Lincoln flying high as Hull go second

LINCOLN CITY extended their lead at the top of Sky Bet League One thanks to a 2-1 win at AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.

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 (pictured below) 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 Athletic, who finished with ten men at the KCOM Stadium. Hakeeb Adelakun gave the home side the lead from close range on 18 minutes.

On 63 minutes, visiting defender Darren Pratley was shown a straight red card for an off-the-ball kick at home 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 a 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 Athletic on Tuesday had left them adrift at the bottom of the table.

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 added a third on the half-hour when he swept in a cross from Sam Long. Kane Hemmings pulled a goal back for the Brewers shortly before halftime, knocking in a rebound off a post. On 56 minutes, United defender Joshua Ruffels drilled in a fourth from 25 yards – and then knocked home a fifth just after the hour.

Bristol Rovers came from behind to beat Blackpool 2-1 at the Memorial Stadium. Gary Madine had given the visitors a early lead after nine minutes, but Rovers turned the match around with two goals in as many minutes. Brandon Hanlan equalised following a free-kick in the 34th minute and Sam Nicholson swiftly added a second with a volley.

Northampton Town battled to a goalless draw at home against Sunderland, while Swindon’s Town match against Wigan was called off because of a frozen pitch following an inspection on Saturday morning.