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Leeds stormed to the top of League One as Charlton were held to a late draw at Norwich.

Bradley Johnson's two first-half goals put Leeds on the way to a stunning 4-1 success over Gillingham.

Jonny Howson grabbed the third immediately after half-time. Andy Barcham pulled one back for Gillingham but Jermaine Beckford hit the fourth 11 minutes from time to lift the hosts to a 15th successive home league win.

They leapfrog two points above Charlton who were held at Norwich after leading 2-0 through goals from Deon Burton and Jonjo Shelvey (pictured).

Wesley Hoolahan reduced the deficit seconds before the interval and Grant Holt headed in the equaliser for Norwich in the third minute of stoppage time.

Bristol Rovers are two points further back in third place after Chris Dickson struck twice on his debut to shatter Brentford's unbeaten home record with a 3-1 win.

Aaron Lescott put the visitors three up before Charlie MacDonald hit a 30-yard consolation.

At the other end of the table Southampton finally registered their first league win as Rickie Lambert scored twice from the spot against Yeovil in a 2-0 success.

Tranmere manager John Barnes will be feeling the pressure after Adam Stansfield struck twice for Exeter in a 2-1 win. Rovers have now lost six on the spin and are three points from safety.

Wycombe have just two more points after they lost 1-0 at home to MK Dons with Mathias Doumbe scoring the only goal of the game.

Elsewhere, Kevin Lisbie struck twice from the spot in a 2-0 defeat of Hartlepool to secure Aidy Boothroyd's first win as Colchester boss.

Millwall recorded their first victory in seven games with a 3-1 win over high-flying Huddersfield thanks to Neil Harris.

The 32-year-old was the provider as Chris Hackett tucked the Lions ahead in the 13th minute and then notched his sixth of the campaign seconds later.

Steve Morison added a third after the break before Jordan Rhodes grabbed a consolation.

Substitute Francis Laurent hit a dramatic winner in the second minute of stoppage time for Southend to end Brighton's run of two straight wins, with a 3-2 win.

Nicky Forster had earlier scored twice to cancel out goals from Lee Barnard and Southend debutant Roy O'Donovan.

Oldham beat Carlisle 2-0 thanks to goals from Pawel Abbott and Keigan Parker and Stockport claimed a 2-1 victory over Leyton Orient as Nicholas Bignall and Greg Tansey netted for the hosts before Tamika Mkandawire scored a late consolation.

PA Sport