Summary

  • Swansea win at Rotherham to close gap on leaders Norwich to four points

  • Canaries held by Middlesbrough in early game after Buendia red card

  • Brentford up to third after thrashing Wycombe 7-2 in thriller

  • Also wins for Blackburn, Derby & Sheff Wed

  • 19 matches across League One & League Two

  • Games at Charlton, Northampton & Walsall off because of waterlogged pitches

  1. Follow Final Scorepublished at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

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  2. Promotion race hotting up in fourth tierpublished at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    League Two preview

    Cambridge United's Joe IronsideImage source, Getty Images

    The battle at the top of League Two is pretty juicy at the moment, with three points separating leaders Cambridge from sixth-placed Carlisle at the start of the day.

    The U's host a Crawley Town side who were knocked out the FA Cup by Bournemouth in midweek.

    Second-placed Forest Green welcomed fourth-placed Cheltenham in one of the biggest games in the history of a fixture dubbed 'El Glosico'.

    Morecambe occupy third spot and face a Tranmere side looking to move into the play-off places.

    Stevenage, in 22nd, go to a Grimsby Town side who are 23rd in what could prove to be a crucial meeting in the relegation battle.

    Walsall's match against Mansfield is off because of a waterlogged pitch.

    • Carlisle 1-0 Exeter (FT)
    • Bolton Wanderers v Leyton Orient
    • Bradford City v Barrow
    • Cambridge United v Crawley Town
    • Forest Green Rovers v Cheltenham Town
    • Grimsby Town v Stevenage
    • Harrogate Town v Newport County
    • Morcambe v Tranmere Rovers
    • Oldham Athletic v Salford City
    • Port Vale v Southend United
    • Walsall P-P Mansfield Town
  3. Imps lead the way in the third tierpublished at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    League One preview

    Morgan RogersImage source, Getty Images

    The weather and Covid-19 has had an impact on today's League One schedule, with eight games left standing at 15:00 GMT.

    Leaders Lincoln City host fourth-placed Doncaster, who have won their past three.

    Second-placed Hull entertain struggling Swindon while third-placed Peterborough go to Shrewsbury, who remain without boss Steve Cotterill.

    At the bottom, Wigan's trip to Northampton is off because of a waterlogged pitch, so out-of-form AFC Wimbledon can move out of the drop zone if they beat unwelcome visitors MK Dons.

    Charlton v Portsmouth is also off because of the wet weather, and Burton's trip to Blackpool has been postponed after a coronavirus outbreak at the Brewers.

    • Sunderland 2-2 Gillingham (latest)
    • AFC Wimbledon v MK Dons
    • Bristol Rovers v Rochdale
    • Charlton Athletic P-P Portsmouth
    • Crewe Alexandra v Ipswich Town
    • Hull City v Swindon Town
    • Lincoln City v Doncaster Rovers
    • Northampton Town P-P Wigan Athletic
    • Oxford United v Fleetwood Town
    • Plymouth Argyle v Accrington Stanley
    • Shrewsbury Town v Peterborough United
  4. Elsewhere in the Championshippublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers are among the pack of clubs who are trying to keep in touch with the play-off places.

    Stoke's challenge has floundered because of a run of six without a win, and the Potters go to a Huddersfield Town side who are aiming to end a four-match losing streak.

    Rovers are looking to go four unbeaten and host Luton, who have lost two out of three.

    Nottingham Forest look to recover from a 5-1 thrashing at Swansea in the FA Cup as they face Barnsley, who are without a win in four Championship outings.

    And it's landlords against tenants in Birmingham as the Blues host Coventry City.

    Birmingham have scored just once in six games, although that was enough to five Aitor Karanka's side victory at Middlesbrough.

  5. Postpublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    League One update

    Late, late drama at the Stadium of Light!

    Jordan Graham has equalised for Gillingham against Sunderland, making it 2-2.

    Into injury time there.

  6. Owls aim to reboot survival bidpublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    Sheff Wed v Preston (15:00 GMT)

    Josh WindassImage source, Rex Features

    Things looked a bit bleak at Hillsborough in mid-December but a revival over the festive period has given Sheffield Wednesday hope of climbing out of the relegation zone.

    But defeat at Coventry in midweek ended the Owls' four-match unbeaten run in the league and left them six points from safety.

    Neil Thompson's men have been solid on home soil recently, winning their past three on home soil.

    Preston travel to South Yorkshire having taken four points from their past two games, winning at Birmingham before a goalless draw against play-off hopefuls Reading in midweek.

  7. Big Mick takes helm in Cardiffpublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    Cardiff v Millwall (15:00 GMT)

    Mick McCarthyImage source, Rex Features

    Mick McCarthy made an instant impact after taking charge of Cardiff City by coming from 2-0 down to pick up a point at Barnsley, where he spent the formative years of his playing career.

    The former Republic of Ireland boss is up against another one of his former employers as he makes his debut in the home dugout at the Cardiff City Stadium.

    McCarthy cut his managerial teeth at Millwall in the mid 1990s before his first spell with Ireland.

