However, the Whites are back on track following their 1-0 win over Bristol City, in a weekend all the top seven bar Leeds drop precious points in the race for promotion. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Top tier sides battle for Blackburn loan star
A host of Premier League sides are said to be keeping a close eye on Brighton stopper Christian Walton, who has excelled on his loan spell with Blackburn Rovers so far this season. (The 72) | Getty
2. QPR handed boost in defender chase
Queens Park Rangers have been handed a boost in their pursuit of free agent Alexander Milosevic, after the Swedish defender reportedly turned down an offer from IFK Gothenburg. (Expressen) | Getty
3. Starlet secures Forest future
Nottingham Forest have announced that starlet defender Jordan Gabriel has put pen to paper on a new contract with the club, extending his stay at the City Ground until 2022. (Club official website) | Getty
4. Owls ace stands up for under-fire boss
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Joey Pelupessy has claimed his side are "100%" behind manager Garry Monk, and that they will give everything to recapture their impressive pre-Christmas run of form. (Sheffield Star) | Getty
5. Cottagers look to hijack Leeds move
Reports have claimed that Fulham are the latest side to take an interest in Chelsea youngster Ashley Akpan, and could look to disrupt Leeds United's ongoing attempts to sign the young defender. (Football Insider) | Getty
6. Rovers star attracts admirers
Blackburn Rovers forward Adam Armstrong is said to have attracted to interest of a number of top tier sides, after a blistering spell that has seen him score four goals and make four assists in nine games. (The Chronicle) | Getty