Villa plunge into bottom three

Cardiff sit top of the table

AFP, LONDON: Aston Villa crashed in the Championship relegation zone after a 2-1 defeat at Reading, while Cardiff sit top of the table following their 2-0 win over Sheffield United on Tuesday.

Villa's latest stumble means their star defender John Terry is still searching for his first Championship win since joining Steve Bruce's side following his release by Chelsea at the end of last season.

Terry and company fell behind four minutes into the second half when Glenn Whelan deflected Adrian Popa's cross into his own net.

The Royals, beaten by Huddersfield on penalties in last season's play-off final, doubled their lead after 55 minutes through a close-range effort from Mo Barrow.

Villa, one of the pre-season promotion favourites thanks to Terry's arrival, pulled a late goal back through Conor Hourihane but it was not enough to prevent them slipping to second bottom.

At the Cardiff City Stadium, Sean Morrison headed the Bluebirds in front from a corner just before the interval before midfielder Nathaniel Mendez-Laing netted his fourth goal of the season 10 minutes into the second half.

Wolves also made it three league in a row with a 3-2 win at Hull.

The visitors raced into an early lead through Ruben Neves, but Hull were back on level terms after 27 minutes when Michael Dawson headed home a corner.

On-loan Atletico Madrid midfielder Diogo Jota put the visitors back in front two minutes ahead of the break.

Substitute Ricardo Cavaleiro slotted home a third in stoppage time before David Meyler's penalty for Hull reduced the deficit.

Ipswich are the other team to have maximum points from their first three matches after a late goal from Jordan Spence secured a dramatic 4-3 win at Millwall.

The Lions were in front after just 43 seconds when Jed Wallace swept home, but Ipswich soon levelled through a long-range effort by Joe Garner.

There were then two goals in as many minutes as first Martyn Waghorn put Town ahead, only for Aiden O'Brien to square things up again with a close-range finish after 36 minutes.

Mick McCarthy's side found themselves in front once more in first-half stoppage time when Republic of Ireland forward David McGoldrick set up Waghorn.

Villa plunge into bottom three

Cardiff sit top of the table

AFP, LONDON: Aston Villa crashed in the Championship relegation zone after a 2-1 defeat at Reading, while Cardiff sit top of the table following their 2-0 win over Sheffield United on Tuesday. Villas latest stumble means their star defender John Terry is still searching for his first Championship win since joining Steve Bruces side following his release by Chelsea at the end of last season. Terry and company fell behind four minutes into the second half when Glenn Whelan deflected Adrian Popas cross into his own net. The Royals, beaten by Huddersfield on penalties in last seasons play-off final, doubled their lead after 55 minutes through a close-range effort from Mo Barrow. Villa, one of the pre-season promotion favourites thanks to Terrys arrival, pulled a late goal back through Conor Hourihane but it was not enough to prevent them slipping to second bottom. At the Cardiff City Stadium, Sean Morrison headed the Bluebirds in front from a corner just before the interval before midfielder Nathaniel Mendez-Laing netted his fourth goal of the season 10 minutes into the second half. Wolves also made it three league in a row with a 3-2 win at Hull. The visitors raced into an early lead through Ruben Neves, but Hull were back on level terms after 27 minutes when Michael Dawson headed home a corner. On-loan Atletico Madrid midfielder Diogo Jota put the visitors back in front two minutes ahead of the break. Substitute Ricardo Cavaleiro slotted home a third in stoppage time before David Meylers penalty for Hull reduced the deficit. Ipswich are the other team to have maximum points from their first three matches after a late goal from Jordan Spence secured a dramatic 4-3 win at Millwall. The Lions were in front after just 43 seconds when Jed Wallace swept home, but Ipswich soon levelled through a long-range effort by Joe Garner. There were then two goals in as many minutes as first Martyn Waghorn put Town ahead, only for Aiden OBrien to square things up again with a close-range finish after 36 minutes. Mick McCarthys side found themselves in front once more in first-half stoppage time when Republic of Ireland forward David McGoldrick set up Waghorn.