Front-runners both beaten but Blades still reign supreme

SHEFFIELD United remain top of the Sky Bet Championship despite losing 3-1 away to Stoke.

The Potters, who earned their first win in four games, went in front through Ben Wilmot before Rhian Brewster levelled for Sheffield United.

Former Blade Phil Jagielka fired the Potters back in front just before half-time and Liam Delap scored his first goal for the club just before the final whistle to move Stoke into 15th.

Norwich missed the chance to go top of the table as Troy Parrott’s winner made it back-to-back victories for Preston with a shock 3-2 victory.

Josh Sargent put the Canaries in front two minutes in but Preston, who had only scored four goals in their first 12 matches, equalised through Emil Riis and the forward fired the Lilywhites into the lead with his second of the game just after the break.

Norwich then levelled through Gabriel Sara, with his first goal for the club, but Parrott netted 10 minutes from time to move Preston up into eighth.

Nathan Tella’s goal was enough for Burnley to move into fourth after beating Coventry 1-0.

A Ben Brereton Diaz double ensured Blackburn returned to winning ways with a 3-0 win against Rotherham.

The Chilean international scored a goal in each half, with Sammie Szmodics adding a third for Rovers, who stay seventh.

Cardiff made it back-to-back wins after beating Wigan 3-1, with goals from Callum Robinson and Sheyi Ojo putting them in front.

Charlie Wyke pulled one back in the 83rd minute with a special goal – his first since suffering a cardiac arrest at the club’s training ground last November.

A stoppage-time strike from Ryan Wintle squashed any chance of a late comeback for the Latics.

Auston Trusty’s double and a goal from Dion Sanderson saw Birmingham put three past Bristol City to end their three-game winless run.

A late brace from Jerry Yates helped Blackpool earn three points against Watford, beating Slaven Bilic’s side 3-1.

Gary Madine put the Tangerines in front before Imran Louza equalised with a curling free kick, but Yates secured the win with two quick goals in the final 10 minutes.

West Brom and Luton were forced to share the spoils with a goalless draw at the Hawthorns which keeps the pressure on Baggies boss Steve Bruce.