Summary

  • Watford beat Championship leaders Norwich in late game

  • Canaries remain four points clear at top of table

  • New Watford boss Xisco Munoz in charge for first time

  • Swansea won 2-0 at QPR to go second earlier on Boxing Day

  • Derby conceded in 96th minute as Preston ended Rooney's unbeaten run as boss

  1. Postpublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Blackburn 1-1 Sheff Wed

    So close to a winner for Blackburn, but Adam Armstrong shoots narrowly wide.

  2. Postpublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Bristol City 1-1 Wycombe

    Oh Antoine Semenyo was that the chance?!

    This game has gone really stale since Wycombe's equaliser.

    Out of nowhere the ball drops for the Robins forward in a great position. But he can't find the target.

    Poor.

  3. Postpublished at 16:41 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Coventry 0-0 Stoke

    Another player I think was a pretty shrewd pick-up in the Championship is Coventry centre-half Leo Ostigard. Big in defence and a threat in the other box.

    The Brighton loanee is denied by a crucial block by Harry Souttar, after firing at goal.

    At the other end, Stoke forward Steven Fletcher adds another miss to his collection this afternoon, turning Jacob Brown's cross wide.

  4. League One updatepublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

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    Lincoln CityImage source, Getty Images

    It's all go in League One. Charlton are heading back into the top six as it stands. Marcus Maddison has just netted an equaliser for Lee Bowyer's side against Plymouth.

    Lincoln City are going top in style, they now lead Burton Albion 5-1.

    MK Dons and Oxford United are both 2-0 up against Bristol Rovers and Wimbledon respectively.

    While Shrewsbury have just levelled against Wigan through Shaun Whalley, it's 1-1 there. And it's also 1-1 between Crewe and Fleetwood.

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    GOAL: Cardiff 2-3 Brentfordpublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Will Vaulks (76 mins)

    It's not over at the Cardiff City Stadium as the hosts immediately pull one back.

    Sean Morrison heads a corner back across goal and Will Vaulks' effort from 12 yards out deflects in off Ivan Toney.

    Can Cardiff grab a leveller?

  6. Postpublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Derby 0-0 Preston

    It's not one-way traffic at Pride Park, despite the Rams being down to 10 men.

    Matt Clarke meets a Nathan Byrne corner but his header spoons up and Declan Rudd is able to claim.

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    GOAL: Cardiff 1-3 Brentfordpublished at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Sergi Canos hat-trick (73 mins)

    Sergi CanosImage source, Getty Images

    Ivan Toney has been the man grabbing the headlines for Brentford this season, but Sergi Canos is the man in the limelight today.

    The winger completes his second-half treble to give the Bees firm control of proceedings.

    Canos cuts in on the left again before sends a curling shot past Bluebirds keeper Alex Smithies.

    The Spaniard had one goal in 40 appearances before today.

  8. Postpublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Coventry 0-0 Stoke

    One thing I love is old fashioned wingers sashaying down the flank and swinging in crosses for strikers to meet. Powered headers. Thundered into the net.

    James McClean did his bit to give us a bit of that, raiding down the flank and then putting the ball in perfectly...

    ...Nick Powell tries to guide it goalwards but puts it wide. More like it though.

  9. Postpublished at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Reading 2-0 Luton

    Luke Berry heads at Rafael, as Luton chase a route back into the game.

    It all came from a ball in by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who sounds like a Yorkshire tourist attraction, and is certain to have a decent Tripadvisor rating given his influence so far.

    Real talent.

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    GOAL: Blackburn 1-1 Sheff Wedpublished at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Joe Rothwell (76 mins)

    Joe Rothwell scoresImage source, Rex Features

    Blackburn have levelled things up at Ewood Park.

    Joe Rothwell picks the ball up some 35 yards out and drives straight at the Wednesday defence.

    The midfielder keeps going and weaves his way through the Owls players before getting into the area and firing home.

    A blow to the visitors in their bid to climb towards safety.

  11. Postpublished at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Derby 0-0 Preston

    Concern for Preston as Scott Sinclair limps off and Tom Bayliss comes on.

    The livewire forward scuttled down the left before pulling up. Get some ice on that hamstring.

  12. Postpublished at 16:30 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Nott'm Forest 0-0 Birmingham

    Goals have been a bit of an Achilles heel for Birmingham this season, with seven different players on two league goals as joint top-scorers.

    Jeremie Bela is one of those players, and he nearly added a third to his tally, forcing a parry from Brice Samba. Thunderous effort.

    Forest need to get a grip. All Blues.

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    GOAL: Cardiff 1-2 Brentfordpublished at 16:29 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Sergi Canos (65 mins)

    It's that man again.

    Sergi Canos has turned the game on its head since the break.

    The Spaniard cuts inside from the left flank, beats Leandro Bacuna, dummies a shot and then fires in a low effort from 12 yards out.

    Fine play by the winger.

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    GOAL: Bristol City 1-1 Wycombepublished at 16:28 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Garath McCleary (68 mins)

    Back on level terms!

    It's a lovely run into the box by Anis Mehmeti. The ball eventually falls to Garath McCleary whose deflected shot loops into the net.

    Gareth Ainsworth's side have stunned the hosts.

  15. Postpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Reading 2-0 Luton

    Reading want a penalty after they feel Michael Morrison is fouled, but the referee is giving nothing there.

    Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is proving a useful outlet for Luton, but they haven't given Rafael too many nervy moments in the Royals goal.

  16. Newport still being frustrated by Crawleypublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

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    Some big goals in League Two.

    Bradford City have just taken the lead at Tranmere through Lee Novak. As it stands, the Bantams will be a healthy seven points clear of the drop.

    Barrow have doubled their lead against Port Vale, while Morecambe have equalised against Grimsby.

    Crawley are still holding Newport, it's 1-1 in West Sussex. Newport will go top with a win. And they've got a great chance now as the Reds are reduced to 10-men with Tarryn Allarakhia sent off.

  17. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Blackburn 0-1 Sheff Wed

    Rovers come close to grabbing an equaliser as top scorer Adam Armstrong turns and strikes the upright with a low effort after being picked out by Ben Brereton.

  18. Postpublished at 16:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Cardiff 1-1 Brentford

    Cardiff goalscorer Will Vaulks is a bit of a lucky boy.

    The midfielder scythes down Vitaly Janelt as the German advances through midfield.

    It's a naughty challenge from behind, but ref Dean Whitestone thinks it is only worthy of yellow.

    Brentford players aren't happy with the decision, or Vaulks.

  19. Postpublished at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Coventry 0-0 Stoke

    Joe Allen is on for the Potters, nine months after rupturing his Achilles tendon.

    Good to see the Wales international back, Jordan Thompson makes way.

    And Allen is on to see Steven Fletcher miss an opportunity to open the scoring at St Andrew's.

  20. Postpublished at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020

    Derby 0-0 Preston

    Derby's six-game unbeaten run is under threat but Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall is in inspired form.

    Sean Maguire cannot believe it, but the ball is turned round the post from a stinging near-post effort.