Tuesday, 01 November 2011 22:31
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Sharp shooter: Billy Sharp scored at an emotional Keepmoat Stadium but Doncaster still lost
Leaders Southampton maintained their perfect home record, while Billy Sharp scored as Doncaster fell to the foot of the table.
High-flying Southampton moved five points clear at the top of the Championship with a 2-1 win over ten-men Peterborough United at St Mary's.Two goals in three first half minutes from Richard Chaplow and Jos Hooiveld saw the Saints make it eight wins out of eight at home, although Posh pulled one back via Emile Sinclair after seeing Lee Frecklington sent-off.Second placed West Ham were held to a goalless stalemate at Upton Park by Bristol City, who moved off the bottom with the point, while Crystal Palace dropped to fourth after it was goalless with Portsmouth at Selhurst Park.EmotionalStriker Billy Sharp scored for Doncaster at an emotional Keepmoat Stadium but Rovers dropped to the bottom after being beaten by Middlesbrough.Sharp asked to lead players and supporters in a minute's applause before the game to celebrate the short life of his son Louie Jacob Sharp, who was only two days old when he passed away on Saturday.The striker then scored the opener on 14 minutes but Barry Robson notched a brace and Marvin Emnes was on target as Boro won to move third.Paul Konchesky, David Nugent and Paul Gallagher were on target as managerless Leicester beat Burnley 3-1 to move up to eighth.Bragging rightsBarnsley claimed the Yorkshire derby bragging rights - and a priceless three points - thanks to Craig Davies and Andy Gray goals against Hull City, who notched a consolation via Matty Fryatt. Millwall made it two home wins in four days to climb further from the drop zone after Darius Henderson's brace sunk Coventry City.Marcus Tudgay notched on 75 minutes as Nottingham Forest got back to winning ways against Reading, while substitute Troy Deeney scored as Watford made it two home wins this week against Brighton to climb four points clear of the drop zone.Read more http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7286245/
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