Leeds United beat Middlesbrough 1-0 and returned to the top of the Sky Bet Champions League standings.

Daniel James scored from close range a few minutes after kick-off at the Riverside Stadium. This was his 12th goal of the season, and this goal also helped Leeds United win in the end.

Burnley, who topped the league after the last round of games, drew 0-0 with Derby County this round. They have the same 85 points as Leeds United, but are temporarily ranked second due to the disadvantage of goal difference: Leeds United currently has a goal difference of 52, while Burnley has only 43.

Another championship contender Sheffield United lost to Millwall at home, suffered two consecutive league defeats, and ranked third with 83 points.

Sunderland, ranked fourth, also did not win, and they tied Norwich 0-0.

With only 5 rounds of the season remaining, the competition for the EFL Championship title remains fierce.

Leeds' next opponents are Preston (H), Oxford United (A), Stoke City (H), Bristol City (H) and Plymouth (A).

Burnley's next opponents are Norwich (H), Watford (A), Sheffield United (H), QPR (A) and Millwall (H).

Sheffield United's next opponents are Plymouth (A), Cardiff City (H), Burnley (A), Stoke City (A), Blackburn (H)