Summary

  • League One: Victories for Plymouth, Doncaster & Wycombe in early games.

  • Wimbledon, Huddersfield, Lincoln, Leyton Orient and Stockport win in later kick-offs

  • Score draws at Bolton, Luton, Peterborough and Port Vale

  • League Two: Victories for Fleetwood, Crewe & Shrewsbury in early games.

  • Also wins for Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham, Colchester, Oldham, Cambridge and Notts County.

  • Crawley draw 1-1 with Chesterfield, Bromley held 0-0 at Harrogate

  1. 'We are second in the league'published at 12:35 GMT 21 February

    Swindon 0-0 Crewe

    Markus Fjortoft
    BBC Radio Wiltshire summariser

    It's an interesting time to be a Swindon fan. Something doesn't feel quite right. We need a bit of perspective though, we are on a great run.

    There are a lot of positives, we are second in the league. We have to take comfort in that.

  2. Postpublished at 12:35 GMT 21 February

    Swindon 0-0 Crewe

    A first sight of goal for League Two's top goalscorer Aaron Drinan as he tries to connect with Jake Batty's fizzed ball across goal for Swindon, but he can't quite sort his feet out to divert it on target.

    The Robins are seeing most of the ball in the opening stages.

  3. Postpublished at 12:34 GMT 21 February

    Plymouth 0-0 Cardiff

    Big chance for Plymouth as the ball falls to Caleb Watts six yards out but he strikes his shot straight at a sprawling Nathan Trott.

    Either side of the goalkeeper and the home side would be ahead.

  4. Postpublished at 12:34 GMT 21 February

    Wycombe 0-0 Stevenage

    The ball is being played around nicely in the early stages at an overcast Adams Park.

    Stevenage fans, however, will be hoping the forecast looks a little brighter for their away form...

    ...they've lost the last five on the road.

  5. PENALTY TO ROTHERHAMpublished at 12:32 GMT 21 February

    Rotherham 0-0 Doncaster

    What a start!

    Duncan Watmore goes down in the Doncaster box inside 30 seconds and Simon Mather points to the spot.

  6. 'Massive task for Doncaster'published at 12:32 GMT 21 February

    Rotherham 0-0 Doncaster

    Lee Turnbull
    Former Doncaster midfielder on BBC Radio Sheffield

    My experience of this fixture have always been negative away from home. 41 years I think since Doncaster last won here. They just can't get a result here.

    It's a massive task. Form goes out the window, the first goal will be pivotal.

  7. 'Pressure on for Crewe'published at 12:31 GMT 21 February

    Swindon 0-0 Crewe

    Peter Morse
    Crewe summariser on BBC Radio Stoke

    Crewe have been putting out decent performances, but not blowing teams away. You can't keep doing that really, you have to raise the levels at some point.

    The defeat midweek was really poor and it's put the pressure on now a bit. I hope it hasn't dented confidence too much.

  8. KICK-OFFpublished at 12:30 GMT 21 February

    League One & League Two

    Right,

    Five games with promotion, play-off and relegation issues to keep us on our toes to get us started today.

    We are up and running...

  9. Two changes for Wycombe; four for Stevenagepublished at 12:28 GMT 21 February

    Wycombe v Stevenage (12:30 GMT)

    The Wycombe team to face Stevenage shown in formationImage source, Opta

    Michael Duff makes two changes to his Wycombe side as Caolan Boyd-Munce and Jamie Mullins are brought in.

    Aaron Morley and Junior Quitirna are dropped to the bench, and striker Nathan Lowe makes the bench for the first time since he signed on loan from Stoke City.

    Stevenage make four changes to the side which beat Port Vale on Tuesday night, with Jordan Houghton, Dan Sweeney, Jasper Pattenden and Jamie Reid all brought in.

    Carl Piergianni, Luther James-Wildin, Louis Thompson and Harry Cornick all make way.

    The Stevenage team to face Wycombe shown in formationImage source, Opta
  10. Play-off chasers Stevenage head to Wycombepublished at 12:26 GMT 21 February

    Wycombe v Stevenage (12:30 GMT)

    Alex RevellImage source, Shutterstock

    Stevenage head to Wycombe this lunchtime knowing three points will lift them into the League One play-off spots, albeit possibly for a few hours.

    Wins against Port Vale and rivals Huddersfield in the past week have given Alex Revell’s side the perfect platform to take advantage of the fact they’ve played fewer games than teams around them.

