The Championship returned swiftly on Tuesday evening with leaders Middlesbrough and Stoke clashing in a goalless draw at The Riverside.

Rock-bottom Sheffield United were also in action - and their misery intensified - on what proved an eventful night for the division.

Nevertheless, much of the discussion centred around off-field incidents, or happenings in the stands, as six of the eight fixtures concluded in stalemates.

Here's a summary of the top storylines from an evening in which Boro and the Potters drew 0-0.

Wild side

Former Boro manager Chris Wilder received his marching orders for booting a ball into the Bramall Lane stands during Sheffield United's loss to Southampton.

The Blades manager was dismissed by referee Adam Herczeg for the incident which occurred as he departed

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