Milton Keynes Dons

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.

Dele Alli Tottenham have completed the signing of sought-after MK Dons teenager Dele Alli and allowed the midfielder to remain with the League One club until the end of the season.

Bradford City Bradford City geared up for Sunday's FA Cup fifth round tie against Sunderland by beating MK Dons 2-1 on Monday to climb into the League One play-off places.