Here, we round-up the winners and losers from an action-packed New Year's Day fixture list in the second-tier. Click through the pages to see who shone and struggled:
1. L: Huddersfield Town
Despite the eye-catching 5-2 scoreline in favour of Stoke City, the afternoon was overshadowed as James McClean was subjected to sectarian abuse. Terriers boss Danny Cowley wants whoever was involved to be duly punished. | Getty
2. W: Middlesbrough
Boro extended their winning run to four games with yet another big away scalp at Preston North End. It was an afternoon of celebration all round after Rudy Gestede netted his first goal since February 2018. | Getty
3. L: Cardiff City
Unsurprisingly, an apologetic Neil Harris was left livid by the Bluebirds shock 6-1 loss at Queens Park Rangers and instantly threatened to sell players in January that do not meet his demands. | Getty
4. W: Hull City
Grant McCann launched an astonishing attack on Sheffield Wednesday after his 1-0 win at Hillsborough with Hull, claiming the hospitality wasnt very good due to car parking issues and allegedly arguing with stewards. | Getty
5. L: Lee Johnson (Bristol City)
Left somewhat miffed after the 4-0 home defeat to Brentford, the Robins boss was shown his marching orders at full-time for an incident involving Thomas Frank. Johnson will appeal his red card - insisting it was misinterpreted. | Getty
6. W: Millwall
Gary Rowett has led the Lions into play-off contention after their 3-1 win over strugglers over Luton Town saw them end the day in the top six. After trailing 1-0 at the break, it was an inspired team talk that aided the turnaround. | Getty