Struggling Colchester played out a third successive draw after being held to a 0-0 stalemate by Newport.
Newport got back to winning ways with an impressive 3-1 victory against Tranmere at Prenton Park.
Middlesbrough missed the chance to close the gap on Sheffield United in second as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Stoke. Elsewhere, Blackpool thumped six past QPR.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Wimbledon | 40 | -5 | 46 |
| 17 | Crewe | 38 | -11 | 45 |
| 18 | Newport | 38 | -5 | 44 |
| 19 | Gillingham | 39 | -15 | 44 |
| 20 | Harrogate T | 38 | -12 | 39 |
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Grn | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | Newport | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Exeter | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Southampton U21 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
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