In third come Rochdale after they beat Burnley 2-0 at home, the Clarets, who finished second last season, yet to claim a point this time around. Coming next are Walsall who were another winner at home, defeating Wigan 2-0, while Tranmere, in fifth, drew 3-3 at home to Macclesfield. The top six being completed by last season's title-winners Wrexham who had a good 3-0 win on the road at Oldham.
In a bit of a Midlands derby Shrewsbury came out on top, the Shrews winning 3-2 at home to Port Vale. While down at the wrong end of the table Accrington Stanley got their first point on the board with a 3-3 midweek draw at Blackpool, Bury though going one better as they got all three points in a 3-1 victory at Morecambe.
Next weekend sees a couple of fixtures moved forward from the usual Saturday morning slots, Preston first getting the chance to move further clear at the head of affairs when they play Morecambe at home on Wednesday. Carlisle meanwhile are on their travels again, this time at Accrington Stanley in a match which kick off at the Fraser Eagle Stadium at 11am.
Result in the division on Wednesday 26th August
Blackpool 3-3 Accrington Stanley (1pm)
Results in the division on Saturday 29th August
Morecambe 1-3 Bury
Oldham Athletic 0-3 Wrexham
Preston North End 5-1 Carlisle United (10.30am)
Rochdale 2-0 Burnley
Shrewsbury Town 3-2 Port Vale
Stockport County 3-0 Chester City
Tranmere Rovers 3-3 Macclesfield Town
Walsall 2-0 Wigan Athletic
Fixture in the division on Wednesday 2nd September
Preston North End v Morecambe (2pm)
Fixture in the division on Friday 4th September
Shrewsbury Town v Chester City (2pm)
Fixtures in the division on Saturday 5th September
Accrington Stanley v Carlisle United
Blackpool v Rochdale
Bury v Oldham Athletic
Macclesfield Town v Walsall
Port Vale v Burnley
Wigan Athletic v Stockport County
Wrexham v Tranmere Rovers
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