Burnley Defeats Blackburn 1-0 in Derby

This weekend in the Championship saw Burnley claim a critical 1-0 victory over Blackburn in the East Lancashire derby, moving them just a point behind league leaders Leeds. Zian Flemming's stunning header secured the win, and fans celebrated his cheeky post-match celebration, which included parading his shirt over the Blackburn corner flag. Scott Parker praised his team's defensive performance, noting it was 'nothing short of sensational', as they restricted Blackburn to a single shot on target. Meanwhile, Leeds dropped points in a 3-3 draw against Hull, tightening the promotion race as other teams close in on the top spots. Additionally, Gary Rowett's managerial impact at the U's continues to show promise, with his team earning valuable points in a relegation battle. The Championship's competitive nature remains evident as teams vie for promotion and battle against relegation.