Match reports as Ipswich drew 1-1 with struggling Bolton, Colchester beat high-flying Peterborough 1-0 while Southend were defeated 3-1 to League Two-new boys Newport County.
Bolton 1-1 Ipswich
Reebok Stadium - Attendance: 15,222 - Referee: D Webb
David McGoldrick's late second-half strike secured a point at surprise strugglers Bolton Wanderers.
A goalless, but entertaining first half saw Tunnicliffe's strike for Town hit straight at Trotters keeper Lonergan.
Despite Town's efforts, it was Bolton who broke the deadlock after 65 minutes through Mara's strike.
But eight minutes later, Town's star striker David McGoldrick levelled the scoring with his left-footed
Colchester 1-0 Peterborough
Weston Homes Community Stadium - Attendance: 4,149 - Referee: S Attwell
Substitute Bonne was the hero for Colchester as his 70th minute strike gave the U's a shock victory over high-flying Peterborough at the Weston Homes, and their first league win in 12 matches.
With Lee Tomlin sent off ten minutes after the interval for the visitors, Colchester received a glimmer of hope.
And in the 70th minute, Bonne, who replaced Morrison, gave the hosts a shock lead with his strike.
Former Braintree striker Britt Assombalonga went close for Posh twice, but could not score for them.
Newport 3-1 Southend
Rodney Parade - Attendance: 3,652 - Referee: L Collins
Three goals from Newport County put pressure on Phil Brown as he saw his side fall to a 3-1 defeat at Rodney Parade.
The Exiles took the lead as Bentley missed the ball with Washington tapping into an empty net before Coker equalised in the 41st minute. But the Exiles took a lead into the interval with Hughes heading in on the stroke of half-time.
Ismail secured the points for Newport as 484 Shrimpers fans along with the Blues team made the 185 odd-mile trip to Wales, and they were left disappointed at the final whistle.
Bolton 1-1 Ipswich
Reebok Stadium - Attendance: 15,222 - Referee: D Webb
David McGoldrick's late second-half strike secured a point at surprise strugglers Bolton Wanderers.
A goalless, but entertaining first half saw Tunnicliffe's strike for Town hit straight at Trotters keeper Lonergan.
Despite Town's efforts, it was Bolton who broke the deadlock after 65 minutes through Mara's strike.
But eight minutes later, Town's star striker David McGoldrick levelled the scoring with his left-footed
Colchester 1-0 Peterborough
Weston Homes Community Stadium - Attendance: 4,149 - Referee: S Attwell
Substitute Bonne was the hero for Colchester as his 70th minute strike gave the U's a shock victory over high-flying Peterborough at the Weston Homes, and their first league win in 12 matches.
With Lee Tomlin sent off ten minutes after the interval for the visitors, Colchester received a glimmer of hope.
And in the 70th minute, Bonne, who replaced Morrison, gave the hosts a shock lead with his strike.
Former Braintree striker Britt Assombalonga went close for Posh twice, but could not score for them.
Newport 3-1 Southend
Rodney Parade - Attendance: 3,652 - Referee: L Collins
Three goals from Newport County put pressure on Phil Brown as he saw his side fall to a 3-1 defeat at Rodney Parade.
The Exiles took the lead as Bentley missed the ball with Washington tapping into an empty net before Coker equalised in the 41st minute. But the Exiles took a lead into the interval with Hughes heading in on the stroke of half-time.
Ismail secured the points for Newport as 484 Shrimpers fans along with the Blues team made the 185 odd-mile trip to Wales, and they were left disappointed at the final whistle.
Non-league results
Weymouth 1-2 Braintree
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Braintree went through to the first proper round of qualifying for a second straight season, after beating Weymouth 2-1 away. Full report online soon.
Gosport Borough 2-1 Chelmsford
Privett Park- Attendance: 501 - Referee:
Chelmsford fell to a second straight defeat in the hands of Gosport Borough in the Skrill South.
Aveley 2-1 AFC Sudbury
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Sudbury fell to defeat as they lost 2-1 to Aveley after returning to league action.