Late winner for Posh extends lead
Former Newcastle United player Ivan Toney celebrates scoring Peterborough’s winning goal against Southend United yesterday PETERBOROUGH extended their lead at the top of Sky Bet League One with a 3-2 win at Southend through a late goal from substitute Ivan Toney.
Matt Godden put Posh in front after 32 minutes and his second just before the hour-mark had the visitors in control.
However, Tom Hopper reduced the deficit after 63 minutes, and Stephen McLaughlin hauled the Shrimpers level with 15 minutes left.
Toney, though, snatched all three points when he scored from close range after 87 minutes.
New Bradford manager David Hopkin saw his side blow a 2-0 lead as Blackpool scored three times in the final six minutes to snatch a Jay Spearing started comeback for Blackpool dramatic victory at Bloomfield Road.
Eoin Doyle put Bradford ahead from the penalty spot on the hour, with Jack Payne adding another just five minutes later.
Midfielder Jay Spearing started the comeback when he scored his first goal for Blackpool from the penalty spot, before the midfielder swiftly netted again to equalise after a second spot-kick had been saved.
Blackpool completed the turnaround in stoppage time when defender Curtis Tilt, who had been pushed into attack, smashed the ball home.
Second-placed Portsmouth came from behind to draw 1-1 at home against Shrewsbury.
The visitors went ahead through substitute Greg Docherty in the 73rd minute after a mistake by Christian Burgess.
Pompey levelled with just three minutes left with a penalty from Brett Pitman.
Barnsley, who are third, also hit a late equaliser to draw 1-1 against Walsall at Oakwell.
Victor Adeboyejo broke the deadlock after 54 minutes, but substitute Andy Cook secured a share of the points two minutes from time.