Burnley 1 Sheffield United 0

Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes Dave Kitson can still make an impact at the Britannia Stadium.

Reading 0 Burnley 2 (0-3 on aggregate)

Preston 1 Sheffield United 1

Ipswich have confirmed they have sacked manager Jim Magilton after the club’s failure to make the Coca-Cola Championship play-offs.

SHAY GIVEN has committed his future to Newcastle amid speculation he is wanted by Arsenal.

Bristol City 0 Hull 1

Bristol City 2 Crystal Palace 1 (after extra time, Bristol City win 4-2 on aggregate)

Wigan boss Paul Jewell was left to rue another controversial refereeing decision, but watched his 10-man side edge a further point away from the relegation zone at Watford tonight.

Frazer Richardson admits “it would be the dream come true to walk out in a big final with Leeds” as he gears up for the Coca-Cola Championship play-off showdown with Watford at the Millennium Stadium.

Watford could lose key players to suspension for the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final – but manager Adrian Boothroyd is likely to earn a reprieve.

Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd hailed Marlon King for the outstanding performance that inspired a 3-0 play-off semi-final win at Crystal Palace.

Leeds 0 Preston 0

Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Quinn is refusing to let two years of friendly fire dampen his enthusiasm as he patiently continues to wait for a shot at the international big-time.

Preston 0 West Ham 1

Alan Pardew has told the West Ham board to forget their reported £30m (€45m) debt and allow him to sign new players if the club win promotion to the Barclays Premiership.

Derby 0 Preston 0