Rochdale

Middlesbrough were the big winners at the top of the Championship, closing the gap on Brighton and Hove Albion to three points.

Bristol City Bristol City moved into League One's top two by beating Scunthorpe United, as Fleetwood Town lost in the third tier for the first time.

Preston North End Preston North End strengthened their grip on an automatic promotion place in League One with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Bradford City on Monday.

Queens Park Rangers Richard Dunne was sent off as Sheffield Wednesday dealt a blow to QPR’s Championship promotion hopes by winning 3-0 at Hillsborough.

Rochdale

Barnsley Managerless Barnsley will attempt to end a run of three consecutive League One defeats when Crewe Alexandra visit Oakwell.

League 1

Portsmouth Newport County have the rare pleasure of a second home match in a row when Cheltenham Town visit in League Two on Saturday.

Preston North End Joe Garner's hat-trick moved Preston North End second in League One after sealing a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fleetwood Town on Saturday.