EFL Championship LIVE: Reaction as Sheff Utd lose at Oxford and Burnley finish the day top

Summary

Jaidon Anthony's double puts Burnley on the summit as they come from behind to beat Coventry 2-1
Leeds are held 1-1 at Luton and drop to third as their poor run of form continues
Oxford's Siriki Dembele decides tight game against Sheffield United as Blades fail to take top spot
Ross McCrorie and Nahki Wells take Bristol City into the play-off spots as they claim 2-1 win against Watford
Trai Hume scores only goal of the game as Sunderland win at West Brom
Ryan Hardie scores double for struggling Plymouth as they beat Norwich 2-1
Mihailo Ivanovic hits two to earn Millwall victory over Portsmouth
Charlie Hughes scores in injury time for Hull to edge past Sheffield Wednesday
Lewis Baker's penalty earns Stoke a point at Preston
Ji-Sung Eom's solitary strike gives Swansea a 1-0 win over Derby
QPR and Cardiff finishes goalless

Live Reporting

Ian Woodcock, Alex Hoad, Harry De Cosemo and Jamie Riley

Get Involvedpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 5 April
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Coventry's goal was offside, but replays show Mason-Clark's shot was stopped by a Burnley hand, so perhaps a slice of justice.
Steve
Maybe these things DO even themselves out?
Second halfpublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 5 April
Luton 1-1 Leeds
We're back under way in this tight clash between the team who sit second bottom and the one in second.
Will we have a winner?
Get Involvedpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 5 April
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Referring to 13:18 update, this is not Luton's biggest game of the season. It's just Leeds. Carry on.
Luton Greek
This is the post Luton Greek is referring to.
'Half-time has come at the right time for Coventry'published at 13:29 British Summer Time 5 April
HT: Coventry 1-1 Burnley
Steve Ogrizovic
Ex-Coventry City goalkeeper on BBC CWR
Half-time has probably come at the right time for Coventry.
They have been really good with the press and the tempo of this one, there has obviously been a lot of work on that since last Friday.
They got off to a great start with the early goal as well.
I think the only blemish of the first of for Coventry was the way in which they conceded that goal.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 5 April
West Brom 0-1 Sunderland
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Sunderland lead at the break.
West Brom have dominated the ball and created chances, but Trai Hume's free kick is the difference.
Postpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 5 April
West Brom 0-1 Sunderland
Two minutes of stoppage time to go and Sunderland again clear a low cross from the left.
That has been a regular theme during this half.
'Leeds have played into Luton hands'published at 13:18 British Summer Time 5 April
HT: Luton 1-1 Leeds
Jon Newsome
Former Leeds defender on BBC Radio Leeds
They've shown a bit of steel and determination.
We knew what Luton would be about and that is what they have done, my gripe would be that at times we have played into their hands.
We have made too many wrong choices about when we should play and when we shouldn't.
This is Luton's biggest game of the season and sometimes you've got to play a bit of a different game.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 5 April
Coventry 1-1 Burnley
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An absorbing first half comes to a close.
Haji Wright swept home just the 12th goal Burnley have conceded in 40 games, from what looked an offside position, from City's first attack after just five minutes but Jaidon Anthony fired in from Josh Cullen’s pull-back to level within 10 minutes.
Both sides have created openings but neither keeper has been tested as Haji Wright and Jaidon Anthony have missed their kick at crucial moments in the box.
Second half should be popcorn-worthy.
Postpublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 5 April
West Brom 0-1 Sunderland
More sights of goal for West Brom as Grady Diangana's effort swerves over the bar.
Just the *nine* added minutes at the end of the half.
Postpublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 5 April
Coventry 1-1 Burnley
CJ Egan-Riley scored when these sides met in November and wasn't far away from doing so again, dashing to the near post to meet a low free-kick from the right, only so flash his first-time effort past the angle of post and bar.
Good tekkers for a defender, mind.
Burnley finishing the half the stronger.
'Leeds are really dangerous'published at 13:16 British Summer Time 5 April
HT: Luton 1-1 Leeds
Luke Ashmead
BBC Three Counties Radio sport
If you were watching this game, not knowing the league position, you wouldn't think there was much between the two.
Whether it is Manor Solomon or Dan James, Leeds are really dangerous going forward.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 5 April
Luton 1-1 Leeds
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Honours even in this enthralling game between the team who are second bottom and one who are second top.
Isaiah Jones gave the strugglers the lead with a good volleyed finish after a quick counter moments after Leeds had missed a chance to take the lead down the other end.
The Whites responded pretty well though and deservedly drew level when Dan James bent home a super finish from the edge of the area.
Big 45 minutes coming up.
CLOSE!published at 13:15 British Summer Time 5 April
Coventry 1-1 Burnley
Not seen much of Josh Laurent this afternoon but after seeing an initial shot blocked by Bobby Thomas, the Burnley man controls and unleashes a dipping volley from 20 yards out which is a yard over Brad Collins' bar.
CLOSE!published at 13:15 British Summer Time 5 April
West Brom 0-1 Sunderland
West Brom's short corner eventually finds Jason Mulumby but he can't find the net from close range.
Big chance.
INJURY TIMEpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 5 April
Luton 1-1 Leeds
Just the one minute of time added on at the end of the half.
Leeds ending it with a good spell of possession.
They've wrestled control back in this game after falling behind.
Postpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 5 April
West Brom 0-1 Sunderland
Great challenge from Jobe Bellingham to deny Mikey Johnston as he drove forward and shot at goal.
Sunderland then survived the corner, but West Brom are regaining control.
Postpublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 5 April
Coventry 1-1 Burnley
Lucas Pires is penalised for a body-check on Tatsuhiro Sakamoto near the edge of the Burnley box.
Bit soft but the home fans and players helped James Bell with his decision.
Jack Rudoni's curling free-kick is too high allowing James Trafford to come off his line and claim at his far post.
Postpublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 5 April
Luton 1-1 Leeds
Leeds keeper Karl Darlow makes a comfortable save from an Elijah Adebayo header after another Christ Makosso long throw causes some issues.
CLOSE!published at 13:11 British Summer Time 5 April
Coventry 1-1 Burnley
A sniff for Jaidon Anthony as CJ Egan-Riley pinches possession and then Josh Brownhill slots a square pass across the City box, with just a little bit too much power on it for Anthony to adjust his feet.
This one sails past him much like Haji Wright at the other end moments ago.
'This game is in the balance'published at 13:10 British Summer Time 5 April
Coventry 1-1 Burnley
Glen Little
Ex-Burnley winger on BBC Radio Lancashire
This game is in the balance.
I could see Burnley winning this one, but Coventry are having their chances.
The pace of Van Ewijk for Coventry is making it tough for Burnley to play that ball in behind for Anthony.

