Championship roundup: Coventry battle back to see off Sheffield United

"Coventry have bounced back with three consecutive wins. West Brom sack head coach Eric Ramsay after only 44 days in charge Sheffield United also needed a win to remain on the fringes of the fight for a place in the playoffs and led just after half-time through Harrison Burrows. But two goals in five minutes from Haji Wright and Jack Rudoni turned the game around to edge the visitors closer to a return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years."

"Millwall closed to within four points of second-placed Middlesbrough with a comprehensive win over Birmingham. Goals from Femi Azeez, Tristan Crama and Jake Cooper put the hosts well on course for the three points before Birmingham's Jhon Solis was sent off. Birmingham slip to 10th, five points outside the top six, in a blow to their playoff hopes."

"Alex Neil, the Millwall manager, said: We had to be absolutely on it tonight to get a result and I thought we were. We were excellent. The lads took every instruction and did it brilliantly. It's entertaining to watch, high-octane going forward, lots of tackles. That's what Millwall at the Den should be. I thought we put in one of our best performances."

Coventry City strengthened their position at the top of the Championship after recovering from a goal down to defeat Sheffield United 2-1, with Haji Wright and Jack Rudoni scoring within five minutes to secure the comeback. This victory extends their lead to five points following three consecutive wins that reversed a concerning run of two wins in eight games. Millwall climbed to third place with an emphatic 3-0 home victory over Birmingham City, closing to within four points of second-placed Middlesbrough. Goals from Femi Azeez, Tristan Crama, and Jake Cooper secured the win, with Birmingham's Jhon Solis receiving a red card. Millwall manager Alex Neil praised his team's performance, highlighting their intensity and execution. Elsewhere, Norwich defeated relegated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0, while Stoke beat Oxford United 2-1.

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