    He may have stopped a six-match losing streak in midweek, but Cardiff are now seeking a first win in eight in all competitions.

    The Lions haven't exactly been pulling up trees either - with one win in six Championship games - and just goal difference separates the two sides in the table.

    Millwall are the EFL's draw specialists, with 12 stalemates in their 25 games this season.

  8. Struggles far from over for Ramspublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    Derby v Bristol City (15:00 GMT)

    Wayne RooneyImage source, Getty Images

    Derby have won their past two matches 1-0, but the Rams are far from clear of danger at the bottom of the second tier.

    Wayne Rooney's men are two points clear of Rotherham, having played two games more than the Millers.

    Derby have scored just six goals in 13 home games this season - the fewest in the division - and have only won on two occasions at Pride Park.

    Bristol City head to the Midlands three points off the play-off places.

    The Robins have been inconsistent, with three wins and three defeats from their past six in the Championship.

    Famara Diedhiou netted twice in their victory over Huddersfield in midweek.

  9. Postpublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    League One and League Two update

    It's as you were in the two early kick-offs in the third and fourth tiers since half-time.

    Sunderland lead Gillingham 2-1 in League One, with Carlisle 1-0 up against Exeter un League Two.

    About 10 minutes are left in those two games.

  10. Bees in form for visit of Chairboyspublished at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    Brentford v Wycombe (15:00 GMT)

    Ivan ToneyImage source, Rex Features

    Brentford were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Swansea in midweek, but the west London club's promotion bid has plenty of momentum.

    Thomas Frank's side are now unbeaten in 17 Championship matches, a run stretching back to October.

    Striker Ivan Toney remains joint-top scorer in the second tier, but is without a goal in seven appearances.

    Wycombe, rock bottom and 10 points from safety, make the trip to the Brentford Community Stadium needing to inject new life into their battle for survival.

    The Chairboys have only won one of their past 11 league games and have registered just one away win this season, which came at Birmingham in November.

    This is the first league outing since 2 January for Gareth Ainsworth's men after a coronavirus outbreak forced a couple of postponements.

  11. Second-placed Swans face Millers testpublished at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    Rotherham v Swansea (15:00 GMT)

    Jamal LoweImage source, Getty Images

    Swansea City held off the challenge of Brentford in midweek to hang on to the second automatic promotion place.

    The Welsh outfit are unbeaten in eight games in all competitions, and have the visits of leaders Norwich and Premier League leaders Manchester City to look forward to in the first 10 days of February.

    First up is a trip to Rotherham United, who are showing they should not be written off in the relegation battle.

    The Millers have won at Derby and Middlesbrough in recent week either side of a home draw against Stoke.

    Two points from safety, Paul Warne's side could move out of the bottom three today if results go their way.

  12. Today's Championship fixturespublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    After the draw at Carrow Road, here's the rest of today's Championship fixtures, which all get under way at 15:00 GMT:

    • Birmingham City v Coventry City
    • Blackburn Rovers v Luton Town
    • Brentford v Wycombe Wanderers
    • Cardiff City v Millwall
    • Derby County v Bristol City
    • Huddersfield Town v Stoke City
    • Nottingham Forest v Barnsley
    • Rotherham United v Swansea City
    • Sheffield Wednesday v Preston North End
  13. On we go...published at 14:30 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

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    Time to focus on the rest of the EFL and Championship action now, with nine more games in the second tier at 15:00 GMT.

    And a welcome to Rob Stevens and Steve Mather.

  14. Norwich add to cushion at summitpublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    How it stands

    A point in the early kick-off stretches Norwich's lead at the summit to seven points ahead of the rest of the action.

    That could be cut to four come the end of the day.

    Boro remain seventh and are two points off the play-off places.

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  15. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:25 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021

    Norwich 0-0 Middlesbrough

    Norwich v MiddlesbroughImage source, Getty Images

    The wily veteran Neil Warnock sees his Middlesbrough side do a job on league leaders Norwich, who weren't helped by the sending off of EmI Buendia following a second booking.

    Norwich barely registered a shot on target, while Boro had half-chances too.

    Much improved from the Teessiders, after the midweek loss against Rotherham. Norwich can console themselves with their position at the summit.

  16. Postpublished at 90+7 mins

    Norwich 0-0 Middlesbrough

    Paddy McNair thumps it into the wall.

  17. Postpublished at 90+7 mins

    Norwich 0-0 Middlesbrough

    Paddy McNair and Marvin Johnson over it. Must be 30 yards...

  18. Postpublished at 90+7 mins

    Norwich 0-0 Middlesbrough

    Oliver Skipp slides in on Sam Morsy, and Boro have a free-kick.

    Long way out...

  19. Postpublished at 90+6 mins

    Norwich 0-0 Middlesbrough

    Marvin Johnson crosses for Boro, Norwich head it away...

    Can't be long to go?

  20. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Norwich 0-0 Middlesbrough

    Headed away by Adam Idah.

    Still Boro come... Norwich win it back...