Coventry remain just one point above the drop zone despite losing 1-0 at Barnsley. They are one point above Leighton Orient who lost 3-1 at home to League One leaders Bristol City. Former Coventry City loanee Chris Dagnall scored the goal for Leighton Orient.
Former Coventry City striker Gary McSheffrey scores for Scunthorpe in their 2-2 draw at Fleetwood
Another former City striker, Cody McDonald scores twice for Gillingham as they beat Swindon away 3-0
A Late Washington goal seals the three points for Peterborough at Sheffield United.
Crewe lost heavily, 4-0 at Rochdale and drop to 19th place and remain 3 points ahead of Coventry City, but have played one game more.
Notts County eased their relegation worries with a 1-0 win at Colchester.
Bradford beat Crawley 1-0 and promotion chasing Milton Keynes Dons lost again, this time 2-1 at home to Chesterfield.
Port vale, City's next opponents, went down 1-0 at home to Oldham while Preston and Doncaster shared the points with a 2-2 draw.
Bottom of the table Yeovil lost 1-0 at home to Walsall.
All teams in the bottom six lost tonight so no side gained an advantage.