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This Saturday, there was League One action for three Tottenham Hotspur loanees and their sides. Josh Keeley and Jamie Donley's Leyton Orient were in action at home to Reading, whilst Matthew Craig's Mansfield Town faced Cambridge United on the road.

How things happened in League One for Tottenham's loanees

As usual, both Keeley and Donley were named in the starting XI by O's manager Richie Wellens. After half an hour, Donley assisted former Spurs academy player Dilan Markanday. Six minutes into the second half, Orient made it 2-0. That would be enough for another win, as they held out for a comfortable victory and yet another clean sheet.

Not only did Donley pick up an assist, but he also created five chances, completed five accurate long balls, and had 73 touches of the ball. As for Keeley, he made another two saves on the way to his 12th clean sheet in just sixteen League One appearances. He has still conceded in just one league game since the 26th of November. An absolutely phenomenal record.

Just an incredible season and something they should both be very proud of. It took a while for both players to nail their place in the side, but ever since they have, neither have looked back. You could see Championship loans for both of them next season. Who knows, with the form they're in at the moment, that could be with Wellens' side.

This win leaves Orient in seventh place in League One, with 41 points from their 26 games. They are just one point behind Barnsley in sixth place - the final play-off spot - with a game in hand, and superior goal difference. They could really make something of this season, against all odds. Very exciting times.

Meanwhile, Craig was not named in the Mansfield Town match day squad - with reasons why still unclear. In his absence, they lost 3-2 to Cambridge, whom were bottom of the league heading into the game. Very frustrating day all round.

This defeat leaves Mansfield in 12th place in League One, with 37 points from their 25 games to date. Still pretty good for a newly promoted side.

Next up for Orient is an away game against Exeter City on Tuesday night, for a 19:45 GMT kick off. As for Mansfield, they face Crawley Town at home, also on Tuesday, and also at 19:45 GMT. Both games are in League One.