Sheffield United battled to a 1-0 win at Reading to extend their lead over third-placed Middlesbrough back to seven points.
West Brom's 1-0 win over lowly Wigan moved them up to ninth, four points off the play-offs.
Tonight's games mean all the teams in the second tier have played 35 matches.
Championship full-time headlines
- Iliman Ndiaye gets the winner as Sheffield United extend their lead over third-placed Middlesbrough to seven points with a 1-0 win at Reading.
- West Bromwich Albion claim a 1-0 win over struggling Wigan, who fall to the foot of table, and inject some life into their play-off push.