It was an eventful night across Sky Bet League Two, with promotion contenders strengthening their positions and the relegation battle tightening.

Notts County continued their winning streak, Swindon left it late at Harrogate, Bristol Rovers claimed an impressive scalp, and Barnet and Crewe shared a fiery draw in north London.

Barnet 1–1 Crewe Alexandra

Barnet and Crewe played out a spirited 1–1 draw at The Hive, with Owen Lunt’s composed first-half finish cancelling out Kabongo Tshimanga’s early opener.

Tshimanga fired home in the seventh minute after excellent link-up play from Oli Hawkins, but Crewe grew into the contest and levelled on 33 minutes as Tommi O’Reilly and Reece Hutchinson combined to set up Lunt for a precise low strike.

Both sides had chances to win it — Danny Collinge dragged wide for the hosts after a scramble, while Cieran Slicker denied Josh March and Hutchinson late on.
Crewe boss Lee Bell was sent off in stoppage time after a confrontation with the referee, rounding off a tense afternoon.

Notts County 1–0 Gillingham

Promotion-chasing Notts County made it five wins in a row with a hard-fought victory over Gillingham, despite missing key attackers Alassana Jatta and Jodi Jones.

Scott Robertson settled the match on 27 minutes, threading in a clever finish at the near post after connecting well with Ollie Norburn. Before that, Nick Tsaroulla had created chances for Tyrese Hall and Maz Kouhyar as County dominated early.

Robertson nearly struck again from a free-kick after the break, but the Magpies needed goalkeeper James Belshaw to protect their lead as Gillingham pushed late, including a smart stop to deny substitute Sam Vokes.

The win lifts Notts County to second and within five points of league leaders Bromley.

Harrogate Town 0–1 Swindon Town

Aaron Drinan’s 84th‑minute penalty earned Swindon a crucial away win, condemning bottom‑placed Harrogate to a 20th league game without victory.

Harrogate came close to gifting Swindon the opener when Cathal Heffernan’s misjudged back‑header looped over goalkeeper Henry Gray and narrowly wide.
The hosts improved after the break, with Connor Ripley making strong saves from Bryn Morris and Emmerson Sutton.

Swindon responded through Michael Olakigbe and Fletcher Holman, and when Gray clipped Holman while chasing a through ball, Drinan converted confidently from the spot to earn Ian Holloway’s men their first away win in four.

Bristol Rovers 2–0 Walsall

In-form youngster Yusuf Akhamrich inspired Bristol Rovers to an impressive win over promotion hopefuls Walsall at the Memorial Stadium.

Akhamrich scored his third goal in two games on 61 minutes, calmly slotting home after a sharp exchange with Shaq Forde.
Kofi Balmer doubled the lead three minutes later with a thunderous volley — his first goal for the club — after Walsall failed to clear a free-kick.

Steve Evans’ side looked lively throughout, with Myles Roberts keeping Walsall in it before the breakthrough by denying both Forde and Jack Sparke.
The win lifts Rovers seven points clear of the bottom two, while Walsall’s play-off push stalls with a fourth game without victory.

League Two round-up: Notts County close gap, Swindon strike late, Bristol Rovers impress, Barnet held

League Two round-up: Notts County close gap, Swindon strike late, Bristol Rovers impress, Barnet held