Latest as Championship games go ahead despite Storm Darragh wind warning


Despite a raft of postponements across the Premier League and EFL on Saturday, Leeds United had the chance to move top of the Championship with a home game against Derby County that survived Storm Darragh and wind warnings in the UK.

The Whites trailed leaders Sheffield United by three points before kick-off and had a superior goal difference on Chris Wilder’s side.

High-flying Sunderland were also in action in the early fixtures, while Sheffield Wednesday hosted Preston North End in a meeting between midtable teams.

Here’s the latest from Elland Road, the Stadium of Light and Hillsborough, including goals, scorers and the implications for the table.

Leeds vs Derby: Rodon, Wober goals

Derby started five points above the relegation zone and arrived at Leeds on a run of one win in 10 games. Their resistance lasted 39 minutes before Joe Rodon headed in Leeds’ opener.

Max Wober then struck a minute before half-time to put Daniel Farke’s players on course to leapfrog the Blades, who visit play-off hopefuls West Bromwich Albion on Sunday (3pm GMT).

Sunderland vs Stoke: Early goals for both sides

There was ample entertainment at Sunderland, where Lewis Koumas responded to his shot being saved by goalkeeper Anthony Patterson after a fine run by producing an excellent finish for the sixth-minute opener.

Patterson’s pass then set up a passage of interplay between Tom Watson and Jobe Bellingham, ending in Watson firing in to ensure Stoke’s lead lasted to in less than 60 seconds later.

Watson, who also sent a strike against the crossbar after the break, put Sunderland back in front with four minutes remaining with an effort that was deflected by Michael Rose.

Stoke are a point above Derby, while Sunderland knew victory would move them to within two points of the top of the table.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston: Smith goal levels

A Danish duo combined to give North End the lead after 14 minutes at Wednesday, Emil Riis meeting Mads Frokjaer-Jensen’s cross to give the visitors hope of a first win in 10 games.

Josh Windass’ second-half penalty for the hosts was saved by Freddie Woodman but the Owls levelled through Michael Smith’s 76th-minute finish.

Wednesday started the day five points off the play-off places. Preston were three points above the relegation spots.



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