Milton Keynes Dons

Middlesbrough salvaged a dramatic point at MK Dons in the Championship while Oxford United were held by Mansfield Town in League Two.

Mohamed Diame scored the winner at Ipswich to keep Hull City ahead of Burnley, Middlesbrough and Brighton at the top of the Championship.

Mario Balotelli Dele Alli could have been a Liverpool player after spending "a couple of hours in a hotel room" in talks with former boss Brendan Rodgers.

Darren Pratley scored the winner as Bolton survived an almighty scare against non-League Eastleigh during their FA Cup third-round replay.

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.

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

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.