RESULT! Sharp puts side top of bill after video nasty
BILLY SHARP netted twice as Sheffield United claimed a 2-0 victory over Bolton – just days after being mocked by Gary Madine.
The Trotters striker was forced to watch from the stands after a video in which he criticised Sharp was leaked in the week.
But the Blades hitman got sweet revenge to take his goal tally to 23 for the season and send the leaders seven points clear of second-placed Scunthorpe.
An own goal by Bristol Rovers captain Tom Lockyer earned the Iron a 1-1 draw after Ollie Clarke’s strike.
David Ball scored one and created another as Fleetwood cruised to a 3-0 victory over Northampton, with a goal apiece from Devante Cole and Bobby Grant taking them up to third place in the table.
Former Port Vale loanee Alex Jones returned to haunt his old club as his late goal gave Bradford a 2-1 win at Vale Park.
Two Josh Wright goals in the space of four first-half minutes gave Gillingham a 2-1 win over 10-man Southend. play-off place gathered momentum with a 4-0 mauling of relegation strugglers Chesterfield.
Rob Hall put Oxford in front before McAleny made it two in the 36th minute and then punished some woeful Chesterfield defending in a one-sided second half.
Swindon boosted their chances of survival with a 3-1 win at bottom side Coventry thanks to a Nicky Ajose brace. Oldham goalkeeper Connor Ripley saved two late penalties from Lee Gregory as his side held Millwall to a goalless draw to keep the Latics two points above the drop zone.
Peterborough’s Jack Baldwin and Rochdale’s Joe Rafferty and Donal McDermott all saw red as Posh ran out 3-1 victors.
Lyle Taylor grabbed the only goal of the game as AFC Wimbledon beat Walsall 1-0 and Ryan Lowe scored the winner as Bury won by the same score at Charlton.
MK Dons scored twice in the opening 10 minutes – through Kieran Agard and Paul Downing – to see off Shrewsbury 2-1.