Summary

  • West Brom come from 2-0 down to draw at Sheff Wed

  • Owls' Reach earlier hit another wonder goal

  • Sharp hits brace as Sheff Utd win at Blackburn

  • Victory sends Blades joint top of table

  • Forest pegged back late on by Millwall

  • Rotherham & Bristol City in goalless draw

  • Derby hit back to draw 1-1 with Norwich

  • Steve Bruce sacked by Aston Villa after two years in charge

  • Your reaction to Bruce's exit - get involved using #bbcefl

  1. Goodbyepublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    We danced our way enthusiastically into tonight's live text coverage like Theresa May at the start of a party conference speech and, although many of our five Championship games took a while to get going, the goals started to flow in the second half.

    Thanks for joining us - we're back with more EFL action on Saturday from 12:15 BST.

    Enjoy the rest of your evening.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:06 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    #bbcefl

    King George III: I liked Bruce but it stagnated and he ran out of ideas. Big Sam is the obvious choice for replacement. Consistently overachieved throughout his career.

    Sean: Shame about Bruce in my opinion. He turned Villa’s fortunes around in the time he was there and just had a bad patch. No better manager at getting clubs promoted from Championship, another Remi Garde situation coming?

  3. Bruce sacked by Aston Villapublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    If you're coming to us late, where have you been, for starters?

    Also, you may have missed the news that Steve Bruce has been sacked as Aston Villa manager.

    All of the facts, figures and reaction can be found by clicking on the link below...

    Aston Villa sack manager Bruce

    Aston Villa sack manager Steve Bruce after one win in their past nine Championship matches.

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  4. Championship reportspublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    You can read match reports of all five of tonight's Championship games here.

  5. The bottom of the tablepublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Bottom sixImage source, BBC Sport

    Millwall remain in the bottom three despite their rescue act to earn a point at Nottingham Forest.

    Rotherham are four points clear of the drop zone after their goalless draw with Bristol City.

  6. The top of the tablepublished at 21:59 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Top sixImage source, BBC Sport

    West Brom missed the chance to go top of the table tonight, so there are three teams level on 22 points after 11 games.

    Sheffield United's win takes them up alongside Leeds and Middlesbrough, who won on Tuesday.

  7. Sharp as a Bladepublished at 21:57 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    FT: Blackburn 0-2 Sheff Utd

    Meanwhile, in South Yorkshire...

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  8. Robins strikers' dry spellpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    FT: Rotherham 0-0 Bristol City

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  9. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:54 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Nottingham Forest 2-2 Millwall

    Aitor Karanka (right)Image source, Getty Images

    And that'll be that.

    Millwall get a point but, having trailed 2-0 with 15 minutes left, it'll feel like three.

    They stay in the bottom three, while Forest are in mid-table having drawn seven of their 11 league matches this season.

    That late Millwall equaliser was the difference between Forest being fifth or 11th in the Championship table - it's that congested in there.

  10. Postpublished at 21:52 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Nottingham Forest 2-2 Millwall

    My word - Millwall nearly snatch a winner!

    They fight back brilliantly to retrieve the ball and a cross into the box causes chaos. I couldn't tell you who had the final effort but it flashed across the face of goal and there's a huge sigh of relief from the Forest fans.

  11. goal

    GOAL: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Millwallpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Lee Gregory (90 mins)

    Lee Gregory taps home a loose ball at the back post in stoppage time and Millwall are level! They've come from 2-0 down to possibly earn a draw.

    Incredible!

  12. Postpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Nottingham Forest 2-1 Millwall

    One minute and stoppage time remaining at the City Ground and Millwall are pushing for an equaliser, but Forest are keeping them at arm's length for the moment.

  13. Postpublished at 21:44 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Nottingham Forest 2-1 Millwall

    Here was the scene when the floodlights at the City Ground temporarily failed earlier...

    Nottingham ForestImage source, Dan Westwell
  14. Postpublished at 21:43 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Nottingham Forest 2-1 Millwall

    Just the one match ongoing then - Nottingham Forest lead Millwall with about five minutes left.

    That was delayed because of a second-half floodlight failure.

  15. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:42 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Sheff Wed 2-2 West Brom

    What a barnstorming finish at Hillsborough, where West Brom scored twice in the final five minutes to grab a point against Sheffield Wednesday.

    Adam Reach scored a belter in the first half for the Owls, who doubled their lead through Fernando Forestieri before the break.

    A scrappy reply for Albion, which looks like it'll go down as an own goal, got them back in it and Harvey Barnes scored a wonderful Maradona-esque equaliser.

    A point apiece for the Owls and the Baggies.

  16. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:40 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Rotherham 0-0 Bristol City

    It's a frustrating draw for both sides in the end, as both of their winless runs extend to four games.

  17. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:39 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Derby 1-1 Norwich

    It finishes level at Pride Park, with Craig Bryson's late goal enough to earn a point for Derby.

  18. Millwall goal disallowedpublished at 21:37 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Nottingham Forest 2-1 Millwall

    Tom Bradshaw thinks he's headed Millwall level but the referee has blown up for a foul in the box by another player in blue.

    Millwall manager Neil Harris can't believe it. He's furious.

  19. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:36 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Blackburn 0-2 Sheff Utd

    All over at Ewood Park.

    Sheffield United inflict a first home league defeat on Blackburn for more than a year and move level on points with the top two.

    Billy Sharp got both of the Blades' goals.

  20. Postpublished at 21:36 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Sheff Wed 2-2 West Brom

    Jake LivermoreImage source, PA

    Seven minutes to be added on at Hillsborough. That one could end up 4-4, the way it's going.