Championship round-up: Reading take advantage of Huddersfield’s slip up to move up to third
NEWCASTLE and Brighton, and Huddersfield wasted the chance to gain ground on the top two, paving the way for Reading to move up to third in the Championship.
Dominic Samuel celebrates after scoring the opener for Reading against BurtonAHPIX.com
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But Jaap Stam‘s Royals comfortably beat Burton 3-0 win at home thanks to Goals from Dominic Samuel and Danny Williams put the Royals in charge at the break before John Brayford’s own goal secured their fourth successive win.
The game of the day was at Ewood Park where Blackburn recovered from conceding after just 33 seconds to beat Brentford 3-2, with all the goals coming in the first half.
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Scott Hogan grabbed the quickfire opener and then equalised after Danny Graham’s brace, including one from the penalty spot, put Rovers in front.
An own goal by Brentford captain Harlee Dean in the 38th minute then proved to be the winner on a day when Blackburn fans protested against their owners the Venkys.
Jaap Stam’s side are going along nicely in the Championship this seasonAHPIX.comBlackburn Rovers’ Sam Gallagher celebrates with team-mates as they beat Brentford in the game of the dayGetty Images
Tom Ince had two penalties saved by Lee Camp but still managed to score twice, either side of a Darren Bent goal, as Derby beat rock-bottom Rotherham 3-0.
Preston and Wolves shared a goalless draw at Deepdale and it was also a stalemate between Barnsley and Wigan at Oakwell.
In the late game, Nottingham Forest’s Britt Assombalonga scored his first of two goals after just 17 seconds to lead his side to a Championship win at struggling Ipswich.
The striker latched onto Ben Osborn’s through ball to slot home the fastest goal in the second tier this season.
And Assombalonga’s close-range header made it 2-0 on the stroke of half-time.
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