League One Betting Review - 1 May 2006
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League One Betting Review - May 1, 2006
Summary
Southend secured their promotion to the Championship with a crucial 2-2 draw at Swansea.Article
Southend clinched promotion to the Championship after a vital 2-2 draw against Swansea. The Shrimpers had to come from behind twice as Rory Fallon scored for Swansea at the 19th and 34th minutes. However, Southend's leading scorer, Fredy Eastwood, equalized in the 28th and 63rd minutes. The 12/5 odds on a draw confirmed Steve Tilson’s team was four points clear of third-placed Brentford with just one match left.
Colchester moved closer to automatic promotion with a strong 2-0 win over Rotherham, marking their third consecutive victory. An own goal by Shaun Barker at 29 minutes and a second strike by Mark Yeates at 53 minutes secured their 8/15 home win.
Brentford faced frustration as Hartlepool held them to a 1-1 draw at Griffin Park. Kevin O’Connor gave Brentford the lead six minutes before full time, but Michael Nelson equalized in injury time, resulting in a 14/5 draw.
Huddersfield’s hopes for automatic promotion were dashed with a 2-1 home defeat to Yeovil. David Graham scored early for the Terriers, but Yeovil's Phil Jevons turned the game with a penalty at 66 minutes and then netted the winner at 72 minutes, sealing a 41/10 victory.
Barnsley, known for their frequent draws, recorded another goalless outcome against Bradford, marking their eighth draw in 11 matches, with odds at 11/4.
Nottingham Forest's playoff ambitions hang in the balance as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Steve Fletcher gave Bournemouth the lead after 48 minutes, but Nathan Tyson equalized at 56, with 3/1 odds on the draw.
Doncaster maintained their slim playoff hopes alive with a narrow 1-0 win over Oldham. James Coppinger scored the decisive goal for the 11/10 Rovers in the 66th minute.
Bristol City's playoff dreams ended with a 1-1 draw against local rivals Swindon, which also relegated Swindon. Aaron Brown scored for Swindon shortly after the break, but David Cotterill equalized at 68 minutes, resulting in a 10/3 draw.
Milton Keynes Dons' survival fight will continue to the season’s last game after a dramatic 2-1 loss to Tranmere. David Partridge scored an own goal at 87 minutes, but Izale McLeod equalized on 90. However, Delroy Facey clinched a 23/10 victory for Tranmere in stoppage time.
In a managerial debut, Mark Kinsella led relegated Walsall to a 1-0 win over Gillingham, courtesy of veteran striker Steve Claridge's goal at 56 minutes, securing 9/2 odds for the Saddlers.
Elsewhere, Scunthorpe achieved a last-minute victory against Blackpool with Billy Sharp's injury-time goal, claiming an 8/5 win.
Port Vale came from behind to defeat Chesterfield 3-1 at Vale Park. Jamie O'Hara scored early for Chesterfield, but George Pilkington quickly equalized and then gave Vale the lead at 15 minutes. Michael Cummins sealed the 11/10 home victory with a late goal.
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