Henrik Hansen put the visitors ahead after seven minutes and Odense's stranglehold on the match was strengthened further shortly afterwards when the hosts had Michael Beauchamp sent-off.

Eric Djemba-Djemba and Johan Absalonsen added further goals for the visitors, who are a point ahead of FC Copenhagen.

FCK beat previous leaders FC Midtjylland 3-1 thanks largely to two goals from William Kvist.

Kvist's double came after Cesar Santin had put the hosts in front after 30 minutes.

Midtjylland, who enjoyed a 1-0 win at Manchester City in UEFA Cup qualifying in midweek, grabbed a late consolation through Jonas Borring.

Brondby, who would have gone level on points with Odense with a win, lost 2-1 at AGF Aarhus - substitute Peter Grauland scoring what turned out to be the winner shortly after the hour mark.

AC Horsens and Vejle drew 0-0 while Kenneth Fabricius scored the only goal as Sonderjyske won at FC Nordsjaelland.