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Swans stay well clear in League One

Tue 12 Feb, 11:45 PM


Swansea remain eight points clear at the top of League One after a 1-0 home win over Walsall, while Leeds drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest.Ferrie Bodde scored the only goal of the game at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday night in the 53rd minute, although Darren Pratley missed a chance to double the advantage when he saw his 80th-minute penalty saved by Clayton Ince.

Jason Price scored twice to ensure second-placed Doncaster kept the pressure on with a 2-0 away win over 10-man Bournemouth.

Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford scored from the penalty spot seven minutes from time to cancel out Julian Bennett's opener to give his side a draw against Forest in front of a crowd of 29,552 at Elland Road.

Goals from skipper Danny Livesey and striker Danny Graham helped Carlisle move above Forest into fourth. The Cumbrians enjoyed a 2-1 win over Huddersfield which set a new club record of 10 consecutive home victories.

Tranmere remain in the play-off berths despite a 0-0 draw at Brighton while at the bottom, Port Vale suffered a 3-2 defeat to Hartlepool after a late Richie Barker strike.

Millwall and Crewe both boosted their survival hopes with wins over Southend and Leyton Orient respectively.

Elsewhere, a late goal gave Bristol Rovers victory over Oldham, Swindon thrashed Cheltenham 3-0 and Yeovil edged out Northampton 1-0.

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