Championship Roundup: Wrexham Stun Sheffield United In Eight-Goal Thriller As Coventry Go Clear At the Top

‎Boxing Day in the Championship delivered its annual dose of drama, goals, and late twists, with Wrexham’s extraordinary 5–3 comeback against Sheffield United stealing the headlines.

‎Wrexham vs Sheffield United

‎Kieffer Moore produced a classic centre-forward performance against his former club, scoring twice as Wrexham roared back from 3–1 down to defeat Sheffield United at a pulsating STōK Cae Ras.

‎Patrick Bamford appeared ready to dominate the Boxing Day narrative, scoring a calm early double for the visitors while also forcing an own goal from Tyler Bindon.

‎With his short-term deal expiring on New Year’s Day, Bamford looked like a man eager to impress potential suitors, and for 40 minutes, he succeeded.

‎Callum O’Hare’s clinical finish put Chris Wilder’s side 3–1 up, but Wrexham’s response was emphatic.

‎Moore ignited the comeback before Ryan Longman struck to level the match. Moore then put Wrexham ahead for the first time, and a composed Josh Windass penalty sealed a dramatic turnaround Wrexham’s first league win in six.

‎Coventry Extend Championship Lead With Tight Win Over Swansea

‎Coventry City tightened their grip at the top of the table after battling to a narrow 1–0 victory over Swansea.

‎Ephron Mason-Clark delivered the decisive moment just before half-time, smashing home a confident finish to secure Coventry’s ninth home league win of the season.

‎Despite their position at the summit, the Sky Blues were far from their free-scoring best.

‎Swansea kept the hosts unusually quiet for much of the contest and nearly punished Coventry’s wastefulness late on, with Liam Cullen and Melker Widell both squandering golden chances.

‎Still, the result leaves Coventry 13 points clear of the playoff pack and firmly on track to bring Premier League football back to the city for the first time in 25 years.

‎Watford Shock Leicester as Louza Inspires Comeback

‎Imrân Louza delivered a captain’s performance, providing two assists as Watford earned a resilient 2–1 comeback win away at Leicester.

‎Louza created the equaliser on the stroke of half-time for Othmane Maamma before serving up a precise cross for Mattie Pollock’s winning header midway through the second half.

‎Leicester had earlier taken the lead through Jordan James, whose deflected effort wrong-footed the keeper.

‎But after falling behind, Enzo Maresca’s men never regained control. The Foxes now slide into the bottom half, while Watford move just one point shy of the playoff spots a remarkable turnaround considering their early-season struggles.

‎Stan Mills Delivers a Late Moment of Magic

‎A stunning solo effort from Stan Mills handed managerless Oxford United a memorable 2–1 victory over Southampton.

‎Tyler Goodrham’s sweet 23rd-minute strike from distance gave Oxford the lead, only for Taylor Harwood-Bellis to head Saints level shortly after.

‎Just as the match drifted towards a stalemate, Mills changed everything embarking on a 50-yard run, exchanging a clever one-two with Will Lankshear, and drilling a low effort past Gavin Bazunu.

‎The win gives Oxford renewed momentum as they navigate uncertainty in the dugout.

‎Sheffield Wednesday vs Hull City

‎High-flying Hull City missed an opportunity to climb into the top three as they were forced to come from behind twice to draw 2–2 at crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday.

‎Svante Ingelsson and Bailey Cadamarteri struck for the Owls, who were buoyed by news of progress on their long-awaited takeover.

‎City’s replies came via Mohamed Belloumi and Matt Crooks, whose 65th-minute leveller ensured Liam Rosenior’s side extended their unbeaten run.

‎Hull remain fourth on goal difference, while Wednesday inch forward to –8 points but stay winless at home this season.

‎Bristol City vs West Brom

‎Bristol City climbed into the playoff positions with a composed 2–1 win at The Hawthorns. First-half goals from Anis Mehmeti and Ross McCrorie gave the Robins a solid cushion, which proved just enough even after Ousmane Diakité’s late goal sparked tension in the closing minutes.

‎A second straight defeat halts West Brom’s momentum, while Bristol City continues building belief at a crucial time of the season.

‎Birmingham vs Derby

‎Tempers flared as Birmingham and Derby shared the points in a cross-Midlands clash filled with controversy.

‎Patrick Agyemang gave Derby an early lead, only for Jack Robinson to equalise with a scrappy finish just past the hour mark.

‎The game saw two red cards Joe Ward was dismissed for two quick bookings before half-time, and Birmingham captain Christoph Klarer was sent off in stoppage time for a reckless challenge.

‎Even Derby manager John Eustace received a booking as tensions boiled over against his former club.

‎Millwall vs Ipswich

‎A goalless lunchtime meeting between Millwall and Ipswich produced few clear chances but plenty of defensive resolve. Millwall, now winless in four, had the better opportunities, only to be repeatedly denied by Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton.

‎Dunne Keeps Rangers in Playoff Hunt

‎Jimmy Dunne’s second-half header earned QPR a deserved point at Portsmouth after Terry Devlin had put the home side ahead just before the break. The draw keeps Rangers firmly in the playoff conversation.

‎Stoke vs Preston

‎A tight and physical contest at the Bet365 Stadium finished goalless, with Preston extending their unbeaten league run to seven.

‎The result keeps them in fifth despite manager Paul Heckingbottom serving the final match of his touchline ban. Stoke, meanwhile, dropped to 10th after winning just one of their last six.

‎Norwich vs Charlton

‎Jovon Makama continued his brilliant form, scoring for the third consecutive match as Norwich edged past Charlton at Carrow Road.

‎The win stretches Philippe Clement’s unbeaten start as manager to four games and pushes the Canaries further away from the relegation scrap.