Young Aussie winger Daniel Bennie came off the bench to score a stunning late winner for Queens Park Rangers in a 3-1 Championship victory over Hull City.

With the Under-20 World Cup Golden Boot already on his CV, Bennie is pushing for higher honours. Meanwhile, Jaylan Pearman made his first Championship matchday squad appearance.

• Lewis Miller ruled out for the season as Blackburn Rovers beat Preston North End.
• Cameron Burgess starred as Swansea City defeated Bristol City.
• Aussie clash: Nestory Irankunda (Watford) vs Calum Elder (Derby) as Watford FC beat Derby County.
• Riley McGree featured in Middlesbrough FC’s frustrating draw.
• Mohamed Toure assisted for Norwich City.
• Adrian Segecic involved as Portsmouth FC boosted survival hopes.

• Oscar Priestman started in Motherwell FC’s 5-0 win.
• Keanu Baccus featured for St Mirren FC.

• Jed Drew (Hartberg), Jacob Italiano (Grazer), and Max Balard (NAC Breda) all featured.
• MLS returned with Archie Goodwin in the squad for Charlotte FC.

Adelaide are red hot.

Goals to Juan Muniz (free kick), Jonny Yull, Luka Jovanovic and Luke Duzel sealed a dominant win. Adelaide’s young midfield core continues to shine, while Perth’s season looks all but over.

Auckland crushed Wellington in the NZ Derby, prompting the resignation of coach Giancarlo Italiano.

Jesse Randall scored twice as Auckland made it six wins from six derbies (aggregate 18-4).

A wonder strike from Tiago Quintal secured three points for Sydney.

Brisbane have one point from five matches and face a season-defining stretch.

Spanish legend Juan Mata stole the show in the Melbourne Derby.

• 35-yard chip to open scoring
• Long-range second goal
• Assist for Santos late

A vintage performance that controlled the match.

Three straight wins for the Mariners.

After early chaos and crossbars hit twice by the Wanderers, late goals sealed the comeback victory.

Lachy Bayliss scored the winner in front of 14,035 fans as the Jets made it eight straight wins.

• Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Wellington Phoenix FC
• Melbourne City FC 3–1 Central Coast Mariners FC (Bryleeh Henry on target)
• Canberra United FC 3–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC (Josie Aulicino brace, Michelle Heyman ends drought)
• Perth Glory FC 3–2 Newcastle Jets FC
• Adelaide United FC 2–0 Brisbane Roar FC

The finals race is tightening fast.

GK: Harrison Devenish-Meares

DEF: Jay Barnett, Cameron Burgess, Rebekah Stott

MID: Jonny Yull, Denis Genreau, Ryan White, Lucas Mauragis

FWD: Daniel Bennie, Bryleeh Henry, Melina Ayres

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