LONDON (Reuters) - Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers' promotion charge was halted as Midlands rivals Aston Villa handed out a 4-1 thrashing at a spirited Villa Park on Saturday. Albert Adomah put Villa in front after seven minutes after a goalmouth scramble but the lead lasted only 12 minutes as Diogo Jota levelled for Wolves from Matt Doherty's cross. They are now four points behind Cardiff City, who beat struggling Birmingham City 3-2 and seven behind Wolves. Middlesbrough beat Barnsley 3-1 while Derby, who also have 61 points, face Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Hull City eased their relegation fears as they hit back from 3-1 down to beat Norwich City 4-3 -- Abel Hernandez netting two penalties before Harry Wilson's winner.

Source: The Star March 10, 2018 19:52 UTC