Matchday Reports - Sat 12 Apr 2014

Ipswich 2-1 Doncaster

SKYBET CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Sat 12 Apr 2014   Kick-off: 15:07   Ref: Graham Scott   Att: 19,496

Ipswich kept their play-off dreams alive as Luke Chamber's late strike helped Town beat Doncaster 2-1.

A goalless first half saw Tommy Smith's strike bounce of the crossbar in the more promising chances for Town.

Two minutes from the restart, Daryl Murphy broke the deadlock with his 13th goal of the season.

But their play-off search looked to be dented as Chris Brown equalized from a spot-kick in the 82nd minute, after Mings pushed Duffy inside the box.

However, Ipswich skipper Luke Chambers secured the win as he fired home from outside the box to send Town closer towards the play-offs.

Stevenage 2-3 Colchester

SKYBET LEAGUE ONE
Date:
 Sat 12 Apr 2014   Kick-off: 15:07   Ref: Mark Heywood    Att: 3,108

Colchester eased their relegation fears as they beat struggling Stevenage 3-2.

The hosts took the lead as Michael Doughty's 11th minute strike gave the hosts the lead past Walker.

But two goals from Freddie Sears either side of a Jabo Ibehre finish.

The Boro searched for a way back into the game and saw Freeman pull a goal back after slotting past Walker but it was too late for the hosts to earn a draw.

Substitute Morais was sent off for the hosts, after coming on for Henderson.

Southend 0-1 Wimbledon

SKYBET LEAGUE TWO
Date: Sat 12 Apr 2014   Kick-off: 15:07   Ref: Andy Madley   Att: 7,627

Southend fell to their first defeat in four games as Wimbledon's Jack Midson converted a second-half penalty.

Appiah was brought down by Sunderland loanee John Egan to see the referee award a spot-kick which former Blues player Jack Midson converted past Dan Bentley.

Barry Corr had a chance which he struck wide while Egan's shot from 30-yards out saw Worner tip over the bar.

In total, the hosts had 19 shots (6 on target) compared to Wimbledon's 5 (2 on target).

The result dents Southend's promotion hopes, who Phil Brown said will settle for the play-off positions.

Luton 2-3 Braintree

SKRILL PREMIER
Date:
 Sat 12 Apr 2014   Kick-off: 15:07   Ref: Lee Swabey   Att: 10,020

Ten-man Braintree denied Luton the Conference Premier title on the day as the Iron beat Luton 3-2.

The visitors took a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes with goals from Wells and Mulley to shock the hosts.

But Iron goalkeeper Nick Hamann was sent off after bringing down a Hatters player.

However, Chez Isaac gave the Iron a three-goal advantage after beating Tyler.

A 62nd minute penalty from Howells and a solo effort from Wall three minutes later saw the Hatters begin a second-half comeback.

But the Iron held on to see them climb closer to a play-off position, to lift their hopes of promotion.

Chelmsford 0-0 Eastleigh

SKRILL SOUTH
Date: Sat 12 Apr 2014   Kick-off: 15:07  Ref: D Woolford    Att: 623

Chelmsford City earned a crucial draw as they played out a goalless draw with league leaders Eastleigh.

Cheek and Callander saw the Clarets have excellent chances to open the scoring but they were unable to beat Ross Flitney.

Jai Reason had one of the best chances for Eastleigh, as the former Braintree man shot straight at Carl Pentney.

The point helped City draw away from the relegation zone.


AFC Sudbury 2-0 Aveley

RYMAN DIVISION ONE NORTH
Date:
 Sat 12 Apr 2014   Kick-off: 15:07  Ref:    Att: 156

Two second-half goals saw AFC Sudbury beat Aveley by two goals to nil, as the sides earned their fourth consecutive league win.

Ollie Hughes headed the home side into the lead, from James Crisell's cross, in the 51st minute.

Five minutes later, Aveley felt their equalized as Koranteng fired home past Archer but an AFC defender was pulled down, seeing the effort chalked out.

The Yellows' win was confirmed after 72 minutes as Wilkinson's cross to Henshaw saw him tap the ball in.

Photos from Louis Byers are available here.

Braintree Town Reserves 6-2 AFC Sudbury Reserves

THURLOW NUNN DIVISION ONE
Date: Sat 12 Apr 2014   Kick-off: 15:00  Ref:  S. Bassingthwaighte   Att: 49

AFC Sudbury Reserves/Under 21s were once again thrashed as they lost 6-2 to Braintree Town Reserves.

The AFC team took the lead after four minutes before Regan's strike equalized for the Iron, seven minutes after.

The Iron were 2-1 up going into half-time.

But Gosling scored a quick two goals at the start of the second half before the visitors pulled a second goal back.

Jonah Gosling completed his hattrick going into the final ten minutes before Southwell complete the scoring, to see the Iron thump Sudbury 6-2.