Bolton 1-2 Blackburn: Rovers boss Mark Hughes is favourite for the Newcastle job as he takes his side to the Reebok

Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen clashes with Danny Guthrie during the uninspiring opening half

The match sparks into life as Kevin Nolan unleashes an astounding volley to give Bolton the lead in the 43rd minute

Nolan's memorable strike gives the hosts a precious lead as half-time arrives in the Lancashire derby

Blackburn manage to restore parity as Christopher Samba heads in David Bentley's corner in the 53rd minute

Bolton slip to defeat as Jason Roberts scores a superb individual goal in the last minute to earn victory for Blackburn

Sunderland 2-0 Portsmouth: Pompey boss Harry Redknapp takes charge after turning down the vacant Newcastle job

Kieran Richardson is challenged by Portsmouth's Richard Hughes during the tepid opening at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland take the lead as Kenwyne Jones crosses for Richardson to slot the ball home in the 33rd minute

Richardson bursts through before grabbing his second as Sunderland double their lead on the stroke of half-time