Summary

  • 30 matches on opening Saturday of the 2024-25 EFL campaign

  • In the Championship, Leeds make it 3-3 against Portsmouth in stoppage time

  • Watford win 3-2 at Millwall after Lions had fought back to level

  • Stoke, West Brom, Middlesbrough, Oxford Utd & Sunderland all win

  • Josh Maja scores hat-trick for Baggies

  • In League Two, Bromley win in first EFL game in their 132-year history; Wimbledon come from 2-0 down to beat Colchester 4-2; Wins for Bradford and Barrow

  • In League One, newcomers Wrexham and Stockport both win

  • Birmingham comeback to draw with Reading; Huddersfield beat Peterborough

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  1. Bye for now!published at 19:45 British Summer Time 10 August

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    Jack Marriott celebrates for WrexhamImage source, Rex Features

    Well that's all for today after a thrilling opening Saturday of action in the EFL.

    It's sure to be another exciting season across the 72 and we're super excited for all the drama and action to unfold.

    The action in the Championship continues tomorrow as Wayne Rooney takes charge of Plymouth Argyle for the first time as they travel to Sheffield Wednesday.

    We'll take you through that tomorrow, with kick-off set for 16:00 BST.

    But for now, thank you for joining us!

  2. Championship recappublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 10 August

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    Leeds celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    Doesn't it seem likes ages ago since today's Championship action got under way?

    Well, it was more than seven hours ago now - so here's a reminder of what unfolded...

    There were injury-time goals at both ends of the pitch as Leeds fought out an entertaining 3-3 draw against promoted Portsmouth at Elland Road.

    Callum Lang, whose first goal had given Pompey a 2-1 lead, converted a late penalty to make it 3-2 – only for Brenden Aaronson to rescue a point for the home side in the 95th minute.

    Oxford, who gained promotion from League One alongside Portsmouth last season, made a winning start in their first second-tier game for 25 years, goals by Mark Harris and Cameron Brannagan securing a 2-0 victory over Norwich.

    Josh Maja’s hat-trick for West Brom earned them a 3-1 win away to QPR, while Emmanuel Latte Lath’s first-half penalty was enough for Middlesbrough to take three points at home to Swansea.

    There was late drama at The Den, where Duncan Watmore’s second-half double recovered a 2-0 deficit for Millwall against Watford – only for Hornets striker Mileta Rajovic to grab a 90th-minute winner for the visitors.

    Goal action also arrived late in the game at the MKM Stadium, where Bristol City substitute Fally Mayulu put his side ahead only for Oscar Estupinan to level for Hull with an injury-time penalty.

    Stoke’s Lewis Baker struck the only goal as his side edged out Coventry, while Sunderland also collected three points, with Luke O’Nien and Jack Clarke both on target to wrap up a 2-0 victory at Cardiff.

  3. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 10 August

    Stockport 2-0 Cambridge

    This one was all one way traffic with new boys Stockport in the fast lane.

    One goal in each half and a steady stream of possession was enough to keep Cambridge from getting a foothold in the game.

    A straightforward and successful outing for the Hatters.

  4. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 10 August

    Leyton Orient 1-2 Bolton

    Bolton's keeper Nathan Baxter deserves all the plaudits in this one, he kept his side in the game the second half.

    The 6ft 2 shot stopper made a trio of acrobatic saves to deny Leyton Orient an equaliser, which they came very close to getting.

    A terrific game from both teams.

  5. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 10 August

    Wrexham 3-2 Wycombe

    Steven Fletcher celebrates for WrexhamImage source, Rex Features

    Wrexham get their League One campaign off to the perfect start, all three points.

    The Wycombe comeback just came too late in the day to deny the Dragons.

  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 10 August

    Burton 2-3 Lincoln

    Plenty of goal action at the Pirelli Stadium, but it's the visitors who leave with all three points.

    Lincoln captain Paudie O'Connor grabs the late winner - his second of the game, sandwiching a goal for Tendayi Darikwa.

    Udoka Godwin-Malife and Billy Bodin are the men on target for the Brewers.

