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Superb Stanley surge to second

By Simon Smedley

KAYDEN Jackson’s second-half strike separated the sides as high-flying Accrington notched a ninth victory in 11 games.
It wasn’t the prettiest of spectacles on a bitterly cold Lancashire afternoon but Stanley just about did enough to leave boss John Coleman beaming.
Wycombe’s surprise defeat at home to Morecambe ensured Accrington moved up to second in the table. Coleman said: “I’m absolutely delighted with the result.
“We started well and opened Cambridge up a little bit in the opening stages but we didn’t create too many clear-...

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