Torquay's brief revival - a 4-1 win over Grimsby - was quickly extinguished last night as they crashed 5-0 at Mansfield. Ex-Gulls striker Martin Gritton bagging a hat-trick. Leaders Walsall won 2-0 at Macclesfield and, with Swindon only gaining a 1-1 draw at Peterboro, now lead by four points.
Stockport's 1-0 win at Wrexham, who are yet to win under new manager Brian Carey, puts them five points inside the play-offs after a disasterous start to the season. Notts County remain eighth after a 1-1 draw with Barnet.