Summary

  • Nine Championship games on Tuesday

  • Leaders Coventry beat Millwall 2-1 to go eight points clear at top

  • Ipswich beat Bristol City 2-0 and go second with victory

  • Hull win 3-0 at Preston in key game in play-off race

  • Norwich thrash West Brom 5-0 at The Hawthorns to climb out of relegation zone

  • Swansea ease to 3-1 win over Blackburn; Birmingham beat Sheffield Wednesday

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  1. Five-star nightpublished at 23:09 GMT 20 January

    Championship

    Norwich City celebrate at full-time after the 5-0 win over West BromImage source, Shutterstock

    Well it was a five-star night both in terms of Championship entertainment and quite literally for Norwich City who thrashed West Brom 5-0 to move out of the drop zone for the first time since October and pile yet more misery on the Baggies.

    At the top, it's job done for Coventry and Ipswich who occupy the two automatic promotion spots, while Hull strengthened their grip on a play-off berth with a resounding win at top-six rivals Preston.

    Middlesbrough will have the chance to regain second place tomorrow night, Watford can climb into the play-off places and Portsmouth could move out of the drop zone.

    It's certainly not one you want to miss. We will bring you live coverage of those games on Wednesday evening.

    Until then, thank you for joining us, enjoy the rest of your night and goodbye!

  2. Wednesday's Championship fixturespublished at 23:07 GMT 20 January

    All games kick-off at 19:45 GMT unless stated

    We've got another three games on the way tomorrow evening in the Championship.

    There will be more twists and turns at both ends of the table. Here are the fixtures:

    • Southampton v Sheffield United
    • Watford v Portsmouth
    • Stoke v Middlesbrough (20:00)
  3. 'Reward for hard work' - Clementpublished at 23:05 GMT 20 January

    FT: WBA 0-5 Norwich

    Norwich City

    Norwich head coach Philippe Clement punches the air in celebration of his side's 5-0 win at West BromImage source, Shutterstock

    Norwich routed West Brom on a dreamy night at The Hawthorns to move out of the drop zone.

    Head coach Philippe Clement told BBC Radio Norfolk:

    "I'm really happy for the fans and players, they've got their rewards for all the hard work they have been doing and need to keep doing, let's be clear about that.

    "Five goals and five different goal scorers. A few weeks ago we talked about being too dependent on our strikers and we needed to attack as a whole team.

    "Winning two away games in a row for the first time this season is also a big positive.

    "And it was great to see all the fans happy and singing and all the smiling faces. That gives me a lot of energy."

  4. 'Just weren't good enough' - Ramsaypublished at 23:02 GMT 20 January

    FT: WBA 0-5 Norwich

    West Bromwich Albion

    Media caption,

    The Baggies boss gives his thoughts on a heavy defeat at home to Norwich.

    West Brom collapsed in the second half to be embarrassed by Norwich, ending any honeymoon new head coach Eric Ramsay had hoped for.

    He told BBC Radio WM:

    "We never felt like we had any control of the game and in critical moments just weren't good enough.

    "We couldn't build what we wanted to build and it ultimately made for a very one-sided night.

    "I'm eight days in and I have to make sure I see things really clearly. I recognise the magnitude of the challenge and realise this is a tricky situation and we need to find a way through."

  5. 'We came through a difficult night' - Lampardpublished at 22:59 GMT 20 January

    FT: Coventry 2-1 Millwall

    Coventry City

    Coventry boss Frank Lampard hugs Tatsuhiro Sakamoto after the 2-1 win over MillwallImage source, PA Media

    Coventry City opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 win over fellow promotion challengers Millwall.

    Coventry City boss Frank Lampard told BBC CWR:

    "It was a great night. A Tuesday night, tough opposition, rainy. There's conditions and context there that can make it really difficult and it was difficult but we came through it.

    "We played well enough to win the game, we deserved to win the game, we had good possession, the better chances of it.

    "But they were always going to be a threat. They make it difficult to play but we did play.

    "They're always a transition threat, they have quality players.

    "Even in little difficult moments in the game, early in the second half, we stuck to it, then we grabbed the game back and I think we got what we deserved."

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    Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard following the 2-1 win against Millwall.

  6. 'We're taking steps forward' - McKennapublished at 22:57 GMT 20 January

    FT: Ipswich 2-0 Bristol City

    Ipswich Town

    Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna during the game against Bristol CityImage source, PA Media

    Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna told BBC Radio Suffolk:

    "I think we're taking steps forward, I think we have over the last few months to be honest.

    "It still doesn't mean you're going to win every week or play brilliantly but I think our consistency is improving, the connections in the team are improving, the understanding of the league and the challenge for this club this season is improving and we took some steps forward.

    "That's a positive but we know we've got a lot of steps still to take. There is an awful lot of football to be played yet."

    On being second: "Honestly to me it doesn't change much whether we were second or third.

    "I know there's a nicer atmosphere around the place when people look at that line but it's where the line is on 3rd May, that's all that really matters."

  7. 'Everything is perfect'published at 22:54 GMT 20 January

    FT: Preston 0-3 Hull City

    Hull City

    A happy Hull City coach Sergej Jakirovic after their win at PrestonImage source, Shutterstock

    Hull City are up to fourth place in the Championship with their 3-0 win at Preston.

