Summary

  • Top four in the Championship all win

  • 15:00 results: Burnley 2-1 Watford, Cardiff 0-2 Sheff Utd, Leeds 4-0 Oxford, Millwall 1-0 Blackburn, Plymouth 3-3 Middlesbrough, QPR 2-1 Preston, Sunderland 2-1 Norwich

  • 12:30 results: Hull 2-1 Swansea, Portsmouth 4-1 Coventry, Sheff Wed 2-0 Stoke

  • Lang scores four as Pompey move out of drop zone

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  1. goal

    GOAL: QPR 0-1 Prestonpublished at 15:22 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Milutin Osmajic (21 mins)

    There is a touch of controversy about this.

    QPR defender Steve Cook falls to the floor with what looks like a concerning injury, allowing Preston striker Milutin Osmajic time and space to pass the ball into the net.

  2. goal

    GOAL: Sunderland 0-1 Norwichpublished at 15:22 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Anis Slimane (21 mins)

    Norwich celebrate scoringImage source, Rex Features

    The away side take the lead!

    The Canaries work a clever corner routine and the ball finds its way to Anis Slimane who belts home from close range.

  3. 'Home fans apprehensive'published at 15:22 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Cardiff 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

    These long spells of Sheffield United possession - and there have been a lot already - have made for a subdued atmosphere at Cardiff City Stadium.

    You can understand why the home fans are apprehensive about this game.

    Their team are winless in seven and second from bottom of the Championship table as things stand, whereas leaders Sheffield United are unbeaten since October.

    Cardiff v Sheffield United match actionImage source, PA Media
  4. 'Leeds are dominating'published at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Leeds 1-0 Oxford

    Leigh Bromby
    Former Leeds defender on BBC Radio Leeds

    The question is whether Leeds can capitalise and get a couple before half time, just so it doesn't become nervy.

    Leeds are dominating the game, they can pretty much do what they want with the ball.

    Leeds v Oxford match actionImage source, PA Media
  5. Postpublished at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Millwall 0-0 Blackburn

    Romain Esse lets fly with an acrobatic effort for Millwall but Blackburn's Danny Batth does well to make an important block to prevent it from going towards goal.

  6. Postpublished at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Sunderland 0-0 Norwich

    Pretty even in this one at the Stadium of Light.

    Sunderland battled back from two goals down to win 3-2 at Swansea last week and they'll want to build on that today against a Norwich side in indifferent form.

  7. Postpublished at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Plymouth 0-0 Middlesbrough

    A first shot of any note in this game sees Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney fire over from 20 yards.

    Boro have scored more goals away from home than any side in the division.

    Wayne Rooney's Plymouth have conceded more goals than anyone else - 42.

    Surely this game will start to open up?

  8. Postpublished at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Cardiff 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Manolis Siopis has the home side's first shot of the day but it's no trouble for Michael Cooper in the Blades goal.

    Down the other end Gus Hamer fires wide from 25 yards out.

  9. Postpublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Burnley 1-0 Watford

    Not an ideal start for Watford against a Burnley side who have only conceded eight goals this season, kept 13 clean sheets and are yet to let in more than one goal in a single game.

  10. Postpublished at 15:13 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Cardiff 0-0 Sheff Utd

    No early chances to talk about in this one but in terms of possession the away side have had almost all of it.

    Just over 88% of the ball for the league leaders in the opening 10 minutes.

  11. goal

    GOAL: Burnley 1-0 Watfordpublished at 15:11 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Jaidon Anthony (9 mins)

    Jaidon Anthony scores for BurnleyImage source, PA Media

    Lift off for Burnley!

    Josh Brownhill makes a brilliant run and crosses for Jaidon Anthony who volleys in at the back post to open the scoring for the hosts with his third goal of the season.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Plymouth 0-0 Middlesbrough

    Wayne RooneyImage source, Rex Features

    This is exactly what Plymouth Argyle and Wayne Rooney did not need.

    Michael Obafemi is forced off early with injury.

    Freddie Issaka is on in place of the Republic of Ireland international forward.

  13. 'Excellent from Solomon'published at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Leeds 1-0 Oxford

    Leigh Bromby
    Former Leeds defender on BBC Radio Leeds

    Excellent play from Solomon.

    He puts it on a plate for Dan James to finish. He gets a bit of luck but he did really well to leave James with a tap in that he couldn't miss.

  14. goal

    GOAL: Leeds 1-0 Oxfordpublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Dan James (9 mins)

    That didn't take long then.

    The home side break up an Oxford attack and spring a rapid counter.

    Manor Solomon crosses for fellow winger Dan James to convert from close range.

    Leeds on course for a ninth successive home win.

    Dan James scores for LeedsImage source, Getty Images
  15. CLOSE!published at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Burnley 0-0 Watford

    Zian Flemming, who scored an incredible goal from distance in Burnley's 2-1 in over Norwich last weekend, is almost at it again.

    His effort from 25 yards flies narrowly over the bar.

  16. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    QPR 0-0 Preston

    A great early chance at Loftus Road as QPR left-back Kenneth Paal slams the ball against the bar after great build-up play.

    Preston keeper Freddie Woodman was nearly caught completely off guard there.

  17. Postpublished at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Leeds 0-0 Oxford

    Promotion-chasing Leeds are in red-hot form at home.

    They've won all of their past eight games at Elland Road, scoring 20 and conceding two in that run.

    Oxford? They've taken two points from their nine away matches this season.

  18. Postpublished at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Plymouth 0-0 Middlesbrough

    With Hull's victory over Swansea in the early kick-off, the gauntlet has been handed down to Plymouth Argyle, who have taken over bottom spot in the Championship table.

    This will be a real test to see if Wayne Rooney's side are capable of making the most of today's opportunity, having lost their last four matches.

  19. Postpublished at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Millwall 0-0 Blackburn

    A first game since Neil Harris left the club for Millwall today. David Livermore is in temporary charge.

    Blackburn have won six on the bounce coming into this one.

    Plenty of the ball for the Lions in the opening stages but no shots for either side just yet.

  20. Postpublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2024

    Burnley 0-0 Watford

    Scott Parker clapsImage source, Rex Features

    A tough task facing Watford today.

    Third-placed Burnley are are unbeaten across their past 10 home league games (W5 D5).

    The Hornets, meanwhile, have won just two on the road so far this season (D2 L6).