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Key events
League One: Both Wycombe and Birmingham City are leading the way in League One, having accumulated 50 points each. Wrexham aims for a third consecutive promotion and is currently trailing by two points in third place.
League Two: After their impressive comeback against Notts County, Walsall maintains a comfortable 12-point lead at the top, while Doncaster Rovers sit in second place and Salford holds the third automatic promotion position. Notably, behind Walsall, a tightly packed group of ten teams are jostling for playoff positions, with just six points separating them.
Premier League: The only top-tier match on New Year’s Day features Brentford hosting Arsenal, with kickoff just around 25 minutes away.
Today’s Championship Results
Plymouth Argyle 2-2 Bristol City
QPR 3-1 Watford
Millwall 0-1 Oxford United
Burnley 0-0 Stoke City
Cardiff City 1-1 Coventry City
Leeds United 1-1 Blackburn Rovers
Luton Town 0-1 Norwich City
Portsmouth 4-0 Swansea City
Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 Derby County
West Brom 3-1 Preston
Hull City v Middlesbrough (5.30pm)
Sunderland v Sheffield United (8pm)
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Match Highlights
Leeds United 1-1 Blackburn Rovers
Goal! Leeds 1-1 Blackburn: In the dying moments, Danny Batth finds the back of the net for Blackburn with a scuffed shot from close range amidst a frantic goalmouth scramble following a corner.
Leeds 1-0 Blackburn: Not long before, Pascal Struijk scored from the penalty spot after Dominic Hyam was deemed to have fouled a Leeds player in the box.
Red card! At Turf Moor, Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri is shown a red card after an unnecessary stamp on Stoke defender Junio Tchamadeu.
League Two Update: Walsall, leading their match against Notts County, overcame an early deficit with Nathan Lowe scoring later in the game.
League One Summary: Macauley Southam brought Stockport County level against Birmingham City with a header, while Wrexham pulled one back against Barnsley as they aim to close the gap on the leaders.
Exciting Moments from Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 Derby County: Anthony Musaba, coming on as a substitute, scored after his initial effort was saved, adding to a scoring spree for Wednesday.
Windass Wonder Goal: In a standout moment, Josh Windass scored an incredible long-range goal from inside his own half, raising eyebrows and drawing potential recognition for the Puskas Award.
Red Card Drama: Cardiff City’s Callum Robinson was sent off for an accidental elbow, adding to a tumultuous match where they ended up drawing.
Championship Half-Times
Plymouth Argyle 2-2 Bristol City (R)
QPR 3-1 Watford (R)
Millwall 0-1 Oxford United (R)
Burnley 0-0 Stoke City
Cardiff City 1-0 Coventry City
Leeds United 0-0 Blackburn Rovers
Luton Town 0-0 Norwich City
Portsmouth 2-0 Swansea City
Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Derby County
West Brom 3-0 Preston
Hull City v Middlesbrough (5.30pm)
Sunderland v Sheffield United (8pm)
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West Brom’s Dominance: With another goal from Josh Maja, West Brom showcased their strength against Preston, boosting their confidence amid managerial changes.
Leeds United Struggles: Leeds remained scoreless at home, finding it difficult to penetrate Blackburn’s tightly-knit defense.
Upcoming Matches: The day continues with high-stakes encounters as teams vie for crucial points to improve their standings in the Championship.
News Update: Mark Robins has been named as Stoke’s manager. He will be observing from the stands during the current match against Burnley before taking charge in the upcoming fixtures.
League One Postponement: Wigan Athletic’s match against Huddersfield Town was postponed due to severe flooding, highlighting ongoing weather challenges impacting fixtures across the leagues.
Source
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