Hopper the hero as Lincoln march on at top of League One

LINCOLN City extended their lead at the top of Sky Bet League One thanks to a 2-1 win against AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.

Defender Tayo Edun put the Imps in front following a corner on eight minutes.

The Dons, though, were level on 31 minutes through a header from striker Ollie Palmer.

Just when it looked like the leaders would have to settle for a point, Tom Hopper drilled the ball in with seven minutes left.

Hull City moved up to second and are four points off top spot after a 2-0 win over Charlton, who finished with 10 men at the KCOM Stadium.

Bristol City loanee Hakeeb Adelakun gave the home side the lead from close range on 18 minutes.

On 63 minutes, Addicks defender Darren Pratley was shown a straight red card for an off-the-ball kick at Tigers forward Mallik Wilks.

Hull - who had lost their last three league games - made sure of victory when midfielder Greg Docherty knocked home a rebound after the ball had come back off the post.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink saw his return to struggling Burton Albion start with a 5-1 home defeat by

Oxford United .

The Dutchman took over for a second spell in charge at the Pirelli Stadium following the departure of Jake Buxton after the 4-3 home loss to Wigan on Tuesday night left them adrift at the bottom.

Burton were behind after just nine minutes when Matt Taylor ran clear to lob goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara.

Olamide Shodipo made it 2-0 for Oxford after 18 minutes, and he added a third on the half-hour when he swept in a cross from defender Sam Long.

Kane Hemmings pulled a goal back for the Brewers shortly before half-time, knocking in a rebound off the post. On 56 minutes, U’s defender Joshua Ruffels drilled in a fourth from 25 yards - and then knocked home a fifth just after the hour-mark.

Northampton Town battled to a goalless draw at home against Lee Johnson’s Sunderland , while Luke Jephcott’s first-half goal was enough to give Plymouth Argyle a 1-0 win over Gillingham .

Swindon’s match against Wigan Athletic was called off because of a frozen pitch.

Carlisle United moved to the top of Sky Bet League Two with a 2-0 win at Walsall .

Omari Patrick opened the scoring for the visitors in the 26th minute, before Joshua Kayode put the game out of reach with 12 minutes remaining. The win takes Chris Beech’s side above both Forest Green - whose home match against Oldham was abandoned during the second half following heavy fog - and previous leaders Newport after a frozen pitch saw their clash with Southend postponed.