Hull City 1-3 Middlesbrough
Michael Carrick secured a first victory as Middlesbrough manager with a 3-1 win at Hull, who are reportedly close to recruiting Liam Rosenior as new head coach.
Highly-rated Rosenior, a favourite in East Yorkshire during his playing days, watched from the stands as the Tigers slipped to another home defeat.
Chuba Akpom's 30th-minute header put Boro in control before Republic of Ireland international Cyrus Christie equalised for the hosts on the hour.
Just when Hull had looked like building momentum, Tobias Figueiredo scored a soft own goal three minutes later.
An away win was then confirmed when Ryan Giles beat Nathan Baxter at his near post with the aid of an 80th-minute deflection off Christie, who was also credited with an own goal.
Rosenior no doubt left the MKM Stadium with plenty to ponder as Hull are just a point above the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone.
It was, though, a significant victory for Carrick as Boro moved up to 18th.
Preston North End 1-0 Swansea
Brad Potts' first-half goal proved the difference as Preston edged out play-off chasing rivals Swansea 1-0.
Preston’s victory – a third in four matches – lifted them level on points with the Swans, who only remain in the top six on goal difference.
Ryan Lowe’s side just about deserved their win against a previously in-form Swansea side who had won six of their previous eight games.
Republic of Ireland international Robbie Brady carved out numerous chances for the home side whilst Alan Browne skippered the team. Sean Maguire was introduced as a second half substitute while Greg Cunningham was unused.
Michael Obafemi was sent on for the Welsh side as was fellow underage Irish international Armstrong Oko-Flex but they couldn't grab an
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