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Sheffield Wednesday`s crucial win over Sunderland and Leeds United`s dominance highlight the intense Championship race.

Sheffield Wednesday clinched a vital 2-1 victory over Sunderland at Hillsborough, propelling them out of the relegation zone. Josh Windass opened the scoring early in the 7th minute, showcasing his striking prowess. Sunderland fought back, equalizing just before halftime with a goal from Jack Clarke, but the Owls regained control in the second half. Barry Bannan sealed the win with a penalty in the 78th minute, marking a significant moment for the home side.

In other Championship action, Leeds United continued their impressive run with a commanding 3-0 win against Middlesbrough at Elland Road. Joël Piroe was the star of the match, netting two goals to bring his season tally to 22, while Daniel James added a third. Leeds now leads the Championship table with 76 points, four points ahead of Leicester City, who are in second place.

Ipswich Town remains in the promotion race, sitting third after a 2-1 victory over Norwich City. West Bromwich Albion strengthened their playoff position with a 2-0 win against Stoke City. Meanwhile, Southampton and Hull City played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw, keeping both teams in contention for a top-six finish. The Championship`s top scorer race is heating up, with Piroe leading the way, closely followed by Leicester`s Patson Daka.

Championship action this weekend saw an average attendance of 23,450, with Leeds United`s Elland Road hosting the highest crowd of 36,842.

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