Bristol City moved back up to fifth in the Championship with a 1-0 victory over fellow play-off contenders Middlesbrough on Tuesday.
Adam Webster s first-half header proved the difference at the Riverside, where Boro were booed off after a fifth straight defeat that left them eighth – two points adrift of Aston Villa in sixth.
George Saville blazed over a glorious opportunity before Jonny Howson failed to get the better of Max O Leary when one on one in the 20th minute.
Howson saw another attempt deflected onto the post and Ashley Fletcher s follow-up was cleared off the line, with Webster s goal coming against the run of play in the 31st minute.
Britt Assombalonga also struck the woodwork after the restart but Boro were unable to find a route back into the game.
Back-to-back wins on the road.
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Swansea City ended a run of three straight defeats with a resounding 3-0 victory at home to Brentford, who are now winless in four.
Nathan Dyer was on target after just 31 seconds – his first league goal for the Swans since August 2014 – and he doubled his tally after Daniel James rattled the crossbar.
Bersant Celina struck the woodwork before half-time but James got the hosts third on the follow-up after Connor Roberts effort came back off the upright in the 78th minute.
Graham Potter s team moved up to 14th, level with Brentford on 50 points.
