United boss Neil Redfearn has missed out on the Manager of the Month award for March, with AFC Bournemouth's Eddie Howe scooping the award.

Redfearn led United through an unbeaten March with three wins and two draws out of five matches in the month. The wins came away to Wigan Athletic and Fulham and the month started with a 2-1 home win over Ipswich Town on March 4.

Sky Bet Championship
Manager — Eddie Howe, AFC Bournemouth
Player — Troy Deeney, Watford FC

Sky Bet League 1
Manager — Steve Cotterill, Bristol City FC
Player — Aden Flint, Bristol City FC

Sky Bet League 2
Manager — Gareth Ainsworth, Wycombe Wanderers FC
Player — Bobby Grant, Shrewsbury Town FC

The Sky Bet Manager of the Month judging panel comprises former Ipswich Town manager George Burley, Sky Sports’ Football League expert Don Goodman; Football League Chief Operating Officer Andy Williamson; League Managers’ Association Director Olaf Dixon and Sky Bet Football Trading Manager Paul Lowery

The judging panel for the Sky Bet Player of the Month comprises Sky Sports Football League expert Don Goodman; Football League Head of Communications John Nagle; League Managers Association Director Olaf Dixon and Sky Bet Football Trading Manager Paul Lowery.

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