Middlesbrough Tops Championship Table After Dominant 5-1 Victory; Portsmouth Secures Late Win

Middlesbrough has surged to the top of the Championship table following an emphatic 5-1 thrashing of Bolton Wanderers, solidifying their status as promotion contenders. The dominant performance saw Boro lay down a significant marker for the rest of the league.

In other Championship action, Portsmouth secured a fortunate 2-1 victory over Millwall thanks to a late own goal from Thomas Waddingham. Despite an error-strewn match, Portsmouth managed to secure all three points at Fratton Park. Meanwhile, Norwich City returned to winning ways with a 3-1 away victory against Charlton.