Burnley’s impressive run of clean sheets in the Championship finally came to an end on Tuesday night, but they continued their push for promotion with a 2-1 victory over Cardiff.
Yousef Salech’s firm header in the 42nd minute ended Burnley’s streak of 1,132 minutes without conceding in the league a run of 12 consecutive clean sheets. However, early goals from Josh Brownhill and Maxime Estève had already put Scott Parker’s side in control. The win keeps them two points behind second-placed Sheffield United.
Hull secured a vital 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Plymouth, marking their first home victory of the year. Second-half goals from Joe Gelhardt and Abu Kamara made the difference, with Gelhardt reacting quickest to a rebound before Kamara finished off the best move of the game. The result lifted Hull to 19th place, while Plymouth’s away struggles continued, extending their winless run on the road to 18 matches.
Bristol City ended their poor away form with a 2-0 victory over Millwall. Goals from Zak Vyner and Harry Cornick helped City claim their first win in 10 away games, drawing them level on points with sixth-placed West Brom. Millwall fans showed their support for goalkeeper Liam Roberts, who was sent off in the FA Cup against Crystal Palace, chanting his name during the game.
Swansea picked up a valuable point under caretaker boss Alan Sheehan, holding Preston to a goalless draw at Deepdale. Preston’s Milutin Osmajic, who played a key role in their recent FA Cup win over Burnley, wasted several chances as Swansea moved 10 points clear of the relegation zone.
In League One, Birmingham’s lead at the top was cut to nine points after a surprising 3-1 defeat at Bolton. The Blues went ahead through Emil Hansson, but Bolton responded with goals from John McAtee, George Thomason, and Aaron Collins.
Second-placed Wycombe kept up the chase with a 2-0 home win against Burton. Daniel Udoh opened the scoring before a comical own goal from Jack Armer sealed the victory.
Wrexham stayed within two points of Wycombe, securing a crucial 1-0 win at Huddersfield. Substitute Steven Fletcher made an immediate impact, tapping in the winner just moments after coming on in the 73rd minute.
Stockport remain fourth after Benony Andresson’s 79th-minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw at Northampton. Terry Taylor had given the home side the lead.
Charlton, also in the playoff spots, earned a 1-0 victory over Barnsley thanks to an early goal from Macaulay Gillesphey.
At the bottom of the table, Shrewsbury picked up a point with a goalless draw against Bristol Rovers. They remain eight points from safety, while Rovers sit just three points above the relegation zone.
Wigan, playing their first game since the departure of manager Shaun Maloney, held Mansfield to a 0-0 draw and remain seven points above the drop.
In League Two, leaders Walsall were held to a 1-1 draw at bottom-placed Carlisle. Taylor Allen’s early goal gave Walsall the lead, but Aaron Hayden equalised as Carlisle continued their positive start under new manager Mark Hughes.
Bradford took advantage of Walsall’s slip, moving within two points of the top after a dominant 3-0 home win over Cheltenham. George Lapslie scored twice, with Michael Mellon also finding the net.
Third-placed Doncaster suffered a 1-0 defeat at Bromley, missing a chance to close the gap on the leaders.
Elsewhere, playoff contenders Notts County and AFC Wimbledon both lost—Notts County fell 2-1 to Barrow, while Wimbledon suffered a 1-0 defeat against second-bottom Morecambe.
Morecambe’s win brought them within a point of third-bottom Tranmere, who drew 1-1 at Grimsby.
