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16:55: It turned out relatively nice on the whole for our teams in the region today, not least for Wolves who survived some late scares to record a 2-1 win against Burnley at Turf Moor that could prove invaluable in the games to come.

It was also all smiles at the Hawthorns as Graham Dorrans' penalty finally saw off the spirited challenge of Blackpool and, with leaders Newcastle and Nottingham Forest in third dropping points, the Baggies' position has been strengthened.

Villa and Stoke slugged it out at the Britannia Stadium but neither could get the upper hand as the game finished a goalless draw, while Birmingham overturned a two goal deficit to take a point at home to Everton.

In League One, former Premier League midfielder Sean Thornton scored twice to earn Leyton Orient a 2-0 win over Walsall.

16:50: Full-time around the grounds across the country.

16:45: Former Wolves team-mates Paul Ince and Carl Cort have had a strange reunion today, Cort's late equaliser for Brentford has just cost Ince's Milton Keynes Dons side two points.

16:44: Didier Drogba gets his second goal of the game to put the icing on the cake in a 4-1 win against West Ham at Stamford Bridge.

16:37: Championship league leaders Newcastle looks to have salvaged a point in the Tyne-Tees derby at Middlesbrough, Andy Carroll with the goal that restores parity.

16:34: Albion could have just earned themselves a vital advantage against Blackpool at the Hawthorns now, Graham Dorrans has put the Baggies 3-2 up from the penalty spot after Joe Martin fouled Giles Barnes.

16:33: Chelsea are pretty much home and dry against West Ham at Stamford Bridge, Florent Malouda with the goal for Blues that makes it 3-1.

16:32: Could Nottingham Forest actually get something at Preston to keep the pressure on Albion in second place? Former Baggies striker Robert Earnshaw has pulled another goal back to put them 3-2 down.

16:31: Another carrot for Albion to restore their lead at the Hawthorns - league leaders Newcastle could be headed for defeat in the Tyne-Tees derby after Scott McDonald's goal for Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.

16:30: It's squeaky bum time for Wolves now at Burnley, Steven Thompson gives Turf Moor hope with the goal that pulls it back to 2-1 down.

16:29: Albion are pegged back by a Blackpool equaliser at the Hawthorns after taking the lead from a goal down, Brett Ormerod with the finish that leaves the home fans stunned.

16:28: It's looking an uphill battle for Walsall at Leyton Orient now, as Sean Thornton gets his second goal of the game to make it 2-0 to the home side at Brisbane Road.

16:24: Bolton are sending Wigan back into the relegation mire in style at the Reebok Stadium now - former Villa defender Gary Cahill's dithering is pounced upon by Matthew Taylor and it's 4-0 to the home side.

16:18: A setback for Walsall as they fall behind at Leyton Orient, former Sunderland midfielder Sean Thornton with the strike that breaks the deadlock at Brisbane Road.

16:12: Could an unlikely comeback be on for Albion to worry about in the shape of third-placed Nottingham Forest? Dexter Blackstock has pulled a goal back but it's still 3-1 to Preston at Deepdale.

16:10: Chelsea retake the advantage over London rivals West Ham at Stamford Bridge, the ever-dependable Didier Drogba has them 2-1 ahead with his goal.

16:09: Albion have turned it around to now lead Blackpool at the Hawthorns - and it's that man Robert Koren again with the goal puts the Baggies 2-1 up.

16:08: Bolton are home and dry against Wigan in the relegation battle at the Reebok Stadium now, Fabrice Muamba scores his first goal for the club to make it 3-0.

16:07: Birmingham are now back on level terms from two goals down against Everton at St Andrew's, former Villa midfielder Craig Gardner's first goal for Blues is the equaliser.

16:03: Bolton score another vital goal in the relegation battle against Wigan at the Reebok Stadium, Kevin Davies makes it 2-0 from the penalty spot.

16:02: It could be a very good day for Wolves at Turf Moor now - Adlene Guedioura's ball in goes into the net off unfortunate Burnley defender Clarke Carlisle and the countdown begins to possibly three precious points.

16:00: Second-half around the grounds across the country.

15:50: Half-time around the grounds across the country.

15:36: Now Newcastle United find themselves pegged back as Middlesbrough grab the equaliser in the Tyne-Tess derby at the Riverside Stadium, Barry Robson with the goal for Boro.

15:32: It's looking bleak for third-placed Nottingham Forest and great for Albion in second now, on-loan Manchester United midfielder Matthew James has got another for Preston as the Reds go 3-0 behind at Deepdale.

15:30: West Ham have had their moments on the coat-tails of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and that moment has resulted in the equaliser, former Blues midfielder Scott Parker with the strike for the Hammers.

15:29: It's looking better and better for Albion's cushion in the top two as third-placed Nottingham Forest are in trouble at Deepdale, Callum Davidson's penalty now has Preston two goals up.

15:26: Wolves take a vital advantage in the relegation six-pointer up at Burnley, Matt Jarvis finishing only their fifth goal in 11 games to the delight of the visiting fans at Turf Moor.

15:25: Birmingham may have just got themselves back in it with a swift reply at home to Everton, Cameron Jerome gets on the scoresheet for the second game in a row after no goals in nine to pull it back to 2-1.

15:22: Just two home defeats for Birmingham this season but all the early signs are that it could be soon be three - Yakubu has just put Everton 2-0 up at St Andrew's.

15:20: Could be good news for Albion relating to third-placed chasing team Nottingham Forest - Ross Wallace has put Preston ahead against the visiting Reds at Deepdale.

15:19: Birmingham's strong home form is being out to the test by Everton seizing the initative with the opening goal, Victor Anichebe finding the net for the Toffees.

15:17: After West Ham striker Ilan had spurned a great chance early on, Chelsea show why you must take your chances at Stamford Bridge with the opening goal, Alex up from the back to grab the opener.

15:16: The opening salvo goes the way of the men Albion are chasing - league leaders Newcastle - in the Tyne-Tees derby at Middlesbrough, Peter Lovenkrads with the opener for the Magpies.

15:13: Albion come back into the match against Blackpool with the equaliser and a moment to cheer at the Hawthorns - Ishmael Miller marks his first start in 15 months with his opening goal for the season.

15:10: Another relegation battle in the Premier League swings Bolton's way early on at the Reebok Stadium, club record signing Johan Elmander with the goal that has Owen Coyle's men ahead against Wigan.

15:06: The Hawthorns is stunned as Albion fall behind to Blackpool in the early stages, Charlie Adam with the goal for the unfancied Tangerines.

15:00: Kick-off around the grounds across the country.

14:40: Tottenham strengthen their grip on fourth place in the Premier League with an early kick-off win against Blackburn at White Hart Lane.

Jermain Defoe set Spurs on their way with the opener in first-half stoppage time, before Roman Palvyuchenko's double - either side of Christopher Samba's consolation - sealed the win. Over to you Villa.

14:30: A big day for all our teams in the region and it doesn't come more vital for Wolves, who head to relegation rivals Burnley knowing that a win could prove the difference at the business end of the season.

Albion look to keep themselves cushioned in the automatic promotion places of the Championship with the visit of unfancied Blackpool to the Hawthorns, with leaders Newcastle and third-placed Nottingham Forest both playing away from home today.

Villa look to end their recent hoo-doo at Stoke in their latest trip to the Britannia Stadium, while fierce rivals Birmingham welcome Everton to St Andrew's.

In League One, Walsall go to Brisbane Road to play the out-of-sorts Leyton Orient.

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