Summary

  • Bolton clinch promotion as they beat Peterborough 3-0

  • Jem Karacan, David Wheater and Adam le Fondre on target for Bolton

  • Fleetwood draw 0-0 with Port Vale and finish fourth

  • Vale relegated to League Two

  • Millwall win 4-3 at Bristol Rovers to secure play-off place

  • Scunthorpe face Millwall and Fleetwood play Bradford in play-offs

  1. goal

    GOAL - Rochdale 1-1 Bradfordpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Matty Lund

    It's not enough to get them in the play-offs as things stand, but Matty Lund gives Rochdale a little bit of hope.

    The midfielder dinks the ball over Bradford keeper Rouven Sattelmeier to pull Dale level.

    The hosts need to win and hope both Millwall and Southend drop points today.

  2. Millwall hanging onpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Bristol Rovers 2-3 Millwall

    Millwall are still going into the play-off as it stands, but they're certainly living dangerously against Bristol Rovers.

    Byron Harrison had a shout for a penalty waved away by referee Darren Handley before Lions goalkeeper Jordan Archer was forced into a save from Jermaine Easter. 

  3. goal

    GOAL - Rochdale 1-1 Bradfordpublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Matty Lund

  4. Postpublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Bolton 2-0 Peterborough

    Bolton are at total ease at the Macron Stadium.

    The Trotters have the best defensive record in the division, and they don't look at any risk of conceding against Peterborough right now.

  5. 30 goals for Billy Sharppublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Sheffield United 2-1 Chesterfield

    Billy Sharp cannot stop scoring. The division's top scorer has his 30th of the season, heading in Samir Carruthers' right-sided cross to restore Sheffield United's lead against Chesterfield.

    Sharp's landmark goal sends his side towards 100 points in a season for the first time in the club's history. 

    Billy SharpImage source, Rex Features
  6. Postpublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Fleetwood 0-0 Port Vale

    Fleetwood still can't find a way through a resilient Port Vale defence.

    The Cod Army need to win and hope Peterborough salvage at least a draw if they are to steal promotion out of Bolton's hands.

    It's not looking likely right now.

  7. Postpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Bolton 2-0 Peterborough

    Watching the replay back, Bolton do look fortunate to have been awarded that corner, with the ball appearing to go out off Trotters striker Adam le Fondre.

    The hosts are all over Peterborough now, Felipe Morais delivering a delicious low cross into the box which a Posh defender has to slide at full stretch to turn behind.

  8. Bury ring the changespublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Southend 1-0 Bury

    Bury manager Lee Clark has made two substitutions as he looks to turn the tide at Southend.

    As it stands his side are safe from the drop with Port Vale drawing with Fleetwood, but the former Newcastle midfielder can't afford to be passive. 

    George Miller and Danny Mayor have come on in place of Ryan Lowe and Tom Pope. 

    Lee ClarkImage source, Rex Features
  9. goal

    GOAL - Bolton 2-0 Peterboroughpublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    David Wheater

    Bolton are heading to the Championship!

    Bolton win a corner on the right despite Peterborough calling for a goal-kick, and the Trotters take full advantage.

    Gary Madine wins the first header, Adam le Fondre flicks the ball up high with his head, and David Wheater powers in the third header into the bottom of the net.

  10. goal

    GOAL - Bolton 2-0 Peterboroughpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    David Wheater

  11. Postpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Fleetwood 0-0 Port Vale

    Fleetwood's Ben Davies has looked as likely as anyone to break the deadlock at Highbury Stadium, and he again goes close, firing narrowly wide from 25 yards out.

    Port Vale, heading for relegation as it stands, have managed just one shot all game.

  12. All eyes on the Memorial Stadiumpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Bristol Rovers 2-3 Millwall

    Memorial StadiumImage source, Rex Features

    Southend and Rochdale are willing on Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium. 

    Both play-off hopefuls need Millwall to slip up for them to have any chance of finishing in sixth place. The Lions are still in charge, but Rovers look dangerous, meaning the second half promises to be eventful.

    A draw would be enough for Millwall, but only if both Southend and Rochdale fail to win

  13. 45 minutes awaypublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Bolton 1-0 Peterborough

    The game restarts at the Macron Stadium, and at Highbury Stadium, where Fleetwood and Port Vale are tied at 0-0.

    Just one half of football separates Bolton from a return to the Championship.

  14. The second half approachespublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    HT: Bolton 1-0 Peterbrough

    Not long now until the second half gets under way at Bolton, where the hosts hold a narrow 1-0 lead over Peterborough.

    They've already started again at Roots Hall, where Southend lead Bury 1-0. 

    That won't be enough to secure a play-off spot for the Shrimpers though, as Millwall's 3-2 lead over Bristol Rovers has the Lions in sixth place as it stands.

  15. What a difference a half of football makes...published at 13:01 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Southend 1-0 Bury

    Bury boss Lee Clark was all smiles before kick-off but not now with his side trailing at half-time.

    Lee ClarkImage source, Rex Features

    With Port Vale and Gillingham level with Fleetwood and Northampton respectively, Clark will know that if his side cannot respond, goals for their two relegation rivals would see the Shakers slip into the drop-zone.

     A big 45 minutes lie ahead.

  16. get involved

    Get Involved at #bbceflpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Chris: Us Brentford fans have memories of Uwe Rosler needing to win at home on the last day for promotion. Good luck Uwe.

    Tom Gill: Nathan Pond on for Fleetwood to help promote the side he joined when they were in North West Counties League to the Championship.

    Connah Greenhalgh: Bolton showing no signs of nerves 1-0 up great finish from Karacan.

  17. Half-time scorespublished at 12:55 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    • Oxford United 2-0 Shrewsbury 
    • AFC Wimbledon 0-0 Oldham 
    • Bristol Rovers 2-3 Millwall
    • Charlton 2-0 Swindon 
    • Fleetwood 0-0 Port Vale
    • Northampton 0-0 Gillingham 
    • Bolton 1-0 Peterborough
    • Rochdale 0-1 Bradford
    • Scunthorpe 0-1 Coventry
    • Sheffield United 1-1 Chesterfield
    • Southend 1-0 Bury
    • Walsall 0-2 MK Dons

    Phil ParkinsonImage source, Rex Features

    As it stands, Bolton are promoted to the Championship, while Fleetwood will go into the play-offs.

    Milwall are holding onto sixth place in a goal frenzy at the Memorial Stadium, despite Chris Lines finding the top corner for Bristol Rovers. Southend and Rochdale are out of the mix and are hoping for Rovers to continue their comeback.  

    Port Vale need to win, but as it stands they will be relegated to League Two, leaving Gillingham and Bury safe. 

  18. HALF-TIME: Fleetwood 0-0 Port Valepublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Fleetwood v Port ValeImage source, PA

    Fleetwood have been much the better side at home to Port Vale, but they haven't been able to make the breakthrough.

    Port Vale are heading down as it stands.

  19. HALF-TIME: Bolton 1-0 Peterboroughpublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Jem Karacan celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    Jem Karacan's goal has Bolton 45 minutes away from promotion at half-time.

    The Trotters started the first half brightly and deserve their lead, but Peterborough have been increasingly threatening in the last 10 minutes.

  20. Postpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 30 April 2017

    Bolton 1-0 Peterborough

    Josh Vela does well down the right before cutting the ball back for Gary Madine, whose shot is saved by the legs of Luke McGee.

    Bolton get another chance moments later, but Adam LeFondre can't connect on the half-volley.

    They're into two minutes of added time at the Macron Stadium.