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Summary

  • 32 games across Championship, League One and League Two

  • Hogan penalty in stoppage time gives Birmingham big win over Swansea

  • Championship leaders Norwich draw at Preston, second-placed Watford beat Sheff Wed

  • Play-off contenders Barnsley and Reading share points

  • Bottom side Wycombe beat Blackburn, fellow strugglers Rotherham and Coventry beaten

  • League One: Top three Hull, Peterborough and Sunderland all score late to win

  • League Two: Leaders Cambridge beat promotion rivals Morecambe

  1. Still to come...published at 16:02 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Two more Championship fixtures this evening

    We've got a lot happening at the start of this Easter weekend in the Championship.

    There's no early finish for us after the final whistle sounds in these games, there's action at both tea time and in the evening still to come in the Championship.

    Here's what's on your Good Friday menu still:

    • Barnsley v Reading (17:30 BST)
    • Birmingham City v Swansea City (20:00 BST)

    Coverage of both those games still to come right here on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Sport website and app.

  2. Postpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Cheltenham 3-0 Tranmere

    Joe Thompson
    Former Rochdale and Tranmere midfielder on Squad Goals

    Keith Hill will be angry because he's so, so passionate. James Vaughan is a big loss for me, a leader and a goalscorer. He uses all that experience, he's a nightmare, he's relentless and never gives you a moment's peace and that's what they need.

    The Rovers striker is currently absent due to a knee injury.

  3. League Two half-time headlinespublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    • Top-of-the-table Cambridge lead sixth-placed Morecambe through Paul Mullin
    • Nearest challengers Cheltenham 3-0 up against Tranmere, who started the day in fourth
    • No win in three for fifth-placed Forest Green and they trail to an Elliot Watt goal at Bradford
    • Newport also in the promotion hunt and Scot Bennett has them in front at Barrow
    • Bottom side Grimsby, six points from safety, lead at Salford thanks to Harry Clifton's early goal
  4. League One half-time headlinespublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    • The top two, Hull City and Peterborough United, are both being held to goalless draws against Crewe and Fleetwood respectively.
    • In-form Sunderland have just drawn level against Oxford United courtesy of Lynden Gooch's goal after trailing 1-0.
    • Portsmouth look like continuing their fine start under the Cowley brothers, they lead struggling Rochdale 2-0.
    • At the other end, Northampton have what could be a crucial lead over Shrewsbury to lift them out of the relegation zone.
    • Wimbledon have dropped back into the bottom four after falling behind at Plymouth.
  5. Championship half-time headlinespublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Emi Buendia celebrates for NorwichImage source, Getty Images
    • Top two Norwich and Watford both lead 1-0 in their games, against Preston and Sheffield Wednesday respectively.
    • Canaries need just 14 more points to be assured of promotion to the Premier League while Hornets are currently nine points clear of third-placed Swansea, who play tonight.
    • Philip Billing has given Bournemouth the upper hand against Middlesbrough, as Cherries boss Jonathan Woodgate faces his former club.
    • Nottingham Forest are ahead at play-off chasing Cardiff through James Garner's strike.
    • Derby County, QPR and Stoke are also winning in their matches.
  6. HALF-TIMEpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Half-time whistles have sounded across the three divisions.

    Stay right there, we'll bring you the interval headlines in a few moments.

  7. Postpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Wed

    It almost got worse for struggling Sheffield Wednesday on the stroke of half-time, as Joao Pedro sends an effort wide of the Owls goal.

    It looked like visiting keeper Joe Wildsmith had got a touch on that, but a goal kick was given.

  8. Postpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Bournemouth 1-0 Middlesbrough

    Pien Meulensteen
    Squad Goals

    A huge scoreline so far for Bournemouth if they can hold onto it. They're currently sat in the play-off places. A big, big second half coming up for them.

  9. Postpublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Wycombe 0-0 Blackburn

    Blackburn have taken a long time to get going at Adams Park but are into their stride.

    First real chance for the visitors but Tom Trybull can only head a corner over from six-yards out at the back post. Huge chance.

    Joe Rankin-Costello's day is over for Rovers. He's forced off with an ankle injury.

  10. Postpublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Bournemouth 1-0 Middlesbrough

    Boro come close to levelling this one.

    Neeskens Kebano hangs a deep cross to the back of the penalty area from the right. Marc Bola rises to meet it with a looping header that just drops on to the top of the crossbar.

    Much to Asmir Begovic's relief, it bounces harmlessly behind for a goal kick.

  11. Half-time approachingpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

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    Joe Thompson
    Former Rochdale and Tranmere midfielder on Squad Goals

    The pressure is building. It's all about momentum. Going 1-0 down or conceding just before half-time, it means the manager needs to change tactics, so it's a really pivotal time.

  12. Postpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Millwall 0-0 Rotherham

    It's been a tight game at The Den, and Millwall keeper Bartosz Bialkowski has just made a fine save to keep it goalless.

    The Pole got down low to claw away a header from Millers defender Angus MacDonald.

  13. Postpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Cardiff City 0-1 Nottingham Forest

    Forest still holding their own in this one to lead.

    Harry Wilson tries his luck from range for the hosts, but can only fire a shot over the crossbar.

  14. Postpublished at 15:41 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Portsmouth 2-0 Rochdale

    Joe Thompson
    Former Rochdale and Tranmere midfielder on Squad Goals

    It pains me to say it, but Portsmouth have gone 2-0 up. That's going to be a massive, massive task for Rochdale there to come back from two goals down.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

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    Felix Guest: Oxford have a goal against Sunderland so if can win we'll be clear of them going into Monday's game.

  16. Postpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Derby County 1-0 Luton Town

    The Pride of Scotland and the Pride of Pride Park at the moment, David Marshall, makes another fine save to keep Derby ahead.

    He denies Glen Rea the chance to equalise for Luton this time as he tips his powerful close range header over the crossbar.

  17. Postpublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Wycombe 0-0 Blackburn

    It's taken half an hour for Blackburn to have a meaningful attack but finally Joe Rankin-Costello gets a shot away from 25 yards.

    It forces a save from Wycombe goalkeeper David Stockdale who fumbles but eventually gathers.

  18. Postpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Bournemouth 1-0 Middlesbrough

    Pien Meulensteen
    Squad Goals

    It's a really, really interesting contest between these two sides. Jonathan Woodgate will be looking for a little bit of revenge.

    Remember, Woodgate left Boro last season to be replaced by the man who is currently in the Riverside hotseat, Neil Warnock.

  19. Postpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    Preston 0-1 Norwich

    A great chance for Norwich to double their lead goes begging.

    Teemu Pukki is sent through on goal by Emi Buendia but the Finnish striker drags his effort across goal and wide of the left-hand upright.

    The 31-year-old, with 14 goals in 13 games for club and country, will be surprised to miss the target.

    Teemu Pukki shoots wideImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 2 April 2021

    League One update

    Northampton started the day outside the bottom four only on goal difference but they lead Shrewsbury at Sixfields.

    Ryan Watson with the goal for the Cobblers.

    League-leaders Hull still being held at Crewe.