Championship: Leeds fall to ten-man Wigan as Bolton’s relegation is confirmed with defeat to Aston Villa
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Your support makes all the difference.Leeds suffered an almighty blow in their bid for automatic promotion after being defeated 2-1 by 10-man Wigan at Elland Road.
Bolton's dismal season, on and off the pitch, was finally condemned to relegation with defeat against Aston Villa, while Rotherham's survival hopes took another dent with a dramatic 4-3 loss to Swansea.
Sheffield United ensured Norwich cannot secure promotion to the Premier League this evening with a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, there were wins for West Brom and Blackburn, while the shares were spoiled elsewhere on a free-scoring day in the Championship.
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76 mins: Despite being a man down, it's the Bees who look most likely to find the winner.
Meanwhile, we've got eight games to come at 3pm. Here's a reminder:
- Birmingham City v Derby County
- Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa
- Leeds United v Wigan Athletic
- Middlesbrough v Stoke City
- Preston North End v Ipswich Town
- Queens Park Rangers v Blackburn Rovers
- Swansea City v Rotherham United
- West Bromwich Albion v Hull City
PENALTY MISSED! Leeds 0-0 Wigan
Kipre was judged to have handled the ball on the line, but Pablo Hernandez's penalty hits the post.
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