WhoScored.com run through their top performing players from the weekend's Championship action with the likes of Preston, Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday all represented.

5. Benjamin Whiteman (Preston) - 8.34 rating

Preston claimed an impressive 2-0 win at Cardiff on Saturday with Benjamin Whiteman the star performer at the Cardiff City Stadium. Whiteman scored his third league goal of the season shortly before the break, netting with his only effort, while the 27-year-old also made three tackles, three clearances and one key pass.

4. Ike Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) - 8.62 rating

Sheffield Wednesday ended a three-game winless run to boost their survival chances as they beat Birmingham 2-0 on Friday night, with Ike Ugbo key. Indeed, the 25-year-old scored both goals in the home victory, netting with two of five shots, while he also won three aerial duels to return a WhoScored.com rating of 8.62.

3. Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) - 8.67 rating

Remaining at Hillsborough, Marvin Johnson was the star player in Sheffield Wednesday's win over Birmingham having earned a WhoScored.com rating of 8.67. Johnson provided the assist for Ukbo's second goal in Friday's victory, that coming from one of two key passes, while seven tackles and three clearances saw the 33-year-old play his part in a clean-sheet attaining display.

2. Crysencio Summerville (Leeds) - 8.83 rating

Leeds reinforced their promotion credentials with a 3-0 win over Rotherham over the weekend, a game in which Crysencio Summerville netted his 13th and 14th league goals of the season. The Dutchman struck with two of four shots and was unfortunate not to add an assist having made four key passes in the home triumph.

1. Georginio Rutter (Leeds) - 9.32 rating

Remaining at Elland Road, Georginio Rutter is the Championship player of the week having returned a WhoScored.com rating of 9.32. The Frenchman registered his 10th assist of the season in the win over Rotherham from one of four key passes, while six dribbles and four tackles capped another fine showing from the Leeds star.

Five of the weekend's top performers in the Sky Bet Championship

Five of the weekend's top performers in the Sky Bet Championship