Championship Table

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first
1 Burnley	40	23	15	2	55	12	43	84	Result Win Result Win Result Draw Result Win Result Win Result Win
2 Sheffield United	40	26	7	7	56	30	26	83	Result Win Result Win Result Draw Result Win Result Win Result Loss
3 Leeds United	40	23	13	4	79	28	51	82	Result Draw Result Loss Result Win Result Draw Result Draw Result Draw
4 Sunderland	40	21	12	7	57	37	20	75	Result Win Result Win Result Draw Result Loss Result Win Result Win
5 Middlesbrough	40	17	9	14	61	49	12	60	Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Draw Result Win Result Win
6 Bristol City	40	15	15	10	51	43	8	60	Result Win Result Draw Result Draw Result Win Result Loss Result Win
7 Coventry City	40	17	8	15	57	53	4	59	Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Loss
8 West Bromwich Albion	40	13	18	9	48	36	12	57	Result Draw Result Win Result Draw Result Draw Result Loss Result Loss
9 Millwall	40	14	12	14	39	41	-2	54	Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Win
10 Watford	40	15	8	17	48	53	-5	53	Result Draw Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Draw Result Loss
11 Norwich City	40	13	13	14	62	56	6	52	Result Draw Result Draw Result Loss Result Loss Result Win Result Loss
12 Blackburn Rovers	40	15	7	18	42	43	-1	52	Result Draw Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss
13 Sheffield Wednesday	40	14	10	16	54	61	-7	52	Result Loss Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Draw Result Loss
14 Preston North End	40	10	18	12	40	47	-7	48	Result Draw Result Loss Result Draw Result Win Result Loss Result Draw
15 Swansea City	40	13	9	18	41	51	-10	48	Result Draw Result Win Result Loss Result Loss Result Draw Result Win
16 Queens Park Rangers	40	11	13	16	45	53	-8	46	Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Draw Result Loss Result Draw
17 Portsmouth	40	12	9	19	48	63	-15	45	Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Loss Result Win Result Loss
18 Oxford United	40	11	12	17	41	57	-16	45	Result Loss Result Draw Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Win
19 Hull City	40	11	11	18	40	48	-8	44	Result Win Result Draw Result Win Result Draw Result Loss Result Win
20 Stoke City	40	10	13	17	41	53	-12	43	Result Draw Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Draw
21 Derby County	40	11	8	21	42	52	-10	41	Result Loss Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Loss
22 Cardiff City	40	9	14	17	43	63	-20	41	Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Win Result Draw Result Draw
23 Luton Town	40	10	9	21	36	61	-25	39	Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Draw Result Win Result Draw
24 Plymouth Argyle	40	8	13	19	42	78	-36	37	Result Loss Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Draw Result Win

Key

Position 1 - 2 : Promotion
Position 3 - 6 : Promotion Play-off
Position 22 - 24 : Relegation

Sheffield United have been deducted two points for defaulted transfer payments.

Last Updated 5th April 2025 at 23:05

Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.

Championship: Sheff Utd lose at Oxford; Burnley finish the day top

Summary

Live Reporting

Get Involvedpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 5 April

Second halfpublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 5 April

Get Involvedpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 5 April

'Half-time has come at the right time for Coventry'published at 13:29 British Summer Time 5 April

HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 5 April

Postpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 5 April

'Leeds have played into Luton hands'published at 13:18 British Summer Time 5 April

HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 5 April

Postpublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 5 April

Postpublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 5 April

'Leeds are really dangerous'published at 13:16 British Summer Time 5 April

HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 5 April

CLOSE!published at 13:15 British Summer Time 5 April

CLOSE!published at 13:15 British Summer Time 5 April

INJURY TIMEpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 5 April

Postpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 5 April

Postpublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 5 April

Postpublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 5 April

CLOSE!published at 13:11 British Summer Time 5 April

'This game is in the balance'published at 13:10 British Summer Time 5 April

Championship Scores and fixtures

Saturday 5th April

Championship Table

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