purpley brown kit though was David Reeves, who was making his return to Saltergate since his recent transfer to the Lancashire club. A reception of applause and chants of "Reevesy, Reevesy" from the Spireites was a nice gesture, which Reeves kindly appreciated by putting in a less than inspiring performance for his new side. The game started not so positive for the Spieites however as Oldham took an early lead through Murray who punished a mistake by Danny Williams on the edge of the Spireites box and curled a stinging shot past the bewildered Abbey. A crowd approaching the 5000 mark were seemingly stunned, and were left hoping for 'Law-esque' inspiration from the new duo on the sidelines. As the half went on Oldham continued to look the prettier side, with the pacey Spireite forward line of Hurst, Innes and Allot not able to get into the game as much as they liked. Parrish and Williams in the Spireites midfield were far from having their best games, with Breckin and Payne at the back having to be as steady as ever to keep the scoreline down. Chances were few and far between for both sides, until Reeves has the clearest of opportunities to double the Lancashire sides lead around the half hour mark, but his shot from only a few yards was weak and well saved by the feet of Abbey. The half ended with Chesterfields first real shot on goal by Danny Williams, but his 20 yard drive was unable to test Rachubka in the Oldham net. Half time entertainment from the Spireittes and the sweet throwing fieldmouse kept hopes up amongst a cold Kop, while in the changing rooms Rushbury was left with his first team talk as a manager, and it would have been interesting to hear what was said to produce such a contrasting performance in the second period. Before the good though there was more bad for Chesterfield as Oldham quickly doubled their lead on 47 minutes through Eyres who thumped home after good work on the wing. 2-0, and looking down and out, step up Oldham loan star Mark Allott. After a goalmouth scramble the ball broke loose to Allott, who has been a revelation along with the other new blue boys, and he was quick to notch up his second goal for the Spireites in as many games with a powerful drive past Rachubka. The goal meant Allott had now scored for both teams in the reverse fixtures this season, after netting against the Spireites in the 1-1 draw at Boundary park earlier in the season. The goal sparked the Spireites into life and it was only a minute later when Allott turned provider to cross for Hurst to net his first in Spireite colours, and to level the scores. Again, another inspired signing by former manager Law, whom we owe so much to the exciting new look to the Blues squad. It was no longer a case of how many would Oldham get, but how many would we get as chance after chance was being created with Hurst and Burt causing the Oldham defence so many problems with their pace and strength. Then, the third goal, as Jamie Burt netted his first for the Spireites, with a superb solo effort. After picking the ball up in midfield the player many are comparing to an early Kevin Davies shrugged off the attentions of an Oldham defender before breaking into the box and firing home hard and low from an cute angle. Burt ripped of his shirt in delight as the players celebrated, even Nathan Abbey sprinted the length of the pitch for a bit of a disco. Whatever happened in the home dressing room in those fifteen minutes when we all went for a pie and a tiddle, it worked!  Chances then fell to Edwards and Innes, both who's long drives were unlucky to fly wide or into the bustling defenders, and it seemed as if the score was to end 3-2, but another superb solo effort from one of the new boys finished of a dejected Oldham. After soaking up pressure at the back the ball broke loose to Hurst on the half way line who ran at the Oldham defence before unleashing a superb strike/lob past Manchester United contracted Paul Rachubka. It was certainly a second half display that even the Red Devils themselves would have been proud of. After the game, we Spireites went home pleased as punch, and speaking to a friend of mine I was informed that Nicky Law had said recently that with Burt it could be another Bobby Zamora case. Well from what he's showed so far I'd have to agree, but when you add Innes, Hurst and Allott to the equation on top of the players we already had, finally we are looking a force to be reckoned with! 
