Championship wrap: Burnley soar as Jimmy Dunne nets QPR winner

Burnley extended their lead at the top of the Championship table to six points after coming from behind to beat Middlesbrough 3-1 at Turf Moor.

The visitors took the lead just after half-time when Duncan Watmore, who had only just come on as a substitute, capitalised on a defensive mistake.

But Burnley's response was impressive. Manuel Benson equalised on the hour mark and then put the hosts ahead seven minutes later with a cross that evaded everyone - Republic of Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen being credited with the assist - before Jonny Howson headed into his own net.

Connor Roberts was sent off in the final minutes when the referee thought he had handled on the line, although replays showed the ball actually hit the bar.

Boro were unable to take advantage of their stroke of fortune, though, as Chuba Akpom's weak penalty was easily saved.

Second-placed Sheffield United play Wigan on Monday, and Watford closed to within four points of the Blades thanks to a 2-0 win over bottom side Huddersfield, Joao Pedro scoring both goals in the second half.

QPR head coach Neil Critchley made a winning start to his tenure after being appointed last Sunday as Rangers ended a run of four straight defeats by beating fellow play-off contenders Preston 1-0.

The only goal came from Irish international Jimmy Dunne in the 58th minute, the defender converting from close range after a Kenneth Paal corner.

Swansea staged a remarkable comeback to draw 3-3 with Coventry. The Sky Blues looked certain to take the three points when Viktor Gyokeres made it 3-0 in the 54th minute, adding to goals from Jonathan Panzo and Jamie Allen.

But Joel Piroe pulled one back in the 68th minute and the Swans earned an unlikely point through Jay Fulton and Liam Cullen.

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