EFL: Tella hits hat-trick for Burnley, Blades also win

Leyton Orient extended their lead at the top to eight points as they fought back to draw 1-1 at Walsall. Stevenage could not take advantage of their slip as they lost a seesaw match 3-2 at home to Bradford - their first defeat in 12 league matches.

Carlisle earned a point at AFC Wimbledon to stay third, four points behind Stevenage.

Northampton stayed fourth after grabbing a late equaliser and denying bottom side Rochdale just a second win in 13 matches.

Fifth-placed Salford City also dropped points in a defeat at Tranmere, meaning Mansfield were the only one of the top six to win, beating second-bottom Gillingham.

In-form Stockport, in seventh, moved within seven points of the top three with a…