Teenage star Sibley’s treble tames Lions
Derby County boss Phillip Cocu hailed a “complete” display from teenage hat-trick hero Louie Sibley after his side earned a 3-2 victory over Millwall at The Den.
Sibley, making only the second league start of his career, scored a magnificent solo goal to cancel out Matt Smith’s first-half opener.
The Rams academy product slotted home a second with 20 minutes to play and wrapped up the points in the closing stages, before Connor Mahoney reduced the deficit for the Lions.
“He played a massive game,” said Cocu. “Not only the way he played, but his total development as a young player is a real positive for us as a club.
“He scored great quality goals, a very complete game in his position.”
Barnsley manager Gerhard Struber hopes their 1- 0 win at QPR gives his players belief that they can avoid relegation.
Elliot Simoes’ early goal gave the Tykes their first win at Rangers since 1950 and lifted them off the bottom.
“The mood in the changing room was great,” Struber said. “I hope this performance and result will give every player confidence. This was big work together.
Rhian Brewster sent out a powerful anti- racism message as he helped to fire Swansea to a comfortable 3-0 win at struggling Middlesbrough.
The 20-year-old Liverpool loanee struck twice inside three first-half minutes, unveiling a T-shirt bearing the message “Our colour is not a crime” while celebrating the first. Andre Ayew wrapped up the win.
Swansea head coach Steve Cooper said of Brewster: “He’s a good player, but we are a team that likes to play as a team. Rhian obviously will get some headlines because he’s got a brace, but it’s as a consequence of the team playing the way we want to play.”
Emiliano Marcondes laid on a tap- in for Said Benrahma and lashed home a goal for himself as Brentford’s late double stunned London neighbours Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage.
Corry Evans played a starring role as Blackburn came from behind to beat fellow promotion hopefuls Bristol City 3-1.
He levelled the scores after Jamie Paterson fired City ahead, before efforts from Tosin Adarabioyo and Adam Armstrong completed the win.
Connor Wickham’s late header saved a point for Sheffield Wednesday after Joe Lolley’s goal had put visitors Nottingham Forest ahead in their 1-1 draw.
Goals from Jamal Lowe and Anthony Pilkington gave Wigan a huge boost with a 2- 0 win at Huddersfield, while Nick Powell rescued a point for struggling Stoke in a 1-1 stalemate at Reading (Lucas Joao).
Charlton climbed out of the drop zone thanks to Jason Pearce’s goal in a crucial 1-0 success at Hull.