Match Centre: Sheffield United grab safety lifeline, but defeats for Hull City, Barnsley, Bradford City, York City while Sheffield Wednesday draw

Jordan Slew nabbed a late winner at Bramall Lane in a match which saw both sides reduced to 10 men.

Hull City suffered a 4-2 defeat to Middlesbrough to dent their play-off hopes, while Barnsley slipped to a narrow loss at Watford.

Sheffield Wednesday were held 1-1 at Walsall in League One, while in League Two Bradford City are still not clear of relegation after a heavy defeat at Accrington Stanley.

York City lost 2-1 at Darlington in the Blue Square Premier.

Championship

Hull City 2 Middlesbrough 4

Jay Simpson put City in front, before Scott McDonald (10, 11, 45) and Julio Arca (26) gave Boro the lead. Anthony Gerrard (69) replied.

Sheffield United 3 Bristol City 2

An own goal from goalkeeper Steve Simonsen gave visitors the lead, before United replied through Lee Williamson and David McAllister. Nicky Maynard was red carded for Bristol, as was Harry Maguire for United, Brett Pitman converting a second-half penalty for City. Jordan Slew (87) grabbed a winner for United.

Watford 1 Barnsley 0

John Eustace (2) scored an early Hornets winner.

League One

Walsall 1 Sheffield Wednesday 1

Jon Macken pounced to put Saddlers in front, before Neil Mellor (26) equalised for a point.

League Two

Accrington Stanley 3 Bradford City 0

Goals from Luke Joyce, Andy Procter and Sean McConville gave Stanley a 3-0 victory.

Blue Square Bet Premier

Darlington 2 York City 1

No goals in first half, but Tommy Wright (55) broke deadlock for hosts before Ian Miller (56) doubled their advantage. Chris Carruthers (87) replied for York.

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