LEAGUE ONE: Unbeaten Leeds and join leaders Colchester in winning ways

16 August 2009 10:15
Colchester stayed top of Coca-Cola League One after a 2-1 win over Yeovil at the Weston Homes Community Stadium . United, who thrashed Norwich 7-1 away last weekend, raced into an early lead through David Fox and Ashley Vincent, while Ryan Mason netted a late consolation for the visitors. Charlton and Leeds both also have maximum points from two matches. Jump start: Luciano Becchio extended Leeds' perfect start to the new season with the only goal of the game against Wycombe Jump start: Luciano Becchio extended Leeds' perfect start to the new season with the only goal of the game against Wycombe The Addicks won 2-0 at Hartlepool with goals from Deon Burton and Nicky Bailey, while Luciano Becchio was on target as Leeds beat Wycombe 1-0 away from home. Norwich sacked manager Bryan Gunn on Friday, but caretaker boss Ian Butterworth, had to be content with a 1-1 draw at Exeter. More... * CHAMPIONSHIP: Palace boss Warnock furious as 'good' goal disallowed * Yeovil vs The World: League One side support bid to put Pohnpei on the map * TRANSFER WINDOW 2009: Club-by-club guide to every summer deal in League One Jens Berthel Askou headed the Canaries in front, only for Richard Logan to quickly level for the hosts. Gillingham thumped Swindon 5-0 on the opening day, but were on the end of a 4-2 defeat at Tranmere. Ian Thomas-Moore scored twice for John Barnes' side, while John Welsh and Terry Gornell were also on the scoresheet. Curtis Weston and Andy Barcham had put the Gills level, but they could not hold out. Southampton remain on minus nine points after they went down 3-1 at Huddersfield. Jordan Rhodes's penalty was saved but he knocked in the re-bound (50) and then put the hosts in front after Rickie Lambert had made it 1-1. Antony Kay wrapped things up late on. Oldham remain unbeaten after a 2-1 win at Leyton Orient, where Pawel Abbott scored twice. Home comforts: Colchester United's Scott Vernon and team-mate Marc Tierney celebrate the early League One pacesetters win over Yeovil Home comforts: Colchester United's Scott Vernon and team-mate Marc Tierney celebrate the early League One pacesetters win over Yeovil Stockport went down 2-0 at home to Bristol Rovers following early goals from Jo Kuffour and Danny Cole. An injury-time penalty from Sam Parkin saw 10-man Walsall grab a point in a four-goal thriller against Southend at Bescot Stadium. Steve Jones gave the hosts an early lead, before midfielder Dwayne Mattis was shown a red card on the hour after a second booking. Lee Barnard and Dougie Freedman put the visitors ahead, only for Parkin to have the final word in stoppage time after being fouled by Southend substitute Lee Sawyer. There was, though, no such excitement in the matches between Millwall and Carlisle, Swindon against MK Dons and Brentford versus Brighton, which all finished goalless.

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