League Two Betting Review - 1 May 2006
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League Two Betting Review - May 1, 2006
Summary
Northampton secures a spot in League One after a 1-0 victory over Chester.Article
Northampton clinched promotion to League One alongside Carlisle, thanks to a narrow 1-0 win against Chester. Scott McGleish was the star of the match, scoring the decisive goal in the 26th minute, marking his 24th of the season. This victory put Northampton five points ahead of fourth-placed Grimsby Town, with just one match remaining.
Leyton Orient, despite playing 70 minutes with only 10 men, triumphed over Peterborough to keep alive their hopes for automatic promotion. Matt Lockwood opened the scoring from the penalty spot within 15 minutes. Even after Paul Connor's red card on the 21st minute, Orient extended their lead through Wayne Corden at the 70-minute mark. Although Lloyd Opara scored for Peterborough five minutes before the end, it wasn't enough to change the outcome.
Grimsby’s pursuit of automatic promotion took a hit, managing only a draw at Macclesfield. Gary Jones gave Grimsby the lead on 40 minutes, but Macclesfield's Marcus Richardson equalized just before halftime.
Rushden & Diamonds faced relegation after a 2-0 defeat at Boston. The breakthrough came late with Lawrie Dudfield scoring just a minute before Danny Thomas sealed the win for the Pilgrims.
Torquay improved their chances of avoiding relegation with an unexpected win at Carlisle, preventing the home team from claiming the League Two title. Kevin Hill put Torquay ahead in the eighth minute, and Jo Kuffour doubled their lead on 41 minutes. Carlisle pulled one back shortly after the break through Zigor Aranalde, but Torquay held on for victory.
Oxford fell into the bottom two following a draw against Wrexham. Matt Crowell put Wrexham ahead after 28 minutes, but Tcham N'Toya equalized from the penalty spot on 64, resulting in a shared 5/2 draw.
Cheltenham secured a play-off place with a 2-0 win against Notts County. Steve Guinan scored early after just three minutes, and Ashley Vincent sealed the victory in the 82nd minute.
Lincoln moved closer to their fourth consecutive play-off appearance with a 1-0 victory at Shrewsbury. Gareth McAuley scored the only goal after 62 minutes for the Imps.
Darlington kept their play-off dreams alive by defeating Wycombe. David Duke scored the winner just five minutes into the second half for the Quakers.
Rochdale ensured their League Two status and ended Bristol Rovers' play-off hopes with a win. Rickie Lambert scored from the penalty spot just before halftime, and Ernie Cooksey secured the win in stoppage time.
Bury’s third goalless draw in four matches nudged them closer to safety. Mansfield managed to earn a point, with the 11/5 odds of a draw proving accurate.
A goalless draw at Underhill left both Barnet and Stockport facing relegation concerns, with pre-match odds at 23/10.
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