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Summary

  • Leeds beat Middlesbrough 4-0 to go top of the Championship

  • Brentford hit seven against Luton; Bristol City score five

  • Reading's Puscas scores five-minute hat-trick in win at Wigan

  • Wayne Rooney starts player-coach role as Derby held by QPR

  • Fletcher (2) and Nuhiu give Sheff Wed win at Charlton in early game

  • Macclesfield draw with Bradford in League Two

  1. Signing offpublished at 17:17 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

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    Jack Harrison, Hedler Costa and Kalvin Phillips celebrate a goal for Leeds UnitedImage source, Rex Features

    That's it for our coverage of today's Championship action.

    Leeds United went back to the top of the table, while there were also big wins for Bristol City and Brentford.

    It was also a happy afternoon for Barnsley, who tasted victory for the first time in 18 league games.

    We'll see if West Brom can regain top spot from Leeds on Monday night, but until then do remember you can keep up to date with all the Premier League and FA Cup second round action via the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport website.

  2. Tykes close gap at bottompublished at 17:15 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    How it stands

    It's pretty much as you were at the bottom as five off the bottom six all suffered defeat.

    Barnsley are the exception, as the Tykes' first win since the opening day of the season closes the gap to second-bottom Stoke City.

    The Oakwell outfit are still five points from safety, but Middlesbrough and Luton will be looking over their shoulders after heavy defeats this afternoon.

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  3. Whites go top of tablepublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    How it stands

    Here's what today's results have done to the summit of the Championship.

    Leeds have a one-point lead at the top over West Brom, who go to Preston on Monday night.

    The Whites have a healthy five-point gap to third-placed Fulham.

    Brentford are a point off the top six after their big win over Luton.

    Championship tableImage source, .
  4. Full-time headlinespublished at 17:09 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

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    Mateusz Klich celebratesImage source, PA Media
    • Leeds go a point clear of West Brom at the top of the Championship with a 4-0 win over Middlesbrough.
    • Brentford thrash Luton 7-0 as Josh Dasilva hits a hat-trick and the Hatters play the final 21 minutes with 10 men.
    • Bristol City hit five as they cruise to victory over Huddersfield Town.
    • Reading striker George Puscas scores a five-minute hat-trick as the Royals come from behind to beat Wigan.
    • Neil Harris' unbeaten start at Cardiff continues with victory at Nottingham Forest.
    • Barnsley record their first win in 18 league games to narrow the gap at the bottom.
  5. Postpublished at 17:06 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    What a frantic afternoon it's been in the Championship with no fewer than 38 goals across the 10 games.

    That's entertainment!

    Here's today's headlines...

  6. Macclesfield and Bradford share pointspublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Macclesfield 1-1 Bradford City

    It's finished all square at Moss Rose too as James Vaughan's header earned the Bantams a point.

    Macclesfield finished the game with 10 men following Connor Kirby's late red card.

  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Birmingham 1-1 Millwall

    It finishes all square at St Andrew's as Shaun Williams' 30-yard strike for Millwall is cancelled out by Jake Clarke-Salter's header.

    Gary Rowett's wait for a win over former club Birmingham continues.

  8. FULL-TIMEpublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Barnsley 3-1 Hull

    It's a first win for Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber in his first game in charge at Oakwell.

    Goals from Alex Mowatt and Mike-Steven Bahre gave the Tykes a two goal lead before Keane Lewis-Potter got one back for Hull but Conor Chaplin sealed the win for the home side late on.

    Barnsley are now five points from safety but remain bottom of the Championship.

  9. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:59 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Bristol City 5-2 Huddersfield

    Bristol City head into the top six after hitting Huddersfield for five at Ashton gate.

    The Robins were 4-1 up at half-time and looked to add more to the scoreline despite a spirited attempt at a fightback from Huddersfield who remain 19th.

  10. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:59 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Brentford 7-0 Luton

    A torrid afternoon for Luton comes to an end.

    Brentford were 5-0 up at the break before Josh Dasilva completed his hat-trick in the second half.

    That's six wins in eight for the Bees.

    The Hatters, meanwhile, have lost five of their past seven and their goal difference has taken a massive hit.

  11. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Derby 1-1 QPR

    Derby's five match winning streak at Pride Park is brought to an end by QPR.

    Wayne Rooney's presence on the bench could not inspire the Rams to victory.

    Rangers are now seven without a win, but they have avoided conceding two goals in a game for the first time in 11 matches.

  12. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Nottm Forest 0-1 Cardiff

    Cardiff hold on to make it three unbeaten under new boss Neil Harris.

    Forest's four-match run without defeat is over.

  13. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:55 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Leeds 4-0 Middlesbrough

    Leeds celebrateImage source, PA Media

    All over at Elland Road.

    A fifth win in a row for the Whites, who go to the top of the Championship.

  14. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Wigan 1-3 Reading

    A five-minute hat-trick from Romania striker George Puscas gives Reading victory on their visit to Lancashire.

  15. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Stoke 1-2 Blackburn

    Blackburn make it three wins in three to overcome Championship strugglers Stoke.

    Bradley Dack gave Rovers the lead in the first-half but he also put one into his own net late on for Stoke's equaliser however Sam Gallagher got the winner with an instant response and Rovers held on for the win.

  16. Postpublished at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Nottom Forest 0-1 Cardiff

    Forest defender Matty Cash sees a powerful effort from 30 yards saved by Cardiff keeper Neil Etheridge.

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    GOAL: Brenford 7-0 Lutonpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Josh Dasilva pen (87 mins, hat-trick)

    Brentford celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    Yes, it's SEVEN.

    And it's a nice gesture from regular penalty taker Said Benrahma, who was brought down by Dan Potts.

    Benrahma already scored one spot-kick today so gives the ball to Josh Dasilva and allows the midfielder to smash in and complete his hat-trick.

  18. Postpublished at 16:47 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Nottm Forest 0-1 Cardiff

    Cardiff boss Neil Harris makes his final change, bringing on defender Sean Morrison for winger Junior Hoilett.

    Can the Bluebirds hold out for the final four minutes plus stoppages?

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    GOAL: Stoke 1-2 Blackburnpublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Sam Gallagher (84 mins)

    Well, that Stoke leveller did not last long.

    Sam Gallagher slots home Elliott Bennett's cut back for Rovers to regain the lead.

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    GOAL: Birmingham 1-1 Millwallpublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Jake Clarke-Salter (79 mins)

    Birmingham celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    Birmingham are level at St Andrew's as Jake Clarke-Salter heads in a corner.

    All the play for in the final 10 minutes.