Sunderland's promotion push checked by Coventry fightback

Championship leaders Sunderland blew a two-goal lead as managerless Coventry hit back to draw 2-2 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Wilson Isidor and Dennis Cirkin scored in the first half to put Sunderland on course to consolidate their push for promotion to the Premier League.

But Haji Wright got one back to revive the Sky Blues, who sacked long-serving manager Mark Robins on Thursday.

Jack Rudoni scored six minutes from time to earn a dramatic point for Coventry caretaker boss Rhys Carr.

Sunderland are two points clear of Leeds, who moved up to second with a 2-0 win over lowly QPR at Elland Road.

Jayden Bogle scored after 19 minutes before Joel Piroe netted the second in stoppage-time.

Leeds climbed above Sheffield United, who play local rivals Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.

With only one win this season, QPR have slumped to the bottom of the table.

Colby Bishop scored on his first appearance after heart surgery as Portsmouth moved off the bottom with a 3-1 win over Preston at Fratton Park.

Josh Murphy and Conor Ogilvie scored in the first half, with Emil Riis pulling one back after the break.

Bishop struck from the penalty spot on 88 minutes, 10 minutes after coming on, to seal only Portsmouth's second league victory since last season's promotion.

Middlesbrough thrashed struggling Luton 5-1 to move into the play-off places.

Delano Burgzorg and Finn Azaz both netted twice for Michael Carrick's side, with Emmanuel Latte Lath also on target.

Jordan Clark grabbed a consolation for Luton, but the Hatters have lost five of their last nine matches and are only outside the relegation zone on goal difference.

Seventh-placed Millwall's four-game winning streak came to an end in a 1-1 draw at Stoke.

Josh Coburn put Millwall ahead with a tap-in from Femi Azeez's 42nd minute cross, but Ben Gibson headed Stoke's equaliser from a second half corner.

Andi Weimann scored twice as Blackburn ended a run of four games without a goal with a 3-1 win at Cardiff.

Norwich are six games without a win after losing 2-0 at home to Bristol City, while Derby and Plymouth drew 1-1.