Daryl Murphy's debut goal for Ipswich Town helped claim a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough after David Wheater hit back.

Dexter Blackstock got a brace for Nottingham Forest as they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 with Luke Varney getting their goal. A late Lee Williamson strike helped Sheffield United draw 1-1 with Derby after Robbie Savage put them ahead. Jim Gannon's first game as Peterborough boss ended with a 1-0 win over QPR as Aaron McLean provided the killer blow. Swansea sealed a 2-0 triumph against Preston that saw David Cotterill and Ashley Williams get the goals. Neil Danns and Darren Ambrose netted as Crystal Palace secured a 2-1 win over Scunthorpe, who saw David Mirfin score. Simon Cox was the goal hero for West Brom as they beat Plymouth Argyle 1-0. Leicester beat Blackpool 2-1 with Dany N'Guessan and Lloyd Dyer scoring, while Stephen Dobbie also netted. Coventry drew 1-1 with Bristol City as David Clarkson hit back following David Bell's opener. 10-man Barnsley beat Watford 1-0 after Emil Hallfredsson blasted in. Shane Long and Brian Howard both scored as 10-man Reading beat Doncaster 2-1, who had Billy Sharp on target.