League Two play-off race RECAP: Crawley Town rescue point as Sutton set to be relegated; Doncaster win again after stunning turnaround against Barrow

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The play-off race will take centre stage on an action-packed day of League Two football today (Saturday, April 20).

Crawley Town, who sit in seventh, will look to solidify their place in the final play-off spot with a win at relegation-threatened Sutton.

The hosts also must win, though, as they sit four points adrift of 22nd placed Colchester, who have a game in hand.

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In another huge match in the League Two play-off race, in-form Doncaster are searching for their ninth successive victory as they travel to Barrow – who sit just above Crawley in sixth.

Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey | Picture: Eva GilbertCrawley Town boss Scott Lindsey | Picture: Eva Gilbert
Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey | Picture: Eva Gilbert

The Rovers have a game in hand over Crawley and will be guaranteed a spot in the play-offs if they win their remaining three games.

Elsewhere, fourth-placed MK Dons travel to Harrogate Town – who are four points below Crawley in 12th.

Fifth-placed Crewe Alexandra, who are four points above Crawley in the play-off spots, lost 3-0 at home to already-promoted Wrexham in the early kick-off.

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Eighth-placed Walsall, who are just a point behind Crawley, host 13th-placed Bradford City.

Gillingham, who still have an outside chance of reaching the play-offs, travel to already-promoted Mansfield Town.

Follow live updates as they happen below.

League Two play-off race RECAP: Crawley Town rescue point as Sutton set to be relegated; Doncaster win again after stunning turnaround against Barrow

Key Events

  • Crawley Town, who sit in seventh, will look to solidify their place in the final play-off spot with a win at relegation-threatened Sutton.
  • The hosts also must win, though, as they sit four points adrift of 22nd placed Colchester, who have a game in hand. Sutton will be relegated if they fail to win.
  • In another huge match in the League Two play-off race, in-form Doncaster are searching for their ninth successive victory as they travel to Barrow – who sit just above Crawley in sixth.
  • The Rovers have a game in hand over Crawley and will be guaranteed a spot in the play-offs if they win their remaining three games.

Sutton are probing as they look for the goal they need to fight for another day in League Two.

Captain Harry Smith just flicked a header over the bar

Doncaster have a goal back at home against Barrow.

Still 1-1 between Sutton and Crawley. Both teams need a goal...

Tsaroulla just had a shot off target for Crawley. We have reached the hour mark.

Walsall are now 3-2 down at home to Bradford. They were two goals up after 16 minutes.

Good news for Sutton as Notts County take the lead against Colchester United.

As it stands, Crawley remain in the final play-off spot but only one point keeps them above Walsall, who are drawing at home to Bradford.

A crazy game is unfolding between Harrogate and MK Dons.

Both sides have been ahead, twice in the home side’s case, but it’s back to 3-3 after quickfire second-half goals

We’re level at the VBS Community Stadium.

Out of nowhere, Charlie Lakin’s deflected strike beats Addai in the Crawley goal

Sutton get us back underway for the second half!

Crawley Town players and fans celebrate Liam Kelly's goal against Sutton United

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