Macclesfield's win over the Bulls sees them lifted out of the relegation spots, for the first time this season, and up to 20th. Rochdale replace them after their trip to Shrewsbury was cancelled. Torquay, who lost 5-2 at Notts County (8th), are now eight points adrift of safety.
Grimsby, Wrexham, and Macclesfield are a solitary point off the drop zone on 29 points. Grimsby lost 1-0 to Darlington, and Wrexham drew 1-1 with Hartlepool (5th). Boston and Accrington (30 points) both failed to win. The Pilgrims lost 3-1 at home to Swindon (2nd), while Stanley drew 1-1 with Wycombe (6th).
At the top Walsall are three points clear at the top despite losing 2-1 at Mansfield, with Barry Conlon and Martin Gritton again providing the goals. MK Dons are third after Clive Platt scored a hat trick in the 3-1 win over Barnet. Lincoln (4th) drew 2-2 with Bury. Stockport occupy the final play-off spot after winning 3-0 at Peterboro - their seventh straight defeat. Chester and Bristol Rovers played out a 0-0 draw in high winds at the Memorial Ground.