Derby County vs Portsmouth. Sky Bet League One.
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Saturday 16 September 2023 18:10, UK
Exeter claimed top spot in Sky Bet League One as Caleb Watts marked his debut with a second-half winner against struggling Cheltenham.
Watts settled a tight game at St James' Park with the only goal after 68 minutes, lifting the Grecians to the summit on goal difference from Port Vale as Stevenage were held 1-1 by Charlton. Cheltenham, meanwhile, are still awaiting their first victory of the campaign.
Port Vale moved into second as they earned a tight 1-0 win of their own against Northampton, courtesy of an 84th-minute strike from Ben Garrity.
Oxford are just a point behind in third after crushing bottom side Fleetwood 3-0 with goals from Stanley Mills, Billy Bodin and Kyle Edwards.
Stevenage, having looked set to end the day top, slipped to fourth after being pegged back by a late Charlton equaliser.
Jamie Reid had put them ahead after 34 minutes but an injury-time penalty from Corey Blackett-Taylor meant honours ended even.
Bolton lost ground as they conceded twice late on to lose 2-1 at troubled Reading.
Dion Charles put the Trotters ahead but Reading, who have now had four points docked this season after a second deduction this week, responded through Charlie Savage and substitute Caylon Vickers in the final 13 minutes.
Portsmouth extended their club record unbeaten run to 18 games thanks to a last-minute Colby Bishop goal.
An 86th-minute James Collins penalty had looked like winning it for Derby but the game ended 1-1.
Elsewhere, Barnsley beat Burton 2-0, Lincoln and Carlisle drew 1-1, as did Peterborough and Leyton Orient.
Bristol Rovers won 2-0 at Shrewsbury, Wigan beat Cambridge 2-1 and Wycombe saw off Blackpool 2-0.
