Crewe Alexandra

Sam Saunders Dougie Freedman's Nottingham Forest continued their unbeaten run in the Championship, while Burton Albion returned to the top of League One.

Altrincham followed the tone set by Salford City as they stunned League One Barnsley in the FA Cup first round, with Blackpool also out.

Peterborough United Preston North End were unable to take full advantage of Bristol City's week off from League One action as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Barnsley.

Barnsley Barnsley face a major challenge as they attempt to maintain their unbeaten run under head coach Lee Johnson against second-placed Preston North End.

Preston North End Joe Garner scored four times as Preston North End hammered Crewe Alexandra 5-1 at Deepdale on Saturday to move another step closer to securing promotion from League One.

Bristol City Colchester United jumped out of the League One relegation zone with a surprise 3-2 victory against table-topping Bristol City.

Notts County Paul Hart and Mick Halsall will be eager to make an instant impact when they take charge of Notts County for the first time in Saturday's crunch clash with fellow strugglers Scunthorpe.

Peterborough United Dave Robertson and Lee Johnson began their respective new roles at Peterborough United and Barnsley in positive fashion as both teams emerged victorious on Saturday.

Preston North End Preston North End's fine recent run continued with an excellent 2-0 win at fellow League One promotion hopefuls MK Dons on Saturday.

Milton Keynes Dons MK Dons moved to within three points of League One pacesetters Swindon Town and Bristol City on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Barnsley.