More impressively, seven points now seperate Scunthorpe from the top play-off position. Though it is nip and tuck between fourth and mid-table.
Swansea were largely manufacturers of their own downfall at Gay Meadow - unsurprisingly losing 2-0 after being reduced to nine men.
Yeovil Town's 3-1 win over Southend saw them stay in third place.
Leyton Orient continue to hold on to fourth spot - but lose ground thanks to their defeat against Wycombe Wanderers.
Unusually, the game included 10 minutes of second-half stoppage time. But the Os still couldn't find a way through. Lincoln's 3-0 win over Darlington saw them move to fifth, leading a large pack of sides who have 28 points.
In the big relegation clash of the day, the Cods eased their concerns of a third straight win by beating bottom-club Kidderminster Harriers 2-0 at Blundell Park - the Harriers' 12th loss of the campaign.
The future looks bleak for the midlands club, who are now well adrift at the foot of the table.