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That's as far as we go here tonight as hectic midweek round of matches across the EFL comes to a close.

Tonight's big game did not disappoint one bit as third-placed Middlesbrough came from a goal behind at second-placed Sheffield United to win 3-1 and boost their hopes of catching the Blades in the race for the Premier League.

Elsewhere, the bottom two Huddersfield and Blackpool both lost after having a man sent off. You can catch the reports from all of tonight's six games by clicking here.

We'll be back with more EFL live text action on Friday when struggling Cardiff will look to build on their win over Birmingham on Tuesday when they host Reading.

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If you want a recap of the big result in the Championship this evening, here's the report on proceedings at Bramall Lane...

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Third-placed Middlesbrough HAD to win at Sheffield United tonight to give themselves any chance of being in contention for the top two.

Win they did, thanks to a double from Aston Villa loanee Cameron Archer.

They're still seven points behind the Blades, having played a game more but Paul Heckingbottom's men will be left in no doubt that Boro's challenge is serious.

Fourth-placed Luton could only draw at 10-man Preston and a draw between West Brom and Blackburn did little to further either sides' top six hopes.

Here's what the midweek round of fixtures have done to the bottom 10 in the Championship.

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Cardiff are the main winners, moving two points clear of the drop zone after ending their 12-match winless run at Birmingham last night.

Wigan remain within touching distance thanks to their 1-1 draw at Bristol City, which extends Shaun Maloney's unbeaten start to three games.

But Huddersfield and Blackpool suffered defeat again, with the Terriers losing a bit of a six-pointer at Stoke.

However, Neil Warnock will return as Huddersfield boss for the weekend, and will no doubt have a say in the relegation scrap before the end of the season.

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Phew! With all the final whistles having gone this evening, here's tonight's Championship headlines.

• Cameron Archer scores twice as Middlesbrough close the gap on second-placed Sheffield United to seven points with a 3-1 win at Bramall Lane.
• West Brom miss out on the chance to climb back into the top six as Ben Brereton Diaz's last-minute equaliser earns Blackburn a 1-1 draw at The Hawthorns.
• Luton consolidate their place in the play-off places with a point from a 1-1 draw at Preston.
• Ashley Fletcher marks his 200th career appearance with a goal as Wigan close to within two points of safety after earning a 1-1 draw at Bristol City.
• Bottom two Huddersfield and Blackpool both have a man sent off in defeats, beaten 3-0 at Stoke and 2-1 at Swansea respectively.

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Tony Brown
West Brom's all-time record goalscorer on BBC Radio WM

It was a hard fought game. Albion will be very disappointed because they worked their socks off to get in front and then they conceded a poor equaliser.

The meeting between the two play-off hopefuls ends in a draw.

The Baggies looked to be heading for a seventh straight home win through Jayson Molumby's header.

But Ben Brereton Diaz's late free-kick means West Brom miss the chance to move back into the top six.

Blackburn have drawn their past four and are now five without a win in the league. West Brom have one win in four in the Championship.

Neil Maddison
Former Middlesbrough midfielder on BBC Tees

Middlesbrough have been absolutely outstanding. When that early goal went in your thought it was going to be tough because Sheffield United were on the front foot.

But Middlesbrough got back into the game and were the better side. This is a huge result and it sends a message out to Sheffield United and the teams around us.

They have performed tonight at their very best, they have gone to a place where the home side expects to win and they have turned them over.

West Brom midfielder Jayson Molumby heads John Swift's outswinging corner from the right at goal... but Rovers keeper Aynsley Pears saves!

Molumby's near post header is down into the ground and across goal but Pears springs up to his right to palm the ball away.

Okay Yokuslu tries a dramatic overhead to keep it alive, but can't divert his effort goalwards.

Into six minutes of added time at The Hawthorns.

A first goal conceded in seven home games by West Brom.

Rovers could be heading for a fourth consecutive draw in the Championship.

Big, BIG win for third-placed Middlesbrough at second-placed Sheffield United.

The home side took an early lead when Oli McBurnie headed home in the opening five minutes but that was as good as it got for the Blades.

Chuba Akpom levelled for the away side with his 17th of the season before the break and they took that momentum into the second half.

Aston Villa loanee Cameron Archer scored with two fine strikes to give Boro all three points.

Michael Carrick's men are still seven points behind the Blades having played a game more but... they've given themselves a chance now.

Tony Brown
West Brom's all-time record goalscorer on BBC Radio WM

Ben Brereton-Diaz struck it well, Josh Griffith got a hand to it but couldn't keep it out.

Albion have to push forward to try to get a winner. They need to see if they can create one more opportunity.

The away side are purring now as they look to see this one over the line.

Sheffield United will still have a seven-point gap over third-placed Middlesbrough and a game in hand but this has been a chastening night.

The Blades face a tricky looking trip to Millwall in the early game in the Championship on Saturday.

The Baggies almost double their lead but a Jed Wallace free-kick curls off target.

Rovers have about five minutes plus stoppages to find a leveller.

The 10 men of Preston bag a draw after coming from behind against Luton.

After Ben Whiteman was sent off early in the second half, Carlton Morris headed the Hatters in front.

But Troy Parrott's emphatic penalty meant the spoils are shared.

Preston also managed to avoid a sixth straight league defeat at Deepdale as a result.

A good late stop from Lilywhites keeper Freddie Woodman to keep out a back-post header from Jordan Clark.

The Preston defence then blocks a follow-up shot from another Hatters player.

If Neil Warnock was in any doubt about the size of the task on his hands at Huddersfield that's just re-emphasised it.

The Terriers fell behind early on through a goal from 40-year-old defender Phil Jagielka.

Will Boyle was sent off for the Terriers after the break before goals from Jacob Brown and Lewis Baker made the points safe.

Stoke now seven points clear of the bottom three, Town still four points adrift of safety.

Middlesbrough have been good value for this.

As it stands they will be cutting the gap to the second-placed Blades to seven points, albeit having played a game more.

Two-goal striker Cameron Archer is removed from the action.

How important could that double prove to be in the final promotion reckoning in the Championship?

The points are shared at Ashton Gate.

Rob Atkinson headed the Robins into a half-time lead but Ashley Fletcher bagged a draw for the struggling Latics.

Shaun Maloney's men are two points from safety but the former Scotland international is now three unbeaten since taking charge.

Bristol City extend their unbeaten run to seven league games.