Salford share spoils in local derby after Latics draw

OLDHAM recorded their fourth successive league stalemate in a 1-1 draw at Salford City in Sky Bet League Two.

Salford scored first after 15 minutes when Tom Hamer fouled Adam Rooney. Despite Latics keeper Zeus de la Paz saving the penalty, the loose ball was put home by Brandon Thomas-Asante.

But Danny Rowe, who joined from AFC Fylde earlier this month, latched on to Ammies substitute Zak Dearnley’s through ball before smashing home from 15 yards in the last seven minutes.

Macclesfield moved themselves six points clear of Stevenage after a 2-1 comeback victory against Forest Green.

Carl Winchester fired Forest Green ahead in the 17th minute but Joe Ironside pulled Macclesfield level in the second half. The Silkmen then snatched the three points through Arthur Gnahoua’s late goal despite Corey O’Keeffe being sent off.

Swindon moved two points clear at the top following a superb 3-0 win at home to Port Vale.

The Robins started the day level on points with Exeter but had a superior goal difference to sit at the summit before piling more pressure on their rivals with a convincing victory.

Exeter remain their closest challengers despite a drab goalless home draw with Colchester.

Colchester’s point – their ninth draw in an unbeaten 15-game sequence – was enough to move them up to fifth in the table.

Plymouth climbed into the final automatic promotion spot courtesy of a 2-1 triumph at struggling Stevenage.

Stevenage dropped to bottom following Morecambe’s 1-1 draw with Cambridge.

Carlisle eased their relegation fears with their first home win since November against Walsall. Leyton Orient had a 2-1 success over Newport.

Mansfield secured just their third home league win of the season by easing past play-off hopefuls Bradford 3-0.

Crawley won 3-2 win at home to Grimsby and Crewe dropped to fourth following a 2-2 draw at Scunthorpe.