Michael Obafemi's first goal for Millwall cancelled out by Sammie Szmodics

Elsewhere it was a dramatic night for the three teams at the top of the championship table.

Michael Obafemi during the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Norway.  Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Sammie Szmodics salvaged a point for Blackburn but his 20th Championship goal of the season could not disguise the home side’s frustration after a tough 1-1 draw with Millwall at Ewood Park.

Szmodics, who may play his first game for Ireland at the end of this month, pounced on a defensive error to fire home just past the hour mark, 10 minutes after Millwall substitute, and Irish striker Michael Obafemi had lashed the Lions in front.

But the result extended Rovers’ dismal streak to just one win in 15 league games and leaves John Eustace still searching for his first victory in charge.

In contrast, Millwall’s point stretched their unbeaten run under Neil Harris to three matches and they will arguably have been the happier, despite the careless manner in which they tossed away over an hour of sterling defensive work.

Obafemi needed less than eight minutes to make an impression, tenaciously winning Billy Mitchell’s fine cross into the box and capitalising on poor Rovers defending to turn and fire a rising shot past home goalkeeper Leo Wahlstedt.

Amid evident frustration among the home fans, Rovers responded well, Szmodics forcing a save from Matija Sarkic before a desperate blunder from Millwall’s Danny McNamara led to their 63rd-minute equaliser.

The full-back failed to spot Rovers substitute Amor Sigurdsson when playing a square ball and the Iceland striker, who had only been on the field for two minutes, served Szmodics to sweep the leveller past Sarkic.

Elsewhere Dan James’ first-half strike ensured Leeds continued their Championship automatic-promotion charge with a 1-0 victory over Stoke at Elland Road.

They remain third in the table after Ipswich Town came from behind to defeat Jason Knight's Bristol City 3-2 to maintain their two point gap in second. Jamie Vardy's strike ensured Leicester City beat Sunderland 1-0, which saw them keep their three point lead at the top.