Brighton and Hove Albion reignited the Championship title race on Wednesday (AEDT) as it took advantage of a frustrating night for Newcastle United to cut the gap at the top to three points.

After back-to-back defeats - including a -2-1 home loss to Newcastle - it appeared that Brighton's title push was coming to a stuttering halt, but second-half goals from Anthony Knockaert and Solly March secured a 2-0 win over Rotherham United.

Meanwhile at the Madejski Stadium, Newcastle dominated its clash with Reading but found Ali Al-Habsi in fine form, Reading somehow holding onto a 0-0 draw.

Behind the top two Huddersfield Town moved three points clear in third thanks to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa, while it nearest rival, Leeds United conceded a late equaliser against Fulham.

Sheffield Wednesday was also frustrated as battling Burton Albion earned a point at Hillsborough, while Wigan Athletic's survival hopes were boosted by a 1-0 victory against Gianfranco Zola's Birmingham City.