Exciting EFL Action: Shock Defeat for Exeter, Wrexham Triumph, Thrilling MK Dons & Notts County Encounter Ends in Draw

Leyton Orient secured a well-deserved 2-1 victory against Exeter, the League One leaders, after coming from behind. Ruel Sotiriou emerged as the hero by scoring the winning goal in stoppage time.

Exeter took the lead in sensational style in the 49th minute, thanks to the impressive debut of 16-year-old Jake Richards. He launched the ball forward, and Demi Mitchell skillfully allowed it to bounce before unleashing a remarkable 20-yard half volley that sailed over Sol Bryan's head and found the back of the net off the underside of the crossbar.

Orient equalized six minutes later when Joe Pigott skillfully controlled a cross with his chest and unleashed a powerful shot into the bottom corner from a distance of 10 yards. However, in the final moments of stoppage time, Orient claimed victory as Sotiriou found himself with an abundance of space 25 yards out and expertly placed a low shot that whisked past Woods and nestled into the bottom corner.

Stevenage and Carlisle engaged in a captivating 2-2 draw in the alternate League One matchup. In the 15th minute, Jamie Reid placed Stevenage in the lead with a goal from a short distance, only for Sean Maguire to swiftly equalize for Carlisle a mere five minutes later.

The home team once again gained the lead with Reid scoring from a difficult angle into the top corner with 16 minutes remaining. However, the Cumbrians retaliated with Joe Garner equalizing in the 90th minute through a header from Owen Moxon's corner.

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Gillingham replaced Notts County at the top of League Two after Shaun Williams' winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time against Harrogate.

Gillingham, who have high hopes for promotion, persevered under the scorching heat at Priestfield Stadium until they finally scored with their 14th attempt. In the end, it was Williams who found the back of the net after a corner, enabling Neil Harris' team to recover from back-to-back losses.

Notts County lost their top spot as they settled for a 1-1 draw against MK Dons.

At Stadium MK, Daniel Harvie scored the opening goal right after half-time for the home team, but Notts County's Kyle Cameron equalized the score.

Mansfield secured the third position in the standings with a remarkable 3-0 victory against Accrington. The goals were scored by Davis Keillor-Dunn, George Maris, and an exceptional strike by Aaron Lewis.

In an exhilarating match at the County Ground, Swindon emerged victorious over Sutton with a narrow 4-3 win, courtesy of Jake Young's two goals.

Swindon quickly took a commanding 3-0 lead within the first 23 minutes, courtesy of Young's early double and a goal from Jake Cain.

Sutton managed to narrow the gap before halftime thanks to strikes from Craig Clay and Ben Goodliffe. However, Swindon's Dan Kemp and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy found the back of the net, securing a 5-3 victory for the home team. Unfortunately, Harry Smith's goal for Sutton proved to be nothing more than a consolation.

Wrexham secured a 2-1 victory over Doncaster, with Elliot Lee scoring the winning goal in the 88th minute. Luke Young opened the scoring for the Welsh team, but Mo Faal equalized for Doncaster before Lee sealed the win.

Stockport staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory against AFC Wimbledon, with Will Collar sealing the win in the 62nd minute. Meanwhile, Colchester dominated their match against Tranmere, with Joe Taylor and Bradley Ihionvien finding the back of the net in a 2-0 triumph.

Crawley celebrated the end of their three-match winless streak with a 4-1 triumph over Newport, thanks to a brace from Adam Campbell. Meanwhile, Courtney Baker-Richardson's two goals secured a 4-1 victory for Crewe against Forest Green.

Salford suffered a third consecutive loss after Walsall won 2-1 at Peninsula Stadium following Oisin McEntee's 77th-minute effort.