Bluebirds still soaring in League One #bbceflImage source, Opta/ShuterstockA late added-time penalty converted by Lincoln at Stockport keeps them within three points of league leaders Cardiff City and dents the Hatters own promotion push. But with the goal difference staying at seven, it looks like the Bluebirds have sealed their place until 2026 with a 1-0 win over Exeter. That victory for the leaders sees the Grecians back in the bottom four, joined by Rotherham United, who looked to have snatched a point at Bolton only for the Trotters to grab a last-gasp winner. Wins for Blackpool over Doncaster and Mansfield Town's dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to win at Barnsley see them rise to safety, for now. Wigan drop closer to trouble after losing 2-1 with nine men at Bradford while Plymouth went down 4-1 at home to Reading and Northampton are too close for comfort after a 5-1 mauling at Burton.

Source: BBC December 26, 2025 17:35 UTC