Summary

  • Ryan Bennett heads in last-minute winner to send Wolves 10 points clear

  • Barry Douglas free-kick cancelled out Bobby Reid opener

  • Danny Batth sent off for Wolves, goalkeeper Frank Fielding also red carded for City

  • Sam Winnall scores twice for Derby at Ipswich - victory takes Rams second

  • Birmingham, Sunderland and Bolton all win - Sunderland out of bottom three

  • Pulis' Middlesbrough beaten by Aston Villa

  1. Postpublished at 16:30 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Sheff Utd 0-1 Bolton

    Big Clayton Donaldson is on for Sheffield United and he's immediately involved as the Blades come so close to an equaliser.

    Only a combination of Bolton goalkeeper Ben Alnwick and right-back Mark Little prevents George Baldock's attempt going in.

  2. goal

    GOAL: Barnsley 0-1 Readingpublished at 16:29 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Yann Kermorgant (68 mins)

    More bad news for Barnsley, who are trying to avoid a fifth successive game without scoring.

    The Tykes had been slightly the better side against Reading today, but they trail the Royals as Yann Kermorgant heads in a cross from the left-hand flank.

    There are only 20 minutes left for the hosts to find a way back into the game.

  3. Luton run set to endpublished at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    League Two latest

    Luton hadn't lost in eight League Two games before their trip to Port Vale this afternoon.

    That run is seemingly coming to an end now that Tom Pope has doubled the hosts' advantage with 30 minutes left to play.

  4. goal

    GOAL: Ipswich 1-2 Derbypublished at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Joe Garner (65 mins)

    Game on at Portman Road?

    Joe Garner heads home from a corner to cut Ipswich's deficit against Derby, who have had enough chances to have put this contest to bed already.

  5. Postpublished at 16:23 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Middlesbrough 0-0 Aston Villa

    Tony PulisImage source, PA

    A couple of half chances at the Riverside, with Britt Assombalonga firing wide for Middlesbrough before Darren Randolph denies Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane.

    Are both of these teams content with a point?

  6. Postpublished at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Ipswich 0-2 Derby

    Sam Winnall is sniffing a hat-trick at Portman Road, latching on to Matej Vydra's pass but blasting his effort wide.

    Winnall's second goal at the start of the second half was a thing of beauty. "He'll never score another goal like that in his career," said BBC Radio Derby summariser Craig Ramage.

    Sam WinnallImage source, Empics
  7. Goals fly in in League Onepublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    League One latest

    Where to start with all these goals?

    Scunthorpe's Conor Townsend pulls the Iron back on terms with Blackburn, the score now 2-2 at Ewood Park, while Shay McCartan has swiftly restored Bradford's lead against Oxford.

    Rotherham are also 2-1 up against Walsall, while Blackpool only trail by the same scoreline against Plymouth now that Colin Daniel has pulled a goal back.

  8. Postpublished at 16:18 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Birmingham 0-0 Leeds

    Samuel Saiz is on for Leeds at Birmingham now. United have won each of their past four games - can the Spaniard spark them into life today?

    Samuel Saiz flagImage source, Rex Features
  9. Postpublished at 16:16 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Sheff Utd 0-1 Bolton

    Sheffield United have started the second half brightly against Bolton, though still haven't seriously threatened the Wanderers goal.

    Victory today would pull the Blades four points clear of seventh-placed Preston, but there's plenty of work to be done if that's to happen.

  10. Bright starts for Rovers and Roverspublished at 16:13 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    League One latest

    Blackburn Rovers retake the lead against Scunthorpe, Danny Graham getting his second of the day to make it 2-1 at Ewood Park.

    There's been an early goal for the other Rovers - the Bristol variety - with Billy Bodin putting them 1-0 up at Oldham.

    And at Bradford, Oxford United have levelled the scores at 1-1, full-back Canice Carroll heading in his first senior goal from Ricardinho's free-kick.

  11. Postpublished at 16:13 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Birmingham 0-0 Leeds

    Birmingham are still huffing and puffing at St Andrew's, as David Davis volleys wide from the edge of the box.

    Leeds have been far from their best but it's still goalless.

