Next up, the Whites are back on home turf once again, and will take on Blackburn Rovers next weekend - who left it late to beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Ewood Park on Saturday. Meanwhile, there's been plenty of rumours and stories doing the rounds in the English second tier, ahead of what could be a busy January transfer window. Click and scroll your way through the gallery to see all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...
1. Magpies scout QPR midfielder
Newcastle United scouts were reportedly keeping a close eye on QPR midfielder Ryan Manning last weekend, as their interest in the Republic of Ireland international continues to grow. (Football Insider)
2. Wolves tipped to land Terriers goal machine
Wolves are understood to be plotting a swoop for Huddersfield Town striker Karlan Grant, who has scored nine goals in 15 matches for his side so far this season. (The 72)
3. Preston boss still favourite for Stoke job
Despite Stoke City and Preston being at polar opposites of the table, the latter's coach Alex Neil is still the bookies' favourite to become the former's manager, with Tony Pulis also a contender. (Sky Bet)
4. Owls' record signing saw summer exit 'blocked'
Norwich City were apparently willing to pay both the necessary fee and wages to land Sheffield Wednesday's Jordan Rhodes over the summer, but saw their move blocked by theOwls. (Football League World)