 Official Oldham Athletic Web Site (www.oldhamathletic.co.uk)Content from the Oldham Athletic Web Site is used with permission of Oldham Athletic Football Club The Latics travelled to Saltergate to face a Chesterfield side containing one or two familiar faces and David Reeves was back to face the side where he spent four happy years.  The pitch was in good condition and it was a fine winter's afternoon before kick-off, ideal for football. It looked like Mick Wadsworth had selected a 4-4-2 formation with Smart and Reeves being paired up front.  It was always going to be a tense affair because of the dealings between the clubs in recent weeks and one or two challenges early on were quite interesting to say the least. As they game panned out, it was clear that both sides had settled for a 4-3-3 formation, which meant David Eyres joined up with Smart and Reeves. Rachubka had to smart when Beharall let the ball drop behind him and Burt was in close attention, the Latics keeper cleared the danger into the stand. Then when Reeves challenged on the right wing and the ball broke to Paul Murray on the edge of the box, there appeared to be no danger.  However, Murray turned his man and fired into the top corner leaving Abbey for dead.  It was a sweet strike for the former Saints man - a real top class goal. Mark Allott did well twisting and turning before crossing for Hurst, his header flashed wide of the Latics net.  Chesterfield's early pressure had not paid for them and the Latics did not look threatened by them.  Murray was at the heart of every attack, from another run down the left, he picked out Smart whose header was saved by Abbey in the Chesterfield goal. David Eyres was booked for a rash challenge on Danny Williams about 30 yards outside the Latics box.  However, the Latics wall stood firm from the Payne free-kick.  Smart broke clear after a mistake by the Chesterfield defence, he took it to the by-line and pulled it back to Reeves, but his connection wasn't clean and Abbey was able to prevent him scoring in front of the Chesterfield fans. Good work again done the left from Eyres and Armstrong led to a Latics corner on the left.  The ball came back to Eyres who drove it hard and low across the box, Abbey did well to hold on to it.  Another Eyres' cross saw David Reeves dive full length to head on goal but his effort was blocked. Darren Sheridan seemed to catch Parrish with his studs and with his recent disciplinary record he knew he had to behave today.  Reeves and Smart linked up well to no avail and then Rachubka had to make a save from a Williams shot from the edge of the box, it was the first thing he had done! 
In the first minute of the second half a David Reeves flick on found David Eyres in the clear and his right foot effort went in off the post to give Latics a priceless second goal.  The Latics were stunned only minutes later when they could not clear their lines from an attack down the left wing.  Balmer and Beharall blocked the first shot but the ball fell kindly to on-loan striker Mark Allott. Then when the celebrations had only just died down, Chesterfield were level.  A Mark Allott cross from the left found Hurst looking rather offside, free in the middle and he headed past Rachubka while Latics defenders stood still.  Rachubka was in action now and he had to punch clear one minute before diving bravely at the feet of a Chesterfield attacker. The Latics needed to calm things down as Chesterfield attacked at will.  Darren Sheridan was then involved with a fifty-fifty challenge with Sean Parrish.  The Little man came off worse in the challenge and was stretchered off as Parrish received a yellow card.  Baudet replaced Sheridan who looked in trouble as he left the field. Just as that had calmed down, Eyres tangled with Abbey but it looked innocent on behalf of Eyres as Abbey went down like a sack of spuds.  Eyres had been booked in the first half though and probably held his breath for a moment.  The third Chesterfield third came once again down the left wing. Jamie Burt ghosted past Holden and Balmer before firing past Rachubka into the far corner of the goal to give Chesterfield the lead, it had been a remarkable turn around.  Mick Wadsworth was stood on the touchline probably finding what had just happened in the last ten minutes incredible. Baudet was booked for a challenge on Parrish after a free-kick had dropped between them on the edge of the Chesterfield box.  Mark Innes threaded a good ball through to Hurst whose shot was blocked by Balmer for a corner as Chesterfield pegged the Latics back. Wadsworth responded by sending John Sheridan on for Dean Holden who had been given no support in the second half as Chesterfield poured down the Latics right side.  It was becoming end to end stuff entering the last ten minutes.  Smart was then booked for blocking the keeper's kick - a contender for the daftest booking of the season. John Eyre replaced Lee Duxbury as they tried to salvage something from the game.  Rachubka saved well from Hurst when Chesterfield broke after Latics had pushed everyone up field.  Then when Eyre turned a ball across the goal, Reeves' header flew over the bar, it was the best chance the Latics had had. Then Glynn Hurst scored the goal of the day when he held off challenges from Armstrong and Balmer before knocking the ball past Rachubka to give Chesterfield the three points.  Poor defensive play had cost the Latics dear here at Saltergate and their  former players had come back to haunt them in a big way. Big Blow For Defender

Shaun Garnett, who has been out of first team action since injuring his right knee against Colchester on the 18th September, visited the specialist today and was told that his cruciate ligament was damaged and required surgery. Shaun (32) returned to reserve team action on the 12th December against Tranmere and picked up another injury to the same knee and following tests yesterday the news that Shaun did not want to hear was confirmed. He will undergo surgery on Monday and the recovery time for such an injury is 8-9 months. Shaun's contract with Latics expires in the summer and Club officials will be discussing with Shaun the options open to him after June.

