A welcome result for Exeter City Credit: ITV News West Country
In tonight's football, Exeter City played host to Accrington Stanley in a game scheduled for Friday night instead of Saturday afternoon to attract a wider range of fans.
It certainly went the Grecians' way at St James Park. It was goalless until the 79th minute but two goals in quick succession from Jimmy Keohane gave them a 2-0 win and a welcome boost to their promotion campaign.
In football, Torquay drew one-all at home to Exeter in last night's re-arranged Devon derby. It's the first time in five away matches the Grecians haven't won. Our Sports Correspondent Matthias Kurth sent this report from the ground.
Specialist equipment couldn't prevent the last game from being postponed. Credit: ITV Westcountry
Torquay United's Devon derby with Exeter City at Plainmoor has been rescheduled for Tuesday 15th January, with an 8pm kick-off.
The original game planned for December 22nd was called off because of a waterlogged pitch. Tickets sold for that fixture will remain valid for the new date.
In League One, Yeovil will be in east London to play Leyton Orient. In League Two, Torquay United travel to Wimbledon, Exeter play Wycombe at St James Park, and Plymouth Argyle entertain win-less Bristol Rovers at Home Park. All games kick-off at 7:45.
Exeter recorded their fourth win in a row in a six-goal thriller at Oxford.
Jamie Cureton scored twice with Scot Bennett and John O'Flynn also on-target.
The Grecians were 2-0 up at the break. Cureton opened the scoring after just 11 minutes with a shot from 20 yards, then Bennett's header doubled the advantage.
Cureton made it 3-0 early in the second half with an individual effort, before Oxford staged a two goal comeback.
O'Flynn made the game safe in the 72nd minute, and the hosts ended the match with ten men after James Constable was sent-off for two bookable offences.
