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Leicester are the new League One leaders after beating Scunthorpe 2-1, while MK Dons have climbed into second after a 3-0 win at Walsall.

In the top-of-the-table clash at Glanford Park, Matthew King raced through the Scunthorpe defence with nine minutes left to place the ball past Paul Henderson to seal the win which moves the visitors one point clear at the top.

The visitors went ahead minutes after 22 when striker Lloyd Dyer latched on to a Matt Fryatt through ball and slotted past Henderson.

The hosts hit back with a low drive from Paul Hayes 10 minutes later but the travelling fans went home the happier thanks to King's late finish.

MK Dons condemned Walsall to their third successive defeat with a 3-0 victory at the Bescot Stadium.

Jemal Johnson and Ali Gerba opened up a two-goal lead before Mark Wright tapped home Alan Navarro's cross from close-range to round off the win with three minutes left.

Jermain Beckford scored twice as Leeds ran riot at Elland Road where they beat hapless Hartlepool 4-1.

Beckford opened the scoring with a glancing header after 15 minutes before Joel Porter headed Pool back into the game.

Second-half goals from Fabian Delph and Luciano Becchio put Gary McAllister's side ahead before Beckford secured the win which moves the Whites up to sixth in the table.

Peterborough stretched their unbeaten league run to 13 matches by beating Colchester 2-1 at London Road.

Craig Mackail-Smith gave the hosts the lead with a 45th-minute strike. Former Posh striker Clive Platt then levelled before George Boyd secured all three points for Darren Ferguson's side.

Oldham boosted their play-off chances by coming from behind to beat Southend 2-1 at Roots Hall.

James Walker gave the hosts the lead after 53 minutes with a 12-yard strike but Chris Taylor and Lee Hughes struck for the visitors to claim the win.

Chris Lines scored with the last kick of the game to grab Bristol Rovers a 2-2 draw with Swindon at the Memorial Stadium.

Goals from Craig Davies, Anthony Pilkington and Peter Thompson gave Stockport a 3-0 win over managerless Crewe at Gresty Road.

Graham Kavanagh's second-half strike gave Carlisle their second successive win as they overcame Cheltenham 1-0 at Brunton Park.

Michael Collins gave Huddersfield a 1-0 win over Brighton at the Withdean Stadium while Leyton Orient played out a 0-0 draw with Millwall at Brisbane Road.

Terry Skiverton's goal gave Yeovil a 1-0 win home win against Tranmere, while Danny Jackman and Ryan Gilligan were on target at Edgar Street where Northampton beat Hereford 2-0.

Sporting Life / Eurosport