Brighton will go top of the Championship with a win over Reading - that's because Newcastle were held at home by struggling Bristol City a little earlier today...

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Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner told BBC Radio Leeds that his side "deserved more" from their draw at Barnsley.

The Terriers took the lead through Michael Hefele but were pegged back by Marley Watkins.

"Everybody has seen that we deserved more from that performance but that's football and sometimes you have to accept that you only get one point when you deserve three," he said.

"We created great opportunities and I think their goalkeeper was man of the match. Unfortunately we only got a draw because we missed too many chances, I can accept this.

"Sometimes you play against a goalkeeper who has their best match of the season. I was very happy with the performance."

Sam Baldock's goal separates the two sides at the break.

Reading have dominated possession, but have only forced home keeper David Stockdale into making two saves.

Albion are going top of the table as it stands, and six points clear of third-placed Huddersfield.

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We are into two added minutes in the first half.

A nice moment at the Amex Stadium, with a minute's applause for former Albion defender Paul McCarthy, who passed away this week at the age of 45.

The defender began his career at Brighton and made more than 200 appearances before joining Wycombe in 1996.

Reading keeper Ali Al-Habsi saves at his near post as Anthony Knockaert shoots from a narrow angle from inside the area.

From the resulting corner, Glenn Murray almost connects with a header from about six yards out.

The hosts are starting to take control in the middle of the pitch.

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Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez told BBC Newcastle his side reacted well after going 2-0 down at home to Bristol City.

The Magpies fought back to draw with the Robins.

"We didn't start well and we made mistakes but the reaction was really good," he said.

"When you analyse the whole game I will take the positives.

"It was a pity that we didn't win because I think we deserved something more but at the same time we have to improve."

Reading skipper Paul McShane almost grabs an equaliser, heading a cross from the left wide of the right-hand upright.

Brighton just about deserve the lead, having had more of the threat and goalmouth action so far.

However, home keeper David Stockdale denied Reading forward Roy Beerens moments before Baldock made it 1-0 after the Dutchman was played in following a good passing move.

Straight down the other end, and Reading keeper Ali Al-Habsi has to get low quickly to save an effort from Anthony Knocakert.

It's all go at the Amex now.

David Stockdale makes his first save as he gathers a header from Danny Williams from the edge of the ares.

Moments later, Reading had faint claims for a penalty as Yann Kermorgant goes down under the merest of touches from Lewis Dunk while chasing a long ball.

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Over half an hour gone on the south coast, and Reading boss Jaap Stam has seen his side enjoy plenty of possession.

However, the Royals have not threatened Albion keeper David Stockdale at all.

Then again, visiting keeper Al Al-Habsi hasn't made a save either.

It's cagey.

Brighton so nearly take the lead through Sam Baldock!

After a swift counter-attack led by Jamie Murphy, the striker cuts in from the left, beats Paul McShane and looks to pick his spot.

However, his right-footed effort doesn't quite have enough curl on it to find the corner and, with Ali Al-Habsi rooted to the spot, the ball rebounds off the far post and Reading scramble it clear.

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Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens goes into the book for a foul on Yann Kermorgant which almost broke up a Reading counter-attack.

That challenge happened a good few minutes ago but referee Peter Bankes has had to wait a while for a break in play to book him.

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Reading have been a bit careless from a few goal-kicks, with Ali Al-Habsi's distribution under pressure from a high press from the Albion attack.

The Seagulls have won the ball high up the pitch on a couple of occasions when the Oman international has played it short, but have not been able to carve out a proper chance.

Reading get into the Albion box for the first time, as right-back Chris Gunter is played in.

He wins a corner off Jamie Murphy, but Brighton clear the danger easily and Reading waste possession for once, knocking the ball out for a throw-in to the hosts.

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Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce told BBC WM his team showed "it meant something to them" in their win over Derby.

James Chester's header gave Villa a first league win since Boxing Day.

"It wasn't pretty and it wasn't going to be. It's a relief for everyone concerned," Bruce said.

"It wasn't great but at least the players showed that it meant something to them. We have got a lot of improving to do and we understand that.

"The supporters have gone home today having seen their team roll up their sleeves."

He added: "The club has had a tough time for years and I ain't going to change that in 16 weeks but I will change it. I need time."

Another dangerous inswinging corner from the right is not dealt with convincingly by the Reading defence, but they manage to get it clear and then regain the ball to pop around at the back.

Most of the game has been played in the Reading half, or the middle third of the pitch.

Albion skipper Bruno breaks up another passage of Reading play and the right-back charges into the box, but can't get on the end of Sam Baldock's ball in.

The hosts are attacking with purpose, despite having had less of the ball.