Summary

  • Championship leaders Burnley thrash Norwich to go seven points clear

  • Second-placed Sheff Utd held to stalemate at Rotherham

  • Akpom scores twice as third-placed Boro beat Blackpool

  • Birmingham win seven-goal thriller at Swansea in stoppage time

  • Sheff Wed replace Plymouth at top of League One after beating Pilgrims

  • Leyton Orient edge past AFC Wimbledon to stay top of League Two

  1. 'There's no stopping Burnley'published at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    FT: Norwich 0-3 Burnley

    Daniel Black
    NationalWorld’s North West digital sports editor on BBC Radio Lancashire

    What a day for the fans - and you can anticipate it's only going to get better. There's no stopping Burnley at the moment.

    There's so many records Burnley can break - that's 39 points from the last 42 available.

  2. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Rotherham v Sheff UtdImage source, Rex Features

    All over.

    The south Yorkshire derby finishes goalless as Rotherham put in a fabulous performance to hold promotion-chasing Sheffield United.

    A decent performance for the Millers was soured by Bailey Wright's suspected concussion within 30 seconds of coming on as a second half substitute, however.

  3. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:24 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Norwich 0-3 Burnley

    Burnley celebrateImage source, PA Media

    Domination from Burnley who go seven points clear at the top of the Championship and 20 clear of third.

    The early mistake from Norwich keeper Tim Krul opened the door for the league leaders and despite some positive play from the home side they never really threatened to score.

    The Canaries faded at the end and looked like a bike trying to ride through mud with a flat tyre.

    Goals from Anass Zaroury, Vitinho and Hjalmar Ekdal the difference.

  4. INJURY TIMEpublished at 14:20 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Five minutes added on here.

    Is there still some late drama to come between Rotherham and Sheffield United or is it going to finish as a goalless stalemate?

  5. INJURY TIMEpublished at 14:19 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Norwich 0-3 Burnley

    Injury time now.

    Carrow Road is a factory of sadness.

    Only the away Burnley fans are making noise.

  6. Postpublished at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Norwich 0-3 Burnley

    It would be fair to say Norwich players left their shooting boots at home today.

    This season they have scored a boat load of goals in front of home fans, 29 compared to only 11 away.

    But recently, they've struggled to find the back of the net at Carrow Road, with only two goals from their last five (not including this game).

  7. Postpublished at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Five minutes left at the New York Stadium and it's quietened down a bit after a frantic few minutes not so long ago.

    One of the more entertaining goalless draws I've seen, if it stays like this.

  8. Postpublished at 14:14 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Norwich 0-3 Burnley

    Burnley defenders are playing ice hockey out there right now.

    Body checking Norwich players to the ground.

    Only five minutes left of normal time.

  9. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    There's a scramble in the Rotherham box as the ball pinballs about, with Sheffield United pressing to snatch a late South Yorkshire derby winner.

    Meanwhile, Tarique Fosu-Henry comes off and Shane Ferguson comes on as the hosts make another change.

  10. Postpublished at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Norwich 0-3 Burnley

    Norwich looking out of ideas now.

    A nice ball is threaded to Teemu Pukki on the far side of the penalty area.

    But his drag-back pass is easily intercepted by waiting Burnley defenders who clear.

    It's a set-play that Norwich like, that drag-back to Pukki, but I feel teams are wise to it now.

  11. Postpublished at 14:09 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Oliver Norwood swings a cross into the Rotherham box which is sheepishly claimed by keeper Viktor Johansson.

    Sheffield United looking more comfortable than they did 10 minutes ago.

  12. Postpublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Norwich 0-3 Burnley

    Naturally we prepare for these games so we can bring you dear reader the best possible content in these live texts.

    I wrote this down earlier which seems a bit redundant now.

    "If you’re looking for a chink in Burnley's armour take a look at their away form.

    "Their two losses this season happened on the road and overall they are scoring fewer goals and conceding more away too."

    #Awkward

  13. Postpublished at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Rotherham v Sheff UtdImage source, PA Media

    Billy Sharp makes an immediate impact for Sheffield United as he floats a ball across the face of the Rotherham goal which the hosts put out for a corner.

    The corner that follows is cleared but the Blades look reinvigorated.

  14. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Meanwhile, Sheffield United make a change of their own as they throw on Billy Sharp in place of Oli McBurnie.

    Just over 15 minutes of normal time remaining.

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Fortunately for Rotherham it looks like Bailey Wright is OK, having received some treatment following a head clash. But his afternoon is over.

    He gingerly walks to the touchline and is replaced by Wes Harding.

  16. Postpublished at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Norwich 0-3 Burnley

    Norwich sub Marcelino Nunez is making an impact.

    He's running around like he's got a belly full of bees.

    His well struck volley from outside the box is blocked over the bar.

    The Canaries have to take their chances now with just under 20 minutes left.

  17. Postpublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Deary me.

    Without even touching the ball and within about 20 seconds of coming on, Bailey Wright is down and receiving treatment.

    It looks like Rotherham will have to substitute their substitute..

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 14:00 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    A first set of changes here.

    Jordan Hugill comes off and is replaced by Conor Washington.

    Meanwhile Bailey Wright comes on for his Rotherham debut in place of Grant Hall.

  19. PENALTY APPEALpublished at 13:58 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Norwich 0-3 Burnley

    Norwich players appealImage source, PA Media

    Norwich are calling for a penalty but the referee Keith Stroud says no.

    A low cross on the far side is blocked by a sliding Burnley defender.

    The ball hit his ankle and then hit his hand quite clearly.

    Should've been a pen!

  20. 'Good away day for the fans'published at 13:58 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2023

    Norwich 0-3 Burnley

    Daniel Black
    NationalWorld’s North West digital sports editor on BBC Radio Lancashire

    The Burnley fans are really enjoying this now - their team is 3-0 up and when you come all this way and win it makes it even more special.