Blades top; Saddlers triumph
A review of Saturday's weather-hit npower League One action, including wins for Sheffield United and Walsall.
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Sheffield United moved top of League One with a 2-0 victory at Crawley on Saturday.
There were just four fixtures played in the third tier due to the awful weather, and two sweetly-struck free-kicks from Tony McMahon at the Broadfield Stadium ensured the Blades made the most of their rivals having their games postponed.
| Position | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheff Utd | 43 |
| 2 | Tranmere | 41 |
| 3 | Brentford | 41 |
| 4 | Doncaster | 40 |
| 5 | Swindon | 39 |
| 6 | MK Dons | 39 |
| 7 | Stevenage | 37 |
| 8 | Notts Co | 35 |
| 9 | Bournemth | 35 |
| 10 | Crawley | 35 |
| 11 | Yeovil | 33 |
| 12 | Crewe | 33 |
- last updated 22/12 16:59
Walsall picked up their first win in 17 games as they saw off Colchester 1-0, Febian Brandy scoring the only goal just after the hour mark.
Yeovil chalked up a big win as they eased past Oldham with a 4-1 victory at Huish Park.
Jose Baxter had given the visitors an early lead, but a Gavin Williams' double, the first from the spot, and a James Hayter strike put the Glovers 3-1 to the good.
Latics striker Robbie Simpson was then dismissed for his challenge on Marek Stech, and Paddy Madden completed the scoring.
The day's other game saw Preston draw 1-1 at Coventry. James Bailey put the Sky Blues ahead but Lee Holmes earned North End a share of the spoils.
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