 Official Chesterfield Web Site (www.chesterfieldfc.co.uk) Chesterfield fought back superbly after going 2-0 down to high flying Oldham who included Spireite legend David Reeves in their first team. Reeves applauded the Spireite fans and showed he appreciated his time at Saltergate, unfortunately for him his side were on the end of a magnificent Chesterfield 2nd half display. In the first half Oldham seemed a little more composed than their hosts, Chesterfield were decent enough but struggled to finish their final pass with the required accuracy. Oldham took the lead through an 11th minute Paul Murray goal. The former QPR starlet’s goal was a devastating blow for the home players and supporters alike, but it was probably deserved after an immaculate finish from Murray. Chesterfield went out looking for a result, but didn’t show the ability in the right areas and failed the penetrate the Oldham back four sufficiently and the score remained 1-0 at half time. The second half - an unbelievable half - saw Chesterfield start slowly again as the visitors took a 2-0 lead through Eyres on the 47th minute. Things seemed to be on a downward spiral, but the support from the kop end of the ground which I believe is an amazing factor at Saltergate recently, saw the Spireites stage the most amazing of comebacks against promotion challenging Oldham. Chesterfield’s response was almost immediate and it was deadly, some neat football from the home side came before the actual goal but the Spireites had Oldham on the back foot and the lads performed absolutely brilliantly. Mark Allott, the player on loan from Oldham delivered the goods for Chesterfield, he scored a 53rd minute finish that much resembled his recent goal at Saltergate. The atmosphere on the Kop lifted to a level I am very proud of, the lads responded again. Immediately. Chesterfield drew level one minute after the opener after Glynn Hurst finished a 54th minute effort to send the home fans delirious. Chesterfield were well and truly on the comeback, Oldham were shell-shocked, but to their credit carried on with the resistance and the occasional attacking football all commend, but we were rampant. Chesterfield deserved to go 3-2 up after the inspirational Jamie Burt finished superbly after turning on the edge of the box to finish a vicious low drive into the bottom right corner. The home fans were in a state of shear delight, the away contingent stunned. The players seemed to definitely raise their game, Mark Allot, Jamie Burt, Mark Innes (sponsors man of the match) and Glynn Hurst tormented the Athletic defence alongside the familiar sight of Rob Edwards running down the line, Abbey tremendously passionate in goal, Breckin – ‘the rock’ in defence - we were very confident today! Towards the end of the game, Oldham started to try and fight back and, to their credit, coming back from winning 2-0 to losing 3-2 and to still be fighting is not a great situation, but a fightback is always commendable. Chesterfield through delivered the killer blow through an fantastic finish via Glynn Hurst. Hurst lobbed the keeper on the 90th minute to end this fascinating tie between the two sides and the round up a well deserved Spireite win. My brother brought along 5 of his mates to today's game, very impressed, they’ll be attending again. That’s exactly the type of performance the new manager Rushbury, the fans, the players and the club deserved. I’m delighted, writing this report I’m still delirious, not sure whether I have sounded too biased towards the blues (apologies if so to OAFC fans, your team weren’t bad at all) or if I have ignored vital parts of this report (Howard coming on for Burt towards the end – sorry about that!) but I wanted to portray the game as a whole. I hope now we continue this nice winning run, I believe we can, I believe we have the players and the confidence and the brilliant vocal support to drive us up division two…and sooner than later. David Rushbury, you did yourself no harm today as manager of Chesterfield FC, well done David and to all the lads, we Spireites are all very proud of you.

