Championship Betting Review - 9 April 2006
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Championship Betting Review - April 9, 2006
Overview
Reading moved closer to Sunderland's Championship points record of 105 with a commanding 5-2 victory over Cardiff at Ninian Park.
Key Highlights
Reading's Dominance
Reading showcased their top form with an impressive 5-2 win against Cardiff. James Harper opened the scoring after 10 minutes, followed by Dave Kitson at 39 minutes, giving Reading a strong half-time lead. Glenn Loovens’ own goal in the 52nd minute extended their advantage. Although Cardiff responded with goals from Cameron Jerome and Paul Parry, Reading sealed the victory with Kevin Doyle’s strike in the 87th minute and Harper’s second in injury time. This confident win was marked at 6/4 odds.
Sheffield United’s Dramatic Win
Sheffield United edged closer to automatic promotion with a thrilling late victory against Hull. Goals from Neil Shipperley and Paul Ifill had given the Blades a firm lead, but Hull rallied with strikes from Stuart Elliott and Daryl Duffy. Veteran defender David Unsworth clinched the victory in the final moments. Sheffield United's odds stood at 1/2.
Watford's Missed Opportunity
Watford missed a chance to gain ground on Sheffield United with a 1-1 draw against Luton. Marlon King scored his 20th goal of the season to put Watford ahead, but Ahmet Brkovic equalized, resulting in a 12/5 draw.
Leeds’ Struggles Continue
Leeds’ hopes of catching Sheffield United dimmed after a goalless draw with Plymouth, marking six matches without a win. Savvy bettors took advantage of the generous 13/5 odds for a draw.
Preston's Play-off Push
Preston rose to fifth place and solidified their play-off hopes with a win over Norwich, aided by two own goals from Jason Shackell and Gary Doherty. Odds were tightly set at 5/6.
Crystal Palace’s Play-off Chances
Despite a 2-0 defeat at Leicester, Crystal Palace remain in play-off contention. Andy Welsh and Stephen Hughes scored for Leicester, yielding a 9/5 home win.
Wolves' Missed Opportunity
Wolves lost a two-goal lead against Coventry, ending in a 2-2 draw. Paul Ince and Colin Cameron initially put Wolves ahead, but Stern John and Gary McSheffrey secured a 9/4 draw for Coventry. Wolves are 10 points behind play-off contenders.
Crewe's Survival Hopes
Crewe improved their chances of avoiding relegation with a 2-0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday, thanks to Gareth Taylor’s double. Odds were 11/8 in Crewe’s favor.
Southampton’s Secure Position
Southampton nearly guaranteed their Championship survival with a 2-0 win over Brighton, dropping the latter to the bottom of the table. Ricardo Fuller and Richard Chaplow were the scorers, with Southampton’s win set at 7/4.
Derby’s Step to Safety
Derby moved closer to safety, defeating Millwall 1-0 at Pride Park. Tommy Smith secured the win with his sixth goal of the season, yielding a 10/11 outcome.
With the season reaching its climax, these results significantly impact the promotion and relegation battles, setting the stage for an exciting finish.
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