Summary

  • League One: Cardiff v Bradford go top of the table after a 3-1 win at Cardiff, Wycombe beat Northampton 2-0, while Peterborough defeat Plymouth 1-0

  • There are also wins for Blackpool, Bolton, Lincoln, Port Vale, Reading, Stockport, Stevenage and Wimbledon, while Huddersfield draw 0-0 with Burton

  • League Two: Salford move to second with a 3-2 win over Swindon, while Gillingham go top after beating Newport 3-1

  • Accrington, Barnet, Barrow, Cambridge, Harrogate, Notts County, Oldham and Walsall win, while the games between Bromley and Chesterfield and Colchester and Bristol Rovers end in score draws

  1. Two changes for Blackpool; same again for Barnsleypublished at 12:25 BST 20 September

    Blackpool v Barnsley (12:30 BST)

    The Blackpool team in formation to face BarnsleyImage source, Opta

    Jordan Brown and Dale Taylor drop out of the Blackpool side from the one beaten at Northampton last weekend.

    They're among the substitutes with Ashley Fletcher and Scott Banks coming in.

    Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane rolls out the same side which beat Reading seven days ago.

    The Barnsley team in formation to face BlackpoolImage source, Opta
  2. Competitive meeting in League Two's mid-tablepublished at 12:23 BST 20 September

    Cambridge United v Fleetwood Town (1230 BST)

    A general view of Cambridge United's home stadiumImage source, Getty Images

    Today's home side Cambridge United have won each of their past four meetings with Fleetwood Town in all competitions.

    After eight games in League One this season both sides sit mid-table, with Cambridge on 11 points and Fleetwood one point above them with 12.

    This is the first time the two sides will have met at League Two level - they have previously only played each other eight times.

    Fleetwood have struggled for form as of late, winning just one of their past six league games in League Two.

    Both teams drew their last league matches, so expect a competitive meeting in this early kick-off.

  3. First ever meeting between Harrogate and Shrewsburypublished at 12:22 BST 20 September

    Harrogate Town v Shrewsbury Town (12:30 BST)

    Simon Weaver, the manager of Harrogate TownImage source, Getty Images

    This will be the first ever Football League meeting between Harrogate and Shrewsbury, making the Sulphurites the 115th different opponent the Shrews have met in the Football League.

    Neither side has got off to the best start this season - Shrewsbury sit second from bottom with just five points after eight games.

    Harrogate are 17th in the table. They have lost their past five consecutive games so will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways this lunchtime.

    Shrewsbury have conceded 16 goals across their opening eight League Two games so far this season - their highest tally at this stage of a fourth-tier campaign in their history.

  4. Hatters in town to spoil Imps' home runpublished at 12:19 BST 20 September

    Lincoln v Luton (12:30 BST)

    Luton Town boss Matt BloomfieldImage source, Rex Features

    It's been eight years since Luton Town last visited Sincil Bank for a league fixture, and the two clubs have been on quite different journeys since.

    Luton climbed from League Two that season, and up into the Premier League within five seasons, before suffering back-to-back relegations to find themselves in the third tier this campaign. It is a stark contrast to Lincoln, who are embarking on their seventh successive season in League One.

    So far it's been a similar story for both Michael Skubala's Imps and Matt Bloomfield's Hatters on the pitch, with just three points separating the sides before kick-off this lunchtime. Both could end the day inside the top six.

    The hosts are yet to lose in front of their own fans this season, and have tasted defeat in just one of their past 11 at Sincil Bank dating back to February.

    Luton's start to life back in the third tier has been a bit all or nothing, with four wins and three defeats from seven games. Their only defeat from three matches on the road came at fast-starting Bradford last month.

    The Hatters have also historically held the keys to success in Lincoln, and today's hosts have not beaten their Bedfordshire opponents since an 8-1 triumph in 1966, 10 fixtures ago.

    Clashes between these two are rare, so here's hoping this one leaves us wanting more later on in the season.

  5. Two sides seeking former gloriespublished at 12:16 BST 20 September

    Bolton v Wigan (12:30 BST)

    Wigan striker Paul MullinImage source, Rex Features

    More than 24,000 fans will pack into the Toughsheet Stadium for this derby as these two look to build on promising starts in their respective bids to climb the leagues once again.

    Thirteen years ago this was a Premier League fixture.

    Thirteen years later, these two are pleased to be here, given the financial issues they've been through, but with both clubs back on a level footing, they have ambitions to progress on the field.

