Following tonight’s results Oxford have dropped down to fifth in the table, although a 2-0 win over Torquay tomorrow would see them leap up into second place. Hull have gone top after their 1-0 win over former leaders Swansea, who have dropped to second. Yeovil have risen up to third after they beat United’s opponents next Saturday, Boston United. Mansfield have moved up to fourth after their 3-1 win at Bristol Rovers, who drop to seventh, so tomorrow’s game is now between the fifth and sixth placed teams.

Scunthorpe’s 5-2 win over Cheltenham has lifted the Iron up to seventh, and leaves the Robins wallowing in 19th position. York City’s decline continues with a 2-0 defeat at Bury, while Doncaster Rovers came from 3-0 down to get a 3-3 draw at Cambridge United. Huddersfield have moved up to 11th after their 1-0 win over Kidderminster, a result which sees the Harriers drop down to second from bottom.

The clash between the two bottom teams ended up with a win for Leyton Orient at Carlisle. The 1-0 victory was Orient’s first game since Paul Brush got sacked. Northampton’s first match under the temporary charge of former United midfielder Richard Hill saw the Cobblers draw 0-0 at Lincoln. Southend have risen up to fourth from bottom after their 0-0 draw at Darlington, while Macclesfield remain unbeaten at home, beating Rochdale 2-1.