Summary

  • Seven games in the Championship

  • Results: Bristol City 2-0 Stoke, Burnley 2-0 Hull, Plymouth 5-1 Millwall, Sunderland 2-0 Luton, Swansea 0-1 Sheff Wed

  • 10th straight league clean sheet for Burnley - a second-tier record

  • Results: Sheff Utd 3-1 Middlesbrough, West Brom 0-2 Blackburn (20:00 GMT kick-offs)

  • Get Involved: #bbcefl

  1. Bye for nowpublished at 23:00 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    Makhtar Gueye celebrates scoringImage source, PA Media

    That's it for another round of Championship fixtures.

    Leeds continue to lead the way, but the three teams chasing them - Sheffield United, Burnley and Sunderland - all picked up three points as well.

    Blackburn, with all the uncertainty around John Eustace, got a hugely impressive win at West Brom.

    Plymouth are off the bottom after putting five goals past Millwall, leaving Luton Town at the foot of the table.

    You can read match reports of Wednesday's games on our dedicated Championship page.

    Join us again for our next live coverage from the EFL, which is on Thursday when Port Vale host Notts County in League Two at 20:00 GMT.

    For now, it's goodbye.

  2. 'It's sad to see Eustace go'published at 22:58 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: West Brom 0-2 Blackburn

    Blackburn Rovers

    David LoweImage source, Getty Images

    Blackburn Rovers interim boss David Lowe told BBC Radio Lancashire:

    “It’s been a difficult week, so to come to a place like this and perform like we did in and out of possession was a great credit to the lads.

    “Our defensive organisation was really good and, up front, Makhtar Gueye looks a real handful.

    “He’s taken time to settle in, but we’ve been working a lot with him – and he took his goals really well.

    “It’s sad to see John Eustace go. He’s worked really hard here. We’ll just keep on going until an announcement is made. We’re just focusing on Saturday.”

  3. 'We can't keep saying the same things'published at 22:57 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Sheff Utd 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Middlesbrough

    Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick told BBC Radio Tees:

    “We didn’t start the game particularly great, we got back in the game well. I thought the second half was in the balance for a good spell but it got away from us in the end.

    “They were not good goals to give away, moments that turn the game and that was the story really.

    “Credit to them, they've done things well enough to win the game. We could have done things better to stop the goals, that’s pretty obvious and they are the moments that have turned things in the wrong direction against us of late and we need to flip it back.

    “There’s always the next game, there’s always the next result, there’s always the next opportunity to do that but we can’t keep saying the same things.”

  4. 'That was more like us'published at 22:56 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Sheff Utd 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Sheffield United

    Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield:

    “We reviewed and reflected after the weekend and they’ve come roaring back, so I’m delighted.

    “They’ve taken on board how we wanted to play. That was more us tonight, There was a real good feel about us.

    “I thought we controlled possession, our out of possession work was excellent and we got the press spot on.

    “We made it difficult for a team that dominates the majority of teams in this division and creates big chances and I can only think of one chance second half that they had and for us

    “We had to regroup and reset after the ridiculous decision for the penalty. There’d be five or 10 penalties a game if that was the case.

    “The decision rocked us a little bit for five minutes, but we reset in the changing room at half-time and we had to keep our cool and discipline and still play and we did that so I’m delighted.

    “We had to put a big performance in tonight. We knew we had to be close to, if not at our best to get a result because they’re a really good side.”

  5. Swansea 'nowhere near clinical enough'published at 22:55 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Swansea 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday

    Swansea City

    Swansea head coach Luke Williams:

    "It was quite a dull game. There wasn't too much going on out there.

    "Ultimately it was a bit of an error that cost us and we were nowhere near clinical enough at the other end of the pitch.

    "We got into very good positions, we put balls into the box but I think we made one first contact from a cross. It's not enough.

    "We have to keep trying to find the balance between attacking and defending effectively."

  6. Robins 'embarrassed' by no shots on targetpublished at 22:53

    FT: Bristol City 2-0 Stoke

    Stoke City

    Stoke manager Mark Robins told BBC Radio Stoke:

    "We had more possession and didn't have a shot on target, which is a damning statistic, and one I'm embarrassed about.

    "We have to win the duels, have an attacking intent and get that impetus by playing in a way that you mean it, rather than the apologetic performance we've just seen. The players are more capable than that - they know that.

    "Everyone who pays their hard-earned money deserves the minimum, which is a side that's running and fighting. We are working hard, but not in the right way. Mentally, we weren't at it."

  7. 'I'll take responsibility for defeat' - Sellespublished at 22:50 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Burnley 2-0 Hull City

    Hull City

    Hull City manager Ruben Selles told BBC Radio Humberside:

    "I was disappointed. We came here with a clear idea as we do usually.

    "The first goal put us a little bit out of the game. We were not able to apply any kind of pressure.

    "We tried to adjust. The second half was more competitive from us.

    "[I'm] taking the responsibility because it's my responsibility to set the team."

  8. 'We were outstanding tonight'published at 22:49 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Burnley 2-0 Hull City

    Burnley

    Burnley celebrate winImage source, Rex Features

    Burnley manager Scott Parker told BBC Radio Lancashire:

    "I thought we were outstanding tonight. I thought first half, we were really dominant, carved Hull open.

    "We moved the ball with real diligence, technical ability and created numerous chances.

    "Really pleasing that we got an early goal. Overall, I think it is well-documented on the defensive side, we are rock solid.

    "We have done that consistently over the course of this season and again tonight.

    "But for large parts of tonight, we were a real dominant team."

