Nine-man Leeds slip up

Nine-man Leeds had both their strikers dismissed as they dropped their first points of the Coca-Cola League One season in a 1-1 draw at Gillingham.

Seb Carole (28) put Dennis Wise’s men ahead but Tresor Kandol and Jermaine Beckford both saw red. Manager Wise was also sent to the stand.

Ian Cox then headed home from a corner to salvage a point for the struggling Gills in the last minute.

Despite their fine start to the campaign, Leeds still have just seven points after beginning with a 15-point deficit.

Leyton Orient maintained their position at the top of the table after a thrilling 3-2 win at Bristol Rovers.

Two penalties from Richard Walker (41 and 54) put the Pirates in charge before Wayne Gray (59), Tamika Mkandawire (77) and substitute Jason Demetriou (81) sealed a stunning comeback for Orient.

Closest rivals Tranmere also had to come from two down to draw 2-2 with Northampton.

Goals from Andy Kirk (12) and Poul Hubertz (39) appeared to leave the Cobblers comfortable, but Chris Shuker (69) and Gareth Taylor’s header with two minutes left handed Rovers a point.

Southend joined them on 15 points after strikes from Leon Clarke (32) and Alan McCormack (45) helped them to a 2-1 win at lowly Port Vale, Luke Rodgers’ penalty (59) little consolation for the managerless club.

A brace from Joe Garner (27 and 39) fired Carlisle to a 3-1 win at rock-bottom Bournemouth.

Jo Kuffour (54) briefly gave the Cherries hope before Joe Anyinsah (66) sealed the win.

A last-minute 25-yarder from Paul Hall handed Walsall a shock 1-0 win at high-flying Hartlepool.

Swindon beat Millwall 2-1 at the New Den to move into the early play-off places.

Simon Cox (eight) put the Robins ahead, Jay Simpson (56) levelled and Jerel Ifil won it with 11 minutes left.

Swansea and Brighton drew 0-0 in one of the early kick-offs, while Huddersfield saw off Luton 2-0 in the other thanks to strikes from Luke Beckett (36) and Danny Cadamarteri (60).

Junior Agogo’s stunning 35-yarder was the highlight of Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 win at Yeovil, while Doncaster beat Cheltenham 2-0.

Oldham came from two down to beat Crewe 3-2.

Lee Barnard (17) and Byron Moore (26) scored for Alex before Mark Allott (36), Matthew Wolfenden (83) and Neil Kilkenny (90) engineered an amazing turnaround.