Harrison Burrows’ brace despatched Sheffield United again to the Championship summit following a 2-0 victory over Norwich Metropolis at Bramall Lane.
The complete-back struck in every half because the Blades leapfrogged Leeds United, who play their rivals Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.
Burrows broke the impasse halfway by way of the primary half, controlling a clearance on his chest earlier than firing house through each posts.
He doubled the lead and sealed the factors from the penalty spot simply earlier than the hour mark, after Sam McCallum was fouled by Ben Chrisene.
Elsewhere, new West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray watched from the stands as they drew 1-1 with Midlands rivals Stoke Metropolis on the Hawthorns.
Grady Diangana cancelled out Nathan Lowe’s earlier strike in what was the hosts’ closing match beneath caretaker supervisor Chris Brunt.
Watford moved degree on factors with sixth-placed West Brom, as objectives from Imran Louza and Edo Kayembe sealed a 2-0 win over Derby County.
In the meantime, Matt Bloomfield’s Luton City tenure started with a goalless draw with Preston North Finish that leaves the Hatters locked within the relegation zone.
Portsmouth moved above the Hatters on purpose distinction to twenty second after Matt Ritchie’s brace noticed them come from behind to beat Middlesbrough 2-1 at Fratton Park.
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