    David DavisImage source, Empics
  12. goal

    GOAL: Hull 2-1 Fulhampublished at 16:09 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Aboubakar Kamara (49 mins)

    Aboubakar Kamara has Fulham back in with a fighting chance at Hull.

    The striker fires home from the penalty spot after being adjudged to have been felled in the box by Michael Hector.

  13. Top two trail in League Twopublished at 16:09 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    League Two latest

    Port Vale's first-half goal against leaders Luton would have given Notts County hope of closing the gap at the top of League Two.

    That's not looking terribly likely now that Swindon have taken the lead against the Magpies, Luke Norris getting the goal.

  14. goal

    GOAL: Ipswich 0-2 Derbypublished at 16:07 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Sam Winnall (49 mins)

    But it's Derby who have the second goal of the game - and it's a beauty!

    Sam Winnall cuts inside and smashes a 25-yarder into the corner to put the Rams 2-0 up at Portman Road.

  15. Postpublished at 16:06 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Ipswich 0-1 Derby

    That's already a bit more like it from Ipswich, who force Derby goalkeeper Scott Carson into an early save via Grant Ward.

  16. get involved

    Get Involved via #bbceflpublished at 16:05 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Middlesbrough 0-0 Aston Villa

    Mike: If Villa don’t win then the season is over, virtually no parachute payments left and life in the Championship for a long time. Literally no progress from last year.

    Villa haven't won a match in December, but will only be two points off the play-off spots if things stay the same.

    Are you concerned, Villa fans? Get in touch using #bbcefl on social media.

    Steve BruceImage source, Empics
  17. KICK-OFFpublished at 16:03 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    It looks like we're kicking off again at a few grounds across the English Football League, so let's get cracking.

    A few more goals would be nice, if that's not too much to ask.

  18. Saving the best for last?published at 16:00 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    Bristol City v Wolves (17:30 GMT)

    A reminder that there's a late kick-off in the Championship, and it's a big one.

    Bristol City, who started the day second in the table, are at home to leaders Wolves.

    Almost 3,500 Wolves fans will be in attendance at an almost sold-out Ashton Gate, and you can follow live text commentary of that game on this page once our 15:00 GMT matches are complete. It should be a cracker.

  19. Shocks brewing in League Twopublished at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    League Two half-time scores

    Adebayo Akinfenwa scores against MansfieldImage source, Rex Features

    The big news from League Two at half-time is that leaders Luton still trail Port Vale by a single goal.

    Second-placed Notts County are being held to a goalless draw by Swindon, while third-placed Lincoln have been pegged back to 1-1 at the break by Forest Green Rovers.

    Wycombe, in fourth, are the highest-placed team to hold a half-time lead, Adebayo Akinfenwa's goal the only difference against Mansfield.

    • Cambridge 2-1 Crewe
    • Carlisle 0-0 Coventry
    • Cheltenham 0-0 Newport
    • Chesterfield 0-0 Colchester
    • Crawley 1-0 Stevenage
    • Exeter 1-0 Barnet
    • Grimsby 0-0 Accrington
    • Lincoln 1-1 Forest Green
    • Port Vale 1-0 Luton
    • Swindon 0-0 Notts County
    • Wycombe 1-0 Mansfield
  20. Pompey fight back against Cobblerspublished at 15:54 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2017

    League One half-time scores

    MK Dons celebrate Chuks Aneke's goal against PeterboroughImage source, Rex Features

    Chris Long gave Northampton a surprise lead at play-off chasing Portsmouth, but Matty Kennedy's fierce strike and an excellent header from Oliver Hawkins have put Pompey ahead at the break.

    Nine-man MK Dons have somehow managed to maintain their one-goal lead against Peterborough until the break, while Plymouth are on course for victory at Blackpool thanks to goals from Ruben Lameiras and Graham Carey.

    • Blackburn 1-1 Scunthorpe
    • Blackpool 0-2 Plymouth
    • Bradford 1-0 Oxford
    • Bury 0-1 Fleetwood
    • Gillingham 0-0 Wimbledon
    • MK Dons 1-0 Peterborough
    • Oldham 0-0 Bristol Rovers
    • Portsmouth 2-1 Northampton
    • Southend 0-2 Shrewsbury
    • Walsall 1-1 Rotherham