Bury

Hartlepool United Hartlepool United climbed out of the League Two relegation zone by picking up a 2-1 victory over Cambridge United - the club that dumped them into the bottom two back in October.

Aidy Boothroyd Northampton Town sacked Aidy Boothroyd after losing against Wycombe Wanderers, while Oxford United failed to reclaim top spot on Saturday.

Derby County A return to Championship action will afford Derby County the opportunity to put the disappointment of a last-gasp defeat to bitter rivals Nottingham Forest firmly behind them.

Nottingham Forest Wednesday's East Midlands derby between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City could have a major bearing on the Championship title race.

Oxford United Oxford United will be looking to consolidate their place at the top of League Two against struggling Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

Birmingham

Derby County Derby County head coach Steve McClaren will be plotting to ensure his former club Middlesbrough's poor away form continues when the Championship promotion rivals meet.

Burton Albion Burton Albion's unbeaten League Two record came to an end on Tuesday while Exeter City and Oxford United claimed their first wins.

Cheltenham Town Gary Johnson's winless run as Cheltenham Town boss continued at Wycome Wanderers on Saturday with Hartlepool United and Tranmere Rovers also suffering potentially costly defeats.