Hogan helps Blades to within reach

Goals from Scott Hogan and Jack O’connell gave Sheffield United a 2-0 victory over Ipswich which leaves them on the brink of promotion.

With Leeds playing Aston Villa today, the automatic promotion places have yet to be finalised, but the Blades’ superior goal difference looks certain to see them return to the top flight.

Lewis Wing returned to Middlesbrough’s starting line-up to help them earn a 2-1 victory over Reading at the Riverside Stadium.

Wing’s predatory strike just after the halfhour mark cancelled out Danny Loader’s 11th-minute opener.

And Middlesbrough took command by hitting what proved to be the winner six minutes before half-time when Britt Assombalonga converted a penalty to grab his 15th goal of the season.

Derby edged closer to sealing the final play-off place with a 2-0 win at 10-man Bristol City.

Frank Lampard’s side kept their noses in front of closest rivals Middlesbrough, while City’s hopes of a top-six finish were dealt a major blow.

Tom Lawrence’s deflected shot gave Derby a half-time lead and the Robins were reduced to 10 men with half an hour remaining when Antoine Semenyo was shown a straight red card for his challenge on Tom Huddlestone.

Jayden Bogle added Derby’s second with 13 minutes left to keep his side ahead of Middlesbrough on goal difference and with a game in hand.

Rotherham were relegated after West Brom came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory at The Hawthorns.

Clark Robertson gave the Millers a 50th-minute lead, but goals from Jay Rodriguez and Rekeem Harper sealed Rotherham’s fate.

Bolton have been told by the English Football League they must fulfil their two outstanding league fixtures as Laurence Bassini’s proposed takeover of the club appeared to be thrown into doubt.

Bolton’s troubled season hit its lowest point on Friday after their home game with Brentford was called off, with Wanderers players refusing to play in protest at unpaid wages.

Swansea’s theoretical play-off hopes were ended as Hull came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at the Liberty Stadium.

Oli Mcburnie scored in either half to move to