Nottingham Forest cut Swansea's lead at the top of League One to three points after the Swans were held to a controversial 1-1 draw at Swindon.Thomas Butler looked to have given the Swans all three points with a goal three minutes from full-time.
But there was a late sting in the tail when Kristian O'Leary was adjudged to have fouled Simon Cox in the penalty area five minutes into stoppage time.
Despite long protests from the Swansea players Cox eventually slotted home from the spot to claim a share of the spoils.
Forest took full advantage of Swansea's slip-up as they edged past Huddersfield 2-1.
Forest had Kelvin Wilson sent off for a foul in the area after 36 minutes and Phil Jevons coolly slotted home from the resulting spot-kick.
But Forest bounced back to take maximum points thanks to goals from Chris Cohen and Lewis McGugan.
Three goals in 12 first-half minutes wrecked Leeds' unbeaten home league record as Oldham maintained their excellent away form with a 3-1 victory at Elland Road.
Reuben Hazell, Neal Trotman and an own goal from Andy Hughes put the Latics 3-0 up before the break before Leon Constantine netted a consolation at the start of the second period.
Carlisle twice came from behind to beat a lively Hartlepool side 4-2 and put their promotion challenge back on track.
Ritchie Humphreys had twice given Pools the lead but the Cumbrians responded in style through Joe Garner's brace and goals from Jeff Smith and Simon Hackney.
Substitute Danny O'Donnell's last-gasp header ended Crewe's eight-game winless run with a 4-3 victory over 10-man Tranmere.
Rovers had twice gone ahead through Andy Taylor and Chris Greenacre, only to be pegged back by two goals from Gary Roberts.
Ian Goodison was dismissed for Rovers before Nicky Maynard put the hosts 3-2 ahead.
Paul McLaren restored parity again but O'Donnell popped up at the death to claim all three points for his side.
Walsall came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw with Doncaster after Scott Dann cancelled out Jason Price's opener, while Gillingham held Leyton Orient to a goalless draw.
Andrew Williams scored the only goal of the game as Bristol Rovers piled the pressure on Southend boss Steve Tilson, while Calvin Andrew was on target as Luton edged past Yeovil, who had Paul Warne dismissed late on.
Northampton and Millwall both had players sent off as they played out a tempestuous 1-1 draw at Sixfields.
Dean Bowditch had given the Cobblers a first-half lead before Poul Hubertz and Neil Harris received their marching orders for a bust-up.
Substitute Gary Alexander stole in at the death to secure a point for the visitors.
Alex Revell's stunning hat-trick helped Brighton to a 3-2 win over Bournemouth, who had given themselves hope through Jean Christophe and Brett Pitman.
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