League Two round-up
By Pete Allison. Last Updated: January 1, 1970 1:00am
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Macclesfield's incredible revival under manager Paul Ince continued with a 3-0 win over Chester City.
The Silkmen took the lead early in the first half when Matthew Tipton hit home on 10 minutes.
Kevin McIntyre doubled his side's advantage on 70 minutes before John Murphy made it 3-0 ten minutes from time, as Macclesfield moved off the bottom of the table.
The top five sides all won, as a goal from Chris Westwood early in the second half handed Walsall a 1-0 win over Shrewsbury Town at The Bescott Stadium.
Two first half goals saw MK Dons earn a 2-0 win over League Two's bottom side Torquay United.
Clive Platt netted on 27 minutes before Izale McLeod scored from the spot to earn his 18th goal of the season.
Lincoln City complete League Two's top-three after John Schofield's side beat Boston United 2-1 at Sincil Bank.
Lincoln took the lead through Mark Stallard on 16 minutes before Boston hit back through Jason Kennedy just before half time.
However, Lincoln took the lead again through Jeff Hughes on the hour mark.
League Two strugglers Rochdale fought back from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Wrexham.
Wrexham took the lead through Lee McEvilly on 48 minutes before Chris Llewellyn doubled his side's lead seven minutes later.
The Rochdale revival was sparked by Glenn Murray, who fired home on 63 minutes to provide his side with a glimmer of hope, before John Doolan made it 2-2 ten minutes from time.
Swindon Town continued their impressive record under Paul Sturrock with a 2-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers.
Lucas Jutkiewicz netted on the stroke of half-time before Lee Peacock doubled the lead early in the second half.
Jermaine Easter's goal ten minutes from time failed to spark a Wycombe revival, and proved to be merely a consolation goal.
Hartlepool United moved into fifth place after beating Grimsby Town 2-0 at home, as second half goals from Jon Daly and Andy Monkhouse sealed the win.
Barnet moved closer to the top half with a 1-0 win over play-off hopefuls Peterborough United.
Adam Birchall's 13th minute goal was enough to hand his side the win at The Underhill Stadium.
Mansfield Town won away from home at Darlington as goals from Richie Barker and Nathan Arnold either side of half-time sealed the win.
Accrington Stanley slipped closer to the relegation zone after their 1-1 draw with Bury.
Andy Todd converted a penalty after five minutes to hand Accrington the lead, before Bury equalised in the second half through Andy Bishop.
Stockport moved into the top half after beating Notts County 2-0 at home with second half goals from Anthony Pilkinton and Liam Dickinson.
Elsewhere, Hereford United were held at Edgar Street in their 0-0 draw with Bristol Rovers.
Click below for an individual match summary:
Accrington 1-1 Bury
Barnet 1-0 Peterborough
Chester 0-3 Macclesfield
Darlington 0-2 Mansfield
Hartlepool 2-0 Grimsby
Hereford 0-0 Bristol Rovers
Lincoln City 2-1 Boston United
Rochdale 2-2 Wrexham
Stockport 2-0 Notts County
Swindon 2-1 Wycombe
Torquay 0-2 MK Dons
Walsall 1-0 Shrewsbury








Chris Llewellyn
John Doolan
Clive Platt
Lee Peacock
Richie Barker
Andy Monkhouse
Chris Westwood
Kevin McIntyre
Jermaine Easter
Lee McEvilly
Jon Daly
Andy Bishop
Izale McLeod
Adam Birchall
Glenn Murray
Jason Kennedy
Jeff Hughes
Nathan Arnold
Liam Dickinson
Anthony Pilkington


