Bristol City's fifth successive Nationwide Second Division victory keeps Danny Wilson's men within a point of leaders Brentford although it took an own goal by Wrexham's Brian Carey 10 minutes from time to give them the points.

Reading lost ground, following last week's defeat, with a 1-1 draw with Wigan at the Madejski Stadium.

John Salako put them in front after six minutes but Simon Haworth levelled to leave Wigan unbeaten in seven games since their FA Cup humiliation by Canvey Island.

Huddersfield are unbeaten in eight games after a 3-3 draw with Colchester at Layer Road.

United went two in front through goals from Karl Duguid after nine minutes and Micky Stockwell on 23, but Andy Booth pulled one back for the Terriers before the break.

Danny Schofield made it all square and Booth's second gave Town the lead on the hour only for Scott McGleish to grab a point for Colchester in the 74th minute.

Andy Payton's 200th career goal gave Blackpool the lead at Bury but it ended 1-1 after Jamie Stuart levelled for the Shakers.

Wycombe stay in the chasing pack after beating Cambridge 2-0, a fifth successive league defeat which keeps them pinned to the bottom.

Bournemouth, Swindon's opponents on Boxing Day, lost for the fourth league game on the trot when Queen's Park Rangers won 2-1 at their refurbished Dean Court.