Championship round-up: Blades lose again while Boro keep pushing
Blackburn 1-1 Swansea
Daniel Ayala’s late diving header saw play-off hopefuls Blackburn Rovers snatch a last-gasp winner and claim a league double over Swansea City for the first time since the 1983-84 season.
Blackpool 1-0 Stoke
An early Ian Poveda strike gifted Blackpool a first win against Stoke City at Bloomfield Road in 59 years, having last tasted a win here in February 1964 – extinguishing a streak of 12 winless home H2Hs.
Huddersfield 2-1 Birmingham
Neil Warnock’s first game back in the dugout as Huddersfield Town manager saw the Terriers end their run of seven Championship games without victory by triumphing 2-1 against Birmingham City.
Hull 0-0 Preston
Hull City and Preston North End played out a lifeless 0-0 draw at the MKM Stadium. The Tigers have now kept a clean sheet in each of their last three home matches in the Championship (W2, D1).
Luton 0-1 Burnley
Luton Town dominated most of the contest, but their inability to convert their chances and a second-half strike from Ashley Barnes allowed Burnley to win at Kenilworth Road. The win pushed Burnley’s undefeated streak to 12 matches while snapping Luton’s own at five.
Middlesbrough 3-1 QPR
A Chuba Akpom double kept Middlesbrough within sight of the second automatic promotion spot, as they eased to a 3-1 victory over a QPR side now winless in eleven games.
Rotherham 0-2 Coventry
Coventry City moved to within four points of the Championship play-offs following a hard-fought 2-0 away victory over relegation-threatened Rotherham United at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Sunderland 1-1 Bristol City
Bristol City secured a late 1-1 draw away to Sunderland and extended their unbeaten run to 11 in all competitions. The Black Cats remain in the play-off spots despite conceding the late equaliser.
Wigan 0-0 Norwich
Shaun Maloney continued his positive start as Wigan Athletic manager, as his side held play-off chasing Norwich City to a 0-0 draw at the DW Stadium - a fourth H2H draw in seven meetings.
Millwall 3-2 Sheffield United
Millwall moved into the intensely-competitive play-off positions following a highly-entertaining 3-2 win over Sheffield United. The result extends Gary Rowett’s side’s unbeaten record at the Den to 10 matches.
