Championship round-up: Three straight losses for Rooney's Birmingham

Wayne Rooney's poor start as Birmingham manager continued as his side suffered a 3-1 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Southampton on Saturday.

First-half goals from Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Carlos Alcaraz put Saints on course and Adam Armstrong wrapped up victory with his eighth of the season after a reply from Blues substitute Jay Stansfield.

Rooney’s side were short on luck – there was a suspicion of offside for Harwood-Bellis’ goal and City had a strong penalty appeal turned down – but they have now lost all three since the former England and Manchester United striker controversially replaced John Eustace.

Harry Winks scored his first goal for Leicester to hand the leaders a late 2-1 win at 10-man QPR.

The Foxes had been pegged back by Andre Dozzell after taking the lead through Stephy Mavididi on 30 minutes.

Dozzell turned villain when he was sent off for a second bookable offence following a tussle with Abdul Fatawu just before the hour and Winks took advantage with an 80th-minute winner.

Ipswich came from behind to stay within five points of the summit with a 3-2 win over Plymouth in a thriller at Portman Road.

Morgan Whittaker gave the Pilgrims an early lead but Bali Mumba turned into his own net before the break and George Hirst put Ipswich in front.

Marcus Harness looked to have made victory certain but Plymouth fought to the end with Joe Edwards on target late on.

Third-placed Leeds got back to winning ways as they thrashed Huddersfield 4-1.

Dan James and Crysencio Summerville both scored twice in the first half as Daniel Farke’s side impressed.

Michal Helik netted a consolation for the Terriers, who have won just one in seven under Darren Moore.

Preston’s downturn in form continued as they lost 1-0 at Hull.

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