Wolves extend lead despite draw with Millwall

LONDON: Wolverhampton Wanderers extended their lead at the top of the English Championship to eight points despite a draw with Millwall as Cardiff crashed to defeat at home.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s league leaders were forced to settle for a point at Millwall defender Jake Cooper headed home a second-half equaliser in a pulsating 2-2 draw on Tuesday.

Lee Gregory had put the home side ahead in the first half but Diogo Jota levelled and Romain Saiss then handed the visitors the lead after 56 minutes.

Despite the slip-up in the early kick-off, Wolves still increased their unbeaten run to 10 games and the point proved to be valuable due to Cardiff ’s 4-2 defeat to Fulham.

Tim Ream and Floyd Ayite put the Cottagers 2-0 up after 56 minutes before Kenneth Zohore reduced the deficit.

Ryan Sessegnon made it 3-1 in the 78th minute and Stefan Johansen capped the victory after Callum Paterson’s header in added time briefly gave the Bluebirds hope.

Bristol City moved above Cardiff on goal difference and into the automatic promotion places after a 2-0 win against Reading at Ashton Gate.

Birmingham remain rooted at the foot of the table, three points adrift of safety, after a 2-0 defeat at home to Norwich.

Tony Pulis watched on from the stands as Middlesbrough beat second-bottom Bolton 2-0 in the first game since Garry Monk’s departure.

Leeds came from behind to beat Burton 2-1 and extend their winning run to four games. — AFP