Summary

  • Norwich promoted to Premier League without playing

  • Draws for Brentford & Swansea see Canaries go up

  • Norwich host Bournemouth at 20:00 BST

  • Wycombe & Sheff Wed on brink of relegation after both draw

  • Huddersfield win at Nottingham Forest to move eight points clear of drop zone

  • Listen to Squad Goals using play icon above, and get involved via #bbcefl

  1. Postpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    League One update

    Rochdale went a goal ahead through Jimmy Keohane at the Crown Oil Arena, but their lead lasted just two minutes after Accrington equalised through Ben Barclay's close-range header.

    Wigan have also given their survival hopes a boost by taking the lead against Crewe, and Doncaster are ahead at Shrewsbury thanks to Fejiri Okenabirhie.

  2. goal

    GOAL: Middlesbrough 0-1 QPRpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Rob Dickie (15 mins)

    It might feel like an end of season clash, but this one is a special goal.

    QPR centre-back Rob Dickie is teed up to shoot from all of 30 yards.

    His strike flies past Jordan Archer, who is making his league debut for Boro, and into the top left-hand corner.

    Rob Dickie goalImage source, Rex Features
  3. Postpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Luton 0-0 Watford

    Watford might be the side with more to play for in terms of wider picture with promotion their goal, but Luton are the side in command of this derby so far.

    Sonny Bradley's header from James Bree's corner went over the top, as the Hatters pressed, and it is the home side who are channelling possession the better thus far.

  4. Postpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Middlesbrough 0-0 QPR

    There's not much to fight for at the Riverside for either side, who both occupy mid-table.

    QPR striker Lyndon Dykes has five goals in his past five appearances and has just had the first effort on target of the game.

    The Scotland international has doubled his tally for the season during his recent scoring run.

  5. A problem for Swanseapublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Swansea 0-0 Wycombe

    Gareth Vincent
    BBC Sport Wales at the Liberty Stadium

    Not much has happened in terms of chances early on at the Liberty Stadium, but Swansea have a big injury concern.

    Andre Ayew has been a mainstay of Steve Cooper's team this season.

    He appeared to clutch his hamstring early on, which will be a major concern at this pivotal stage in the season.

    On in his place is Wayne Routledge, who makes the 300th appearance of his 10-year Swansea career.

  6. Postpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Stoke 0-0 Preston

    Preston were awarded a free-kick after a foul on Ched Evans on the halfway line.

    The ball meets North End skipper Alan Browne who times his run perfectly, but his chance is blocked by the hosts.

    A quiet start apart from that.

  7. Postpublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Nottm Forest 0-0 Huddersfield

    Forest enjoy the first genuine chance of the game, with Filip Krovinovic drawing a save from Ryan Schofield.

    He surged into the box but the Terriers keeper does well to deny the home side an opener.

  8. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Swansea 0-0 Wycombe

    A blow for Swansea early on.

    Top scorer Andre Ayew, who has 15 league goals this season, is forced off with injury.

    It looks like he's tweaked a hamstring.

    Wayne Routledge comes on to replace the Ghanaian.

  9. Postpublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    League One update

    Ten minutes in and it's still goalless in all of the nine games in League One.

    Who will be the first to get an opener?

  10. 'You can't write off any team in League Two'published at 12:41 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Grimsby 1-0 Bolton

    Sanny Rudravajhala
    Presenter, Squad Goals

    Bolton have a chance today - if results go their way and they pull off a victory - to go top the league.

    But they are 1-0 down.

    You can't write off any team in League Two!

  11. Postpublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Brentford 0-0 Millwall

    Millwall have the first real chance of the game in west London, as Scott Malone fires a volley over the bar from the corner of the six-yard box.

    The left wing-back came in to meet a cross from the right by Danny McNamara.

  12. Grimsby lead Boltonpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    League Two update

    A goal with consequences at the top and bottom of the table.

    Jay Matete has give bottom side Grimsby a first-minute lead against third-placed Bolton.

    Grimsby were four points from safety at the start of play.

  13. goal

    GOAL: Sheff Wed 1-0 Bristol Citypublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Julian Borner (4 mins)

    What a start by Sheffield Wednesday and boy do they need it after a tough week.

    They take the lead as Barry Bannan's deep corner is helped back into the mix by Josh Windass, and Julian Borner meets it to guide past Dan Bentley.

    Big goal for the struggling Owls as they try to scramble clear of danger.

