Coventry City remain in 20th place in League One despite losiing 3-2 at home to Port Vale.
City remain a point ahead of Leyton Orient who lost 1-0 at Peterborough, two points ahead of Colchester who lost 2-1 at Rochdale, two points clear of Crawley Town who lost 2-1 at home to leaders Bristol City and three points ahead of Yeovil Town who beat Oldham Athletic 2-1.
The battle for relegation looks as it is coming down to a five team race as Notts County who lose 3-0 at third placed Swindon remain five points ahead of City, who have a game in hand against Bradford City on Tuesday night.
Crewe are six points above City after a 2-0 win over Scunthorpe.
Preston have gone second in the table after a 2-0 win at MK Dons and are ten points behind Bristol City. Sheffield United are fifth despite losing 2-1 at home to Fleetwood Town with Doncaster Rovers who drew 1-1 at Gillingham in sixth.
Elsewhere, Barnsley beat Walsall 3-0.