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And just like that, another year of Championship football is over.

It's Leeds United who will be getting the New Year's Eve celebrations started early as they end 2024 top of the pile.

There is of course a long way to go as we've only just passed the halfway stage.

New Year's Day, which is just three days away, will serve up yet another full round of second tier fixtures.

Start the year as you mean to go on, right? We shall see you bright and early on 1 January 2025.

Until then, take care and goodnight!

We do have one final serving of EFL action coming up for you before the year is out.

AFC Wimbledon take on Gillingham in League Two on Monday night, with both sides still harbouring hopes of promotion to League One.

As always, we will have live coverage of that one for you here on BBC Sport, so make sure to join us.

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The year of 2024 has been signed off in typically seesaw style in the Championship with a full round of fixtures.

Here's a look at the key headlines from today's action:

• Leeds United end the year top of the table after beating Derby 1-0 thanks to Brenden Aaronson's strike following an excellent team move.
• Sheffield United lost ground on Leeds at the top but remain in the automatic promotion spots after they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Brom.
• Burnley missed the chance to go second after a sixth goalless draw of the season at Middlesbrough, who move into the play-off places in sixth.
• Cardiff won their first away game of the season, picking up an important three points in the relegation battle and ending Watford's 15-game unbeaten run at Vicarage Road.
• Bottom side Plymouth suffered a sixth defeat in seven at fellow strugglers Oxford, putting more pressure on boss Wayne Rooney.
• Hull City earned their first away win in nine with a 1-0 victory at Blackburn, denting Rovers' promotion charge.
• Tom Cannon scored a last-minute winner for managerless Stoke against Sunderland to pick up all three points in their first game since Narcis Pelach was sacked.

Burnley

Burnley's Jaidon Anthony speaking to Sky Sports:

"We know they're a top side, really well coached. We knew that they'd have their moments in the game and we had to manage that and on another day, we can put away our chances. But I thought it was an even game, for sure."

On whether it's been a good week: "Yeah, in the long run, probably. We obviously came here and wanted to get another three points.

"But in the long run, I reckon this will be a vital point. They're a top side, like I said before."

On Josh Brownhill's missed chance: "I'm sure he was [frustrated]. When we made the chance, I thought it was the perfect person in front of goal. He's been unbelievable for us this season.

"I was waiting to see the net bulge but on another day, I'm sure he puts it away."

Leeds United are today's big winners and end 2024 at the summit of the Championship table.

The Whites were the only side in the top eight to pick up a victory, beating Derby 1-0 away from home.

Sheffield United, Burnley, Middlesbrough and West Brom all drew, while Sunderland and Blackburn lost.

The Clarets would have moved into the top two with a win against Boro but are just one point behind the Blades and three off leaders Leeds.

Michael Brown
Former Manchester City midfielder on Sky Sports

I don't think either manager will be too disappointed. You look at the schedule over Christmas, both carrying injuries.

Both sides had a go. It wasn't a classic that we expected. But I think the [Josh Brownhill] opportunity Burnley had, you've got to score that.

Neil Maddison
Former Middlesbrough midfielder on BBC Tees

If you look at the team Boro played against, they're a top side.

Both teams cancelled each other out, they were very wary of each other.

I think one point for each team is a pretty fair result.

It ends goalless at the Riverside Stadium.

Middlesbrough draw for a third time in a row and it's just one win in six for Michael Carrick's side now.

Burnley miss the chance to end 2024 in the top two, but keep a 15th clean sheet of the season and are now undefeated in 11 games.

Dan Barlaser swings in a free-kick from the right for Boro but once again the hosts are caught offside.

Mark Drury
BBC Tees commentator

It's been a battling performance in a game that will not live long in the memory, but is there to be a final opportunity?

This will be the sixth goalless draw of the season for Burnley.

Just the three minutes of added time.

Lyle Foster is on for Burnley skipper Josh Brownhill.

Burnley have the best away record in the Championship with 24 points from 12 games before tonight.

They're also about to make it 15 clean sheets in 24 games in the league unless Boro can find a late goal.

Boro's Dan Barlaser fizzes in the free-kick with pace but Burnley are able to clear.

They launch it back in but Dael Fry is caught offside.

Luca Koleosho pulls back Lukas Engel on the edge of the box and Boro have a free-kick in a promising position on the left.

Koleosho is booked for the challenge.

Into the last five minutes of the 90. Who fancies themselves as the final Championship hero of 2024?

Burnley's Connor Roberts picks up a booking for tripping up Riley McGree who turned him excellently.

More changes for both sides.

Luca Koleosho and Jay Rodriguez are coming on for Burnley. Jaidon Anthony, who has been arguably the most lively player for the Clarets is withdrawn, as is Zian Flemming.

Lukas Engel is on for Boro in place of Neto Borges.

Riley McGree drives forward for Middlesbrough and hits one from about 25 yards but he swipes it well wide with his left foot.