Tuesday was yet another exciting night in the promotion race as top three contenders Milton Keynes Dons and Wrexham played to a 1-1 tie, while leaders Stockport County were held to a 0-0 draw at Gillingham.
With victories over AFC Wimbledon and Morecambe, respectively, Crawley Town and Walsall increased their chances of making the playoffs. As a result, the teams in seventh and sixteenth position are separated by just three points.
We’ve compiled the most recent information from the fourth tier as the drama in League Two heats up.
MK Dons boss makes controversial Wrexham claim
Tuesday night’s match between third-place Wrexham and fifth-place MK Dons at Stadium MK was exciting. Daniel Kemp’s goal in the 26th minute gave the home team a point, bringing the Red Dragons’ lead down to four minutes earlier.
Wrexham goalie Arthur Okonkwo looked to spill Joe Tomlinson’s effort over the line during a major moment of controversy in the second half. However, the goal was not allowed, and Dons captain Dean Lewington was sent off for his appeals.
After Wrexham defender Will Boyle was given a second yellow card in the 77th minute, both teams were reduced to 10 men for the remainder of the match.
Mike Williamson, the head coach of the Dons, was incensed when his team’s goal was disallowed and seemed to imply that there might have been bias on the part of the officials against Wrexham.
“It’s really frustrating, but I have a lot of respect for the manager, the team, and the club.” There have been reasonable objectives for Mansfield and Notts County (ruled out), so I’m not sure if that’s subconsciously influencing their thoughts or if it’s just the momentum the club brings. But this surprises me. The lads did exactly what we asked them to do, therefore I’m terribly sad for them. Williamson informed the MK Citizen that “they deserved it.”
It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It was obvious to all in the stadium that goal. The response from
“I’ll talk to him now. I won’t get anywhere if I don’t talk to the referee right now. I’d like to give him the benefit of the doubt and see what happens next.
It seems like the rules say that I can’t show him the video, but you guys have to look at it and raise your hands. Both managers and players must do this. After he has viewed it, I would like to speak with him.”
