What Derby, Preston, Blackburn, Nottingham Forest and other results mean for Cardiff City and Swansea City's play-off hopes
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=216068Here's the full state of play in the race for promotion after another dramatic day of action in the Championship
By Ian Mitchelmore
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=216068The Championship play-off race has taken yet another dramatic twist today.
Cardiff City's 2-0 loss to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Friday night opened the door for others to close in on a top-six spot.
Derby County blew the chance to move level on points with the Bluebirds as they were beaten 3-1 by Brentford at Pride Park in the early kick-off, with Said Benrahma scoring twice for Thomas Frank's side.
And there was plenty of drama in the 3pm matches too.
Joe Rothwell's second half strike saw Blackburn come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with West Brom at Ewood Park. Filip Krovinovic put the Baggies ahead on 41 minutes.
Preston could only claim a point from their fixture against Nottingham Forest at Deepdale, with Jayden Stockley cancelling out Lewis Grabban's early penalty.
It meant Millwall were the big winners of the chasing pack as Ryan Leonard's early strike earned the Lions all three points against Hull City at the KCOM Stadium.
Elsewhere, Bristol City earned a comfortable 3-1 win against Neil Warnock's Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium to keep themselves in the mix.
Swansea City's destiny is now in their own hands, with Steve Cooper's men knowing that four wins from their final four games will guarantee them a play-off spot. Although that's far easier said than done.
The Swans host Leeds United at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Victory or even a draw with Marcelo Bielsa's side will lift them into the top six.