Player Ratings

Championship

Mark McGuinness 8

Made a superb block to deny McGree just after half-time, a moment which typified his performance. Solid at the back, and took his goal well late on.

James Collins 6

Worked hard but didn't carry as much of a goal threat. Faded after the break. Subbed.

RYAN MANNING 4

On the fringes too often in the first half, but did manage to put a few crosses into the Forest box. Swansea needed more though, and Cabango needed more help too.

Michael Obafemi 5

Didn't really cause many problems as Forest defended deep. 

Callum Robinson 8

Lively in the first-half, and solid on the ball but was unable to tuck away the chances created. His efforts were later paid off after Karlan Grant assisted the forward with Albion's winner.

Jayson Molumby 8

Returned from suspension in style after maintaining composure in midfield, contributing to his side's performance when picking up the play from midfield and stopping Reading's attacks.

Taylor Gardner-Hickman 8

The youngster kept composed in a role he's not too familiar with and worked tirelessly down the wing, while anticipating dangerous plays and reacting accordingly.

Fed Robinson with a superb cross in the second-half but the forward was unable to tap into the back of the net, while having chances of his own.

Alan Browne - 8

Magnificent throughout. Energy was through the roof and moved the ball at speed and with quality. His goal was outstanding and the perfect start for him under Ryan Lowe.

Sean Maguire - 5

Tracked back and never stopped closing down. Link-play was hit-and-miss but on the whole more good than bad. Didn't make the two good chances that came his way count.

Mark Travers - 6

Made an excellent save before Blackburn's first half goal, but given the high standards he has set himself this year, may be disappointed he didn't turn the ball around the post for a corner.

In the second half, Travers made an outstanding save after a one-against-one, with his legs akimbo and did, this time, concede a corner.

But the Irishman was let down by his defence as the resulting set piece was headed past him.

Robbie Brady - 5

Offered Scott Parker more of an attacking threat than the other players who have played at left back, not named Jordan Zemura, have done. But, Brady was occasionally guilty of forcing passes and crosses forward in the first half, leading to some cheap giveaways.

Scott Hogan 6

Made a nuisance of himself at the top of the pitch and provided the perfect foil for Deeney to make trouble against Flint and Curtis Nelson.

Darragh Lenihan - 9

Whatever money Lenihan is demanding give it him and double it. Yet another immense performance where he dealt with everything thrown his way (asides from the Solanke chance in the first-half but we'll gloss over that).

Sean McLoughlin 8

Outstanding challenge on Semenyo first half to deny the visitors a goal. Read the game well and got City out of a few pickles. Solid display. 

Callum O'Dowda - 6

Made some bright penetrating runs down the left but his end product wasn't particularly efficient. But O'Dowda continues to grow into the left wing-back role and hard to see anyone shifting him.

Jason Knight 7

Fully committed as always, full of energy and drive. He was everywhere.

JACK TAYLOR 8.5

Excellent. He looks well suited to his role at the tip of the diamond.. He produced an outstanding chipped ball to set up the first goal and could have added a second if he could have brought down Tomlinson's equally exquisite pass. Taken off close to the end after putting everything into the game. 

SAMMIE SZMODICS 6.5

Ran hard as ever but largely didn't see much of the ball. Grant found him with a nice cross into the box in the first half but it was floated high and he couldn't do a lot more with it than glance it on. His substitution changed the game. 

League 1 (a bit hit and miss trying to find League 1 ratings)

Eoin Doyle - 5

Missed golden chance in the early stages of the game and saw second effort saved soon after. Worked hard but few other chances.

Ciaran Brennan 8

Barely put a foot wrong on his return to the side following a minor hip injury. Calm and composed on the ball. His decision-making was impeccable. Has stepped up well and taken his chance to stake a claim.

Gavin Bazunu 8

From start to finish, the Republic of Ireland teenage international was so commanding in his box and looked like winning everything that came his way. Excellent with his catching at crosses and just general positioning, in a week where he has been linked with interest from Liverpool, Bournemouth and numerous Championship clubs. Made an excellent diving stop late on to deny Adam Phillips' excellent strike from distance. 

Sean Raggett (Star Man) 8

An imperious display from Sean Raggett in his role as captain in the heart of defence. Won absolutely everything that came near him as the Shrimps asked a lot of questions going forward, especially through League One's top scorer Cole Stockton. One of the lead contenders for the Player of the Season so far, with this display being up there with his best of the campaign. 

Marcus Harness 7

Harness opened the scoring after eventually scrambling home with Pompey's fourth shot in as many seconds to end his four-game wait for his tenth goal of the season in all competitions. Created a good chance for Ronan Curtis to score before dropping off in the second half quite dramatically. Taken off in the second half, but his goal proved crucial, albeit with a lot of hilarity that went with it. 

Ronan Curtis 8

A really good showing from Curtis, although he is yet to find that record-breaking goal. His long pass led to the opening goal and he also won the corner for Ogilvie's goal. His work rate throughout is so commendable, winning fouls and providing big contributions even on his last breaths

Mark Sykes 7

Drifted in and out of the game for much of the first hour, although deserved an assist for Taylor's second disallowed goal. Did not let a spurned chance affect him and kept his cool for a memorable winner.

Scottish Premiership (usually only the two Glasgow clubs, two Edinburgh clubs and Aberdeen matches covered)

Jonny Hayes 6

Some wayward crossing from the left hand side but did okay in the main.