Summary

  • Sheff Utd beat Bristol City to edge closer to promotion from Championship

  • West Brom win at Blackpool to climb into top six

  • Wigan boost survival hopes with win at Stoke; Huddersfield grab point at Sunderland

  • Play-off hopefuls Millwall beaten by Birmingham; Rotherham hold promoted Burnley

  • L1: Top three Plymouth, Ipswich and Sheff Wed all win

  • L2: Leyton Orient promoted despite losing at Gillingham as Bradford beaten

  • L2: Rochdale come from 2-0 down to draw with Tranmere and keep survival hopes alive

  1. Postpublished at 20:01 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Sheff Utd 0-0 Bristol City

    Good chance for the away side.

    Harry Cornick shows neat control to bring down a Nahki Wells cross and fire at goal but Adam Davies denies him in the Blades goal.

  2. Postpublished at 19:59 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Not many goals kicking about early doors are there?

    Some cagey games so far, understandable at this stage of the season of course.

  3. Postpublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Rotherham 0-0 Burnley

    Burnley manager Vincent KompanyImage source, PA Media

    Promoted Burnley could be crowned champions this evening.

    Vincent Kompany's men are on top so far but Josh Vickers showed good refelexes to keep out Connor Roberts' shot

  4. Postpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Stoke 0-0 Wigan

    Stoke get the first real chance of the evening.

    Jacob Brown sweeps in a fierce cross from the right wing and Bersant Celina meets it on the corner of the six-yard box.

    However, the Kosovo forward doesn't get a clean connection on the ball and can only head it down and over the bar.

  5. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Blackpool 0-0 West Brom

    The hosts hit the post within the opening five minutes at Bloomfield Road.

    Morgan Rogers can't hit the target on the volley from close range after CJ Hamilton's cross fell to him at the back stick.

    What a start that could have been for the struggling Tangerines...

  6. Postpublished at 19:48 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Stoke 0-0 Wigan

    Stoke boss Alex Neil has made six changes for this one, while his opposite number Shaun Maloney has made four for Wigan.

    Top scorer Tyrese Campbell is among the men chopped for the Potters, as Bersant Celina and Nick Powell come in to the forward line.

    Connor Taylor, Josh Tymon, Jordan Thompson and Lewis Baker also start.

    Jamie Jones is in goal for the Latics for first time since 2 January, Tendayi Darikwa returns to captain the side while Christ Tiehi and Josh Magennis also come in.

  7. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Millwall fans wrap up before their game against Birmingham CityImage source, Rex Features

    We are under way up and down the country on this last bumper EFL Tuesday night of the season.

    Enjoy it. But, as Neil Warnock said, enjoy it by being disciplined.

  8. Listen to Squad Goalspublished at 19:44 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

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    Alongside our text commentary you can also hear updates from across the EFL as the goals go in.

    The Squad Goals team will keep you abreast of all the action.

    Simply click the play button to listen in.

  9. Rochdale in peril - but smiling for nowpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Rochdale v Tranmere (19:45 BST)

    Sanny Rudravajhala
    BBC Radio 5 Live at the Crown Oil Arena

    You always get a warm welcome at Rochdale.

    But the smiles have been harder for everyone at Spotland this season. Bottom of the EFL, eight points from safety and just eight wins all season.

    They’re onto their third manager of the campaign in defender Jimmy McNulty. He’s been here since 2015 and knows just how important it is for this club to make it to a 103rd year in the Football League.

    It’s a series of complex connotations but a win against a side that are perhaps on the beach in 12th and Rochdale will certainly stay alive and keep the smiles up, for now at least.

  10. Orient ready to celebratepublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Gillingham v Leyton Orient (19:45 BST)

    Leyton Orient celebrate a goalImage source, Getty Images

    The party is almost started at Leyton Orient, who will clinch promotion from League Two unless they lose at Gillingham and both Northampton and Bradford win.

    Orient can clinch the title tonight if they win and Stevenage fail to win.

    Northampton will be assured of at least a play-off place if they win at Sutton and Salford fail to win.

    Stevenage can book their play-off place if they beat Doncaster at home and Salford lose.

  11. League Two fixturespublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    All games kick off at 19:45 BST

    In League Two, Leyton Orient could be promoted tonight while Rochdale are in danger of slipping out of the EFL after 102 years.

    • Carlisle United v Stockport County
    • Crawley Town v Colchester United
    • Gillingham v Leyton Orient
    • Grimsby Town v Barrow
    • Harrogate Town v Walsall
    • Newport County v Mansfield Town
    • Rochdale v Tranmere Rovers
    • Salford City v Hartlepool United
    • Stevenage v Doncaster Rovers
    • Sutton United v Northampton Town
    • Swindon Town v Bradford City
  12. Play-offs calling for Barnsleypublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Lincoln v Barnsley (19:45 BST)

    Sincil Bank, LincolnImage source, Getty Images

    Plymouth, Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday are already assured of at least a play-off place in League One, while Forest Green have been relegated.

    Barnsley will also be guaranteed to extend their season if they avoid defeat at 12th-placed Lincoln or either Peterborough or Derby fail to win. The Tykes have won three of their past four games, including a 5-1 win at Eco Park on Saturday.

  13. League One fixturespublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    All games kick off at 19:45 BST

    There's almost a full programme in Leagues One and Two, with both leagues seeing 11 games apiece this evening.