    Wycombe, meanwhile, will be licking their wounds after a late equaliser against Exeter on Tuesday night, and a dramatic defeat by Reading, stunted their hopes of breaking into the top six.

    It would seem all the momentum is with Stevenage, but Wycombe pack a punch up front and today might just be the day the pendulum swings the other way.

  11. Millers swap three; Sharp starts for Roverspublished at 12:24 GMT 21 February

    Rotherham v Doncaster (12:30 GMT)

    The Rotherham team to face Doncaster shown in formationImage source, Opta

    Rotherham have been forced into a late change from their published team sheet ahead of kick-off with Zak Jules dropping out of their side to be replaced by Emmanuel Adegboyega. Joe Rafferty, Josh Benson and Duncan Watmore also start after the midweek loss to Burton.

    Dru Yearwood drops to the bench as does Brandon Cover, but defender Hamish Douglas is out with a hamstring injury.

    Doncaster make two changes from the side which won at Huddersfield on Tuesday.

    Billy Sharp and Hakeeb Adelakun start, while Ben Close is not in the squad and Jordan Gibson takes his place among the substitutes

    The Doncaster team to face Rotherham shown in formationImage source, Opta
  12. Who can lift the south Yorkshire gloom?published at 12:22 GMT 21 February

    Rotherham v Doncaster (12:30 GMT)

    Doncaster's Owen Bailey celebrating scoring against Rotherham earlier this seasonImage source, Shutterstock

    This may well be a derby but the points are surely more important than winding-up your mate on the journey home?

    It is 23rd v 18th. It is three points adrift of safety v two points clear of trouble.

    Rotherham have not been in League Two since 2013, but the Millers may find the trapdoor is creaking open with 16 games remaining.

    There were signs of a revival with successive victories, but losing to the 10 men of Cardiff, and then a dismal midweek defeat at Burton, has left them with a lot of work to do.

    Things are slightly brighter up the road at Doncaster, whose League Two title win last season has been followed by consistent inconsistency which has seen them hovering around the wrong end of the table.

    Four wins from their past seven games have kept Rovers' heads above water, and a first league victory at Rotherham since 1985 would continue an upward trend, as well as earning a first league double against their neighbours in more than 75 years.

    "It's a setback every time you lose a game of football," said Rotherham boss Matt Hamshaw after the loss to Burton.

    Defeat today may bring greater consequences than a lack of bragging rights.

  13. Two changes apiecepublished at 12:20 GMT 21 February

    Plymouth v Cardiff (12:30 GMT)

    The Plymouth team to face Cardiff shown in formationImage source, Opta

    Top scorer Lorent Tolaj returns to the starting line-up for Plymouth and Brendan Wiredu gets the nod in midfield.

    Owen Dale is among the substitutes but Herbie Kane is out with a hamstring injury which is expected to keep him sidelined for a fortnight.

    Defender Will Fish misses this game for Cardiff as he continues to manage a knee issue while Ryan Wintle drops to the bench.

    Into the Bluebirds side come Gabriel Osho and David Turnbull.

    The Cardiff team to face Plymouth shown in formationImage source, Opta
  14. Top dogs Cardiff showing Plymouth the waypublished at 12:18 GMT 21 February

    Plymouth v Cardiff (12:30 GMT)

    Yousef Salech celebrating scoring a goal for Cardiff with his arms raised above his headImage source, Shutterstock

    These two came down together at the end of last season but it's fair to say they are experiencing very different emotions right now.

    Cardiff's progress at the top of League One has been pretty serene - the most potent attack and the joint-best defensive record paints a picture which doesn't really need you to refer to the table.

    For the record, they are four points clear at the top and 12 points ahead of third place; barring a huge collapse they will be back in the Championship sooner rather than later.

    Plymouth's season has been more eventful, for the wrong reasons.

    Argyle may now be closer to the play-offs than the relegation zone, but it was only as far back as New Year's Day when they were in the bottom four.

    There is still the prospect of a possible Wembley appearance in the EFL Trophy, but you feel those in Devon would happily swap places with their Welsh visitors for a shot at a swift return to the second tier.

  15. Cardiff and Lincoln staying ahead of the packpublished at 12:17 GMT 21 February

    League One table

    The League One table alongside a photograph of a smiling Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-MurphyImage source, BBC Sport/Shutterstock

    Cardiff City can almost see the finish line as they now hold a 12-point cushion over the side just outside the automatic promotion places, Bolton.

