Championship roundup: QPR fight back to earn precious point at West Brom

QPR eased their relegation fears and further damaged West Brom’s fading playoff hopes, as Gareth Ainsworth’s side fought back from 2-0 down to earn a draw at the Hawthorns.

After around 200 fans had staged a pre-game protest against the Baggies owner, Guochuan Lai, the hosts appeared to be in control after 15 minutes. Brandon Thomas-Asante broke the deadlock, though his handball on the line was missed by officials. Semi Ajayi made it two after a well-worked free kick, but Rangers hit back quickly.

With 22 minutes played, a delicious cross from Ilias Chair was met by Lyndon Dykes who glanced a brilliant header in from 10 yards. QPR grabbed the leveller four minutes into the second half thanks to Josh Griffiths’ gaffe. Chris Martin charged down the goalkeeper’s clearance to score and pick up a priceless point.

Long-serving Luton midfielder Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu scored twice as his third-placed side pushed Blackpool closer to relegation with a 3-1 victory.

Andy Lyons had given the Seasiders a shock lead, but Mpanzu’s first goal levelled things on the stroke of half-time. Carlton Morris put the Hatters in front from close range in the 72nd minute, and Mpanzu sealed the points four minutes later with a fine finish into the top corner.

Millwall stay fifth but missed the chance to tighten their grip on a playoff spot after falling to a 1-0 defeat at Hull. The visitors dominated the first half, with Oliver Burke hitting the bar, but Liam Rosenior made a triple substitution at the break to change the pattern of the game.

The changes paid off as one of those substitutes, Adama Traoré, scored an inspired winner in the 70th minute. The Mali international twisted his way into a good position from 20 yards out before finding the bottom