Billy Sharp is the most admired man in the Championship, only days after his two day old son died he was back on the Keepmoat turf scoring for Doncaster Rovers - a goal he dedicated to his son.
Sharp's deft volley wasn't enough to stop Rovers dropping to bottom though as Middlesborough went on to score three, with two from Barry Robson and the last from Marvin Emnes.
Southampton continued their business at the top of the league beating Peterborough 2 -1 to go five points clear at the top - their eighth home win of the season in as many games.
Jas Hooiveld and Richard Chaplow struck goals three minutes apart, Peterborough were allowed to pull one back through Emile Sinclair despite being one mand down after Lee Frecklington was sent-off.
Bristol were lifted off the bottom of the league after drawing at second placed West Ham. Watford also made moves away from relegation zone after Troy Deeney scored against Brighton, they are now four points clear of the drop.
Crystal Palace slipped to fourth after drawing 0-0 at Portsmouth, while Burnley climbed to eight as goals from Paul Konchesky, Davied Nugent and Paul Gallagher gave Leicester City a much needed win amidst speculation of Lee Clark taking the job.
Nottingham Forest got a rare taste of victory when Marcus Tudgay scored against Reading, Millwall are looking to make winning a habit with their second win in as many games came against Coventry City.
Further north Barnsley's Craig Davies and Andy Gray secured local bragging rights over rival Hull City, despite Matty Fryatt scoring a consolation.
