Bolton Wanderers were finally put out of their misery on Saturday as a 4-1 defeat to Derby County confirmed their relegation from the Championship to League One.
Two goals from Johnny Russell plus strikes from Tom Ince and Jacob Butterfield secured a comfortable win for the promotion-chasing Rams, while sending Bolton to a 23rd loss of the season.
Defeat sees Bolton slip into the third tier for the first time since 1993, a Zach Clough penalty a mere consolation for Jimmy Phillips' side.
MK Dons and Charlton Athletic occupy the final two places in the bottom three after defeats to Rotherham United and QPR respectively, Rotherham's 4-0 win opening a nine-point cushion to the relegation zone.
Victory sees Derby climb a place into fifth after Sheffield Wednesday were beaten 4-1 by Bristol City, but Hull City remain fourth thanks to Adama Diomande's stoppage-time equaliser in their 2-2 draw with Huddersfield Town.
Middlesbrough stay within a point of leaders Burnley – who beat Leeds United 1-0 – thanks to a narrow victory over Preston North End, Albert Adomah with the decisive goal.
Wigan Athletic moved four points clear of Burton Albion as Will Grigg's 20th goal of the season wrapped up a 1-0 win over Coventry City, the Latics edging closer to securing at least a play-off place.
