Sheffield United secured consecutive Championship victories with a 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers. Chris Wilder's team dominated the match from the start, with Harrison Burrows' precise strike—his first for the club—giving them a 16th-minute lead. They created numerous chances, with Kieffer Moore coming close twice in the second half before Tyrese Campbell scored his second goal in as many games just after the hour mark to seal the victory. The Blades had further opportunities to extend their lead through Gus Hamer, and Wilder will be satisfied with a professional display that ended Blackburn's unbeaten run at Ewood Park.
In another match, Ben Gibson's late header secured a 2-1 win for Stoke against Derby. The Potters took the lead through Tom Cannon's ninth-minute penalty after being fouled by Jacob Widell Zetterström. Derby equalized in unusual circumstances when Gibson's header beat his own goalkeeper, Viktor Johansson, who inadvertently touched the ball into the net. However, Gibson redeemed himself by scoring the winning goal for the home side with eight minutes remaining.
Swansea ended their goal drought of over nine hours with a 2-1 victory against Oxford at the Kassam Stadium. This was Oxford's first home defeat and extended their winless streak in the Championship to eight matches. After failing to score throughout October, the Swans finally broke their silence in the 38th minute when Zan Vipotnik converted Ronald's cross. Substitute Florian Bianchini sealed the win in the 80th minute by finishing neatly from 16 yards after receiving Gonçalo Franco's pass. Dane Scarlett reduced the deficit with a low drive in the closing minutes.
On Friday night, West Bromwich Albion's winless streak in the Championship reached seven matches after Tahith Chong's superb equalizer helped Luton secure a 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road.
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