Rochdale looking gone for a Burton after defeat
ROCHDALE’S survival hopes took a huge hit yesterday after they suffered a 2-0 home defeat against fellow strugglers Burton.
Brian Barry-Murphy’s men were undone by goals from Kane Hemmings and Lucas Akins.
In another blow for Dale, struggling Swindon got a priceless 2-1 victory over bottom side Northampton thanks to Brett Pitman’s headed winner.
Wigan suffered late heartbreak against league leaders Peterborough.
Thelo Aasgaard put the Latics ahead 18 minutes from time but that sparked Posh into life.
Jonson Clarke-Harris levelled with eight minutes remaining and then hit the winner from the spot after Funso Ojo had brought down Siriki Dembele.
Lincoln lost ground after they slipped to a last-gasp 4-3 defeat to Plymouth.
Kelland Watts and Danny Mayor had put the Pilgrims in control within 13 minutes but the Imps rallied and Conor McGrandles got them back into the game going into half-time.
Jorge Grant then converted a pair of penalties after the interval to put the Imps ahead but Joe Edwards’ stoppage-time strike secured the points for Plymouth.
Hull kept the pressure on with a 3-0 win at relegationthreatened AFC Wimbledon.
Josh Magennis put the Tigers ahead from the spot in the 24th minute and Reece Burke doubled the advantage a minute before the interval.
Mallik Wilks then stroked home a 64th-minute penalty to wrap up the points.