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Top Performer
Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City)
Two games in the month of December and two goals for the Republic of Ireland winger (pictured above), who has emerged as a key figure for the play-off contenders. Now back to full fitness following several injuries, the 27-year-old has discovered a rich vein of form and his latest finish proves that.
Watch Out For
Josh Barrett (Reading)
Supplied with a first team squad number, Barrett was promoted to the set-up for the trip to Preston North End and was an un-used substitute for the first time. The attacking player, who featured for Ireland Under 17s in the UEFA European Championships last summer, is an exciting prospect.
Irish Manager Monitor
In the Championship, Chris Hughton’s Brighton & Hove Albion drew 2-2 away to Derby County to remain on top of the table, while Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich Town after in the play-off positions after winning 1-0 away to MK Dons.
In League Two, John Sheridan’s Newport County lost 4-3 to Notts County in a thrilling game at Meadow Lane – decided by a late goal in added time.
Further Afield
In Cyprus, Cillian Sheridan came off the bench for Omonia Nicosia as they overcame NEA Salamis 2-0. In Australia, Roy O’Donovan opened the scoring for Central Coast Mariners in their narrow 2-1 loss to Perth Glory. Meanwhile in the Netherlands, Jack Byrne scored for Cambuur in their 3-1 victory over NEC.
Weekend Stats
Premier League
13 appearances– Harry Arter, Eunan O’Kane (Bournemouth), Damien Delaney (Crystal Palace), Seamus Coleman, Darron Gibson (Everton), Rob Elliot (Newcastle United), Robbie Brady, Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City), Shane Long (Southampton), Jonathan Walters, Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), John O’Shea (Sunderland), James McClean (West Bromwich Albion)
1 goalscorer– Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City)
4 un-used substitutes– Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa), Marc Wilson (Stoke City), Josh Cullen, Darren Randolph (West Ham United)
1 yellow card– Harry Arter (Bournemouth)
Championship
21 appearances– Stephen Gleeson (Birmingham City), Shane Duffy (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Judge (Brentford), Simon Cox (Bristol City), Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City), Stephen Henderson (Charlton Athletic), Cyrus Christie, Jeff Hendrick, Richard Keogh (Derby County), Sean Scannell (Huddersfield Town), David Meyler (Hull City), Jonathan Douglas, David McGoldrick, Daryl Murphy (Ipswich Town), Samir Carruthers, Darren Potter (MK Dons), Alan Browne, Greg Cunningham (Preston North End), Paul McShane (Reading), Lee Frecklington (Rotherham United), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday)
2 goalscorers– Alan Judge (Brentford), Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City)
7 un-used substitutes– Jack Bonham (Brentford), Stephen Ward (Burnley), Alex Pearce (Derby County), Jay Tabb (Ipswich Town), Eoin Doyle (Preston North End), Josh Barrett (Reading), Matt Doherty, Aaron McCarey (Wolves)
3 yellow cards– Stephen Gleeson (Birmingham City), Jonathan Douglas (Ipswich Town), Paul McShane (Reading)
1 clean sheet– Stephen Henderson (Charlton Athletic)
League One
20 appearances– Conor Hourihane, Aidan White (Barnsley), Damien McCrory, Anthony O’Connor (Burton Albion), Jay O’Shea (Chesterfield), John Egan, Bradley Garmston (Gillingham), Chris Forrester (Peterborough United), Sam Foley, Sam Kelly (Port Vale), Brian Barry-Murphy, Donal McDermott, John O’Sullivan (Rochdale), Niall Canavan, Paddy Madden (Scunthorpe United), Conor Sammon (Sheffield United), James Collins, Liam Lawrence, Liam McAlinden (Shrewsbury Town), Anton Rodgers (Swindon Town)
3 goalscorers– Conor Hourihane (Barnsley), Damien McCrory, Anthony O’Connor (Burton Albion)
3 un-used substitutes– Callum Reilly (Burton Albion), Paul Keegan (Doncaster Rovers), Emmanuel Osadebe (Gillingham)
5 yellow cards– John Egan (Gillingham), Sam Kelly (Port Vale), Donal McDermott (Rochdale), Paddy Madden (Scunthorpe United), Liam McAlinden (Shrewsbury Town)
1 red card– John O’Sullivan (Rochdale)
League Two
20 appearances– Ian Lawlor (Barnet), Rory Gaffney (Bristol Rovers), Barry Corr (Cambridge United), Shamir Fenelon, Rhys Murphy (Crawley Town), Jake Carroll (Hartlepool United), Sean Long (Luton Town), Mark Byrne (Newport County), Brendan Moloney, John-Joe O’Toole (Northampton Town), Graham Burke, Ronan Murray, Alan Sheehan (Notts County), Callum O’Dowda (Oxford United), Carl McHugh (Plymouth Argyle), Michael Doyle, Brian Murphy, Enda Stevens (Portsmouth), James Berrett, Kenny McEvoy (York City)
3 goalscorers– Rhys Murphy [2] (Crawley Town), Mark Byrne (Newport County), John-Joe O’Toole (Northampton Town)
5 un-used substitutes– Gary Dicker (Carlisle United), Jack Connors (Dag & Red), Alan Dunne (Leyton Orient), Pat Hoban (Oxford United), Ryan Sweeney (AFC Wimbledon)
2 yellow cards– Barry Corr (Cambridge United), Graham Burke (Notts County)
1 clean sheet– Brian Murphy (Portsmouth)
Scottish Premiership
6 appearances– Willo Flood, Jonny Hayes, Adam Rooney (Aberdeen), Gavin Gunning (Dundee United), Mark Connolly (Kilmarnock), Joe Shaughnessy (St Johnstone)
2 goalscorers– Adam Rooney (Aberdeen), Mark Connolly (Kilmarnock)
4 yellow cards– Willo Flood, Jonny Hayes (Aberdeen), Gavin Gunning (Dundee United), Mark Connolly (Kilmarnock)
Compiled by GARETH MAHER