Stephy Mavididi at the double as Leicester sweep aside Plymouth

Stephy Mavididi scored twice as Leicester cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win at home to Plymouth to remain top of the Championship table.Mavididi opened the scoring from the penalty spot after 14 minutes before the Foxes scored three goals in a scintillating seven-minute spell after the break to take the game out of Argyle’s reach.Patson Daka doubled Leicester’s lead with a cool finish a

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James McAtee screamer earns Sheffield United victory over Brentford

James McAtee’s first-half stunner handed Chris Wilder his first win since returning as Sheffield United manager as they beat Brentford 1-0 at Bramall Lane.Chances were few and far between for much of the first period but United made their first shot on target count thanks to a McAtee beauty right at the end of the half.A Brentford side without the injured Bryan Mbeumo struggled to pierce a r

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Barnsley boost play-off bid with comeback win over Reading

Barnsley’s push for the League One play-offs received a boost when they came from behind to win 3-1 at relegation-threatened Reading.Harvey Knibbs gave Reading the lead early on through a close-range header but Herbie Kane levelled approaching half-time from a penalty.Devante Cole, Barnsley’s top scorer, fired home a superb long-range strike in the 80th minute and Max Watters settled t

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James Trafford produces stunning display to help Burnley draw at Brighton

Brighton were frustrated by a superb performance from Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford as they played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium.Simon Adingra headed in from Pascal Gross’ cross in the 77th minute to deny Vincent Kompany’s side, who had looked set to claim a second away win of the season courtesy of Wilson Odobert’s sensational solo effort at the end of the

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Dundee United back on top after narrow win against Ayr

Dundee United returned to the top of the cinch Championship by beating Ayr 1-0 at Tannadice.Kai Fotheringham fired home his 10th goal of the season after 63 minutes to take United above Raith, who were 4-3 winners over Partick Thistle on Friday.Ayr went close to opening the scoring after 13 minutes when Fraser Bryden’s effort was cleared off the line by Kevin Holt.Fotheringham missed two sco

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Jerry Yates grabs winner for Swansea to sink his former club Rotherham

Rotherham academy product Jerry Yates came back to haunt his former club as he grabbed the winner in Swansea’s 2-1 victory.Defender Daniel Ayala was sent off for the Millers after 17 minutes and that changed the complexion of the game, with Swansea eventually taking full advantage to secure all three points.The game saw two interim bosses in charge, with Rotherham believed to be closing in o

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QPR secure third successive win with victory over Hull

QPR’s resurgence under Marti Cifuentes continued as they beat Hull 2-0 to make it three wins in a row.The rejuvenated Chris Willock put the hosts ahead with his third goal in as many matches and Ilias Chair’s second-half finish sealed the victory.Rangers remain in the Sky Bet Championship bottom three but have lost just one of their six matches since Cifuentes took over a side which ha

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Aberdeen hit back to get the better of Hearts

An injury-time winner from Leighton Clarkson settled an entertaining cinch Premiership battle 2-1 in the favour of Aberdeen and eased the pressure on manager Barry Robson as they overcame Hearts.Hearts had started the brighter of the two and took the lead through Lawrence Shankland, but Bojan Miovski levelled matters early in the second half and Clarkson struck two minutes into injury time to give

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St Mirren return to winning ways to see off Ross County

St Mirren ended a run of three successive losses to defeat Ross County 2-0 and move back into third place in the Scottish Premiership table.An own goal from County’s Ryan Leak broke the deadlock early in the second half before Jonah Ayunga added a second five minutes later.The visitors, who lost for the first time since Derek Adams’ return as manager, rarely threatened, a late header f

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Connor Jennings nets late winner as Tranmere fight back to beat Newport

Connor Jennings scored an 88th-minute winner as Tranmere extended their unbeaten league record with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newport at a wet and windy Prenton Park.Second-half strikes from Kieron Morris and Jennings cancelled out Will Evans’ opener to complete a thrilling comeback and make it five games without defeat in League Two for Rovers.Newport could have taken the lead in the 14th

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