THE ESSENTIAL - League Two NEWS

Northampton Town Saido Berahino has extended his loan spell at Northampton from West Brom following an impress start at the club.

Plymouth Argyle James Brent has completed his takeover of Plymouth Argyle after coming to an agreement with the administrators.

Accrington Stanley Wolves striker James Spray has signed for Accrington Stanley on a month's loan deal.

Swindon Town Huddersfield left-back Liam Ridehalgh has signed for Swindon on a month's loan.

Plymouth Argyle Plymouth have given captain Carl Fletcher the caretaker manager role following the departure of Peter Reid.

Bradford City Bradford City have pulled off a coup by completing the signing of Craig Fagan on a one-year deal.

Hereford United Luton Town have boosted their Blue Square Premier title chances with the signings of strikers Stuart Fleetwood and Colin Samuel from Hereford and St Johnstone respectively.

Bury Tottenham Hotspur striker Kudus Oyenuga has joined Bury on a one-month loan deal. The 18-year-old joins Hull striker Mark Cullen at Gigg Lane.

Barnet, Bury, Northampton Town, Shrewsbury Town, Morecambe Barnsley, Coventry, Derby, Ipswich and Portsmouth were left reeling last night as they were dispatched by Morecambe, Bury, Shrewsbury, Northampton and Barnet in last night's Carling Cup first round.

Shrewsbury Town Shrewsbury have offered new deals to Jon Taylor and Steve Leslie but five fellow out-of-contract players have been released.

Bury Bury striker Lenell John-Lewis expects to sign a new deal at Gigg Lane after helping the club to promotion from League Two.

Accrington Stanley Accrington have announced Jonny Bateson, Andy Parkinson and Rory Boulding will leave after just one season at the club.

Shrewsbury Town Graham Turner is happy with the physical and mental state of his Shrewsbury squad as they prepare for the play-offs.

Bury The FA won't take action against Chesterfield after Bury's Cameron Belford was assaulted in last month's league meeting.

Accrington Stanley Accrington boss John Coleman expects Stevenage to provide a tough test for his side in the League Two play-offs.