Championship matchweek seven: Five things we learned

“We know that if we create the chances, we’ve got the best finisher in the league,” said Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer after the game. Now is the time for Rhodes to prove it.

Charlie Taylor’s light shines bright for inconsistent climbers Leeds
Apparently coveted by a number of Premier League clubs, the sinister shadow of Manchester United was nowhere to be seen as homegrown Leeds United left back Taylor added to his growing reputation with a winning goal against MK Dons.

Following a frustrating midweek which saw the Elland Road outfit throw away points against Ipswich Town, the inconsistent Yorkshire side climbed to within three points of third place Hull. Still finely tuning their team, Leeds, 13/2 with Coral to end in the Championship top six, may just surprise a few foes this season, as just one loss in eight so far could see them yet emerge as credible outsiders to trouble the chasing pack.

Reading ready to rumble
Reading’s remarkable and recent fine run continued, as prolific Nick Blackman and Garath McCleary sealed a 2-0 victory against joint bottom dwellers Bristol City.

Just two defeats in 10 across all competitions, and ll league goals from the past four fixtures, leave Steve Clarke’s side well positioned in a surprise sixth place, and having already equaled a quarter of their haul from last term, when they recklessly flirted with relegation. Quite the turnaround, though it is still early days.

Troubled Trotters ship four to increase relegation fears
Alarms should be ringing for Bolton Wanderers, whose blues continued as they languish in the bottom three, following a 4-1 thrashing by Huddersfield Town, despite the Trotters (2/1 to be relegated) having originally taken the lead.

The once Premier League regulars still boast just one win this season, as they yet again allowed a fellow team in poor form to steal a march. Now on nine points, this victory propelled Huddersfield up the table, with young Welsh wizard Emyr Huws, on loan from Wigan Athletic, showing Dragons coach Chris Coleman just how dangerous he can be with a brilliant brace and assist.