POMPEY FLYING HIGH AS LOWE BAGS EIGHTH

PORTSMOUTH extended their lead at the top to six points with a 2-0 victory over SOUTHEND.

Michael Turner’s own goal was followed by a Jamal Lowe (right) effort – his eighth of the season.

Title rivals SUNDERLAND had their match at ACCRINGTON abandoned deep into the second half because of a waterlogged pitch.

LUTON moved into second place with a 2-0 victory over FLEETWOOD. Harry Cornick scored before Craig Morgan’s own goal.

PETERBOROUGH stay in fourth after James Henry scored a late penalty – his second of the game – to earn OXFORD a 2-2 draw. Ivan Toney and Siriki Dembele struck to give Posh the lead twice, and DONCASTER had a 4-0 win at BRISTOL ROVERS.