A trio of Foxes loanees were in action across the previous weekend
Jayden Joseph registered an assist during Tranmere Rovers’ victory
Also in League 2, there was another 90 minutes for Sammy Braybrooke
Kian Pennant started but Gateshead lost out in the National League
An 86th-minute winner from Charlie Whittaker secured all three points at Prenton Park, after Joseph had a hand in the opener – his cross turned in by Cheltenham’s James Wilson with just two minutes on the clock.
Moving Andy Crosby’s side up to 16th in the standings, next on the agenda is Saturday’s home fixture against MK Dons (3pm kick-off), a chance for the 19-year-old to notch a 17th appearance for the club across all competitions.
Staying in the division, Sammy Braybrooke played the full game for Newport County, who fell to a 1-0 defeat at Shrewsbury Town at the weekend, with Anthony Scully scoring the only goal at Croud Meadow to keep the Exiles rooted to the bottom of the fourth tier.
Battling against the Shrews.
The 21-year-old midfielder, making his 10th league start of the campaign, could be involved again this Saturday when travelling to face Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park (3pm kick-off).
Kian Pennant, meanwhile, started for Gateshead as they lost 3-1 at top of the table Forest Green Rovers and now sit 19th in the Enterprise National League.
Playing an hour at the New Lawn, the forward’s fifth league appearance since his loan switch to the North East, there’s more action coming up on Saturday, hosting Boreham Wood at Gateshead International Stadium (3pm kick-off).
All times GMT.