Bristol Rovers extended their lead at the top of League Two with a 1-0 victory over Rotherham United, marking their fourth consecutive win of the season. The decisive goal came just before halftime, scored by Tommy Leigh, as Rovers continued their strong recovery after an opening-day loss against York City. Following that initial setback, Steve Evans’s team has accumulated a perfect 12 points from 12.

Rotherham, relegated from League One last season, are still struggling to adjust to the challenges of League Two, while Bristol Rovers have established themselves as early front-runners.

Elsewhere in the division, Chesterfield and Barnet played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in a match notable for its end-to-end action. Barnet arrived unbeaten and placed second in the table after a promising start to the season, while Chesterfield had managed only three league goals prior to this game.

Gillingham produced one of the biggest surprises of the round with a 4-1 away victory against Rochdale. Before this match, Gillingham had scored just twice across four games, so their haul of four goals in a single fixture significantly boosted their season’s tally. Manager Gareth Ainsworth’s side secured their first league win of the campaign with the comprehensive result.

At the other end of the table, Salford City registered consecutive wins by narrowly defeating bottom club Port Vale 1-0. Port Vale, relegated from League One last term, remain without a victory after five matches and have collected only two points so far, raising concerns over their start to the season.

Accrington Stanley also recorded their first league win of the campaign in a dramatic 3-2 encounter against Crawley Town. Both teams participated in a closely contested game that featured five goals. Accrington had previously drawn twice and lost once in their initial four matches, making this win a crucial boost as they had been positioned in the relegation zone before kick-off. Crawley players faced their third defeat in five games.

Looking ahead, upcoming fixtures include Barnet versus Accrington Stanley, Colchester hosting Crewe Alexandra, Crawley Town taking on Cheltenham Town, and Gillingham facing Tranmere Rovers.