The League Two promotion race took another step on on Saturday

League Two leaders Bromley took full advantage of title rivals MK Dons’ earlier defeat to stretch their legs atop the table.

After Paul Warne’s side were beaten 3-1 at home to Barnet in the early kick-off, the Ravens capitalised with a 1-0 win over Colchester United. Andy Woodman’s side are on a remarkable 21-game unbeaten run, with Nicke Kabamba’s goal 17 minutes from time enough to settle things, handing the U’s consecutive defeats.

It means Bromley are now five points clear of Dons, both having played 39 games.

Cambridge United were the day’s other early kick-off, facing fellow promotion candidates Salford City at the Abbey Stadium, and James Gibbons’ goal four minutes after half-time was enough to claim the win. They are now two points behind Dons with a game in hand.

Also with a game in hand are Notts County, who moved within four points of Dons with an emphatic 5-2 win over Cheltenham Town. On-loan Dons defender Sam Sherring was sent off for Cheltenham with nine minutes to go, but his side were already trailing 4-2 to the Magpies, who had initially been held at 2-2.

Swindon Town kept themselves in automatic promotion contention with a 1-0 win over struggling Tranmere Rovers, while Grimsby remained in the final play-off spot courtesy of a thumping 5-0 win over bottom side Barrow.