In a weekend where the top three in League Two all secured victories, the race for the play-offs took yet another twist as teams continued to battle for crucial points. Meanwhile, Newport County picked up a vital win to lift themselves out of the relegation zone, making it another dramatic round of action across the division.
GK – Matthew Hudson – Oldham Athletic
The 27-year-old was instrumental in Oldham Athletic’s 1–0 win over play-off hopefuls Grimsby Town. Although he was not called into action frequently, Hudson showed excellent composure and command of his area behind an impressive defensive display.
RB – Sam Sherring – Cheltenham Town
On loan from MK Dons, Sherring has experienced an up-and-down spell at Cheltenham Town making just 20 appearances so far. However, Saturday’s win over struggling Shrewsbury Town highlighted his quality, as he scored and delivered a classy performance both defensively and going forward.
CB – Marvin Ekpieta – MK Dons
The 30-year-old has enjoyed a solid campaign since arriving at MK Dons over the summer. Saturday’s 2–1 victory over Swindon Town showcased his defensive awareness and aerial threat, with Ekpieta also netting his fourth goal of the season.
CB – Brandon Cooper – Salford City
In a tightly contested match in Yorkshire, Cooper produced an impressive defensive performance as Salford City secured a 1–0 victory over Harrogate Town. The 26-year-old recorded strong defensive numbers and played a key role in shutting down Harrogate’s attacking threat.
LB – Kelland Watts – Cambridge United
Watts was a standout performer for Cambridge United in their emphatic 5–0 victory over struggling Gillingham. The 26-year-old was highly consistent defensively, producing strong clearance numbers while maintaining composure throughout the match.
CM – Tom Naylor – Chesterfield
The experienced midfielder continues to show his quality for Chesterfield, delivering another strong performance in Saturday’s 3–2 away win against Notts County. Naylor also demonstrated his eye for goal by scoring his seventh of the season.
CM – Dominic Ball – Cambridge United
The former Ipswich Town midfielder had a standout game for Cambridge United during their dominant win over Gillingham. Ball not only found the net himself but also provided an assist for Sullay Kaikai during the impressive 5–0 victory.
LM – Dilan Markanday – Chesterfield
A product of the Blackburn Rovers academy, Markanday has impressed at Chesterfield this season with seven goals and four assists. He continued that form against Notts County, providing the assist for Armando Dobra in their 3–2 win.
CAM – Callum Stead – Barnet
Despite Barnet’s 2–1 defeat to relegation-threatened Newport County, Stead once again showed why he is highly rated at The Hive. The forward opened the scoring and has adapted well in his first season in the Football League.
RM – Albert Adomah – Walsall
Even at 38, Adomah continues to show the class and experience that defined his time in the Championship while now starring for Walsall. In Saturday’s 3–0 win away at Crewe Alexandra, the Ghanaian winger scored a well-taken brace as Walsall aims to close the gap on the play-off places.
ST – Louis Appéré – Cambridge United
Although substituted in the 66th minute, Appéré made a significant impact for Cambridge United during their 5–0 demolition of Gillingham. The striker scored once and also provided an assist for Dominic Ball in a highly impressive display.