Nathan Tella’s hat-trick ensured Burnley continued their march again to the Premier League because the Championship leaders eased to victory at Hull.
Vincent Kompany’s aspect require simply three extra wins to safe promotion after a 3-1 win on the MKM Stadium.
An even first half ended with the guests in entrance when Tella struck, earlier than a volley and a wise end wrapped up the victory, Ozan Tufan hitting a late comfort for Hull.
Sheffield United stay a distant 13 factors adrift in second spot after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Sunderland.
A cool end from Paris St Germain loanee Edouard Michut – his first for the Black Cats – opened the scoring on the Stadium of Light.
United would rally, although, James McAtee steering residence an equaliser in first-half stoppage time earlier than Tommy Doyle’s free-kick sealed a comeback win on the hour.
Luton’s personal promotion hopes stay intact after the Hatters secured a 1-0 victory at residence to midtable Bristol City.
The hosts wanted simply 4 minutes to attain the sport’s solely purpose to make it three wins in a row for Rob Edwards and his Hatters.
Carlton Morris headed residence a high quality Cody Drameh cross to settle the competition in favour of Luton, who near inside some extent of third-place Middlesbrough.
Blackburn moved as much as fifth, two factors behind Luton, after seeing off 10-man Reading 2-1 at Ewood Park.
Ryan Hedges’ late effort proved decisive after Cesare Casadei’s first senior purpose had levelled Ben Brereton Diaz’s opener, whereas Reading’s night time was compounded by a late rad card for Mamadou Loum.
Huddersfield moved off the foot of the desk as they annoyed former boss David Wagner and his play-off hopefuls Norwich.
Gabriel Sara put the Canaries forward however the Terriers, who hardly ever threatened, earned a 1-1 draw by way of a Grant Hanley personal purpose, whereas Arsenal loanee Marquinhos was despatched off late on for Norwich.
Cardiff moved some extent additional away from the relegation zone with a 1-1 draw at residence to West Brom as Sory Kaba’s equaliser cancelled out Daryl Dike’s opener for the Baggies.