Sheffield United beat QPR to go second in Championship, Nathan Jones loses first Stoke game, Norwich claim late draw at West Brom

Sheffield United beat QPR to go second in Championship, Nathan Jones loses first Stoke game, Norwich claim late draw at West Brom
Sheffield United moved up to second in the Championship as David McGoldrick’s header saw them beat QPR 1-0 at Bramall Lane.This was McGoldrick’s fifth goal in his last six games and it ensures Chris Wilder’s side cut the gap on leaders Leeds, who beat Derby 2-0 on Friday night, to four points.4

McGoldrick’s 37th-minute header proved to be the winning goal

Third-placed Norwich scored late again to salvage a 1-1 draw at West Brom.Dwight Gayle netted his 14th goal of the season early on, but Jordan Rhodes came off the bench to rescue a point for City in the 83rd minute.4

Rhodes’ goal helped Norwich prevent their opponents from going above them

Middlesbrough maintained their position in the top six with a 2-1 win at play-off hopefuls Birmingham.Lewis Wing put Boro ahead in the 37th minute and, although Che Adams’ 13th goal this term drew the Blues level, Britt Assombalonga grabbed a late winner.Nathan Jones’ reign at Stoke started in disappointing fashion, losing 3-1 at Brentford.Jones left Luton to replace the sacked Gary Rowett earlier this week, but Stoke were 2-0 behind inside 17 minutes following an own goal from Ryan Shawcross and Saido Benrahma’s effort. Benik Afobe gave the visitors hope only for Rico Henry to seal the points for the Bees in the 54th minute.Life after Aitor Karanka started terribly for Nottingham Forest with a 2-0 defeat at Reading.The Spaniard left the City Ground on Friday and nine-man Forest missed the chance to close the gap on sixth-placed Derby as the Royals moved to within two points of safety.4

Karanka left his post as Forest boss on Friday

John Swift’s effort and an own goal from Jack Robinson secured Jose Gomes’ first win as boss and, to make matters worse for Forest, Danny Fox and Tendayi Darikwa were sent off in the second half.Jarrod Bowen continued his stunning goal-scoring form with a brace in Hull’s 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.The forward took his tally to nine in his last eight league games and Fraizer Campbell added a third to secure the Tigers a sixth consecutive win.Aston Villa wasted the opportunity to make ground on the play-offs after a 3-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Wigan.4

Villa missed a glorious chance to close the gap on the play-off spots

Gary Roberts struck before half-time, Michael Jacobs added a second and Joe Garner converted a late penalty.Lee Johnson’s substitutes made a huge impact to help Bristol City, now two points off Derby, beat struggling Bolton 2-1 at Ashton Gate.Will Buckley put Wanderers ahead in the 58th minute, but Matty Taylor and debutant Kasey Palmer came off the bench to turn the game around in the space of three minutes.Ipswich moved within seven points of safety courtesy of a 1-0 triumph over fellow strugglers Rotherham at Portman Road, where on-loan Hull striker Will Keane netted the winner.Daniel Johnson’s penalty on the hour mark secured 10-man Preston a 1-1 draw with Swansea.Courtney Baker-Richardson netted the opener for the Swans at Deepdale and, after Johnson replied, Preston substitute Joshua Earl was sent off for a second booking.

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