Billing volley the cherry on top for Bournemouth
Philip Billing's volleyed wondergoal set Bournemouth on its way to an important 3-0 win over Swansea, keeping the Cherries in the hunt for a promotion play-off spot.
In-form Watford strengthened its grip on the second automatic promotion place in the Championship by winning 4-1 at Rotherham, while Swansea and Brentford dropped points.
Xisco Munoz's side made it eight victories from nine matches thanks to goals from Francisco Sierralta, Ismaila Sarr, Ken Sema and Dan Gosling.
Third-placed Swansea is three points behind Watford after losing 3-0 at Bournemouth.
Philip Billing's volley and Joel Latibeaudiere's own goal put the Cherries in control, with Arnaut Danjuma sealing the win late on.
Fourth-placed Brentford failed to capitalise on that slip-up as it blew a two-goal lead to draw with Wayne Rooney's Derby.
Ivan Toney's penalty and a Sergi Canos strike put the Bees in control midway through the first half, only for Lee Gregory and fellow half-time substitute Louis Sibley to make it 2-2.
Playoff hopeful Cardiff drew 0-0 at home to Stoke, while Middlesbrough moved up to eighth with a 2-0 win against Preston.
North End defender Jordan Storey sliced a Yannick Bolasie cross into his own net to open the scoring, with captain Alan Browne sent off before manager Alex Neil also saw red.
Marcus Tavernier wrapped up Boro's 2-0 win early in the second half.
Luton was also 2-0 winner over Coventry.
