League Two Betting Review - 8 May 2006
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League Two Betting Review - May 8, 2006
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Leyton Orient clinched automatic promotion in a dramatic last-minute victory, simultaneously relegating Oxford to the Conference.Article Body
Leyton Orient's dramatic last-minute triumph secured their first automatic promotion in 36 years, but also relegated Oxford to the Conference. The match was a rollercoaster: Eric Sabin put Oxford ahead after 14 minutes, but Clint Easton equalized just two minutes later. Gary Alexander gave Orient the lead on 64 minutes, only for Chris Wilmott to level the score again shortly after. In injury time, Lee Steele's decisive goal sealed promotion, rewarding those betting on a 6/5 win.
Grimsby’s hopes for automatic promotion were dashed by a stoppage-time equalizer from already-promoted Northampton. The Mariners needed a victory or a better result than Leyton Orient to secure the third automatic promotion spot. Jean-Paul Kalala raised their hopes with a penalty on 75 minutes, but Ryan Gilligan's goal in the final 20 seconds resulted in a 5/2 draw, sending Grimsby to the play-offs.
Carlisle were confirmed as League Two champions, while Stockport avoided relegation in a 0-0 stalemate at Edgley Park. Both sides had chances to win, but those predicting a draw at 12/5 were rewarded.
Torquay secured the point they needed to avoid relegation with a goalless draw against Boston?"a 5/2 stalemate that preserved their league status.
Cheltenham warmed up for their play-off clash with Wycombe with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Mansfield. Steve Gillespie scored after 34 minutes, followed by Ashley Vincent on the stroke of halftime. Goals from Grant McCann, David Bird (a penalty), and Kayode Odejayi completed the rout, defying the 9/5 odds.
Wycombe ended Peterborough’s play-off hopes with a solid 2-0 win at London Road. Jermaine Easter broke the deadlock at 15 minutes, and Mike Williamson secured the win with five minutes to go, fulfilling the 3/1 odds for the Chairboys.
Lincoln secured a play-off spot for the fourth consecutive season with a 1-1 draw against Rochdale. Gareth McAuley put the Imps ahead after 72 minutes, but Rickie Lambert’s equalizer two minutes from time confirmed a 14/5 draw.
Darlington missed out on the play-offs following their 1-1 draw with Wrexham. Danny Williams put Wrexham ahead after 31 minutes, but Andy Cooke's stoppage-time equalizer brought a 12/5 draw.
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