ORIENT moved level on points with league leaders Swansea City after the Swans were left with a blank weekend due to the postponement of their game at Bristol Rovers.

The O's took advantage by beating Cheltenham Town 2-0 and overtaking Carlisle United, who were held to a 2-2 draw by Northampton Town.

The Cumbrians looked set for victory thanks to goals from Marc Bridge-Wilkinson and Joe Garner, but a last minute equaliser from Northampton's Bradley Johnson ensured the points would be shared.

Nottingham Forest are third after two Nathan Tyson goals gave them a 2-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion.  Forest's Sammy Clingan was sent off in the second half but Brighton couldn't take advantage.

Leeds United thumped Huddersfield Town 4-0 in the big Yorkshire derby, with a Jermaine Beckford brace leading the way.

Sixth-placed Southend United needed an injury time Mark Gower goal to beat Swindon Town 2-1 and their victory means that the top six is separated by just two points.

James Hayter converted a controversial last minute penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw for Doncaster Rovers against Oldham Athletic.  Mark Allott had earlier put the Latics in front.

Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Ben Williams produced a string of fine saves to ensure their game with Walsall ended goalless.

Terry Skiverton, Marcus Stewart and Lloyd Owusu scored for Yeovil Town in their 3-1 home victory over Hartlepool United.

Tranmere Rovers inflicted more misery on rock-bottom AFC Bournemouth with their 3-1 success at Prenton Park.

Struggling Port Vale came from behind to beat Gillingham 2-1 at Priestfield.  An own goal from the Gills' Simon King proved the decider.

Finally, the match between Luton Town and Millwall, who both sit in the bottom five, fell victim to the weather.