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Plymouth Argyle came from a goal down to inflict Town’s first League One defeat of the season and to replace them at the top of the table. Freddie Ladapo’s first league goal for the Blues on 39 gave Town a half-time lead but Bali Mumba and Morgan Whittaker netted in the 69th and 75th minutes to claim the points and top spot for the Pilgrims.

For the second time in a row, Painters Local 10 obtained historic pay raises for members. Readiness to strike made all the difference.

Facing a May 1 strike date, painting contractors came back to the table proposing $9.66 in raises over three years.

Ipswich Town confirmed promotion to the Championship in style by romping to a 6-0 victory over Exeter City at Portman Road. The Blues raced to a remarkable 5-0 half-time lead, Conor Chaplin netting twice, and Massimo Luongo, George Hirst and Nathan Broadhead, a penalty, one each, before Wes Burns added the sixth in the second half as the Blues ended their four-year stay in League One in front of a delighted sell-out crowd.

Town have all but confirmed promotion back to the Championship after four years away after romping to a remarkable 5-0 half-time lead over Exeter at Portman Road, Conor Chaplin netting twice, and Massimo Luongo, George Hirst and Nathan Broadhead, a penalty, one each.

Town host Exeter City on Saturday afternoon knowing a victory over the Grecians will take them back into the Championship after four years in League One.

About 320 commercial, industrial and bridge painters may strike May 1 if they don’t reach agreement with union-signatory contractors.

Wycombe Wanderers will be hoping to do something they have not done in their history this weekend.

Sunderland 1-1 Luton Town

Sunderland 1-1 Luton Town