Championship roundup: Pukki keeps Norwich top as Bournemouth hit five

Championship roundup: Pukki keeps Norwich top as Bournemouth hit five

12-Dec-2020 17:28:55 | The Guardian

  • Norwich stay at summit after 2-1 win at Blackburn
  • Solanke hits two as Bournemouth thrash Huddersfield

Teemu Pukki’s 50th goal on his 100th appearance gave Championship leaders Norwich a 2-1 win at Blackburn.

The Finn was the difference between the sides, firing Norwich ahead with a clinical finish midway through a first half which they dominated, and in which he also struck the woodwork. Rovers deservedly levelled through a special Harvey Elliott goal shortly after the restart before Pukki restored Norwich’s advantage in the 65th minute.

Hull and Lincoln held onto the top two spots in despite both suffering defeats.

Related: Swansea's Jamal Lowe hits double to beat 10-man Cardiff in feisty derby

Newport saw their lead at the top cut after a 2-1 defeat at Leyton Orient.

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