Parrott bags brace, Connolly frustrations continue

Troy Parrott recovered his scoring form, grabbing his first league goals since September with a brace in MK Dons 3-1 win over Cheltenham Town in League One on Tuesday.

The Dubliner put the Milton Keynes 1-0 up on 26 minutes, also grabbing their third with five minutes remaining to assure the hosts of victory.

In the Sky Bet Championship leaders Fulham took another step towards promotion back to the top flight as they moved 14 points clear after sweeping to a 5-1 win at 10-man Swansea. The Cottagers had seen off rivals Blackburn 2-0 on Saturday and were given a boost when Swans defender Ryan Manning was shown a straight red card for a foul on Harry Wilson shortly before the break. It was Wilson who had a hand in Fulham's opener early in the second half when he crossed for Aleksandar Mitrovic to knock in his 35th league goal of the season.

Swansea's Ben Cabango deflected in an own goal in the 53rd minute, before Bobby Decordova-Reid nodded home a third with 17 minutes left. Although Joel Piroe scored a swift a consolation for Swansea, on-loan Liverpool defender Neco Williams slotted in twice during the closing stages as Fulham edged closer to a Premier League return.

Sheffield United beat play-off rivals Middlesbrough 4-1 to hand former boss Chris Wilder a comprehensive defeat on his return to Bramall Lane. Sander Berge fired the Blades into a 23rd-minute lead and captain Billy Sharp swiftly added another for his 15th goal of the campaign. Aaron Connolly saw his effort ruled out for offside, before Jack Robinson volleyed in a third on the hour. Boro substitute Folarin Balogun had not been on long before he reduced the deficit in the 62nd minute with his first goal since a loan move from Arsenal. Morgan Gibbs-White ended any