They played like tigers For the spectators the game against Oldham Athletic must have been absolutely magnificent.  We have had a little bit of problem with our home form over the season although not recently.  Two wins now on the spin at home has really boosted confidence.  I couldn't have asked for any more really. Understandably, I was a little concerned when we went two nil down because I didn't think we deserved to be two nil down.  I didn't think we deserved to be two nil up, but I didn't think we deserved to be two nil down.  They were in the game and so we made a little change at half time as the front three were not getting the service they needed.  We decided that what was happening was that Sean Parrish was getting a bit bogged down in midfield and Mark Innes was too far inside the game.  We swapped them over and after fifteen minutes of the second half we knew we had made the right decision because the game opened up for us. The midfield were great.  Danny Williams ran his socks off, Sean Parrich is always wanting to run and Mark Innes with his passing ability and his energy won the game for us, with the lads up front obviously. The lads responded to what we wanted them to do, which was pass the ball.  With the three pacey forwards we have got we will never be out of the game, even though today they didn't quite click in the first half.  They were a little bit ring rusty but we weren't out of the game and we knew that.  One goal changes a game. When we got it back to two two we were looking at game on.  We had still got thirty five minutes to go and our lads just got the bit between their teeth.  They played like tigers.  We didn't need to stop them from going forward and consolidate because the back four were magnificent.  They had just got the game sown up, in their pocket, and they knew what they were doing.  We had worked on stuff in the week.  We had squeezed the game and we kept the ball hopefully in their half.  Fortunately we went 3-2 up.  When you have got pace, and Oldham had to come at us then obviously, when you have got pace, that is what you can get, the last goal.   What a great goal from Glynn Hurst, one of the best goals I have seen at Saltergate for a long time. All the front three scored and all the goals were quality goals.  The strikers want to score goals and we have to let do that and let them go and express themselves.   They got a little bit frustrated in the first half so we had a chat at half-time. We said keep a head and everything will come right.  The service wasn't quite right, we were getting there a bit too soon and a bit anxious. I know it is a famous cliché, but goals change games.  I thought Oldham at two nil couldn't quite believe their luck really. They didn't really create anything to get into that position.  Once we got the ball down and played, and the energy they showed, then I would have settled for two two at one stage.  But when I saw how the lads had really got to grips with what we were trying to ask them to do, the bench was all saying we are going to win this.  Well fairy tales may come true and it did. 

 Sporting Life Weekend review (www.sportinglife.com) ROYALS HIT TOP SPOT

Reading chalked up their fourth win in a row with a 1-0 victory at Huddersfield to climb to the top of Nationwide Two. Nicky Forster's eighth of the campaign on 56 minutes was enough to secure the three points at the McAlpine and extend the unbeaten run of Alan Pardew's team to six games. Promotion-chasing Brighton suffered their first league defeat under Peter Taylor when they went down 3-0 at Wigan. Andy Liddell fired a hat-trick for the Latics, a 20th-minute penalty sandwiching his other strikes on nine and 81 minutes. Brentford - unbeaten at Griffin Park - continued theiir poor away form with a fifth successive defeat on their travels at 10-man Port Vale. It started well for Steve Coppell's side when Lloyd Owusu's 12th of the season put them ahead on 31 minutes, but Steven McPhee levelled from the spot on the stroke of half-time. Sagi Burton was then sent off