Newcastle seal Championship title

Rafa Benitez has guided his side back to the big time by capturing the second tier crown, while Mark Warburton has helped to see the Reds safe

Premier League-bound Newcastle United have their hands on silverware once more after claiming the Championship title on the final day of the season.

Rafa Benitez’s side saw off Barnsley 3-0 at St James’ Park to take advantage of a slip-up from Brighton as they were held 1-1 at Aston Villa.

At the opposite end of the table, Nottingham Forest secured the victory they needed to steer clear of relegation and force former Premier League champions Blackburn Rovers into League One.

The play-off spots in the second tier had already been filled, but Reading now know that they will face Fulham at the semi-final stage while Sheffield Wednesday take on Huddersfield Town.

Elsewhere, Harry Redknapp ensured Birmingham City would stay up with victory at Bristol City and Norwich City crushed Queens Park Rangers 4-0.