DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE dropped to fourth place in League Two after Bury s 2-1 win over Bradford lifted the Shakers into the automatic promotion places.

by MIKE SIMMONDS

DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE dropped to fourth place in League Two after Bury's 2-1 win over Bradford lifted the Shakers into the automatic promotion places on Tuesday night.

Mike Jones opened the scoring for the home side at Gigg Lane, but Bury defender Efe Sodje threw the Valiants a lifeline with an own goal.

However, a Ryan Lowe penalty ensured that it was Bury who took all three points and leapfrogged John Still's men.

It could have been worse for Daggers, but fellow promotion-chasers Rotherham slipped to a shock 2-1 home defeat against rock bottom Darlington.

Tadhg Purcell and Gary Smith netted to put the Quakers 2-0 ahead, and although Micky Cummins pulled one back, Steve Staunton's men held on.

Rotherham are still well placed, as they are just a point below Daggers, with two games in hand.

Top of the table Rochdale extended their advantage by a single point as they picked up a 1-1 draw at Aldershot.

The other results saw Hereford draw 1-1 with Crewe, while Port Vale eased to a 3-1 win over Burton Albion.

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