Championship

Leeds moved three points clear at the top thanks to a 2-1 win at Rotherham. In a game lacking a cutting edge, Semi Ajayi took matters into his own hands by smashing a goal in from 30 yards for the Millers. Mateusz Klich levelled things up in the 51st minute with a scrappy goal from close range and the Polish midfielder completed the comeback victory with a low shot from inside the area.

Second hosted fourth at Carrow Road where Norwich drew 2-2 with Sheffield United. Argos-loving Onel Hernández instigated the scoring when he latched on to a through ball and calmly converted Norwich’s first. Moments before the break, Billy Sharp kept his composure to equalise from the penalty spot after Emiliano Buendía had felled Enda Stevens. Naturally, it was Teemu Pukki who regained the advantage for the hosts with a stunning finish before Sharp netted the second equaliser, heading home after being left in space at the back post.

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Paul Lambert returned to Aston Villa in the hope of kickstarting Ipswich’s fight for survival but instead they lost 2-1. Ipswich were behind within six minutes when Tammy Abraham turned home a Conor Hourihane free-kick for his 18th league goal of the season. Albert Adomah had a disallowed for offside on the half-hour mark to ensure things did not get any worse for Ipswich. Things did not improve after the break when Abraham sent the goalkeeper the wrong way from 12 yards. Freddie Sears got Ipswich back into the match by rifling a shot into the top corner from distance.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring against Ipswich. Photograph: Paul Burrows/Action Images

Blackburn had few problems against Hull, wining 3-0. Adam Armstrong started the score, before Jack Rodwell headed home from a corner for his first goal since September 2017. Harrison Reed added some gloss in the 73rd minute.

Nathan Jones will not have enjoyed seeing his Stoke side lose 2-0 at home to Preston. Alan Browne silenced the bet365 Stadium after Darnell Fisher’s strike was saved by Jack Butland but the rebound landed at the Preston midfielder’s feet. Brad Potts doubled the lead to add to the home supporters’ misery.

Joe Lolley set Nottingham Forest on their way to a 3-1 victory over Wigan with a drilled shot. Josh Windass levelled the score when his low shot from 30 yards somehow defeated Costel Pantilimon and found the back of the net. Matty Cash put Forest back ahead with a shot across goal into the corner. Adlene Guedioura looked to have settled things with 10 minutes left on the clock before Wigan had a chance from the spot. However, they were left to rue a woeful effort from Joe Garner, which was saved by Pantilimon.

Quick guide Championship results Show Hide Aston Villa 2-1 Ipswich, Blackburn 3-0 Hull, Norwich 2-2 Sheff Utd, Nottingham Forest 3-1 Wigan, Rotherham 1-2 Leeds 0, Stoke 0-2 Preston North End

League One

Luton made the most of Portsmouth’s FA Cup exploits by leapfrogging them into top spot as they picked up a 1-0 win at Southend, with Matty Pearson scoring the only goal of the game.

Barnsley moved into third after coming from behind to defeat Rochdale 2-1 at Oakwell. Ian Henderson gave the visitors the lead but Kieffer Moore and Cauley Woodrow turned things around.

The South Yorkshire side moved ahead of Charlton who were held to a goalless draw at Peterborough, as Addicks striker Karlan Grant saw a desperate penalty saved. The point was not enough to keep Steve Evans in a job, Peterborough waiting only 35 minutes after the final whistle to part company with the manager.

Quick guide League One results Show Hide Barnsley 2-1 Rochdale, Burton Albion 1-1 Bradford City, Coventry 0-2 Blackpool, Fleetwood 0-1 Scunthorpe, Peterborough 0-0 Charlton, Southend 0-1 Luton, Wycombe 1-0 Plymouth

League Two

Sol Campbell’s Macclesfield suffered heartbreak at Cheltenham, losing 3-2. The visitors were two goals ahead but played most of the game with 10 men following Nathan Cameron’s dismissal, culminating in a Charlie Raglan winner.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Sol Campbell saw his side give away a two-goal lead. Photograph: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images

Mansfield eased to a 3-0 victory over Tranmere, who had Ollie Banks sent off. Exeter moved into a play-off spot thanks to Nicky Law scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win against Cambridge.

Harry Davis saw red for Grimsby but they held on for a 1-0 win against MK Dons. Crewe gained revenge for a 6-0 drubbing at Colchester earlier this season by defeating the same opposition 2-1 at Gresty Road, their fourth home win in a row.