Powell keeps Wigan on top

NICK POWELL struck early to maintain WIGAN’S two-point lead at the top of League One with a 1-0 win at struggling NORTHAMPTON. Former Manchester United forward Powell reacted quickest to nod home Nathan Byrne’s fifth-minute cross.

SHREWSBURY show no sign of letting up in their pursuit of the leaders, beating OLDHAM 1-0. Shaun Whalley fired home the rebound after Abu Ogogo’s shot had been palmed out.

BLACKBURN’S promotion challenge suffered a blow when David Ball equalised for home side ROTHERHAM a minute from time for a 1-1 draw.

CHARLTON’S winless run extended to eight matches as they were beaten 2-1 at home by

GILLINGHAM, who moved well clear of the relegation zone thanks to first-half goals from Josh Parker and Tom Eaves.

BURY boss Chris Lucketti’s nightmare losing run reached five matches as his bottom side slipped to a 1-0 defeat at SCUNTHORPE.