    The Bluebirds visit Plymouth this lunchtime with a chance to put some more points on the board before their rivals play later.

    Second-placed Lincoln head to Mansfield, who may still be coming down from their FA Cup win at Burnley, but need points to prevent a late scrap against relegation.

    Northampton Town against Leyton Orient and Rotherham's derby with Doncaster will have a huge impact at the bottom.

  16. Three changes for Robins, two for Alexpublished at 12:16 GMT 21 February

    Swindon v Crewe (12:30 GMT)

    Swindon line-up against CreweImage source, Opta

    Swindon boss Ian Holloway makes three changes from the 2-1 win at Barnet.

    James Ball, Tom Nichols and James Scanlon come in for Will Wright, who is not in squad, Aidan Borland and Junior Hoilett, who both drop to the bench.

    Lee Bell makes two alterations for Crewe from their 1-0 defeat to Fleetwood.

    Skipper Mickey Demetriou returns to the starting line-up, while Josh March also comes in with Adrien Thibaut dropping to the bench. Owen Lunt is not in the squad.

    Crewe line-up against SwindonImage source, Opta
  17. Title challengers welcome play-off hopefulspublished at 12:15 GMT 21 February

    Swindon v Crewe (12:30 GMT)

    Swindon boss Ian Holloway during the 3-1 defeat at Shrewsbury on 14 FebruaryImage source, Getty Images

    There is plenty at stake at the County Ground this lunchtime, with Swindon looking to maintain their title bid and Crewe challenging for the play-offs.

    The second-placed Robins could apply pressure to leaders Bromley before they play later with a win, which would take them level on points with the Ravens, albeit having played two more games.

    Ian Holloway's side are in excellent form since recovering from a blip in January - when they lost three in a row - and have won five of six matches since then (L1) to keep their quest to return to League One for the first time since 2021 on track.

    Crewe lost for the first time in six games (W3 D2) on Tuesday night when they fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Fleetwood, but they remain within two points of the play-offs and could climb into the top seven with victory before Chesterfield and Salford are in action at 15:00 GMT.

  18. Three changes for Fleetwood, two for Barrowpublished at 12:14 GMT 21 February

    Fleetwood v Barrow (12:30 GMT)

    Fleetwood line-up against BarrowImage source, Opta

    Fleetwood boss Matt Lawlor makes three changes from the 1-0 win at Crewe on Tuesday night.

    Finley Potter, Mitch Clark and Matty Virtue come in for Kayden Hughes, Harrison Neal and Josh Powell, who all drop to the bench.

    Dino Maamria makes two changes for Barrow from their 1-0 defeat by Harrogate last time out.

    Josh Gordon makes his first start since New Year's Day following an injury and a return from the bench in midweek, while Joe Anderson also starts.

    Charlie Raglan misses out with a knock and Jack Earing is among the subs.

    Barrow line-up against FleetwoodImage source, Opta
  19. Will Bluebirds stoop or soar?published at 12:12 GMT 21 February

    Fleetwood v Barrow (12:30 GMT)

    Barrow boss Dino Maamria pictured with his arms outImage source, Getty Images

    New Barrow boss Dino Maamria experienced the highs and lows of football all within the first five days of replacing Paul Gallagher in the dugout last Wednesday.

    The relegation-battling Bluebirds enjoyed a new manager bounce to end a run of six straight defeats with a 1-0 win over Colchester in Maamria's first game in charge last weekend, which was just their second victory in 17 games.

    But just three days later, Barrow suffered an immediate setback, losing 1-0 to fellow strugglers Harrogate.

    That defeat means Barrow are two points above the relegation zone with a game or two in hand on the four sides below them.

    They visit a Fleetwood Town side who are somewhat in no-man's land in mid-table as things stand after just two wins in their past 10 games, allowing their play-off bid to fade.

    The Fishermen start the day in 15th place and 11 points adrift of the top seven.

  20. How it standspublished at 12:11 GMT 21 February

    League Two table

    The League Two table alongside a photograph of Bromley striker Michael Cheek celebrating scoring a goalImage source, BBC Sport/Getty Images

    Swindon can move level on points with the leaders Bromley by beating Crewe in their lunchtime meeting.

    Bromley go to a resurgent Harrogate Town, who need points to escape the drop.

    The Sulphurites' fellow strugglers Newport, Bristol Rovers and Crawley Town all have game at home to sides at the other end of the table, while Barrow are involved in an early kick-off at mid-table Fleetwood.