Championship round-up

The top of the table in England's second tier remains the same after second-placed Southampton claimed a 1-1 draw at West Ham. Mark Noble opened the scoring after Matt Taylor was dismissed with Jos Hooiveld's second half goal earning a point for the visitors.

Cardiff City have climbed into third courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Peterborough. First half goals from Peter Whittingham, Rudy Gestede and on-loan Haris Vuckic wrapped up the points.

Blackpool are fourth after getting the better of relegation-threated Doncaster 3-1 at the Keepmoat Stadium. Gary Taylor-Fletcher helped himself to a double for Ian Holloway's troops.

In-form Birmingham City have dropped to fifth after being held to a goalless home draw by Hull City.

Reading are level with Blues on 51 points after Noel Hunt's second-half goal gave the Royals a 1-0 success over Derby at Pride Park.

Middlesbrough remain just outside the play-off picture after beating struggling Nottingham Forest. Marvin Emnes and Lukas Jutkiewicz netted for Boro, who also had Kevin Thomson sent off.

Burnley's good form continued courtesy of a 2-0 triumph over Barnsley. Goals either side of half time from Jay Rodriguez and Charlie Austin ensured Eddie Howe's men emerged victorious.

Coventry City are off the foot of the Championship table following a late 2-1 win over managerless Leeds. Ex-White Gary McSheffrey scored twice from the penalty spot to secure a rare three-point haul.

Bristol City are six points clear of lowly Coventry after coming from two goals down at home to Crystal Palace to claim a 2-2 draw thanks to a late double from Brett Pitman.

Watford edged out Leicester City in a five-goal thriller at Vicarage Road with Craig Forsyth bagging an 80th-minute winner while Michael Chopra's first-half goal gave Ipswich a 1-0 win over troubled Portsmouth.

Brighton struck late on to secure a 2-2 draw at home to Millwall. Liam Feeney fired the Lions ahead for a second time in the second half, but Kazenga LuaLua goal earned a draw for the Seagulls.