Stevenage bounced back from last week’s demoralising defeat to Grimsby Town, by thrashing Hartlepool United 6-1 in League Two over the weekend.
Astonishingly, it was Pool who took the lead when Nathan Thomas scored after just four minutes. But, strikes from Tom Pett, Dean Wells, a Michael Tonge penalty, Matthew Godden and a Tyler Walker brace sealed an emphatic victory for the hosts.
Blackpool ended their winless streak, by winning 3-0 at Yeovil Town to earn their first three points since the opening day of the season. Colin Daniel hit a marvellous brace, with the first goal particularly catching the eye, as he hit an unstoppable 25-yard effort that rocketed into the top right-hand corner, before Armand Gnanduillet added a late third for the Tangerines.
Portsmouth easily dispatched of Crawley Town 3-0 at home as they moved up to fourth in the table. Pompey had the match sewn up before half-time with all three goals coming in the first 45 minutes, through Gary Roberts and a Curtis Main double.
Notts County came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Grimsby Town, who were denied back-to-back league wins for the first time this season after letting in two late strikes.
A Shaun Pearson header and smart finish from Omar Bogle put the visitors in what seemed a comfortable position, yet the Magpies pulled one back with just over ten minutes left when Jonathan Forte found the net. Before Aaron Collins equalised on his debut to send the hosts’ fans into a frenzy.
Exeter City came from 2-1 down to win 3-2 at Colchester United, despite initially taking the lead. Robbie Simpson had put the Grecians ahead, but the hosts hit back with both Sammie Szmodics and Kurtis Guthrie finding the back of the net. But second-half strikes from Ollie Watkins and Joel Grant meant it was the visitors who were victorious.
Luton Town went top of League Two after a sensational performance as they thrashed Wycombe Wanderers 4-1. Danny Hylton put the Hatters two goals to the good, before Matt Bloomfield’s driving strike pulled one back for the Chairboys, but his fine effort was unable to inspire a comeback as Hylton scored his and Luton’s third of the match and Jordan Cook netted a fourth in stoppage-time.
Plymouth Argyle scored in the 92nd minute to narrowly defeat Cheltenham Town 1-0, as Sonny Bradley rose the highest to head in Oscar Threlkeld’s cross in the final moments of the game, as Derek Adams’ side climb to third.
Crewe Alexandra also scored in the closing stages of their match as they overcame Doncaster Rovers, beating them 2-1. Ryan Lowe put the hosts in front with a fine finish in the first-half, before Tommy Rowe equalised for Donny with seven minutes remaining from the penalty spot. Only for James Jones to earn Crewe their first home league with of the season, as he netted three minutes from time.
Defender Wells scored his team’s third goal in Stevenage’s 6-1 thrashing of Hartlepool on Saturday – Photo: Charlotte Wilson / Offside.
Carlisle United were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Accrington Stanley, as they remain the only side left in League Two unbeaten. Billy Kee put the visitors in front, before Nicky Adams equalised foe the hosts with his first strike for his new club.
Morecambe lost for the first time in five matches, as they went down 2-1 at home to Leyton Orient. Kevin Ellison cancelled out Liam Kelly’s thrashing effort from 25-yards for the hosts, before Jordan Bowery gave the O’s all three points.
Barnet were denied a victory at Newport County as the match was abandoned at half-time. The Bees went ahead through John Akinde after only 23 seconds, but were left feeling frustrated after the referee called the match off due to a waterlogged pitch.
And finally, Mansfield Town drew 0-0 at home to Cambridge United, as the U’s remain the only side in League Two not to win a league match this season.
Player of the Weekend: Danny Hylton (Luton Town)
Team of the Weekend: Stevenage
Goal of the Weekend: Colin Daniel (Yeovil Town v BLACKPOOL – First Goal)
