The Sunday Post (Newcastle)

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Oldham kept up their 100% record under caretaker-boss Richie Wellens, with a dramatic 1-0 victory against Blackburn.

Dutch substitute Queensy Menig struck at the death as Wellens made it four straight wins in all competitio­ns.

Ten-man Fleetwood roared back to clinch a deserved point as Devante Cole rifled home a late leveller in a controvers­ial 2-2 draw with Rochdale.

The visitors had fought back from a goal down, scored by Ashley Eastham, at the break to take a 2-1 lead through Bradden Inman and Ian Henderson.

But despite seeing Wes Burns sent off in controvers­ial fashion by referee John Brooks, Fleetwood showed their fighting spirit as Cole popped up to rifle home.

Blackpool substitute Viv Solomon-Otabor scored with virtually his first touch to earn the Seasiders a deserved point in a 1-1 draw at Walsall.

Erhun Oztumer’s glorious 25-yard free-kick put Walsall ahead at the break, but Birmingham City loanee SolomonOta­bor fired Blackpool level midway through the second half.

Goals from Michael Jacobs, Nick Powell and Ivan Toney sent Wigan to the top of table on goal difference thanks to a convincing 3-0 victory over Southend.

Lowly Bury came from behind to claim a 3-1 home win over thirdplace­d Bradford.

Charlie Wyke grabbed a ninth-minute opener, but the hosts hit back with two goals in two minutes.

Chris Maguire equalised with a penalty before Jermaine Beckford claimed his seventh goal of the season.

Sub Jay O’Shea then bundled in late on to clinch victory for the Shakers.

 ??  ?? Erhun Oztumer scored a cracker for Walsall
Erhun Oztumer scored a cracker for Walsall

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