League One round-up: Dons' Doncaster point helps them keep in touch
Cameron John's 85th minute strike saw Rovers snatch a point and extend Dons' winless run extended to 11 games in League One. Though three points would have been a huge relief for Russell Martin's side, a point would prove critical as those around them also picked up points on Saturday.
Tranmere Rovers, who sit three points clear of Dons, picked up a point against Accrington in their 1-1 draw, while AFC Wimbledon suffered in stoppage time when Bolton equalised for a 2-2 draw. Fellow strugglers Southend looked on course for a huge win over Bristol Rovers as they raced into a 2-0 lead, but four second half goals saw the Gas claim a 4-2 win.
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At the other end, leaders Wycombe had their 'Bury weekend' so were left with a watching brief, but saw their title rivals slip up. Ipswich were held by Coventry for a second time in seven days after their FA Cup draw last weekend, and Peterborough also drew against Portsmouth.
Blackpool claimed bragging rights over neighbours Fleetwood with a routine 3-1 win at Bloomfield Road, while Dons' next opponents Oxford United were held to a goalless draw by Shrewsbury. Lincoln City edged away from the relegation places with their 2-0 win over Burton Albion, Gillingham heaped more misery on Sunderland as they won 1-0 and Rochdale upset Rotherham 1-0 at the New York Stadium.