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Scott Parker impressed by Bournemouth’s ruthlessness at Coventry

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker admitted his team had to be ruthless to overcome a “very good” Coventry side.

Blackburn are suffering from a lack of confidence – Tony Mowbray

Tony Mowbray said his Blackburn team are suffering from a “lack of confidence” after their play-off hopes suffered another blow with a 1-0 defeat at home to Stoke.

Grant McCann hails Peterborough defensive strength after vital win at Barnsley

Peterborough manager Grant McCann hailed a strong defensive display from his side after Jack Marriott and Frankie Kent secured a vital 2-0 win against fellow strugglers Barnsley.

C'ship wrap: Derby go down as Bournemouth inch closer

Derby were relegated from the Sky Bet Championship after losing 1-0 at QPR. Luke Amos struck two minutes from time to twist the knife into Wayne Rooney's Rams. Derby, who suffered a 21-point deduction due to entering administration and breaches of EFL financial rules, had their fate sealed when Reading grabbed a last-minute equaliser to draw 4-4 against Swansea.Reading fought back in sensational style after trailing Swansea 4-1 with half an hour of their game remaining. Lucas Joao dispatched a third-minute penalty for the Royals, but Hannes Wolf quickly equalised with a superb curler into the top corner. A Joel Piroe double, including Swansea's first penalty of the season, and a brilliant by Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi effort put the visitors in control.

Dominic Solanke brace boosts Bouremouth’s automatic promotion hopes

Dominic Solanke took his season’s tally to 27 goals after his double strike saw Bournemouth close in on a return to the Premier League following a 3-0 victory at Coventry.