League One Results 20th February Part 2

Gillingham 1-0 Bristol Rovers
It was a great three points for Gillingham – the goal not coming until the second minute of stoppage time - but unfortunately I was supporting Bristol Rovers in this one. Byron Anthony kept his place in the starting line-up (with the apparently non-Welsh Rhys Evans also getting a surprise start). Ben Swallow came on after 73 minutes.

Leeds United 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Ten-man Brighton were so unlucky not to win this, with Leeds’ equaliser not coming until the fifth minute of stoppage time and it was a penalty too. Could it have been more heartbreaking for Brighton? Andrew Crofts as always gave a strong performance and remains in with a chance of representing Wales, despite being in a League One team in a relegation battle.

Milton Keynes 3-1 Southend United
MK Dons needed to bounce back from their 5-0 thrashing of Carlisle United. Jermaine Easter was back following suspension and claimed the first assist. He also tried to claim the second goal as it came off his shin but no-one seems to agree with him. Sanchez Watt returned from injury to play for Southend and was a big threat.

Norwich City 0-2 Southampton
None of these two sides’ young Welsh players appeared but Southampton nevertheless got a great win over the league leaders. I’m not sure why Lloyd James didn’t play as he has been a regular for Southampton – I haven’t heard about an injury.

Tranmere Rovers 2-1 Leyton Orient
Both sides were without their inspirational Welsh players with Tranmere’s Ash Taylor injured and Orient’s Nicky Adams no longer belonging to Orient – he’s returned to parent side Leicester City, for whom he played no part today.

Walsall 2-1 Brentford
Rhys Weston was not sufficiently recovered from his hamstring injury to play and Mark Bradley again started on the bench although he did come on early in the second half. Lewis Price got a surprise recall to the bench for Brentford.