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Harrison Burrows puts Sheffield United ahead against Norwich Nathan Lowe scores for Stoke against West Brom following his loan recall Portsmouth v Middlesbrough resumes at 15: 35 after medical incident in the crowd Imran Louza opens scoring for Watford at Derby Callum Robinson's double and Dimitrios Goutas gives Cardiff 3-0 victory over Swansea Jake Cooper's own goal sends Hull to a 1-0 victory at Millwall Rayan Kolli's goal is difference at Home Park as QPR beat Plymouth 1-0 for a third-straight win Get Involved: #bbcefl on X, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Ben Ashton, Jay Freeman, Chris Peddy and Joe Boon Derby 0-1 Watford Oxford 0-0 Blackburn Goalless at the break at the Kassam Stadium. Oxford have defended well but Blackburn suffered a blow when Sondre Tronstad was forced off through injury just before the half-hour mark. Derby 0-1 Watford Eiran Cashin sends a looping header goalwards which is saved by Watford keeper Jonathan Bond as the Rams end the first half strongly. West Brom 0-1 Stoke Nathan Lowe's goal just nine minutes into his return to Stoke from a loan spell at Walsall is the difference at the break. The 19-year-old stabbed in from close range following Junior Tchamadeu's effort. West Brom have toiled in front of new head coach Tony Mowbray who is watching from the stands today, but haven't been able to breach the Potters backline. Chris Brunt with work to do at half-time in his final game as interim boss for the Baggies. Luton 0-0 Preston The first half draws to a close at Kenilworth Road. Still goalless between Luton and Preston in a scrappy first period. Coventry 0-0 Bristol City Goalless in Coventry. Nahki Wells with the best chance of the half early on for the visitors, clean through one on one and forcing a strong save from Oliver Dovin. The Sky Blues had much of the game and chances thereafter but couldn't find a way through. Sheff Utd 1-0 Norwich Sheffield United are heading to the top of the Championship as things stand. Harrison Burrows' fantastic strike, which cannoned off both posts before flying in is the difference at the break. Norwich have been second best and will need to step it up quite considerably to salvage anything from this. Sheff Utd 0-0 Norwich Chris Goreham BBC Radio Norfolk commentator You realise how good some players are when they're not there and Nunez is one of those for Norwich. Sainz is another one with his goal contributions being vital this season. Derby 0-1 Watford Back-to-back efforts against the crossbar from the hosts! Nathaniel Mendez-Laing crashes a first-time volley into the woodwork before Kayden Jackson goes for the spectacular overhead kick - and strikes the bar again. So close to an equaliser. Portsmouth 0-0 Middlesbrough Guy Whittingham Former Portsmouth manager on BBC Radio Solent Lang was stood there waiting for it, it was a free header and a good chance, but it only finds the keeper's hands. Portsmouth 0-0 Middlesbrough Callum Lang has been a bright spark for Portsmouth this season and he's looking dangerous for the hosts early on aginst Middlesbrough. He gets into the centre of the box and tries to thump the ball home with his right foot but his effort is saved by Boro keeper Tom Glover. Meanwhile another effort from Lang is well blocked by the visitors shortly before Josh Murphy drives wide from outside the box. West Brom 0-1 Stoke West Brom are seeing plenty of the ball and have managed seven shots in this first half, but none on target just yet. In fact, the only shot on target in the entire game so far is Nathan Lowe's close-range finish for Stoke, which remains the difference between the two sides. Coventry 0-0 Bristol City Robins goalkeeper Max O'Leary gets down well to keep out a volley from Ellis Simms. Not too much to separate these two sides, but you'd expect Liam Manning will happy his side aren't behind as we get towards half time. Portsmouth 0-0 Middlesbrough Middlesbrough waste no time testing Portsmouth. Emmanuel Latte Lath, who's been subject to interest from MLS side Atlanta United, forces a save from Pompey keeper Nicolas Schmid inside the opening minute. Sheff Utd 1-0 Norwich Sheffield United's Gustavo Hamer tries to catch Norwich keeper Angus Gunn off his line with an effort from distance but Gunn is able to scamper back and keep it out. Coventry 0-0 Bristol City The visitors have been under the cosh at times but have managed to keep the Sky Blues at bay so far. This time Brandon Thomas-Asante twists and turns before taking a shot but Rob Dickie gets in a good block for the Robins. Portsmouth 0-0 Middlesbrough We're officially under way at Fratton Park. If you're just joining us, there was a half an hour delay in this one after a medical emergency halted play shortly after referee Gavin Ward had blown his whistle. West Brom 0-1 Stoke West Brom work the ball around the penalty area and it comes in to Jayson Molumby but he puts it just wide from close range. Sheff Utd 1-0 Norwich Sheffield United haven't lost a single game in which they've led in the Championship so far this season. They've also lost just once at Bramall Lane. A big uphill task for Norwich, then, especially with the Blades dominating proceedings this afternoon up until now. Oxford 0-0 Blackburn A blow for Blackburn as they are forced into an early change. Sondre Tronstad can't continue and he's replaced by Adam Forshaw. Last Updated 18th January 2025 at 15: 48 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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