Summary

  • Norwich cruise to win over Nottm Forest to go 10 points clear at top

  • Ten-man Barnsley beat Wycombe, QPR come from 2-0 down to beat Millwall

  • Bowyer wins first game as Birmingham boss against Reading

  • Sheff Wed-Huddersfield & Blackburn-Bristol City both end in draws

  • Sunderland beat Accrington to go third in League One

  1. Thank you and good nightpublished at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

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    Daryl DikeImage source, Rex Features

    And that brings an end to another eventful midweek in the EFL.

    One thing I think we can all use a bit more in our lives is Daryl Dike.

    We'll leave you with his animated face as his two goals kept Barnsley's incredible Championship campaign rolling.

    Until Saturday - thanks for being with us and make sure you catch up on all tonight's Championship reports.

  2. We'll be back on Saturdaypublished at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    ToneyImage source, Rex Features

    And if there is such a thing as a breather this season, we'll be taking one between now and Saturday with our EFL coverage here across BBC Sport.

    There's 11 Championship fixtures plus a full programme in Leagues One and Two to come at the weekend, starting at lunchtime on Saturday with promotion chasers Brentford hosting Forest and culminating in the small matter of a south Wales derby between Swansea City and Cardiff City at tea time.

    Plenty to look forward to.

  3. Canaries march on, Tykes keep on rollingpublished at 21:51 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    And at the top end.....

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    Norwich win again to go 10 points clear at the top once more.

    But, the big move of the evening comes further down among the play-off pack.

    Barnsley's win at Wycombe sees them go above Reading up to fifth place.

    Just out of the picture in seventh are Bournemouth, two points further behind.

  4. Bowyer bounce for Birminghampublished at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    A look at the bottom six first up....

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    Birmingham City's win against Reading sees them move three points further away from the bottom three.

    It's a six-point cushion now for both them and Coventry City over Rotherham, who do have games in hand as well.

    Sheffield Wednesday may well have dropped two points this evening that could prove crucial come the end of the campaign.

    Wycombe continue to run out of games to make a great escape.

  5. Postpublished at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Well, well. That's all the full-time whistles sounded across the Championship.

    We'll show you what tonight's results have done at both ends of the table in a few moments....

  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:43 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Sheff Wed 1-1 Huddersfield

    Josh Windass' first-half opener was cancelled out when Callum Paterson bundled the ball into his own net, gifting the Terriers a point.

    Darren Moore finally has his first point since taking charge of the Owls though, with their seven game losing streak coming to an end.

  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:39 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Birmingham City 2-1 Reading

    Lee Bowyer works some magic on his first day in the job.

    A huge win for Birmingham City to pull them six points clear of the bottom three.

    Reading drop to sixth.

  8. Postpublished at 21:39 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Birmingham City 2-1 Reading

    Big appeals from Reading for a penalty as Liam Moore and Jonathan Leko comere for the ball in the box.

    Leko brave to put his head in while Moore goes to ground. Nothing given.

  9. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Blackburn 0-0 Bristol City

    Nothing could separate the two sides, and the points are shared at Ewood Park.

    Blackburn are now winless in six at home, one more and they'll equal the record they set in 2004.

    They've got just three points from 18 points, meanwhile this is Bristol City's first draw in 24 games.

  10. INJURY TIMEpublished at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Birmingham City 2-1 Reading

    Michael Olise swings in a cross from Reading to the penalty spot but there's a push in the air by George Puscas on Harlee Dean that's easily spotted.

    Almost done here and we're into three minutes of stoppage time.

  11. Postpublished at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Birmingham City 2-1 Reading

    Into the last five minutes meanwhile at St Andrew's.

    Reading pushing hard for a leveller but Birmingham doing enough to break up their rhythm where possible.

  12. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Blackburn 0-0 Bristol City

    The ball lands at the feet of Famara Diedhiou who blasts a chance from 25 yards out, and Thomas Kaminski tips it onto the post.

    Huge chance for the visitors!

  13. Hoops come from behind to win London derbypublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    FT: QPR 3-2 Millwall

    QPR and Millwall served up an entertaining affair at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.

    Read how the hosts completed a thrilling comeback in the second half.

    QPR come from behind to beat Millwall

    QPR come from two goals down at half-time to beat Millwall thanks to inspired second-half display in the Championship.

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  14. Daryl at the double as Barnsley stroll onpublished at 21:30 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    FT: Wycombe 1-3 Barnsley

    Barnsley recorded yet another win to continue their incredible campaign and strengthen their place in the play-off pack.

    Dike double as Tykes win at Wycombe

    Daryl Dike scores twice as Barnsley stretch their unbeaten run to nine wins in 10 Championship games at Wycombe.

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  15. Postpublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Blackburn 0-0 Bristol City

    BlackburnImage source, Getty Images

    Rovers made a quadruple change not too long ago, but they're yet to find an opener here.

    Lewis Holtby collected a ball from John Buckley, but he only manages to find the side netting.

    It's looking like we're heading for a stalemate.

  16. Norwich back to 10 points clearpublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    FT: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Norwich City

    In case you missed it earlier, read how early goals from Teemu Pukki and Kieran Dowell set Championship leaders Norwich on their way to a ninth successive win.

    Leaders Norwich earn ninth win in a row

    A scintillating first-half performance helps runaway leaders Norwich to their ninth successive victory at Nottingham Forest.

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  17. Postpublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Birmingham City 2-1 Reading

    Great save from Birmingham keeper Neil Etheridge from a well-struck half-volley by Michael Olise.

    Also did well to get back on his feet to deny George Puscas running in on the rebound to tuck home.

    Could be a couple of crucial stops.

  18. Postpublished at 21:23 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Birmingham City 2-1 Reading

    Birmingham v ReadingImage source, Rex Features

    Less than 15 minutes for Birmingham to hold on for what could be a huge three points in their survival battle.

    Reading make another change meanwhile bringing on Andy Rinomhota in midfield.

  19. Postpublished at 21:20 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Birmingham City 2-1 Reading

    Changes from both sides after that Harlee Dean goal.

    Reading bring on Ovie Ejaria to add another attacking dimension while Lukas Jutkiewicz has to hobble off for the hosts.

    Jonathan Leko meanwhile tries his luck on his right foot from range but it speeds over the crossbar.

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    GOAL: Sheff Wed 1-1 Huddersfieldpublished at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2021

    Callum Paterson OG (72 mins)

    What a disaster for the hosts, as Isaac Mbenza's free-kick was flicked into the danger zone by Naby Sarr.

    Keiren Westwood produced a brilliant block to deny Sarr's effort but the rebound ricochets off Callum Paterson for an own goal from close range.