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Championship results: Preston shock Brighton, Newcastle move top

What happened in Saturday's Championship action?

Preston secured the shock result of the day, beating top of the table Brighton 2-0. The hosts took the lead early on, Paul Huntington heading Paul Gallagher’s free-kick home, with Callum Robinson adding a second moments after half-time. They managed to hold on for the win, moving to within six points on the play-off places.

Daryl Murphy scored a late winning goal to beat Brentford and send Newcastle to the top of the Championship table. The Magpies took the lead, Dwight Gayle beating the offside trap to net his 20th goal of the season midway through the first half, but Brentford grew into the game after going behind and Lasse Vibe scored a well-deserved equaliser early in the second half.