Sunderland tops championship after 2-1 win at Luton

In the Championship, Sunderland achieved a 2-1 victory over Luton Town, moving three points clear at the top of the table. The match took place at Kenilworth Road where Carlton Morris had a first-half goal disallowed for offside, a decision that left the home side frustrated. Chris Rigg scored first for Sunderland with a composed strike early in the second half, but Luton equalized through Elijah Adebayo shortly after. However, Sunderland quickly regained the lead with a powerful shot from Romaine Mundle in the 61st minute. This result places Sunderland firmly at the top, while Burnley, who drew 1-1 with Hull City, remains in second place. The match saw Hull take an early lead with a goal from Xavier Simons, but Burnley responded through Zian Flemming’s header, extending their unbeaten run to eight matches. Sheffield United, on the other hand, fell to a 1-0 defeat against Middlesbrough, where Emmanuel Latte Lath scored the only goal, further distancing the Blades from the leaders and marking their second consecutive loss. West Bromwich Albion managed a goalless draw against Blackburn, thus overtaking Sheffield United in the standings based on goal difference. Overall, Sunderland’s consistent performances have stirred up the Championship title race, amid struggles for teams like Sheffield United and Luton who are facing challenges to maintain momentum and secure crucial points.