From the Guardian · · 1m 40s
Championship roundup: Swansea fight back to beat Norwich; Middlesbrough go second
Swansea's comeback win and Middlesbrough's anniversary victory shift Championship standings.
In brief
Swansea's comeback win and Middlesbrough's anniversary victory shift Championship standings. Swansea beat Norwich 2-1 to take top spot in Championship, while Middlesbrough secured a 1-0 win over Wolves to climb to second place. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Swansea fight back to beat Norwich
Swansea secured a 2-1 comeback win over Norwich after Jacob Wright's early strike.
“Vítor Matos praised his Swansea side for overcoming a lack of training as they strengthened their position at the top of the Championship with a 2-1 comeback win over Norwich”
Idah scores second goal
Adam Idah netted the second goal in the second half to secure the win for Swansea.
“Second-half goals from Moussa Yeo and the Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah wiped out Jacob Wright’s strike just before the half-hour mark”
Swansea top Championship
Swansea moved to the top of the Championship table after the win.
“It was the third time Swansea had come from behind this season to win, and, after West Ham’s draw the previous night, it gave them top spot in the table”
Idah limps out of action
Adam Idah limped out of the game and may be doubtful for Tuesday's match.
“Idah, though, limped out of the action and could be a doubt for Tuesday’s visit to Millwall”
Middlesbrough celebrate 150th anniversary
Middlesbrough marked their 150th anniversary with a 1-0 win over Wolves.
“Middlesbrough celebrated their 150th anniversary game in style as Will Lankshear’s second-half header secured a 1-0 victory over Wolves at the Riverside Stadium”
Lankshear scores winner
Will Lankshear scored the winning header from Tommy Conway's cross.
“Lankshear’s header from Tommy Conway’s cross ensured the home fans went home happy”
Middlesbrough climb to second
Middlesbrough moved to second place in the Championship table.
“The win enabled Middlesbrough to climb above West Ham into second spot”
Wolves suffer second defeat
Wolves lost their second league match since relegation last season.
“Wolves were second best as they suffered a second league defeat since their relegation last season”
West Brom coach defends player
West Brom's coach defended Nat Phillips after a penalty mistake in the derby.
“West Brom’s head coach, James Morrison, defended Nat Phillips as a “strong character” after a second successive derby mistake led to the only goal in a 1-0 defeat to Birmingham at The Hawthorns”
Phillips fouled in penalty
Nat Phillips fouled August Priske, leading to a penalty in the 41st minute.
“Phillips gave away the 41st-minute penalty when he fouled August Priske, who slotted home from the spot”
Birmingham edge West Brom
Birmingham secured a 1-0 win over West Brom in a derby match.
“Birmingham edge West Brom”
Plymouth beat Wimbledon
Plymouth came from behind to beat Wimbledon 2-1 with a stoppage-time goal.
“Show Plymouth came from behind to beat Wimbledon 2-1 with a stoppage-time goal from substitute Xavier Amaechi which put them clear at the top of League One”
Savage has dream start
New Peterborough manager Robbie Savage won 3-1 against Leicester.
“New Peterborough manager Robbie Savage had a dream start with a 3-1 win at Leicester, to pile more pressure on Foxes’ manager Russell Martin”
The takeaway
Swansea beat Norwich 2-1 to take top spot in Championship, while Middlesbrough secured a 1-0 win over Wolves to climb to second place.
