League 1 & League 2 Roundup: 9 September

League One

Bradford City ended Peterborough's unbeaten run to start this season, winning 3-1 at London Road. Three first half goals from Poleon, Vincelot and Kilgallon were enough for the Bantams who over ran The Posh in the first half. Baldwin pulled a goal back late on before both sides had a man sent off for second bookings, Grant for Posh and Chicksen for Bradford.

Ollie Clarke's strike 4 minutes from time was enough to give Bristol Rovers a 2-1 win over Walsall. The Gas took the lead thanks to a Gaffney chip after only 5 minutes. The Saddlers hit back after the break when James Wilson equalised but Rovers won it late on.

Charlton Athletic made it five wins from six with a 2-1 win over struggling Southend United at The Valley. Goals from key players Magennis and Holmes were enough for the Addicks who held on despite Joh White's late consolation for the Shrimpers.

Oldham Athletic picked up their first point of the season against Fleetwood Town in an entertaining 2-2 draw. Oldham took the lead when Doyle set up Craig Davies but Eastham quickly equalised for The Cod Army. Man City loanee Kean Bryan gave Oldham the lead in the second half but deep into stoppage time Hunter converted a penalty after Cole was brought down by Edmundson to grab a share of the points.

Northampton Town secured their first win of the season thanks to a goal inside the first 30 seconds against Doncaster Rovers. Crooks scored the only goal after being set up by George Smith with just 21 seconds gone to give The Cobblers and new manager Hasselbaink a 1-0 win.

Oxford United beat sorry Gillingham 3-0 at Grenoble Road to give Pep Clotet's side all three points. Goals from Jack Payne, Joe Rothwell and Rob Hall in the second half were the difference. Gillingham were poor and rarely threatened and their first shot on target didn't come until the 73rd minute, says it all!

A even game at Home Park between Plymouth Argyle and MK Dons finished 1-0 to the away team thanks to a goal Aiden Nesbitt after just 8 minutes. Both sides had plenty of chances in an end to end match. Argyle's task was made harder when play-maker Graham Carey was sent of after just 33 minutes for a bad tackle.

Rochdale could not produce a David and Goliath performance as they were easily beaten 3-0 by an impressive Blackburn Rovers at Spotland. Goals from Smallwood, Antonsson and Danny Graham were enough to give Tony Mowbray's side the win. Dale huffed and puffed but didn't manage a shot on target during the entire match.

Rotherham United beat Bury 3-2 at the New York Stadium. Keiffer Moore scored twice as the game ebbed and flowed between The Millers and The Shakers. Bury twice came from behind thanks to goals from Beckford and Nathan Cameron before a heart breaking 89th minute winner was drilled home by Richie Towell.

Scunthorpe drew 0-0 with Blackpool at Glanford Park in a match that was not short of chances. The home side just about shaded it but neither side could find the quality in the final third to grab a winner.

Shrewsbury Town celebrated their 3,000th match with an impressive 1-0 win to end Wigan Athletic's unbeaten start to the season. Stephan Payne scored a first half winner which sees the Shrews go top of the table, a point clear of Charlton. Wigan started well but couldn't make early pressure count and Payne lashed home from close range after Nsiala's knock down on 26 minutes to give the Shrews the lead. Wigan pressed for an equaliser but the Salop defence stood firm.

AFC Wimbledon fell to a 2-0 home defeat to Portsmouth thanks to a goal either side of half-time. Brett Pitman gave Pompey the lead from the spot before Chaplin slid home to make the game safe for the South coast club.

League Two

Mansfield Town made light work of Grimsby at Field Mill, thrashing the Mariners 4-1. There were three penalties in the match, Lee Angol netting two for The Stags and Sam Jones late consolation for Grimsby. Krystian Pearce and an Osbourne own goal were the other two for Mansfield.

Accrington Stanley beat Carlisle United 3-0 at the Wham stadium in what was a comfortable win for Colemen's side. Sean McConville grabbed a brace and Billy Kee scored the other. Shaun Miller and Jason kennedy had the Cumbrians best chances but were thwarted by Aaron Chapman.

Barnet beat Cambridge United 3-1 at the Hive thanks to two goals from Mauro Vilhete and another from Shaquile Coulthirst. Legge scored for Cambridge but the defeat means that the Bees are now three point ahead of todays opponents.

Colchester United comfortably beat Crawley Town 3-1 thanks to three first half goals in Essex. Szmodics, Ryan Jackson and Mikeal Mandron bagged the goals for the U's. Jimmy Smith's goal briefly gave Crawley hop but Colchester were no to be denied.

Coventry City had a brilliant Jodi Jones strike to thank for their 1-0 win over struggling Port Vale. The valiants were lucky not to concede more such was the pressure but they lacked that quality in the final third to make it count. Port Vale have not won since opening day, worrying times.

Crewe Alexandra thrashed sorry Chesterfield 5-1 at Gresty Road to continue their impressive stat to the season. Chris Porter scored a brace, Ng, Cooper and Ainley grabbed the other goals with a Nolan own goal the only cheering point for The Spireites.

Forest Green continued to struggle as they lost 3-1 To Exeter City at the new lawn. A goal from Sweeny and a brace from in form Reuben Ried were enough to keep the Grecians top. Forest Green did get on the scoresheet thanks to a Shamir Mullings goal but it was another bad day at the office for Rovers.

Norris, Hussey and Mullin scored the goals against Luton Town as Swindon ran out comfortable 3-0 winners at Kenilworth Road in what has to be seen as an upset. The Hatters had Cuthbert sent off and gave away a penalty as well to leave Luton too much to do.

Wycombe Wanderers travelled to Newport County and played out an entertaining 0-0 draw. Newport started well and Padraig Amond missed and early chance. O'Nien saw an effort saved well before Anthony Stewarts header was cleared off the line. A decent point for both sides.

Notts County beat Morecambe 2-0 at Meadow Lane to extend their unbeaten run to six matches. Dan Jones fired them ahead with a wonderful free-kick and substitute Jonathan Forte added a second with 5 minutes to go. Steven Old missed Morecambe best chance heading straight at the keeper from a corner.

Stevenage lost 2-1 at home to Lincoln City in a blood and thunder affair. Matt Godden gave in form Boro the lead and things looked good for the home side when Matt Green was sent off shortly after the break for a second bookable offense. Lincoln re-organised and Sean Raggett grabbed and equaliser before an Ollie Palmer penalty gave the Imps the lead. Stevenage had Wilkinson sent off for a stamp on Woodyard as both teams finished the match with 10 men.

Yeovil and Cheltenham played out a 0-0 draw at Huish Park with both sides cancelling each other out. Cheltenham had the best of the game and Eisa hit the post for the visitors and Wright missed a glorious chance as Yeovil held on to take a point.