  9. 'We need to learn lessons quickly'published at 22:47 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Sunderland 2-0 Luton

    Luton Town

    Luton Town manager Matt Bloomfield told BBC Three Counties Radio:

    "It's a difficult place to come and Sunderland were very good. We know what they were going to offer, we prepared for that but they made the most of their opportunities.

    "They dominated the ball but both goals were very avoidable from our point of view. We have to be better in our defending, our shape and our duels as well.

    "We need to learn the lessons as quickly as possible. We're a short of a little bit of Championship experience right now but the boys are giving us everything.

    "They're desperate to improve and I'll take that any day."

  10. Can Luton stay up?published at 22:46 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    #bbcefl

    Luton's defeat at the Stadium of Light, coupled with Plymouth's big win over Millwall saw the Hatters drop to the foot of the table.

    They're in terrible form, but only two points behind Derby who are just outside the relegation zone.

    Can Luton avoid back-to-back relegations?

    Thumbs up for staying up, thumbs down if you think they're going down.

  11. 'We needed an X-factor'published at 22:43 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Sunderland 2-0 Luton

    Sunderland

    Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris told BBC Radio Newcastle:

    "Today we had good control and we were mature in that game.

    "That's very important as it was a new challenge against a team that can be dominant in the air with many set-pieces and direct plays, but we were dominant.

    "Then it was a question of disturbing their low block to create chances. In that situation, we needed an X-factor and it was important to have a player like Enzo today to make the difference."

  12. 'It's a strong away performance'published at 22:39 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Swansea 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday

    Sheffield Wednesday

    Sheffield Wednesday head coach Danny Rohl spoke to BBC Radio Sheffield:

    "I'm very happy with the performance especially with our pressing.

    "We adjusted some things at half time and if we were a bit more clinical we could have gone 2-0 up earlier and then the game is over.

    "It's a strong away performance - we did well as a group with impact players from the bench helping us.

    "One of last messages from me in the team meeting was, in the first 60 minutes we will have players who will fight for every inch and the last 30 minutes we will have players who will decide the game and it shows how we stick together as a unit."

  13. Bristol City players 'a top group to work with'published at 22:36 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Bristol City 2-0 Stoke

    Bristol City

    Bristol City boss Liam Manning told BBC Radio Bristol:

    "The first goal was an outstanding moment of quality. In the second half it was about managing the game without the ball, which was important.

    "The lads are such a top group to work with. We are able to move on quickly, which is a strength of the group, and we were able to find a way to win. In terms of managing the game and being professional, we did that well.

    "There are goals in this group of players, as we can see. There was some top play, not only in our goals, but other chances. We got into some good areas and if you keep doing that you will score eventually.

    "We had an honest meeting yesterday about what we can do better, how we can improve. We need to be tough on ourselves, not hide away, and the players were open to that."

  14. Postpublished at 22:35 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    At the other end of the table, Bristol City are up to seventh after beating Stoke at Ashton Gate...

  15. Argyle 'found right balance' after Liverpool winpublished at 22:33 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Plymouth 5-1 Millwall

    Plymouth Argyle

    Miron Muslic clapsImage source, Rex Features

    Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic told BBC Sport:

    "I knew it was going to be very difficult for us because everything was so emotional on Sunday [after beating Liverpool in the FA Cup].

    "I think we as staff found the right balance to support the lads as best possible to enjoy this great achievement, a historic moment for us, but also on the other side not to forget that the daily bread is this competition and we have to collect points and we have to win games.

    "The plan was to use this energy, to use this confidence from Liverpool from the first whistle - if we could manage to do this, we knew then that we can also create some troubled moments for Millwall knowing that Millwall is just defensively solid.

    "We knew if we could put this structure back on the pitch, this intensity, we can create chances and we took advantage of it."

  16. 'It couldn't have gone much worse'published at 22:28 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Plymouth 5-1 Millwall

    Millwall

    Millwall head coach Alex Neil told BBC Sport:

    "I'm bitterly disappointed, it couldn't have gone much worse for us if we're being honest.

    "The goals that we did concede - I didn't think Plymouth needed to do much to score them.

    "It's just been a catalogue of errors throughout the match.

    "We didn't penetrate, we struggled to get in behind them and that was largely due to how I set us up, so from that perspective that's my responsibility.

    "Whether we lose 1-0 or 5-1 - I know it's very different - but it's three points gone, we need to focus on what the next game looks like."

  17. Postpublished at 22:27 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    Not a great night for Millwall...

  18. 'We won't get carried away'published at 22:24 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Sheff Utd 3-1 Boro

    Sheffield United

    After his first goal at Bramall Lane since returning on loan, Sheffield United striker Ben Brereton Diaz told Sky Sports:

    "It's good to be back here scoring goals for the Blades. It was a real team performance. The last few games we've been a bit sloppy but we were really good tonight.

    "I love it here, with the gaffer and the boys, it's a great atmosphere. Game by game we'll keep pushing and see what happens.

    "We won't get carried away, we'll keep working hard. I am happy to be here and it was a great team performance."

  19. 'We showed how good we can be'published at 22:23 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Sheff Utd 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Sheffield United

    Sheffield United midfielder Gus Hamer told Sky Sports:

    "We fought hard altogether. We needed to start well after what's happened recently. Today with the crowd behind us we did really well and you could see how good we can be.

    "The top four are all doing very well, we have to keep winning. We have to focus on our games and it doesn't matter what they do as long as we win."

    Hamer admitted his nagging hamstring injury he was struggling after 20 minutes.

    "We have a good medical team and they worked at half-time. Hopefully I'll be ok tomorrow.

  20. Postpublished at 22:21 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

    FT: Sheff Utd 3-1 Middlesbrough

    A bit of reaction from Bramall Lane now, where Sheffield United saw off Middlesbrough to keep pace with Leeds at the top.