LOAN WATCH: Lee nets first Oxford goal as Kioso to get a new Cobblers manager following Curle exit
Luton attacker Elliot Lee scores his first goal for Oxford United as they made it 10 wins from 11 games with a 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers in League One on Tuesday night.
The 26-year-old had almost set by Matty Taylor early on, but then took matters into his own hands, released by James Henry and going through to confidently beat Joe Day to find the net for the first time since October.
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Hide AdAfter the break, United had a number of decent chances to extend their lead, as they made sure of the points in the final minute, Brandon Barker on target.
Defender Gabriel Osho started but couldn't prevent Rochdale from suffering a 4-1 home defeat to MK Dons.
The visitors opened the scoring early on when Matt O'Riley curled home from 25 yards, but Dale levelled through Matty Lund six minutes before the break.
In the second period, three quickfire strikes from Zak Jules, Scott Fraser and Cameron Jerome were enough to leave Rochdale without a home victory since early October.
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Hide AdFull back Peter Kioso was in the Northampton team who were beaten 1-0 at home by Wigan Athletic, the last game for manager Keith Curle, who was sacked by the Cobblers yesterday.
Kioso fired over in a disappointing performance by the hosts, as Wigan scored in the 82nd minutes through Callum Lang to claim the points.
Town attacker Josh Neufville began for Yeovil Town as they lost 1-0 at Eastleigh in the National League, Ryan Hill scoring the only goal of the game.
Young keeper Harry Isted was beaten by a last-minute goal as Wealdstone almost picked up a shock win at leaders Torquay United, held to a 1-1 draw.
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Hide AdWealdstone were denied a heroic win away at National League leaders Torquay United by Billy Waters stoppage time equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Plainmoor. Jacob Mendy's first half strike gave the Stones their goal.
The Stones were in front on 36 minutes when Jacob Mendy fired home, as they then came under increasing pressure in the second period, Isted saving well from Billy Waters and Josh Umerah.
It eventually paid off late on when ex-Town midfielder Asa Hall's shot deflected to Waters who made no mistake.
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