The Sky Bet Championship manager of the month is:

Daniel Farke

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has been named the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month for February.

Perfection for Farke and Leeds, who moved five points clear with five wins and an 18-2 goals differential.

If a 7-0 win over Cardiff was spectacular, the late comeback wins against promotion rivals Sunderland and Sheffield United were the stuff of legend.

Farke said: "We were delighted to win all six of our matches in February, which was a great collective achievement. This award is a result of the hard work of everyone involved and we hope to continue in the same vein."

Danny Wilson chairs the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month judging panel.

He said: “With the race hotting up for the top two places in the Championship, Daniel and his Leeds side put pressure on the chasing pack with a 15 point return from their 5 games in February.

“They put seven goals past Cardiff but more importantly, beat close rivals Sheff United and Sunderland to give them a seven point advantage over 3rd placed Burnley going into March.”

The Sky Bet Championship player of the month is:

Dan James

Leeds United winger Dan James has been named the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month for February.

The Wales winger typified Leeds’ dynamism in February with his pace, directness, vision and inventive crosses.

His unselfish decision-making was superb as he contributed three goals, four assists and also won his side a penalty in five games.

James said: "The last month has been great for the whole team and we put together a brilliant winning run. It's nice to be recognised and win individual accolades, but I couldn't do it without my teammates."

Sky Bet EFL trader Ivor Davies said: "Dan James was in scintillating form for Leeds throughout February playing a pivotal role in putting the club in a commanding position at the top of the Championship.

"Leeds’ promotion odds have shortened from 1/20 at the start of the month to 1/100, a testament to their dominance in both performances and ratings."