Leeds end the year on top of the Championship with a 1-0 win at Derby
Burnley held 0-0 at Middlesbrough and miss chance to go second after Sheff Utd draw 1-1 with West Brom
Pressure mounts on Rooney as Placheta seals Oxford's 2-0 win and condemns Plymouth to another defeat
Cannon's injury time strike fires managerless Stoke to three points against Sunderland
Mehmeti's double and Dickie earn Bristol City a 3-0 victory over Portsmouth
Sheffield United 1-1 WBA
West Bromwich Albion are making the sort of start to the second half that Sheffield United made in the first.
Karlan Grant has a rare moment of freedom in attack and lets fly with a powerful low strike that stings the palms of Blades keeper Michael Cooper.
Preston 1-0 Sheff Wed
Wednesday substitute Djeidi Gassama has made a good start.
He's lively to keep the ball in Owls possession and takes a hit before passing through to Josh Windass in the box but the forwards shot flies high.
Gassama then needs a few moments to recover to cause another early delay after kick-off.
Sheffield United 1-1 WBA
A huge save from Sheffield United keeper Michael Cooper.
He looked second-favourite there as the cross came in from West Bromwich Albion's right.
But he just gets his fingers on the ball to prevent a close-range headed chance for Albion.
Sheffield United 1-1 WBA
Tony 'Bomber' Brown
West Brom's all-time leading goalscorer on BBC Radio WM
Image source, Getty ImagesMikey Johnston has got his mojo back today.
He's running at defenders, he's been a real threat.
It's been a good start to the second half from Albion, they're working the possession.
Preston 1-0 Sheff Wed
Nathaniel Chalobah is withdrawn to the Wednesday bench as he continues his return from a heavily injury-hit season.
Djeidi Gassama is on to replace him.
Sheffield United 1-1 WBA
West Bromwich Albion are very persistent on the edge of the box.
Mikey Johnston recycles the ball and nearly gets a shot away.
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Sheffield United are at the apex of the Championship table as things stand but have an anxious wait ahead if things stay at one apiece against draw specialists West Bromwich Albion.
Can they grab another two points?
Let's find out.
The early afternoon kick-offs enter their final half of the year...
All kick-offs 15:00 GMT unless stated
Image source, Rex FeaturesSheffield United are back on top of the Championship at the half-time break.
They are one point ahead of Leeds United, who play away to Derby County today in a 17:45 GMT kick off.
Here is a reminder of what is to come later today, after the conclusion of the three early matches.
HT: Sheffield United 1-1 WBA
Tony 'Bomber' Brown
West Brom's all-time leading goalscorer on BBC Radio WM
I think they've done well overall to come back from 1-0 down after the mistake from Ousmane Diakite but he's done well after that.
We'll see what happens in the second half but they'll pleased going in at 1-1.
Teams don't like you running at them and Albion have done that very well.
Sheffield United 1-1 WBA
Image source, PA MediaA really exciting game. Sheffield United made a flying start, with Andre Brooks' calm finish giving them the lead.
West Bromwich Albion's Karlan Grant benefits from some luck as an initial shot hit team-mate Tom Fellows, but bounced into his path.
He slotted in to level the match and it feels like nothing less than Albion deserve.
Norwich 0-1 QPR
Image source, Rex FeaturesNorwich City concede a soft own goal just before the half-time break, giving Marti Cifuentes' QPR side the lead as they go into the dressing rooms.
Preston 1-0 Sheff Wed
Image source, Rex FeaturesA tap in from Emil Riis sends Preston ahead at the break.
Both sides have had a handful of chances but have, for the most part, failed to offer too much threat up top.
Can North End boss Paul Heckingbottom hold on to his first ever win against the Sheffield side or will Wednesday find a way?
Preston 1-0 Sheff Wed
Four minutes added onto the first half.
Pretty much all of it can be attributed to the injury to the assistant referee at the start of the match.
Sheffield Wednesday will be happy though as they chase a leveller before the break.
Ante Crnac own goal (45+3 mins)
Image source, Rex FeaturesPoor defending from Norwich City in a first half of few clear chances.
The ball hits the unfortunate Canaries striker Ante Crnac and is into the net for an own goal.
Preston 1-0 Sheff Wed
A handball call - the fourth of this match so far - against Dominic Iorfa supplies Preston with yet another set-piece.
It's outside the box but Sam Greenwood fancies his chances.
He whips in a direct shot but it just drags slightly to the left of the net.
Sheffield United 1-1 WBA
Tony 'Bomber' Brown
West Brom's all-time leading goalscorer on BBC Radio WM
They worked that goal with good passing between them and Karlan Grant hits it into the far corner.
It's a great cool strike, he's picked his spot.
Albion have got to stay strong now because Sheffield United are going to come at them strong.
Karlan Grant (45 mins)
Image source, Getty ImagesIt has been coming.
West Bromwich Albion are really patient in the penalty area as Sheffield United try to stop them from crossing or shooting.
The eventual strike from the edge of the box hit Tom Fellows and bounces back kindly for Karlan Grant.
His strike is low, hard and accurate and nestles into the bottom corner.
Preston 1-0 Sheff Wed
Much better from Wednesday.
They weave between the Preston defence to find Shea Charles, who thrashes the ball above the bar.
The match is beginning to find its groove now.
Sheffield United 1-0 WBA
What Sheffield United have done really well in this game is to crowd around West Bromwich Albion players when they have the ball in midfield.
It led to a lively start when Jayson Molumby was dispossessed early on, and it took Albion a while to settle again.
Moreover, it also led to the only goal so far, when Ousmane Diakite overran the ball.
But the Baggies do still look very competitive and have had a couple of excellent chances.
Sheffield United 1-0 WBA
Tony 'Bomber' Brown
West Brom's all-time leading goalscorer on BBC Radio WM
Sheffield United are a force at home but Albion have done well since conceding that goal.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 44 | 15 | 29 | 51 |
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| 2 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 14 | 19 | 49 |
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| 3 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 9 | 21 | 48 |
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| 4 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 44 |
| |
| 5 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 38 |
| |
| 6 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 37 |
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| 7 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 31 | 2 | 37 |
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| 8 | 24 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 36 |
| |
| 9 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 33 |
| |
| 10 | 24 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 33 |
| |
| 11 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 36 | -4 | 33 |
| |
| 12 | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 40 | 36 | 4 | 30 |
| |
| 13 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 29 |
| |
| 14 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 26 | 30 | -4 | 29 |
| |
| 15 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 32 | 34 | -2 | 28 |
| |
| 16 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29 | 30 | -1 | 27 |
| |
| 17 | 24 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 24 | 32 | -8 | 26 |
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| 18 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 24 | 32 | -8 | 25 |
| |
| 19 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 26 | 41 | -15 | 25 |
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| 20 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 39 | -13 | 24 |
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| 21 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 32 | -10 | 22 |
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| 22 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 21 |
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| 23 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 26 | 40 | -14 | 20 |
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| 24 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 51 | -29 | 18 |
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