Sheffield United's crisis in the Championship intensified on a dramatic night of football that saw the Blades capitulate against Southampton, leaving them anchored to the bottom of the table.
St Mary's Stunner Sinks Desperate Blades
At St Mary's, Russell Martin's Southampton produced a characteristic second-half fightback to overturn Sheffield United's early advantage. The visitors had stunned the home crowd when André Brooks fired them ahead after just 12 minutes, offering hope of a crucial away victory.
However, the Saints' relentless pressure eventually told. Taylor Harwood-Bellis powered home an equaliser midway through the second half, before Adam Lallana completed the turnaround with a superb 25-yard strike that sealed all three points for the promotion-chasing hosts.
Championship Heavyweights Flex Their Muscles
Elsewhere, the division's title favourites continued their relentless march. Leicester City maintained their perfect home record with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Coventry City, while Leeds United battled to a hard-fought 1-0 win against Norwich City at Carrow Road.
The night's other standout result came from the Hawthorns, where West Bromwich Albion demolished Watford 4-0 in a display that will have other promotion hopefuls taking notice.
Midweek Championship Drama in Full
- Birmingham City 2-1 Oxford United: The Blues secured a vital three points in their battle against relegation
- Burnley 1-1 Millwall: The Clarets were held at home in a frustrating stalemate
- Cardiff City 2-0 Portsmouth: The Bluebirds continued their impressive home form
- Derby County 1-1 Queens Park Rangers: Both sides had to settle for a share of the spoils
- Hull City 2-0 Sunderland: The Tigers secured an important victory against playoff rivals
- Middlesbrough 2-2 Plymouth Argyle: A thrilling encounter ended all square
- Stoke City 1-0 Blackburn Rovers: The Potters edged a tight contest at the bet365 Stadium
As the Championship campaign intensifies, Sheffield United find themselves in increasingly desperate territory, while the division's elite are beginning to establish their dominance in what promises to be another thrilling promotion race.
