Shackells are off as Imps go clear at top

JASON SHACKELL scored deep into stoppage time as leaders Lincoln handed MK Dons their first defeat.

His header in the fourth minute of added time secured a 2-1 win for the Imps, who maintained their three-point gap at the top of the table.

The visitors had taken the lead through Rhys Healey’s 64th-minute strike but Shay McCartan responded with his first goal for Lincoln.

Second-placed Exeter scored two late goals in a 3-1 win against Cheltenham.

The Robins had taken the lead through Ryan Broom but Pierce Sweeney levelled.

Jayden Stockley’s third goal in as many games put the hosts ahead with 10 minutes left before Jonathan Forte (above) made the points safe in the 88th minute.

Newport kept pace as they returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win at Tranmere.

Fraser Franks’ early goal secured the three points in County’s first game since their 6-0 home thrashing at the hands of Yeovil.

Colchester failed to keep pace after they threw away a two-goal lead in the last five minutes to draw 3-3 with Oldham. Luke Norris’ double and a Harry Pell strike had the visitors cruising but Sam Surridge’s second of the contest started the comeback, which was completed by Peter Clarke in the 88th minute.

Reuben Reid’s strike with 20 minutes left continued Forest Green’s unbeaten start to the season with a 1-0 win against Crawley, who finished with 10 men. Second-half goals from Steve Alzate, Matthew Taylor and Elijah Adebayo earned Swindon a

3-0 win at Yeovil, who missed a penalty at 2-0 down. Richie Bennett scored the only goal at Bury as Carlisle won 1-0 despite ending the game with 10.

George Maris earned Cambridge a 1-1 draw at home to Mansfield, while Leon Legge’s header secured a 1-0 win for Port Vale at Crewe and Steve Seddon also scored late on as Stevenage beat Grimsby 1-0.

Notts County remain winless thanks to a 0-0 draw at Northampton, while Macclesfield are still searching for their first victory after they lost

2-1 at Morecambe.