Leeds United returned to the Championship summit after beating Millwall 2-0 in a nervy encounter at Elland Street on Wednesday.
Sheffield United had leapfrogged Leeds following their 1-1 draw with Bristol Metropolis on Tuesday, however Daniel Farke’s aspect ensured they moved two factors clear on the prime with a win.
The hosts raced right into a third-minute lead when a lightning break noticed Manor Solomon’s cross was his personal internet by Millwall captain Jake Cooper.
Brenden Aaronson went on to drive Lukas Jensen right into a save at his close to put up, and Ao Tanaka despatched a long-range effort simply broad earlier than the half-hour mark.
Joel Piroe thought he had added a second purpose quickly after, however his fierce end after linking up with Aaronson was dominated out for an offside within the build-up.
Solomon hit the crossbar with a thunderous second-half effort as Millwall defended stoutly.
However Leeds made certain of victory 5 minutes from time when Junior Firpo’s cutback to the sting of the realm was brilliantly fired into the highest nook by Tanaka.
On the different finish of the desk, Plymouth Argyle held on for his or her first away victory of the season after battling previous Portsmouth to win 2-1 at Fratton Park.
Ryan Hardie, the Pilgrims’ FA Cup hero towards Liverpool, starred for Miron Muslic’s aspect, grabbing a purpose and an help to maneuver his group inside three factors of security.
Plymouth edged forward on the stroke of half-time when Michael Obafemi’s cross was beautifully laid off by Hardie for Mustapha Bundu to stroke into the online.
And simply 4 minutes after the restart, Hardie acquired himself on the scoresheet after racing by on purpose.
Matthew Sorinola was despatched off within the closing phases, although, and Portsmouth shortly made their man benefit rely by Adil Aouchiche’s glancing header, however they have been unable to discover a last-gasp leveller to disclaim Plymouth a much-needed victory that retains them backside however nonetheless in contact.
There have been additionally large victories on the backside for Hull Metropolis and Stoke Metropolis.
Hull got here from behind to beat Oxford United 2-1, transferring above their opponents into 18th place, whereas Stoke claimed a primary win in 5, beating play-off hopefuls Blackburn Rovers 1-0.
Blackburn’s defeat would have been welcome information for Watford, who moved stage on factors with Rovers in tenth place by beating Swansea Metropolis 1-0 with a Moussa Sissoko purpose.
Each Blackburn and Watford are 4 factors outdoors the play-off locations.