    Steven Schumacher has guided Bolton to an unbeaten start at home. In fact, their only league defeat came in another derby on the opening day at Stockport.

    Ryan Lowe is Wigan's sixth permanent boss in five years, and having had 11 games to assess things last season, he has been busy.

    The loan signing of Paul Mullin from Wrexham took the headlines in the summer, but the additions of experienced defender Morgan Fox from QPR, along with Burnley forward Dara Costelloe and Plymouth midfielder Callum Wright, look equally as good.

    Just to add to the spice, Schumacher worked as Lowe's assistant at Plymouth, so sharing a drink after the game might be a bit awkward.

    Who can overcome the derby atmosphere and take the bragging rights?

  6. Old master facing young gunpublished at 12:15 BST 20 September

    Blackpool v Barnsley (12:30 BST)

    A stern looking Blackpool boss Steve BruceImage source, Rex Features

    Over the course of 1,091 games as a manager there can't be anything Steve Bruce hasn't seen, including coming under pressure from a surprisingly poor start to the season.

    Some decent-looking investment over the summer is yet to pay dividends, and the Seasiders find themselves off the bottom only by virtue of goal difference.

    Only Reading (3) and Port Vale (1) have taken fewer points than Blackpool (4) at home in League One this season. They've also registered the lowest number of shots on target - just 17 in their seven games so far.

    Over the course of 19 games as a manager there is still a lot for Conor Hourihane to learn, but he's passing his early examinations at Barnsley with flying colours at the moment.

    So good has their start been they have the chance to go top, at least for a few hours, with a win by the coast today.

    While Blackpool are struggling to even test goalkeepers, only Huddersfield (15) have scored more than Barnsley's 14 this season, and in Davis Keillor-Dunn they have one of the division's joint top scorers.

    Can the old hand get one over the young gun?

  7. Third v first tops the bill in League Twopublished at 12:13 BST 20 September

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    The League Two table alongside a photo of Salford boss Karl RobinsonImage source, BBC Sport/Getty Images

    Salford City against Swindon Town catches the eye in today's fixtures in League Two, while Gillingham are sandwiched in between those two as they head to Newport.

    Any one of five sides could find themselves top by the end of the day.

  8. League Two fixturespublished at 12:13 BST 20 September

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    Here's how we go today in League Two.

    League Two (15:00 BST unless stated):

    • Cambridge United v Fleetwood Town (12:30 BST)
    • Harrogate Town v Shrewsbury Town (12:30 BST)
    • Barnet v Grimsby Town
    • Barrow v Crewe Alexandra
    • Bromley v Chesterfield
    • Cheltenham Town v Oldham Athletic
    • Colchester United v Bristol Rovers
    • MK Dons v Accrington Stanley
    • Newport County v Gillingham
    • Notts County v Crawley Town
    • Salford City v Swindon Town
    • Walsall v Tranmere Rovers
  9. Tykes target top spot at lunchtimepublished at 12:10 BST 20 September

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    League One table with image of Barnsley's Davis Keillor-DunnImage source, rex

    Barnsley have the chance to go top of League One with a win in their early game at Blackpool before the small matter of Cardiff against Bradford City at 15:00 BST.

    Any slips from those sides could let in Stevenage or Doncaster, who both have home games today.

    At the other end of the table, Plymouth meet Peterborough with both sides looking to build on recent victories.

  10. Top two meet in League Onepublished at 12:09 BST 20 September

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    We've got a full programme of games today in League One and there are some tasty match-ups - which ones are you most looking forward to?

    League One (15:00 BST unless stated):

    • Blackpool v Barnsley (12:30 BST)
    • Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic (12:30 BST)
    • Lincoln City v Luton Town (12:30 BST)
    • Cardiff City v Bradford City
    • Doncaster Rovers v AFC Wimbledon
    • Huddersfield Town v Burton Albion
    • Plymouth Argyle v Peterborough United
    • Port Vale v Mansfield Town
    • Reading v Leyton Orient
    • Rotherham United v Stockport County
    • Stevenage v Exeter City
    • Wycombe Wanderers v Northampton Town
  11. Good afternoonpublished at 12:07 BST 20 September

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    We're getting towards that 10-game mark where we begin to see the table sorting itself out.

    The top two meet in League One today, and it's third against first in League Two.

    That's just for starters, so welcome to your dedicated service for the third and fourth tiers of English football. We'll get going, shall we?