Derby County maintained pressure on the leading two clubs with a narrow 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. A solitary Bamford goal in the 78th minute helped keep 2nd place well and truely in view. Sheffield Wednesday 17th, Derby County 3rd.
Wigan Athletic have their eyes firmly on a play-off place and a quick return to the Premiership after a 2-0 win over lowly Barnsley at the DW Stadium. Goals from Maynard (35th min) and Waghorn 9 minutes later lifted the Latics to be 4-points short of a top-6 place, leaving Barnsley starring at League One. Wigan Athletic 7th, Barnsley 23rd.
Yeovil Town (24th) couldn't improve their lowly placing, despite a 0-0 draw with Watford (11th) at Huish Park.