    • Accrington Stanley v Peterborough United
    • Bristol Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday
    • Burton Albion v Bolton Wanderers
    • Cambridge United v Wycombe Wanderers
    • Exeter City v Derby County
    • Forest Green Rovers v Fleetwood Town
    • Ipswich Town v Port Vale
    • Lincoln City v Barnsley
    • Milton Keynes Dons v Charlton Athletic
    • Oxford United v Portsmouth
    • Shrewsbury Town v Plymouth Argyle
  14. National League destiny on the linepublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Rob McElhenney at Wrexham's Racecourse GroundImage source, Getty Images

    The end of the season means a prospect of two new faces in the EFL next season.

    You may have heard of National League leaders Wrexham... especially since their takeover by a couple of Hollywood stars.

    They're guaranteed a play-off place but can't win the title until Saturday at the earliest, requiring a maximum of six points from their remaining three games, depending on how second-placed Notts County fare in their final two matches of the regular season.

    County aren't in action until Saturday but Wrexham's opponents tonight are also on the brink at the opposite end of the table.

    Yeovil Town, who were in the Championship in the 2013-14 season, can only prolong their survival hopes until at least Saturday if they pull off a shock win at the Racecourse Ground tonight, where little-known actor and Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney arrived early.

    You can follow the National League action with our non-league commentaries.

  15. Lions can capitalise as Blues visitpublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Millwall v Birmingham (20:00 BST)

    Tom BradshawImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Millwall striker Tom Bradshaw will be looking to add to his 15 league goals this season

    With all the other play-off occupants and the vast majority of the chasing pack not in action tonight, Millwall can take a big step towards securing their top-six place this evening.

    The Lions ended a four-match goal drought with a timely victory over seventh-placed Preston on Saturday, as Tom Bradshaw and Zian Flemming got on the scoresheet.

    After tonight the south-east Londoners, who have spent 33 years out of the top flight, face the bottom two but next up are one of boss Gary Rowett's former employers, Birmingham City.

    The Blues have reached the 50-point mark - which should be enough to guarantee their place in the Championship next season - but are without a win in their past three.

  16. Wigan rage against dying of the lightpublished at 19:33 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Stoke v Wigan (19:45 BST)

    Shaun MaloneyImage source, Rex Features
    Image caption,

    Things are looking increasingly bleak for Wigan boss Shaun Maloney

    A run of three straight defeats without scoring has left Wigan Athletic on the brink of an immediate return to League One.

    Shaun Maloney has failed to spark enough of an upturn in results since his appointment in January, with one win in 12 games and a three-point deduction for failing to play player salaries leaving the Latics rooted to the foot of the table.

    Lying eight points from safety and with the worst goal difference in the division, a victory tonight is imperative to keep their fading hopes of survival alive.

    Depending on results elsewhere, Wigan could be relegated tomorrow.

    Stoke City, rooted in mid-table, are their hosts with the Potters aiming to record a first win in four.

  17. Purring Black Cats still in play-off pushpublished at 19:30 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Sunderland v Huddersfield (19:45 BST)

    Alex PritchardImage source, Rex Features

    Sunderland's first campaign back in the second tier after four years in the relative wilderness of League One has probably bettered even the most optimistic fan's expectations.

    With four games of the season to go the Black Cats are two points off the play-off places and on a five-match unbeaten run.

    Such is the congestion around those final two play-off places that any two of eight teams could yet find themselves in the top six come the final day, so a win tonight is a must if Sunderland are to keep their chances of snaffling one of them alive.

    Neil Warnock's Huddersfield saw heir own five-game unbeaten run come to an end at Swansea on Saturday and, just a solitary point above the relegation zone, can ill-afford another defeat.

    Warnock recalls Joshes Ruffels and Koroma, while Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray also makes two changes from the weekend. Joe Gelhardt and Luke O'Nien return to their XI.

  18. Play-off chasing Baggies travel to struggling Tangerinespublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Blackpool v West Brom (19:45 BST)

    Stephen DobbieImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Can Stephen Dobbie make it two wins from three matches in interim charge of Blackpool after Mick McCarthy's exit?

    It's much more congested at the bottom end of the second tier.

    After four straight defeats Blackpool breathed life into their survival bid with a 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Wigan on Saturday.

    That triumph puts the Tangerines four points from safety - albeit with an inferior goal difference to three of the four teams immediately above them.

    Interim boss Stephen Dobbie knows a win in their penultimate home match of the campaign could be vital if they are to extend their stay in the Championship into a third season.

    West Brom make the trip to the seaside knowing they will move into the play-off places if they leave with all three points.

    With fellow top-six hopefuls Sunderland and Norwich and automatic promotion-chasing Sheffield United to come in their final four games, the Baggies face a tricky run-in as they chase a Premier League return.

  19. Blades need to keep eyes on the prizepublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 18 April 2023

    Sheff Utd v Bristol City (19:45 BST)

    Paul HeckingbottomImage source, Rex Features

    It's been a heck (or should that be Heck? Sorry) of a season for Sheffield United so far.

    The Blades are second in the Championship and take on Premier League giants Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday.

    However hard it may be, Paul Heckingbottom's men need to keep their focus on tonight's league clash with mid-table Bristol City.

    Victory will delay Burnley's confirmation as title winners and extend their gap over third-placed Luton, who play lowly Reading tomorrow, to eight points.

    Their visitors have nothing left to play for but, under the management of former Sheffield Wednesday defender Nigel Pearson, will want to get one over the high-flying hosts.

    Pearson goes with the same XI that started the 2-0 reverse at Watford on Saturday while Sheffield United name defender Anel Ahmedhodzic in the starting line-up after he missed Saturday's 4-1 win over Cardiff in case his heavily pregnant partner went into labour.

    The baby still isn't here, so if he suddenly runs off the pitch during the game we'll know why.