Both Cheltenham and Torquay hit five as they strengthened their grip on League Two status. The Robins beat Bury 5-2 to retain a seven point safety gap and a far superior goal difference, while Torquay hammered leaders Rochdale 5-0 to zero their goal difference with the same margin to Grimsby. Darlington's goalless draw at home to Accrington means they are a solitary point away from confirming relegation. Lincoln kept clear of danger with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, while Barnet slip into range after losing 2-1 at home to Macclesfield, who move 12 points clear themselves.
At the top Rochdale's lead is down to two points with Notts County beating Northampton 1-0. Bournemouth retain their automatic spot after Rotherham lost again, 2-0 to Morecambe, with the Shrimps moving into the play-offs. Six teams are now within two points from fourth to ninth, with Aldershot heading the pack after drawing 1-1 at Port Vale. Chesterfield drew 2-2 with Dagenham, while Shrewsbury retain hope after ending their six match losing run with a 3-0 win at Crewe. In the other game, Burton drew 1-1 with Bradford.
In the Conference Stevenage have a four point lead with four games left after beating Forest Green 2-0. Luton drew 1-1 with Tamworth to slip off the pace, with Oxford beating Altrincham 1-0 to hold third. Rushden and York will keep the other play-off spots with only Crawley capable of catching York with a 30 goal reverse.
At the foot of League One Stockport's relegation was confirmed with a 3-1 home loss to Yeovil. Wycombe beat Hartlepool 2-0 to keep alive their slim hopes, while Southend are four points short after losing 2-0 at Leeds. Tranmere keep the final relegation spot, with a game in hand, after losing 2-1 at Walsall.