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EFL: Aston Villa scratch seven-year itch as Fleetwood eye improbable promotion

On a day when Newcastle moved a step closer to an immediate return to the Premier League there were compelling stories in each division of the English Football League.

BBC Sport looks at five things you may have missed, including a big win for a beleaguered side.

The first time in a long time

James Milner
James Milner scored the winning goal when Aston Villa beat Birmingham City 1-0 on 25 April 2010

It has been widely reported that the last few years have brought some bad times to Aston Villa and their fans.