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Sheffield Wednesday`s Bannan scores late to secure a crucial win against Sunderland in the Championship.

Sheffield Wednesday clinched a vital 2-1 victory over Sunderland at Hillsborough, with Barry Bannan scoring the decisive goal in the 78th minute. Josh Windass opened the scoring for the Owls in the 37th minute, but Sunderland`s Jack Clarke equalized just before halftime, setting the stage for a tense second half. This win elevates Sheffield Wednesday to 22nd in the Championship standings with 20 points, while Sunderland remains in 9th place with 44 points.

In other Championship action, Watford and Luton Town battled to a 1-1 draw at Vicarage Road. Tom Lockyer put Luton ahead in the 62nd minute, but Vakoun Bayo leveled for Watford ten minutes later. Watford now sits in 11th place with 41 points, while Luton remains strong in 3rd with 59 points.

League leaders Leicester City further extended their lead at the top with a commanding 3-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers. Goals from Patson Daka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Jamie Vardy secured the win, placing Leicester 11 points clear at the summit with 72 points. QPR continues to struggle, sitting in the relegation zone at 22nd place.

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