David Jones’ injury-time free-kick hauled Derby level on points with Coca-Cola Championship leaders Birmingham as they claimed a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Pride Park.

Sunderland’s dismal start to the season continued as they slumped to the bottom of the Coca-Cola Championship with a 3-1 loss to promoted Southend.

COCA-COLA League Two leaders Scunthorpe had their lead slashed to five points after being held by Chester yesterday.

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Captain Teddy Sheringham is struggling to recover from injury in time for Portsmouth’s home game against Chelsea tomorrow.

Aiyegbeni Yakubu will make his final appearance for Portsmouth against Bolton before flying off to the African Nations Cup.

Sheffield Wednesday boosted their First Division survival hopes with a superb five-goal demolition of hapless Coventry at Hillsborough tonight.

Second-half goals from Shefki Kuqi and Adam Proudlock gave Sheffield Wednesday a 2-0 win at Rotherham.

Sheffield Wednesday enjoyed the better of the first half at Millmoor but Rotherham held on to stay on level terms at the break.

Leicester boss Micky Adams has warned his side that struggling Ipswich are still capable of turning them over on Boxing Day.