By Terry Peacock
December 28 2004

New columist, Terry Peacock brings us his review of League 2 action for the 28th December 2004. This day included Boston losing, Scunny drawing and a thriller of a game at the Abbey Stadium with Yeovil Town winning 5-3. League 2 Review (28th December 2004)

2nd place Yeovil Travelled to struggling Cambridge having only won 1 in 6 Cambridge were looking to improve on recent performances. Cambridge succeeded on improving after going ahead on the 37th minute mark with a goal from Hodgson. 1-0 to the hosts at half time and it got even better after they got a second 5 minutes after half time with a goal from Konte. This wasn’t to last long though because Yeovil were to be given a penalty and Jevons stepped up confidently and bagged his 15th goal of the season. And then just a minute later Darren Way levelled the scoring before Johnson was to score on the 69th minute to put Yeovil 3-2 ahead. Yeovil were then awarded a second penalty of the day on 81 minutes and Jevons yet again made no mistake and added to his goal tally of now 16 and he is now top of the tree for the top scorers.  4-2 to Yeovil but Cambridge were not going to go without a late fight, Easter scored 3 minutes from time to make it 4-3. But an entertaining game saw an end to it when Yeovil got a 5th in the last minute thanks to a goal by Stolcers - Cambridge 3-5 Yeovil

Rushden & Diamonds having not won in there last 6 travelled to Leyton Orient, and by half time this certainly looked to be over as they went in 1-0 up thanks to a goal from Hay on 28 minutes. In the second half Rushden & Diamonds doubled there lead on 63 minutes with a goal from Dove. Connelly was to be sent off on 80 minutes and Orient made the most of their extra man getting 2 goals in the final 2 minutes thanks to goals from Efe Echanomi on the 88th minute and in the 90th minute
Chillingworth scored to level the scores up - Leyton Orient 2-2 Rushden & Diamonds

Macclesfield hosted a Wycombe side who had won 4 in their last 6 and Macclesfield started the brighter with a goal after just 6 minutes from Danny Whitaker. 1-0 at the break and looking the better side. They proved the better side after 90 minutes when Navvaro wrapped the game up for the Macc - Macclesfield 2-0 Wycombe

Northampton welcomed Bury to Sixfields and went in 1-0 up at half time thanks to a goal on 40 minutes by Rowson. Flitcroft got sent off right on half time for the visitors, which made it a tougher task to come behind from 1-0 with 10 men. Bury only having won 2 of their last 6 then fell behind on 73 minutes with a goal from midfielder Josh Low. Northampton 2-0 Bury

Kidderminster travelled to the Kassam Stadium to play an oxford side who had won only 2 of their last 6. That was about to get worse before half time after Sturrock scored on the 37th minute mark. Russell then scored for Kidderminster on 68 minutes to take all 3 points back to the Aggborough Stadium - Oxford 0-2 Kidderminster

Rochdale welcomed Chester to Spotland and it didn’t take long for the visitors to show what they are about after going ahead on 6 minutes with a goal from Ellison. Dale then came back after half time and went into a 2 goal lead with goals from Bertos and Atieno on 58 and 64 minutes. Branch then levelled the game for Chester on 83 minutes to take home a well earned draw - Rochdale 2-2 Chester

Notts County went Glanford park to face top of the table Scunthorpe United. A disappointing game ended 0-0 and saw Torpey get sent off for Scunthorpe with 4 minutes left - Scunthorpe 0-0 Notts County

Darlo travelled to a struggling Shewsbury, but most of their fans must of wished they hadn’t. Aiston started the hammering of Darlo on 38 minutes before Tolley doubled their lead on 38 minutes, right on the stroke of half time Tolley got his second and Shewsbury’s 3rd. Shewsbury made it 4 on 90 minutes with Edwards getting in on the goal act - Shewsbury 4-0 Darlington

Play off finalists Mansfield Town travelled down to Southend and got an important 3 points with a goal from Warne 10 minutes from time - Southend 0-1 Mansfield

Boston United made the long trip down to Wales to play Swansea who won 5-1 at Kidderminster on Boxing day with 10 men most of the game. Swansea continued to impress their fans with great attacking football, with a goal after only 4 minutes from Swansea ace Lee Trundle. Andy Forbes then doubled Swansea’s lead with a goal after just 21 minutes. Goodfellow then added another goal to the score board 6 minutes later to take The Swans 3-0 up at half time. Boston pulled a goal back on 86 minutes but it wasn’t enough to stop Swansea winning all 3 points - Swansea 3-1 Boston

Total Goals - 32

Home wins -  4

Away Wins -  3

Goal less draws -  1

Scoring Draws -  2