Torquay hold the advantage after their Conference play-off first leg after a 2-0 home win over Histon. Ex-Bull Tim Sills, looking like a bland lone ranger in a face mask to protect a broken cheekbone, scored the second. Burton's first task as a League side is to find a new manager. Veteran boss Roy McFarland has rejected the chance to remain with the club after talks with the board.
Port Vale will dispense with Dean Glover as manager for next season. He will take charge of Saturday's match before being removed. He has been offered a role working with the youth team. John Ward is claimed to be favourite to take over. Walsall have signed a two year sponsorship deal with their local NHS, and will display a local hospice on their shirts. Brighton are claimed to be chasing Dennis Wise as their new manager, with Russell Slade only on a contract until the end of the season.
Swindon have won their court battle against two former investors. The £1million battle would have had serious consequences if they had lost, but they will now seek their legal costs back after Judge Gavin Kealey QC found in their favour. Accrington will remain in the League after FL inspectors passed their seating upgrade to meet standards. Darlington midfielder Jason Kennedy is being chased by four League One sides.
Macclesfield are to reintroduce a reserve side for next season. Stockport's Administration has thrown Woodley Sports future into doubt. The Unibond side are owed a substantial amount by the Hatters as the sell-on for ex-player Liam Dickinson, and they also host their Academy training for 300 local kids that now faces the axe.