Coventry returned to the summit of the Championship with a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers. Goals from Victor Torp and Brandon Thomas-Asante ensured the Sky Blues reclaimed top spot after Middlesbrough's win on Friday had briefly dislodged them. Manager Frank Lampard praised his side's resilience, noting Blackburn's aggressive approach made for a 'good test'.
Sorba Thomas's speculative cross proved decisive as Stoke City beat Wrexham 1-0 to end a four-game winless run and move up to third. The Wales international's delivery from the left found the net in the 36th minute, lifting Stoke above their opponents, who remain 18th.
Leicester City missed the chance to close the gap on the leaders, drawing 1-1 with Portsmouth. Aaron Ramsey's first goal for the Foxes put them ahead, but John Swift equalised for the visitors after the break. The result leaves Leicester five points off top spot, with their winless league run now stretching to five matches.
West Bromwich Albion moved into the top six after a 2-1 win over Preston North End. Mikey Johnston's long-range strike and Isaac Price's effort proved decisive, despite Michael Smith's consolation for the visitors. Meanwhile, Sheffield United climbed off the bottom with a 1-0 victory over Watford, Callum O'Hare scoring the only goal at Bramall Lane.
Millwall's 2-1 win at Queens Park Rangers was marred by a serious knee injury to Massimo Luongo, who was stretchered off. Manager Alex Neil confirmed the summer signing will undergo a scan, fearing a lengthy absence. At the other end of the table, Sheffield Wednesday replaced their city rivals at the bottom after a 2-1 loss at Charlton, with goalkeeper Ethan Horvath sent off in added time.
Hull City ended Birmingham's 29-game unbeaten home league run with a dramatic 3-2 victory at St Andrew's, a result that further tightens the increasingly competitive Championship table.