    The Tigers head coach Sergej Jakirovic told BBC Radio Humberside:

    "It was fun - we are professionals, we prepared everything for today.

    "On this sort of pitch it was not easy to play with the ball.

    "We found balance over these two games, we know exactly what we are doing in possession and out of possession.

    "We scored three very nice goals and maybe should score two or three more but I'm very happy and everything is perfect."

    On Yu Hirakawa's debut after he joined from Bristol City on Monday:

    "Immediately when Gerhard (Struber) offered him I took him because we lack in those positions because of injuries and he gives us more options.

    "It is important he is ready, he knows the league as well and so there is no time to adapt as he knows everything.

    "I have good experience with Japanese players. I had two at Dinamo (Zagreb), they have a very high work ethic, very professional and Yu speaks English so thanks to Bristol (City)."

  8. 'I'm delighted for O'Donnell' - Eustacepublished at 22:50 GMT 20 January

    FT: Charlton 1-2 Derby

    Derby County

    Derby goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell celebrates at full-time at CharltonImage source, PA Media

    Derby County goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom pulled out of the starting line-up with illness shortly before the 2-1 win at Charlton tonight.

    Derby County head coach John Eustace told BBC Radio Derby: "I thought he [Richard O'Donnell] was excellent, full credit to him and the goalkeeping department.

    "We've got four really good goalkeepers who are developing and learning all the time.

    "The way they work, the way they drive the standards in training as a unit whenever any of them are called upon they certainly don't let us down.

    "I'm delighted for Richard tonight because he's worked his socks off throughout the season without getting an opportunity.

    "Tonight was his opportunity and I thought he was excellent."

  9. get involved

    Have your saypublished at 22:48 GMT 20 January

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    Cov not playing well but take the points. I still think we'll miss out but that's what supporting Cov for the past 43 years does to you. Millwall played well deserved least point.

    Graham, Coventry

    How did Norwich get Clement? Different gravy

    Bob, Suffolk

  10. 'The goals were avoidable' - Jonespublished at 22:45 GMT 20 January

    FT: Charlton 1-2 Derby

    Charlton Athletic

    Charlton boss Nathan Jones during the 2-1 loss to DerbyImage source, PA Media

    Charlton boss Nathan Jones told BBC Radio London:

    "I'm disappointed really because I just felt the goals were avoidable and if the goals are avoidable and we have the second half performance like we did, then that's what we want to do.

    "But of late, we've struggled to keep clean sheets and struggled to defend how we normally defend and that's cost us because you can't chase Championship games 2-0 down.

    "We're not that type of team yet. Derby came with a gameplan, sat in, it was very difficult, there wasn't space we needed.

    "Then they scored pretty much out of nothing, a few ricochets and then we didn't defend it well.

    "Second half I thought we were excellent apart from the goal."

  11. 'We gave away cheap goals' - Struberpublished at 22:42 GMT 20 January

    FT: Ipswich 2-0 Bristol City

    Bristol City

    Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber during the 2-0 loss at IpswichImage source, PA Media

    Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber told BBC Radio Bristol:

    "We expected a tough game and of course high quality from Ipswich so we are not surprised from them.

    "But at the same time, I would say in some critical moments today, I missed sharpness, I missed ruthlessness, I missed the typical energy from us that you need against a team like that.

    "We can speak about how good is Ipswich but I can see this game, with the goals they score it was really cheap how we give them the goals.

    "I see so many moments where we could create much more and I miss today the different movement, the bravery to bring them down.

    "I have the feeling we have too much respect for them and this is a shame."

  12. 'We cannot compete'published at 22:37 GMT 20 January

    FT: Swansea 3-1 Blackburn

    Blackburn Rovers

    Media caption,

    Blackburn Rovers were beaten 3-1 by Swansea in the Championship

    A point for Portsmouth at Watford tomorrow night would see Blackburn Rovers drop into the Championship's relegation zone.

    That's after they lost 3-1 at Swansea tonight.

    The Rovers boss Valerien Ismael has told BBC Radio Lancashire:

    "It's a difficult situation for us at the moment, not just the game.

    "The reality for us is we're missing 13 players and on the long run we are feeling it.

    "We were competing this season away very well but the line-up looked very different with six or seven other players in the squad.

    "At the moment we have more players having rehab than training with us on the pitch - it's a problem for us that we cannot compete.

    "Nonetheless, I think for the game tonight the three goals are avoidable, that's why we lost the game, nothing to do with the missing players.

    "We just need to make sure we get some players back for Saturday and the week after and then the picture looks completely different but at the minute we are playing with half the academy in our squad (so) it will be difficult."

  13. 'I'm feeling a little bit of everything'published at 22:35 GMT 20 January

    FT: Oxford 0-0 QPR

    Oxford United

    Successive 0-0 draws for Oxford United under new head coach Matt Bloomfield. Stan Mills missed by far their best chance in the second half.

    Bloomfield told BBC Radio Oxford:

    "I'm feeling a little bit of everything. I'm really pleased with another clean sheet and the way the lads are giving us everything.

