Summary

  • Brighton beat Reading 3-0 to go top

  • Baldock, Murphy and Knockaert scored for Brighton

  • Newcastle fought back to draw with Bristol City

  • Huddersfield held 1-1 by Barnsley

  • Chris Wood scored Leeds' winner v Sheff Wed

  1. YELLOW CARD (Evans)published at 68 mins

    Brighton 2-0 Reading

    Reading midfielder George Evans picks up a caution from referee Peter Bankes for a sliding challenge on Anthony Knockaert out on the right flank.

  2. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Brighton 2-0 Reading

    John Swift steps up and strikes it straight into the wall.

    Brighton scramble it clear.

  3. Postpublished at 66 mins

    Brighton 2-0 Reading

    Quote Message

    Brighton are playing with swagger now.

    Warren Aspinall , Ex-Brighton midfielder on BBC Sussex

  4. Postpublished at 66 mins

    Brighton 2-0 Reading

    Reading get a free-kick on the edge of the box as Sebastien Pocognoli fouls Danny Williams.

    John Swift has taken ownership of this one, sending Yann Kermorgant away.

  5. Reaction: Forest lacked quality in final third - Brazilpublished at 18:54 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2017

    FT: Wigan 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Gary BrazilImage source, Rex Features

    Nottingham Forest caretaker Gary Brazil told BBC Radio Nottingham he was content with his team's efforts in their draw at Wigan.

    The Reds ended a three-match losing streak with a point at the struggling Latics.

    "It wasn't a game for the purist in any way shape or form. There was a lack of quality for both teams in the final third," he said.

    "I think I take a positive from the clean sheet. We were very resilient.

    "This isn't an easy place to come. The pitch isn't the best and they play a certain way, which makes it hard for you to get going."

    He added: "I can't complain about their application. We just needed a bit more quality." 

  6. DISALLOWED GOAL (Murray offside)published at 62 mins

    Brighton 2-0 Reading

    Brighton fans are cheering what they think is a third goal, but the assistant on the near side has his flag up.

    Bruno finds Glenn Murray with a ball in from the right and the striker volleys home - but he was just ahead of the Reading defence.

    A correct decision by the officials.

  7. YELLOW CARD (Sidwell)published at 61 mins

    Brighton 2-0 Reading

    Brighton midfielder Steve Sidwell has gone into the book for a cheeky elbow on Yann Kermorgant.

  8. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Brighton 2-0 Reading

    Almost a third for the Seagulls, but Anthony Knockaert shoots into the side-netting from a narrow angle after more good work from Jamie Murphy.

  9. Postpublished at 58 mins

    Brighton 2-0 Reading

    Reading have brought on John Swift for fellow midfielder Jordon Mutch as they look to get back into the game.

  10. goal

    GOAL: Brighton 2-0 Readingpublished at 56 mins

    Jamie Murphy

    Jamie MurphyImage source, Rex Features

    Moments after suffering a big scare and almost conceding an equaliser, Albion double their lead from a swift counter-attack.

    The Seagulls clear a corner and all of a sudden it's three on three.

    Dale Stephens' pin-point through ball releases Jamie Murphy, who bears down on Reading's Ali Al-Habsi and calmly dinks the ball over the onrushing keeper.

    Brighton are heading to the top of the Championship.

    Jamie MurphyImage source, Rex Features
  11. CLOSE!published at 55 mins

    Brighton 1-0 Reading

    Reading almost level, but Shane Duffy clears from just in front of the line!

    Danny Williams meets a cross from teh left with a firm header, but Republic of Ireland centre-back Duffy is there to cover, and acrobatically clears the ball.

    A crucial interception from the defender, with Brighton keeper David Stockdale rooted to the spot.

  12. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Brighton 1-0 Reading

    Roy Beerens has a sight at goal for the visitors after a good piece of skill, but the Dutchman drags his shot wide of the far post from outside the area.

  13. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Brighton 1-0 Reading

    Reading haven't changed their style of play since the break, still going with a calm and patient possession-based game.

    However, Brighton have won the ball high up the pitch a couple of times and the second half has largely taken place in the Royals' half.

  14. Reaction: We weren't at our best - Heckingbottompublished at 18:40 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2017

    FT: Barnsley 1-1 Huddersfield

    Paul HeckingbottomImage source, Rex Features

    Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom told BBC Radio Sheffield his team made the most of Huddersfield's wastefulness.

    The Tykes came from a goal down to take a point against their Yorkshire rivals.

    "I'm pleased with a point because we weren't at our best," he said.

    "We didn't show a lot of quality in the second half but we affected the game with energy and a tempo to our play.

    "We want to be aggressive at home."

    He added: "We made them pay for their missed chances and we took a point, which is great."

  15. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Brighton 1-0 Reading

    Another corner from Anthony Knockaert causes the Reading defence a couple of issues, but Yann Kermorgant manages to head the delivery clear.

    Ali Al-Habsi punches a subsequent corner clear, but the ball had gone behind before coming back into play.

  16. Postpublished at 46 mins

    Brighton 1-0 Reading

    Brighton's top scorer Glenn Murray has an early dig at goal from range after the hosts win possession in the Reading half.

    The former Royals loanee drags his effort wide of goal from about 25 yards out.

  17. KICK-OFFpublished at 18:34 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2017

    Brighton 1-0 Reading

    Reading get the second half started at the Amex Stadium.

    The Royals were out nice and early after the break, a good couple of minutes or so before the Seagulls.

    Can Jaap Stam's men find a way back into the match?

    Jaap StamImage source, PA
  18. Promotion backing for Warnock - Dalmanpublished at 18:31 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2017

    FT: Cardiff 2-2 Fulham

    Cardiff chairman Mehmet Dalman says Neil Warnock will receive backing to mount a promotion bid after signing a new deal.

    The Bluebirds have had a renaissance under the experienced manager in 2017, picking up a joint league-high 22 points this calendar year.

    Warnock celebrated his new contract with a 2-2 draw at home to play-off chasing Fulham.

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  19. Villa win at lastpublished at 18:28 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2017

    FT: Aston Villa 1-0 Derby

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    Aston Villa 1-0 Derby County

    James Chester scores for Aston Villa as they win for the first time in 2017 to end a 10-match winless run.

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  20. Terriers' winning run endspublished at 18:25 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2017

    FT: Barnsley 1-1 Huddersfield

    Huddersfield missed the chance to close the gap on Newcastle at the top of the Championship, letting a lead slip at Barnsley...

    Barnsley 1-1 Huddersfield Town

    Barnsley goalkeeper Adam Davies stars to deny promotion-chasing Huddersfield a seventh straight Championship win.

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