It's been a dramatic start to the second half at Villa Park, with two goals in two minutes - but still the sides can't be separated.

First, Sam Gallagher heads the visitors in front from Charlie Mulgrew's cross.

But Steve Bruce's Villa are immediately level as Gordon Greer brings down Jack Grealish and Jonathan Kodjia makes no mistake from the penalty spot.

Newcastle picking up from where they left off in the first half against Cardiff.

Alexsandar Mitrovic goes close to finding a third for Rafael Benitez's side with a header and then turns provider for the scorer of their first goal, Christian Atsu, but the striker see his shot deflected wide.

Earlier Derby edged out a spirited Wolves 3-2 to win a second game in a row.

Manager Steve McClaren spoke to BBC Radio Derby after seeing his side just hold on courtesy of two goals from Tom Ince and a stunning volley from Darren Bent.

Leeds should be back on terms within a minute of the second-half kick-off at Norwich.

Pablo Hernandez sends over a delicious cross towards Kemar Roofe, who somehow can't hit the target with his header.

To make matters worse, the former Oxford striker goes down and requires a bit of treatment from the physios.

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Right, half-time cups of hot beverages drunk and snacks consumed.

Time to get the second 45 minutes of our nine games under way. 

Which sets of supporters will be heading off to Bonfire Night festivities in good spirits and who will be chewing on a toffee apple for consolation?

The half-time whistles have now all gone in the Championship.

Here's the headlines:

• Leaders Newcastle have a two-goal lead over Cardiff through Christian Atsu and Yoan Gouffran.
• Reading's Garath McCleary scores the Championship's fastest goal of the season, after 57 seconds, as the Royals lead 2-0 at Wigan.
• Preston, Norwich and Nottingham Forest all in front.
• Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich level at 1-1; games at Aston Villa, Burton and Huddersfield goalless.

Kevin Ratcliffe
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Wales

Goals from Christian Atsu and Yoan Gouffran have put Championship leaders Newcastle in charge against Cardiff, and former Wales captain Kevin Ratcliffe is withering in his assessment.

"It's damage limitation for Cardiff already."

Norwich still hold the upper hand against visitors Leeds thanks to Luke Ayling's own goal, but the visitors have continued to press since going behind.

Kemar Roofe and Chris Wood have tested goalkeeper Michael McGovern, but he has been a match for everything thrown at him so far.

It's quite the turnaround for the Northern Ireland international, who conceded five times against Brighton last time out.

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Karl Henry has barely had time to start running his early bath before 10-man QPR are behind at the City Ground.

Britt Assombalonga is the man on target for Forest, rounding Rangers keeper Alex Smithies before finishing from a tight angle.

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Ipswich haven't scored many this year - just 12 before today, fewest in the Championship - but they take the lead at Sheffield Wednesday as Tom Lawrence drives at the Owls defence before finding the bottom corner.

Sadly for the Tractor Boys, their advantage is swiftly cancelled out when Gary Hooper taps in after David Jones' shot was parried back into his path.

There haven't been any goals in the game between Nottingham Forest and QPR, at the City Ground but the visitors will have to play almost an hour with ten men after Karl Henry is shown his second yellow card.

If you'd arrived late at the DW Stadium this afternoon, you probably missed all the action.

Since Garath McCleary's two goals for Reading inside the opening four minutes, there's been little to get excited about.

In fact, the most noteworthy thing is how cold it is up in the north west according to BBC Radio Berkshire's Tim Dellor.

It's still goalless at Huddersfield, but the home side are playing with an air of authority now and have forced a series of corners.

Tomasz Kusczak has had a couple of saves to make in the Blues goal and Jonathan Grounds has made two vital blocks too.

Meanwhile, it's got worse for Rotherham as Callum Robinson has doubled Preston's lead in South Yorkshire.

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Neil Warnock's side haven't gone into their shell after that early goal for Newcastle and Paul Dummett going close.

Craig Noone has seen a well-struck volley go just wide while Iceland international Aron Gunnarsson's trademark long throws have been causing plenty for the Magpies defence to think about.

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Kenny Jackett is still waiting for his first win as Rotherham boss and his side will have to do it the hard way today as Jordan Hugill has headed visitors Preston in front at the New York Stadium.

Sounds like Garath McCleary's two goals in just four minutes have sucked all of the atmosphere out of the DW Stadium at Wigan.

Reading knocking the ball around with plenty of time, Wigan under new manager Warren Joyce chasing shadows for the time being.

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Despite the early action at Wigan and Newcastle, it's been a quiet start elsewhere in the Championship with no goals so far in any of the other seven games.

The biggest incident of note has come at Burton, where the Brewers' Jamie Ward has been forced off early in their game with Barnsley after suffering an apparent wrist injury.

Christian Atsu fired Newcastle into an early lead against Cardiff and Paul Dummett has just gone close to doubling that advantage.

But, Ben Amos is on hand and alert to block his effort in the Cardiff goal.