Inspired Azaz helps Boro continue playoff push as Blades cut gap to Leeds at top

Championship round-up: Ireland international continues stellar campaign with his 10th goal of the season to send Derby bottom of the table 

MATCHWINNER: Finn Azaz of Middlesbrough Pic:  Trevor Wilkinson | MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Derby sunk to the bottom of the Championship after a 1-0 defeat at Middlesbrough extended their winless to run 12 league games.

The Rams looked set to battle to what would have been a crucial point at the Riverside Stadium but Finn Azaz struck the winner for Boro 10 minutes from time.