League One round-up: Charlton leapfrog Pompey in table
Play-off rivals Plymouth and Charlton both delivered comprehensive victories over Southend and Northampton respectively.
Argyle thrashed Chris Powell’s side 4-0 at Home Park, with Ruben Lameiras and Graham Carey both firing doubles.
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Hide AdThe Addicks also beat the Cobblers by the same scoreline, with Tariqe Fosu netting a brace, while Ben Reeves and Josh Magennis also netted as Charlton moved above the Blues.
Fifth-placed Scunthorpe slipped up, though, drawing 1-1 at Oxford United.
Peterborough also fell to eighth spot after a 1-0 loss away at Rotherham.
Wigan Athletic jumped back to the summit of the table with a 3-0 victory over Oldham Athletic.
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Hide AdWill Grigg opened the scoring for the hosts, before James Vaughan and Nick Powell grabbed second-half goals.
Paul Cook’s side visit Fratton Park on Monday.
Shrewsbury’s title hopes took a blow after they fell to a 3-1 reverse at relegation-battling Rochdale.
Fleetwood clinched a 1-0 win away to AFC Wimbledon, while Doncaster defeated Blackpool 2-1 at Bloomfield Road.
Chris Lines’ penalty five minutes before time gave Bristol Rovers a 2-1 success against Bury.
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Hide AdOn Thursday night, Blackburn stayed patient to beat Bradford 2-0 at Ewood Park. Bradley Dack and Craig Conway briefly moved Rovers top of the table.
In the other game on Thursday, MK Dons sealed a 2-1 win at Gillingham.