  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:30 British Summer Time 10 August

    Bristol Rovers 1-0 Northampton

    All over and Bristol Rovers earn a late opening day win.

    They defeat Northampton courtesy of debutant Bryant Bilongo's 92nd-minute goal.

  8. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 10 August

    Exeter 1-0 Rotherham

    Three points for Exeter on the opening day, with substitute Caleb Watts scoring the only goal against Rotherham.

    The Millers tend to lead a yo-yo existence between the second and third divisions, but they've started with a defeat as they look to build another promotion campaign.

  9. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 10 August

    Wigan 0-1 Charlton

    The Addicks kick off their season with three points!

    Lloyd Jones' 81st minute strike was enough to seal the win for Charlton in their opening game of the Championship season.

  10. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 10 August

    Peterborough 0-2 Huddersfield Town

    Huddersfield Town start their season with a big three points!

    All the hard work in front of goal was done in the first half with Antony Evans and Ben Wiles scoring.

    The Terriers held firm in the second half to keep a clean sheet and seal the win.

  11. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 10 August

    Crawley 2-1 Blackpool

    It's a winning start for Crawley on their return to League One, with Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Junior Quitirna the players on target. Ashley Fletcher pulled back a goal for Blackpool, but not enough for them to salvage a point.

  12. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 10 August

    Stevenage 1-0 Shrewsbury

    All over in this one.

    Stevenage begin their season with a win as Elliott List's goal helps them beat Shrewsbury.

  13. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 10 August

    Birmingham City 1-1 Reading

    Birmingham take on ReadingImage source, Getty Images

    It ends level at St Andrew's!

    Alfie May's spot kick cancels out Kelvin Ebhatiomhan's earlier goal for Reading as Birmingham earn a point on their League One debut.

  14. League One latestpublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 10 August

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    Finally, Bristol Rovers are on the verge of their first opening day victory in 13 years!

    Bryant Bilongo, the Pirates' summer signing from Middlesbrough, converts a 92nd-minute corner for a debut goal to put them in front at home to Northampton.

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    GOAL: Wrexham 3-2 Wycombepublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 10 August

    Sam Vokes (89 mins)

    Comeback?

    Wycombe are certainly throwing everything they can at Wrexham and they have found a second goal.

    Sam Vokes with a towering header from a corner.

    Wrexham fans are white-knuckling right now.

  16. GREAT SAVE!published at 19:23 British Summer Time 10 August

    Leyton Orient 1-2 Bolton

    The Bolton goalkeeper Nathan Baxter has played a blinder this afternoon.

    Leyton Orient's Charlie Kelman thought he had equalised and was about to celebrate, but Baxter contorts his body (the ball was behind him) and somehow keeps the ball out of his net.

    Denied!

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    GOAL: Wrexham 3-1 Wycombepublished at 19:18 British Summer Time 10 August

    Steven Fletcher (83 mins)

    What did I just say?

    Wrexham extend their lead through super-sub Steven Fletcher who jumps on a rebound and whips the ball into the back of the net.

    It's a long way back for Wycombe now.

  18. Postpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 10 August

    Wrexham 2-1 Wycombe

    Wrexham boss Phil ParkinsonImage source, PA Media

    Is there an equaliser out there for Wycombe with less than 10 minutes of normal time remaining?

    Or will it be a Hollywood beginning for Hollywood Wrexham to kick-start their League One campaign?

  19. League One latestpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 10 August

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    It's turning into a memorable opening day for Lincoln City captain Paudie O'Connor.

    The Imps defender headed his side's equaliser earlier in the game and now he nods into the Burton Albion net for a second time to give the visitors a 3-2 lead at the Pirelli Stadium.

    Still as you were elsewhere, although Stevenage squandered a golden opportunity to double their 1-0 lead against Shrewsbury Town, with Daniel Kemp steering a penalty wide of the post.

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    GOAL: Birmingham City 1-1 Readingpublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 10 August

    Alfie May (87 mins)

    Birmingham City are level from a spot kick!

    Alfie May the man who fires the ball past Reading keeper Joel Castro Pereira.

    The penalty awarded for a hand ball by a Royals defender in the box.

    Can someone find a winner?