    Julian Borner goalImage source, Rex Features
  14. Postpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Luton 0-0 Watford

    With the funeral of HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh taking place this afternoon, and no fans in the ground, it's a strange atmosphere for this hotly-contested derby.

    Watford can edge a step closer to automatic promotion with victory over their old rivals, and with 11 wins in 12 games, it's a tough ask for the Hatters to keep them at bay.

  15. 'Sunderland need to get momentum back'published at 12:33 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Blackpool 0-0 Sunderland

    Joe Thompson
    Former Rochdale and Tranmere midfielder on Squad Goals

    It's a massive game at Bloomfield Road.

    Blackpool are 15 games unbeaten now and are in fine form, whereas Sunderland have stuttered recently and need to get that momentum back.

    Third-place Blackpool host fifth-place Sunderland in League One, with both teams chasing the play-offs.

  16. KICK-OFFpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Bristol Rovers v LincolnImage source, Rex Features

    The action is getting under way across the EFL under sunny skies following a minute's silence to remember Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose funeral takes place later today.

    It could be a big day at both ends of the Championship, League One and League Two.

    If both Brentford and Swansea fail to win in their games, Norwich City will be promoted to the Premier League before even facing Bournemouth tonight.

  17. Listen to Squad Goalspublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    #bbcefl

    Alongside our live text commentary, you can get audio updates of the EFL action as the goals go in by listening to Squad Goals.

    Former Rochdale and Tranmere midfielder Joe Thompson joins host Sanny Rudravajhala and a team of reporters to keep you informed of what's happening.

    Simply click the play button above to listen, and get involved via #bbcefl on Twitter.

  18. Elsewhere in the Championshippublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    Duane HolmesImage source, Getty Images

    Huddersfield Town are another side who have slipped towards the relegation trapdoor.

    The Terriers are five without a win - a run which includes a 7-0 thrashing at Norwich - and five points above the bottom three.

    Carlos Corberan's men visit Nottingham Forest, who are four unbeaten.

    Stoke are looking to recover from back-to-back defeats at home against a Preston side who have one win in eight.

    And it's 10th versus 11th at the Riverside as Middlesbrough host QPR.

  19. Cambridge and Bolton eye top spotpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    League Two preview

    Paul MullinImage source, Rex Features

    Cambridge United have the chance to return to the top of the fourth tier after leaders Cheltenham lost last night, while third-placed Bolton Wanderers could also end the day at the summit.

    The U's go to promotion-chasing Newport while Wanderers travel to bottom club Grimsby.

    Southend United, who are four points from safety, make the trip to eighth-placed Exeter, with the Grecians two points off the play-offs.

    Ten of the games start at 12:30 BST, with Colchester entertaining Walsall in the late kick-off.

    • Carlisle United v Port Vale
    • Exeter City v Southend United
    • Forest Green Rovers v Scunthorpe United
    • Grimsby Town v Bolton Wanderers
    • Harrogate Town v Bradford City
    • Leyton Orient v Barrow
    • Morecambe v Oldham Athletic
    • Newport County v Cambridge United
    • Stevenage v Mansfield Town
    • Tranmere Rovers v Salford City
    • Colchester United v Walsall (17:30 BST)
  20. Tigers and Posh closing in on automatic promotionpublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 17 April 2021

    League One preview

    Hull City celebrate a goalImage source, Rex Features

    After Peterborough won at struggling Northampton last night, leaders Hull City and Posh have an eight-point cushion to third-placed Sunderland.

    The Black Cats are chasing a first win in four at play-off hopefuls Blackpool, while the Tigers entertain Fleetwood.

    At the bottom, Bristol Rovers, three points from safety, host Plymouth.

    One of the late games is a big basement battle, as 19th-placed AFC Wimbledon welcome 23rd-placed Swindon Town, with five points separating the sides.

    • Blackpool v Sunderland
    • Bristol Rovers v Lincoln City
    • Burton Albion v Plymouth Argyle
    • Charlton Athletic v Ipswich Town
    • Hull City v Fleetwood Town
    • Milton Keynes Dons v Portsmouth
    • Rochdale v Accrington Stanley
    • Shrewsbury Town v Doncaster Rovers
    • Wigan Athletic v Crewe Alexandra
    • AFC Wimbledon v Swindon Town (17:30 BST)
    • Oxford United v Gillingham (17:30 BST)