Watford back on top

The Hornets midfielder struck in the sixth minute to secure his side only their second win in eight league matches.

The Hornets were allowed to reclaim first place because of West Brom's comprehensive 3-1 defeat at Stoke.

Ricardo Fuller celebrated signing a new deal at the Potters by netting his first hat-trick for the club, while Roman Bednar netted a consolation goal for the Baggies.

Substitute Darren Byfield scored a stoppage-time winner to give Bristol City a 3-2 victory against 10-man Barnsley.

City's Enoch Showunmi had twice cancelled out strikes from Jonathan Macken and Dennis Souza before the Robins took full advantage of Jamal Campbell-Ryce's dismissal to claim all three points.

Madjid Bougherra cancelled out Frazier Campbell's opener as Charlton, who had Danny Mills sent off, were held to a 1-1 draw by Hull at The Valley.

John Spicer saw red for Burnley as Owen Coyle's side secured a point with a goalless draw against Ipswich.

First-half goals from Clint Hill and James Scowcroft helped Crystal Palace to a 2-1 win over Plymouth.

Jermaine Easter pulled one back for the Pilgrims at the start of the second period, but Neil Warnock's side held on for all three points.

Akos Buzsaky fired QPR off the foot of the table and out of the drop-zone with a classy double to see off Colchester 2-1 at Loftus Road.

Mark Yeates pulled one back for Us - who replaced their opponents in bottom spot - before Rangers defender Damion Stewart received his marching orders for a second bookable offence.

A stoppage-time winner from Lewis Neal hauled Preston out of the drop-zone, earning them a 1-0 win at Southampton.

Coventry striker Kevin Kyle was sent off after 31 minutes to help Blackpool to a thumping 4-0 victory at Bloomfield Road.

Wes Hoolahan's 28th-minute penalty opened the scoring and soon after Kyle was shown a straight red card for an elbow on Shaun Barker.

Second-half strikes from Michael Flynn, Kaspars Gorkss and substitute Scott Vernon allowed the Seasiders to canter to their biggest win of the season.

Paul Parry's goal on the half-hour was enough to earn Cardiff a 1-0 win over Sheffield United and move the Welsh side within a point of their opponents.

Norwich's revival continued with a 1-0 win at Scunthorpe , Jamie Cureton netting the 78th-minute winner.