    "We've put another point on the board but we know those moments just aren't going for us but if we can take those moments we'll kick on.

    "I'll never criticise a player for missing opportunities, you just have to keep going and keep getting in those positions."

  14. get involved

    Have your saypublished at 22:33 GMT 20 January

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    Is it lazy to say that Ramsay's appointment at West Brom has a whiff of the Wilfried Nancy era at Celtic?

    Nick, West Midlands

    It's no coincidence how Ramsay's start at WBA is already mirroring the disastrous tenure of Nancy at Celtic. Three at the back, players deployed out of position are the prominent features. Nancy lasted just eight games. Maybe MLS coaches simply aren't cut out for the brutal world of our Championship.

    Julian, Norwich

    People need patience, Mason had no first team experience, Ramsay went out and made himself a career for himself. The players are mid-table, play-offs at best. We are underperforming, goalkeepers are underperforming massively - by about 7-8 goals, you factor in these and we are in line with expectation.

    Ben, Birmingham

    West Brom should have kept faith in Ryan Mason. The squad at the start of the season was strong, and the Albion in the top 4, but players were sold to meet financial rules and now we're seeing the realisation of the impact selling the decent players.

    Andy, Hampshire

  15. 'We've lost two points'published at 22:30 GMT 20 January

    FT: Wrexham 1-1 Leiester

    Wrexham

    Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson watching his side against LeicesterImage source, Shutterstock

    Wrexham were up to seventh place in the Championship table until that 90th-minute equaliser from Leicester.

    As it is, they are ninth.

    The Red Dragons boss Phil Parkinson has been speaking to Sky Sports:

    "They were difficult conditions in the first half as they were against us and I thought we did the job we needed to and in the second half I thought we controlled the game.

    "To concede a goal like that hurts a lot because it's one ball into the box which held up in the wind a bit, their lad gets the first contact and we just haven't reacted for the second one.

    "There's almost a stunned silence in the ground at the end because the lads have given everything - take away that one moment and I'd be saying that's a really gritty, determined performance but I'm not saying that because we have to deal with that ball in the box and it's lost us two points."

  16. 'I am never satisfied with a point'published at 22:28 GMT 20 January

    FT: Wrexham 1-1 Leicester

    Leicester City

    Leicester head coach Marti Cifuentes applauding supporters at WrexhamImage source, Shutterstock

    Leicester rescued a point at Wrexham with Jannik Vestergaard's 90th-minute equaliser.

    But they are still five points short of the top six.

    Head coach Marti Cifuentes has told Sky Sports:

    "It's not the result we wanted but I prefer the players to have passion and that they care - we were all disappointed.

    "It's one point, I am never satisfied with one point - it's important but not the result we wanted.

    "Jannik is good on those set plays and we rely on everyone to contribute to the team.

    "We are trying our best, we all have to take responsibility, we have to ensure all the players deliver the best level. I am frustrated with the situation but I am aware where we are as a club but that's not an excuse, we need to make sure we improve the performances."

  17. Postpublished at 22:26 GMT 20 January

    Loads of you have been sending us your thoughts this evening - we're sorry we've not been able to use them all.

    But as we've heard what you've had to say, let's hear from some of the managers whose sides have been in action this evening.

  18. get involved

    Have your saypublished at 22:24 GMT 20 January

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    Another goal that papers over the widening cracks at Leicester. Says a lot when their defenders are scoring more than their goal-shy forwards. That goal keeps Cifuentes in a job for a bit longer, that's all it does. Harsh on Wrexham, they deserved more. Should be happy, but I'm not.

    James, Leicester

    Good to see Coventry win. Their games have not been convincing. I have faith that improvements shall be made. The gaffer needs to get a grip!

    Robert, Southwold

  19. Pressure on Boro, Norwich out of drop zonepublished at 22:19 GMT 20 January

    Championship table

    The Championship table at full time on 20 January and Ben Chrisene celebrating for NorwichImage source, Shutterstock/BBC Sport

    Here's how things look after another dramatic night of Championship action.

    Coventry have moved eight points clear at the top, though Ipswich in second have a game in hand, while Middlesbrough play tomorrow night and could cut the gap back to six. Hull continue to impress and move up to fourth.

    At the bottom, Norwich climb out of the relegation zone for the first time since October in emphatic fashion with a 5-0 win at West Brom, who are firmly in a survival scrap. Blackburn's defeat at Swansea leaves them perilously close to the drop zone.

  20. get involved

    Have your saypublished at 22:15 GMT 20 January

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    West Brom's Mikey Johnston looks dejected after West Brom concede a fourth goal against NorwichImage source, Getty Images

    I thought things were bad under Mason but this guy is even worse. Horrible formation, playing players out of position. Got relegation all over this. My god. Just awful.

    Steve, Poole

    A lot of people thought sacking Ryan Mason would solve all our problems. The problems run much deeper than that, I fear we’ve let a very very good one go…

    Will, Farringdon

    Typical. As a Wolves fan, I was looking forward to the return of the Black Country Derby again next season, now Albion will ruin it by going down themselves...

    Nick, Wolverhampton

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