League One Review

Monday, 19/12/2011

by James Beavis

Only one side in the top six were triumphant in a disappointing weekend for those sides leading the way.

Charlton could only manage a 1-1 draw against Oldham at the Valley as Filipe Morais’ late strike rescued a point for Paul Dickov’s Latics.

The game of the day was undoubtedly in the Yorkshire derby at Hillsborough as Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield played out a thrilling 4-4 draw. Despite leading 4-2 at one stage, the Terriers hit back and the hero for them was Jordan Rhodes, who netted all four goals for the visitors.

Sheffield United moved to within a point of their city rivals with an impressive 2-0 victory on the road against Bournemouth thanks to two own goals.

MK Dons slipped up for the first time at Stadium:MK this term as they were beaten 1-0 by manager-less Preston, with Paul Parry’s early header separating the teams.

Brentford remain in sixth despite their 1-1 draw away at 10-man Bury.

Carlisle are just behind them on goal difference after Francois Zoko’s late header rescued a point in their 2-2 draw with lowly Wycombe.

Stevenage continued their fine run and are now without loss in 11 following their 2-1 home success against Tranmere.

Notts County continue to drop after their 2-1 defeat at Meadow Lane against 10-man Leyton Orient, in which Lee Butcher saved a last minute spot-kick from the hosts.

Manager-less Hartlepool were beaten at Victoria Park for the eighth match running as they succumbed to a 1-0 loss against Colchester, who had Anthony Wordsworth to thank as his first half shot gave the U’s victory.

Exeter and Scunthorpe played out a goalless draw at St James’ Park.

At Spotland, both Rochdale and Yeovil failed to get on the score-sheet.

Jack Lester’s goal right at the death gave Chesterfield what could prove to be a crucial point as they drew 1-1 with fellow strugglers Walsall at the B2net Stadium.

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