Aston Villa vs West Brom LIVE: Dwight Gayle sent off as Villa take edge in Championship play-off semi-final

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West Brom were beaten by Aston Villa in a massive West Midlands derby in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.

The Baggies went in front when Dwight Gayle reacted quickly to a mistake in the Villa defence and slotted the ball home.

But Gayle was later sent off after Villa had hit back with two quickfire goals, with Tammy Abraham's penalty earning a 2-1 win.

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Key Points

• Dwight Gayle pounces on a mistake to put West Brom in front
• Villa score two quick goals before Gayle sent off
• Derby and Leeds to come later for football's most lucrative prize

[11 May 2019 19:19 · digitalsport]

FULL TIME: DERBY 0-1 LEEDS

[11 May 2019 19:21 · digitalsport]

FULL TIME: DERBY 0-1 LEEDS

Not the best game I've ever seen but Leeds would have taken a 1-0 win before the match.

They'll be confident of reaching the final from here now. 

[11 May 2019 19:22 · digitalsport]

FULL TIME: DERBY 0-1 LEEDS

Leeds striker Kemar Roofe, speaking to Sky Sports, said: "We've taken a good step as the first 90 minutes is done.

"You've seen all the drama and comebacks this week so we can't relax.

"We are going to have to concentrate. It was a great ball in by Jack (Harrison) - he has a wand of a left foot. I know I need to be in the box ready for anything but the ball made the goal."

[11 May 2019 19:23 · digitalsport]

Thank you

With that, our coverage of the Championship play-off semi-final first legs comes to an end today.

We've had one enthralling game at Villa Park and one slow burner at Pride Park.

Cheers for joining us. Until next time.