Watford 0-1 Blackburn:
In a surprising turn of events, Blackburn managed to snatch a 1-0 victory against Watford, extending the latter’s winless streak to four games across all competitions. It was a classic smash-and-grab performance, leaving Watford fans in dismay and Blackburn supporters ecstatic.
Ipswich 3-4 Leeds:
Leeds United showcased their resilience by coming from behind to clinch a thrilling 4-3 victory against Ipswich. It was a seven-goal spectacle that had fans on the edge of their seats, marking Leeds’ first three points of the season.
Coventry 0-0 Sunderland:
Two of last season’s Championship play-off semi-finalists, Coventry and Sunderland, battled it out in a match that ended in a goalless draw. Both teams had their moments but failed to find the back of the net.
Birmingham 2-1 Plymouth:
Birmingham City continued their unbeaten start to the season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Plymouth. Substitute Jay Stansfield emerged as the hero, netting a superb winner in the dying seconds of the match.
West Brom 4-2 Middlesbrough:
West Bromwich Albion secured their second home win of the season in a pulsating encounter against Middlesbrough. Despite being a man down, Middlesbrough gave a spirited performance but eventually succumbed to a 4-2 defeat.
Millwall 1-0 Stoke City:
Millwall secured their first home points of the season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Stoke City. Stoke pushed hard in the second half, but Millwall’s defence stood firm to ensure all three points stayed at The Den.
Huddersfield 0-4 Norwich:
Norwich City continued their impressive form with a dominant 4-0 victory over Huddersfield. David Wagner’s return to the John Smith’s Stadium was marred by his team’s lacklustre performance, as the Canaries ran riot.
Cardiff 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Ryan Wintle emerged as the hero for Cardiff City, coming off the bench to secure a dramatic 97th-minute victory with a penalty, marking Cardiff’s first win of the season with a 2-1 triumph over Sheffield Wednesday. The match seemed destined for a draw until a controversial handball decision against former Cardiff player, Will Vaulks. Referee Darren Bond was convinced it was a handball, allowing Wintle to confidently convert the penalty, granting new manager Erol Bulut his inaugural Championship win.
Preston 2-1 Swansea
Preston North End secured a 2-1 victory over Swansea City, marking their third consecutive Championship win. Duane Holmes was the hero for Preston, scoring the winning goal. Swansea, still in search of their first win under new manager Michael Duff, started the game on the front foot but couldn’t capitalize on their chances. Preston’s resilience and ability to come from behind showcased their strong start to the season.
Rotherham 1-2 Leicester
Leicester City managed to maintain their perfect start to the Championship season with a narrow 2-1 win over Rotherham United. Despite a spirited display from Rotherham, Kasey McAteer’s double was enough for the Foxes to snatch all three points. Rotherham initially thought they had taken the lead, but the goal was ruled out. Leicester’s resilience and ability to grind out results was evident in this match.
Southampton 2-1 QPR
Southampton continued their unbeaten run with a 2-1 win over Queens Park Rangers at St Mary’s. Adam Armstrong was the standout player, scoring the decisive goal for the Saints. The match saw an early goal from Samuel Edozie and a quick equaliser from Jack Colback. Despite QPR’s efforts and multiple chances, Southampton’s resilience and clinical finishing ensured they secured all three points.
Hull 1-1 Bristol City
Hull City and Bristol City shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Nakhi Wells ended his goal drought by scoring for Bristol City, ensuring they left with a point. Ozan Tufan had earlier given Hull the lead. The match was a closely contested affair with both teams having opportunities to secure a win, but neither could find the decisive goal.
