Summary

  • Bury & Lincoln draw League Two thriller at Gigg Lane

  • Leeds come from behind to beat Rotherham

  • Billy Sharp scores twice as Sheff Utd draw at Norwich

  • Canaries stay second, while Blades go third

  • Tammy Abraham gives Villa win over Ipswich

  • Victories for Blackburn, Forest & Preston

  • Peterborough sack Steve Evans & reappoint Darren Ferguson

  1. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Bury 0-0 Lincoln

    Ryan Lowe's side are starting to dominate proceedings. They're playing with some real confidence having won their last six in all competitions.

    Midfielder Jay O'Shea has a shot from the edge of the area but it's blocked by two Lincoln defenders.

  2. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Bury 0-0 Lincoln

    Both sides look to be moving the ball forward, it seems like a pretty open game so far.

    Be prepared for plenty of slips and spills, it's raining cats and dogs here in Greater Manchester.

  3. KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min

    Bury 0-0 Lincoln

    Bury get us under way. Goals please.

  4. Both sides show their respects for Salapublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Bury v Lincoln (17:30 GMT)

    There's going to be a minutes silence here at Gigg Lane in tribute to Cardiff City forward Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson.

  5. The teams are outpublished at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Bury v Lincoln (17:30 GMT)

    The two sets of players are out on to the pitch.

    Kick-off is a few moments away.

  6. Last time outpublished at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Bury v Lincoln (17:30 GMT)

    Lee Frecklington produced a late winner as City came from behind to beat a 10-man Bury at Sincil Bank in the reverse fixture last August.

    It means the Imps can do an English Football League double over Bury for the first time since the 2004-05 season.

    But they face an uphill task having not won away to the Shakers since that campaign in September 2004.

    Lee Frecklington celebrates his winner against BuryImage source, Getty Images
  7. Team newspublished at 17:22 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Bury v Lincoln (17:30 GMT)

    Bury: Murphy, Stokes, Aimson, Thompson, O'Connell, Adams, Mayor, Telford, McFadzean, O'Shea, Maynard.

    Subs: Moloney, Miller, Cooney, Moore, Wharton, Danns, Lavery.

    Lincoln City: Smith, Eardley, Bolger, Shackell, Toffolo, Bostwick, Frecklington, Pett, Anderson, Rowe, Akinde.

    Subs: Vickers, O'Connor, O'Hara, Rhead, McCartan, Brown, Roberts.

  8. Great Scott, you look familiar!published at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Bury v Lincoln (17:30 GMT)

    Bury boss Ryan Lowe could hand Scott Wharton his Shakers debut today as the Blackburn loanee - who joined the side on Wednesday - is named on the bench.

    If he does come on he'll have an extra incentive as he faces his former team-mates - in the last 12 months the defender made 31 appearances during two separate loan spells with Lincoln.

    Meanwhile, there's space on the Imps bench for new signings Jordan Roberts and Mark O'Hara, on loan from Ipswich and Peterborough respectively.

    Scott WhartonImage source, Rex Features
  9. Postpublished at 17:16 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Bury v Lincoln (17:30 GMT)

    Thanks Matt. We have a huge game in store for you at the top of League Two, as leaders Lincoln face third-place Bury at Gigg Lane.

    Bury have won six on the bounce across all competitions and could win a seventh in a row for the first time since October 2015.

    They face a Lincoln side who have lost just one of their last 12 league fixtures.

    The unstoppable force meets the immovable object.

    Ryan LoweImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    #bbcefl

    Well, that was pretty eventful wasn't it? Goals flooding in all over the place. Just how we like it.

    And if you love seeing balls hit the back of the net, then the are few places more plentiful than Gigg Lane.

    Bury have rattled in 55 goals in total, their opponents Lincoln have 50. THIRTY-FIVE of Bury's goals have been at home.

    So, what better way to finish off the evening than a couple of promotion chasers in League Two going head-to-head?

    It promises plenty and, to take you through it, here's Josef Rindl.

  11. League Two full-time headlinespublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    • Cheltenham Town came from two goals down to beat Sol Campbell's Macclesfield Town, who were also reduced to 10 men during the first half.
    • Mansfield Town go to second after defeating Tranmere Rovers 3-0, with fellow promotion-chasers Carlisle United and Forest Green Rovers beating Port Vale and Stevenage respectively.
    • There were also wins for Crawley Town away to Swindon Town and for Grimsby Town at home to MK Dons.
  12. League One full-time headlinespublished at 17:07 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    • Luton Town go top of the League One table with a narrow victory over Southend United away from home.
    • Barnsley are now just two points off the automatic promotion places after coming from behind to beat Rochdale.
    • At the other end of the table, Bradford City held on to take a point from Burton Albion, but Plymouth Argyle failed to distance themselves from the relegation zone, losing 1-0 at Wycombe Wanderers.
  13. The Championship full-time headlinespublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Leeds v RotherhamImage source, Rex Features
    • Mateusz Klich scores twice as Leeds United come from behind to win at Rotherham United and remain top of the Championship.
    • Sheffield United twice come back to draw a thrilling match at Norwich City, with Billy Sharp scoring a brace for the Blades.
    • Tammy Abraham's double helps Aston Villa to victory over Ipswich Town, while Martin O'Neill wins his first game as Nottingham Forest boss against Wigan Athletic.
  14. Postpublished at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    What a bonkers afternoon in the Championship! Your full-time headlines are on the way next...

  15. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Norwich 2-2 Sheff Utd

    No further fireworks at Carrow Road for Norwich or Sheffield United, who have to settle for a point apiece after a thriller.

    For Norwich, the draw means they lose ground on Leeds above them, but they still pick up a point against a genuine rival.

    Sheffield United will be happier, some good teams are turned over at Carrow Road, so to go there and come away with a reward is a plus.

    Keeps them in touch with the top two.

  16. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Blackburn 3-0 Hull

    Jack RodwellImage source, Rex Features

    Jack Rodwell is among the scorers as Blackburn ease past in-form Hull.

  17. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Rotherham 1-2 Leeds

    Top spot remains in Leeds' hands after a comeback win against Yorkshire rivals Rotherham.

    The Millers impressed in the first half as Leeds failed to get up and running, but a second-half response, aided by Mateusz Klich's double, ensured three points and a further lead opened up on the chasing pack.

    It was the type of Championship performance that wins teams promotion.

  18. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Aston Villa 2-1 Ipswich

    Tammy Abraham's double keeps Aston Villa on the upward trajectory under Dean Smith, as Ipswich's late reply from Freddie Sears was not enough.

    Boost for Villa, but poor Ipswich at the foot of the table find little respite away from home. Not a happy return to Villa for Paul Lambert.

  19. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Nott'm Forest 3-1 Wigan

    First win for Martin O'Neill as Forest boss comes with a strong finish by the Reds to see off gallant Wigan.

    Joe Lolley, Matty Cash and Adlene Guedioura enough to seal it, Josh Windass in reply.

    Off the mark for Forest, but Wigan's torrid away run continues. Still just the one league away win this term.

  20. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:55 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2019

    Stoke 0-2 Preston

    Alex NeilImage source, Getty Images

    That's a really good win for Preston, who hold on to beat Stoke and register a third successive Championship win.