Wolves manager Mick McCarthy admitted his side’s clean sheet was as pleasing as the three points they gained with a 2-0 win over Burnley at Molineux.

McCarthy’s side extended their lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship to six points with the victory.

The star of the show for Wolves was top scorer Michael Kightly who struck either side of half-time to seal his side’s seventh home win of the season.

“That was maybe as good a performance as we’ve had because we kept a clean sheet,” said the former Republic of Ireland defender.

“We took the game to them. I think Burnley tried to be solid and we had to be patient at times. It was a lovely result to get.”

Birmingham lost ground on the league leaders after they could only manage a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

Forest found themselves behind on 13 minutes when James McFadden tapped home from close range after a Liam Ridgewell free-kick.

Forest battled back to earn a deserved point through James Perch who struck after a Wes Morgan flick-on seven minutes into the second half.

“It was a very poor performance after we scored the goal,” said Blues boss Alex McLeish.

“It was almost as if we waited for something to happen for Forest. When they scored just after half-time there was still plenty of time for us to get back on top but nothing happened.”

QPR caretaker manager Gareth Ainsworth led his side to a 1-0 victory over Cardiff in an ill-tempered match at Loftus Road. Gavin Mahon scored the goal as the visitors ended the match with nine men after Miguel Comminges and Darren Purse both saw red.

Reading are now just one point behind Birmingham after a 3-0 win over Derby.