Just ten points separate Gareth Ainsworth’s Wycombe int he second automatic promotion spot, from Rochdale all the way down in 17th. That Brian Barry-Murphy’s side were able to arrest a worrying run of form with a crucial win at the weekend underlined just what an unpredictable division this continues to be. In the two matchdays since our last instalment of the power rankings, there have also been a number of managerial developments that will no doubt have repercussions for the rest of the campaign...
5. 19. Rochdale (+1)
Shipping three goals to AFC Wimbledon left them in something of a rut and with some serious concerns about their declining form and malfunctioining system. So a home win over Accrington Stanley was timely and crucial, Ian Henderson again underlined his worth with a superb brace. | Getty Images Photo: George Wood
6. 18. AFC Wimbledon (+4)
Revived their season with two priceless wins over sides near them at the bottom of the table. A hat-trick from Marcus Forss, on loan from Brentford, bodes well and suggests they may have found some crucial firepower in what looks like it will be a long and tight battle between five or six sides at the bottom. | Getty Images Photo: Ker Robertson
7. 17. Tranmere Rovers (+1)
Suffered a narrow defeat away at Shrewsbury having been reduced to ten men, but bounced back superbly with a last-gasp win away to Coventry City. A side with a lot of character that just keep picking up points. | Getty Images Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
8. 16. Gillingham (+1)
Just about a perfect week from their perspective, comfortably beating Southend United before keeping a clean sheet and taking a point away from Fratton Park. Portsmouth dominated that game but couldn't break down a side whose four points came at a timely point as AFC Wimbledon shook up the relegation picture. | JPIMedia Photo: Bryn Lennon