No Dought about Michael’s hat-trick

MICHAEL DOUGHTY slotted home two added-time penalties to steal Swindon a controversial 3-2 win over Macclesfield.

Midfielder Doughty nervelessly converted from the spot in the sixth and eighth minutes of stoppage time to complete his hat-trick.

Koby Arthur thought he had done enough with his double to secure Macc an opening-day win.

Kieran Agard fired a penalty and teed up Ryan Harley’s strike as MK Dons started their promotion drive with a 2-1 win at Oldham.

Dan Gardner got a goal back for Oldham.

Otis Khan grabbed a double as

Mansfield overwhelmed

Newport County

3-0.

Nottingham Forest loan striker Tyler Walker – the son of former England defender Des – claimed a goal and an assist.

Former Bradford man Nicky Law helped last season’s beaten play-off finalists Exeter see off Carlisle 3-1.

Jonathan Forte and replacement Tristan Abrahams also found the target for the Grecians, with Richie Bennett’s header scant consolation.

Kevin Nolan’s Notts County were held to a goalless draw at home to Colchester, while Forest Green Rovers ran riot at Grimsby.

The Mariners took the early lead through Mitch Rose’s penalty only to collapse to a 4-1 loss, with Christian Doidge scoring twice.

Carl Winchester started Rovers’ charge before Danny Collins put through his own net. Midfielder James Jones (left) claimed a hat-trick as Crewe thumped Morecambe

6-0.

Alex Nicholls bagged two on his debut with Chris Porter also on target with a header. Tranmere secured a fine 2-2 draw at Stevenage courtesy of two goals from striker James Norwood.

Tom Pope struck twice as Port Vale cruised past Cambridge 3-0, with debutant Ricky Miller firing home from a free-kick.

Lincoln sneaked a 1-0 win at Northampton thanks to Matt Green’s goal, while Gold Omotayo’s late effort sealed a 1-0 victory for Bury over nine-man Yeovil. Ollie Palmer’s header earned Crawley a

1-0 win at Cheltenham.