Championship News

Royals reign over 10-man Rams
Reading continued their climb away from the Championship drop zone with a 4-1 defeat of 10-man Derby.

Royals chief salutes side
Reading boss Brian McDermott was understandably pleased with his side following their 4-1 win over Derby.

Plymouth land Bhasera permit
Plymouth have succeeded in their bid to land a work permit for Onismor Bhasera.

Cardiff handed deadline
Cardiff have been told by the High Court that they have 56 days to settle their winding-up order.

Forest get McKenna boost
Billy Davies believes injured skipper Paul McKenna could return for Nottingham Forest this season.

Swansea fail to land Freck
Swansea have failed in their attempt to sign Peterborough midfielder Lee Frecklington on emergency loan.

Pilgrims set for N'Gala loan
Plymouth hope to complement the loan of West Ham's Bondz N'Gala with the arrival of Onismor Bhasera.

Sky Blues look at Franklin
Coventry have handed a trial to Hinckley United defender Connor Franklin.

Evans blow for Blades
Sheffield United striker Ched Evans is in danger of missing the rest of the season with a suspected broken collarbone.

Heffernan keeping open mind
Bristol Rovers' on-loan striker Paul Heffernan is keeping an open mind about his long-term future.

Reading v Derby preview
Reading and Derby will be looking to edge away from trouble when they go head-to-head on Wednesday.

Championship round-up
West Bromwich Albion moved back into the Championship promotion places following a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

Ferguson fumes at official
Preston manager Darren Ferguson was left fuming with referee Phil Crossley following the 1-1 draw with Doncaster.

Koren fires Baggies second
A spectacular late strike from Robert Koren gave West Brom a 1-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday.

Kuqi strike stings Hornets
An early goal from Shefki Kuqi was enough to give Swansea an important 1-0 victory at Watford.

Taarabt shift pleases Warnock
QPR manager Neil Warnock hailed the performance of Adel Taarabt after his goal in the 2-0 win over Plymouth.

Taarabt sees off sorry Plymouth
Adel Taarabt was the catalyst behind QPR's 2-0 win over struggling Plymouth as manager Neil Warnock maintained his 100% start.

Whites and Rovers share spoils
Preston and Doncaster shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Deepdale - although Rovers were left to rue Billy Sharp's missed penalty.

Murphy at the double for Town
Daryl Murphy fired home a goal in each half to give Ipswich Town a 2-0 win over Cardiff City.

Posh blunt Blades
Championship basement side Peterborough dented Sheffield United play-off hopes with a 1-0 win at London Road.