Championship: Sheffield United regain top spot and Cardiff claim derby spoils

01/18/2025 12:35 PM

• Harrison Burrows scores twice in leaders' 2-0 victory
• Blackburn lose to Oxford; Pompey stun Middlesbrough

Harrison Burrows scored both goals as Sheffield United moved back to the top of the Championship with a dominant 2-0 win against Norwich. Burrows opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, chesting the ball down before firing in a shot which hit both posts before crossing the line. Gustavo Hamer went close with a spectacular effort before Harrison scored his and United's second from the spot on the hour after Ben Chrisene fouled Sam McCallum.

Cameron Brannagan struck a stunning free-kick winner as Oxford United beat playoff chasing Blackburn 1-0 to make it six league games unbeaten under new manager Gary Rowett. Siriki Dembélé was brought down by Callum Brittain just outside the area and Brannagan drove the 67th-minut e free-kick high into the far corner with goalkeeper Aynsley Pears helpless. United have won all three home games since Rowett took over from Des Buckingham in December.