Ephron Mason-Clark's late goal secured a narrow 1-0 win for Coventry City against Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium. This victory extended Coventry's lead at the top of the Championship by five points.
The match seemed destined for a draw until Mason-Clark's acrobatic finish in the final minutes, following Ellis Simms' flick-on from a long throw.
Stoke City's defeat saw them drop to third place as Middlesbrough overtook them with a 2-1 victory over Birmingham City. Middlesbrough's goals came from Dael Fry and Hayden Hackney, sandwiching Demarai Gray's strike. Assistant coach Adi Viveash led Middlesbrough, as head coach Rob Edwards was granted permission to discuss terms with Wolves.
Hull City re-entered the play-off positions after defeating Portsmouth 3-2, thanks to Joe Gelhardt's decisive goal in the 79th minute. Meanwhile, Millwall and Preston North End ended their encounter in a 1-1 draw at The Den. Charlton Athletic fell out of the top six following a loss to Wrexham, where Josh Windass scored from a penalty in the second half.
Derby County continued their impressive form with a fifth consecutive win, beating Blackburn Rovers 2-1. Carlton Morris netted his tenth goal of the season during this match. Ipswich Town handed Swansea City a heavy 4-1 defeat, aided by two own-goals from Cameron Burgess against his former team.
Carlton Morris has now reached double figures in goals for Derby County this season, marking the fourth time he has achieved this milestone in his career. Derby currently boasts the longest winning streak in the EFL. Stockport County's four-match winning run was halted by Luton Town in League One.
Swansea City's recent struggles against Ipswich Town continued with their third consecutive league loss to them, an unprecedented occurrence in their history. Hull City's unbeaten streak against Portsmouth dates back to 1980 when they last went four matches without defeat against them.
Wrexham celebrated their third straight league win, a feat they last accomplished in March 1982 while competing in the second tier. This victory further solidified their position as strong contenders this season.
The Championship race remains fiercely competitive as teams jostle for promotion and play-off spots. With several clubs showing strong form, fans can expect more thrilling encounters as the season progresses.