for a second bookable offence on 52 minutes, but it was the hosts who rallied and Ian Armstrong's strike on 70 minutes won Vale the match. Queens Park Rangers stay in the play-off zone after beating Bury 2-0 at Loftus Road with goals from Leroy Griffiths (19) and Richard Paquette (56). The visitors, though, had to play most of the match with 10 men after Steve Redmond was sent off on 31 minutes for a reckless tackle on Doudou. Notts County eased their relegation fears with a comfortable 2-0 win at Cambridge to increase United's own troubles near the foot of the table. Late goals from Darren Caskey (75) and Paul Heffernan (77) moved Bill Dearden's men out of the bottom three. Cardiff were brought back down to earth after their FA Cup heroics against Leeds as Peterborough won 2-0 at Ninian Park with goals from Leon McKenzie (45) and Neale Fenn (54). Tranmere had defender Graham Allen sent off on 53 minutes, but still held Colchester to a goalless draw at Layer Road, while the match between Wrexham and Wycombe also failed to trouble the scorers. There was plenty of goalmouth action in the other two games as Blackpool beat Bournemouth 4-3 and Oldham went down 4-2 at Chesterfield. The Cherries took the lead at Bloomfield Road through James Hayter (8), only for Richard Walker (27) to level and a penalty from John Hills (31) to put the home side in charge. There was still time for Carl Fletcher to net on the stroke of half-time to make it 2-2, but Hayter then put through his own net to give Pool the lead again. Graham Fenton (82) then made it 4-2, although Fletcher's second a minute from time set up a frantic finale. Chesterfield staged a dramatic comeback after trailing Oldham 2-0 early in the second half. The home side looked in trouble after strikes from Paul Murray (11) and David Eyres (47), but Mark Allott started the fightback on 53 minutes, with Glyn Hurst levelling the game 60 seconds later. Jamie Burt (66) added a third before Hurst wrapped it up with his second of the match in the final whistle. POTTERS MISS OUT ON TOP SPOTStoke missed the chance to go back to the top of Nationwide Two as they could only draw 1-1 with Northampton. The Potters went in front with Mark Goodfellow's second goal of the season on 35 minutes. He shot home after great work from Chris Iwelumo, although Cobblers keeper Adam Sollitt should have done better. But Sam Parkin ensured the hosts took a share of the spoils as he netted eight minutes from the final whistle. Bristol City capitalised on Stoke's inability to triumph, climbing into second place with a 2-1 victory at Swindon. Matthew Hill opened the scoring for Danny Wilson's men on 21 minutes and their hopes were lifted five minutes after the interval when Alan Reeves saw red for violent conduct. Lee Peacock doubled City's lead a minute later and although Dominic Foley struck for Swindon on 56 minutes, the visitors held out for the victory.
   
Team P Home Away Pts Goal
Diff
W D L F A W D L F A
Reading  27 8 2 4 21 13 8 2 3 18 11 52 15
Bristol City  28 8 3 2 22 11 7 3 5 23 17 51 17
Stoke  26 9 3 1 24 7 5 5 3 16 15 50 18
Brighton  25 8 2 1 20 8 4 8 2 14 14 46 12
Brentford  26 9 3 0 31 8 4 3 7 17 22 45 18
QPR  27 7 5 2 25 13 5 2 6 16 18 43 10
Tranmere  25 7 5 2 31 13 4 2 5 14 21 40 11
Oldham  26 7 3 2 23 9 3 6 5 20 24 39 10
Wycombe  25 8 4 0 25 10 2 5 6 13 22 39 6
Colchester  27 8 2 3 24 15 3 4 7 20 28 39 1
Huddersfield  25 7 4 3 22 14 3 4 4 15 14 38 9
Cardiff  26 5 6 3 22 19 4 5 3 16 13 38 6
Wigan  27 4 5 5 21 16 4 5 4 18 17 34 6
Peterborough  25 7 1 3 26 11 3 3 8 10 21 34 4
Blackpool  27 5 7 2 21 19 3 3 7 15 25 34 -8
Port Vale  28 7 3 4 23 15 2 3 9 9 25 33 -8
Chesterfield  25 6 1 6 24 22 2 6 4 10 13 31 -1
Swindon  25 5 4 4 15 15 3 3 6 12 19 31 -7
Bournemouth  26 6 2 4 17 13 1 5 8 12 25 28 -9
Notts County  26 3 5 4 15 16 3 3 8 19 27 26 -9
Bury  26 4 3 5 14 16 3 2 9 12 29 26 -19
Wrexham  28 4 4 7 16 23 2 1 10 14 36 23 -29
Cambridge Utd  26 4 6 4 17 21 0 1 11 6 29 19 -27
Northampton  26 3 2 9 12 24 2 1 9 12 26 18 -26

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