Leicester extends championship lead, Middlesbrough's remarkable run continues
Posted : 25 October 2023
Leicester extended their lead at the top of the Championship by defeating Sunderland 1-0, thanks to James Justin's early goal. The Foxes have been dominant, amassing 36 out of a possible 39 points in their first 13 games back in the second tier, hinting at a swift return to the Premier League. Justin's headed goal from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's corner in the 12th minute secured their eighth consecutive victory under the management of Enzo Maresca.
On the other hand, Sunderland, after a promising start to the season, faced their third consecutive defeat, slipping to ninth place, just one point away from playoff contention. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough continued their remarkable ascent up the table, claiming a 2-1 victory against Norwich for their sixth consecutive win.
Sam Greenwood and Sammy Silvera found the net for the visitors at Carrow Road, with Jonathan Rowe managing a late consolation goal for Norwich. Boro now occupies seventh place, narrowly missing out on a playoff position based on goal difference, despite a challenging start to the season without a win in their first seven games.
Cardiff entered the top six by delivering a commanding 4-0 victory over Huddersfield, with goals from Callum Robinson, Dimitrios Goutas, Yakou Meite, and Perry Ng. West Brom secured the fifth position after a 2-0 victory over QPR, and Watford triumphed 1-0 against Swansea. Blackburn claimed a 2-1 victory over Millwall, making for an eventful round of Championship fixtures.
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