Manchester City move to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a tense victory against Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium.
Jack Payne scores a second-half hat-trick as Colchester boost their League Two play-off hopes with a 4-1 home win over Barnet.
Brighton halt a six-game winless run in the Premier League with an impressive victory over Brentford to ease the pressure on manager Fabian Hurzeler.