Summary

  • Newcastle go top with win at Barnsley

  • Norwich let 2-0 lead slip to draw at Fulham

  • Villa get first away win since August 2015

  1. goal

    GOAL: Fulham 0-1 Norwichpublished at 20:01 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Graham Dorrans

    Graham DorransImage source, Rex Features

    Norwich winger Jacob Murphy is fouled by Fulham full-back Scott Malone... and Graham Dorrans converts from the spot.

    The leaders go in front.

    Meanwhile, Birmingham are in front at home to Rotherham with a looping header from Michael Morrison.

  2. goal

    GOAL: Ipswich 1-0 Burtonpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Luke Chambers

    Ipswich fans, it's a moment to cherish. After 502 minutes of waiting, your team has scored a goal!

    Captain Luke Chambers is the man to get it, stooping to head in Feddie Sears' cross at the far post.

    Meanwhile, Brighton are in front against Wolves at the Amex thanks to Sam Baldock's glancing header from eight yards.

  3. Postpublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Reading v Aston Villa (20:00 BST)

    Steve BruceImage source, Getty Images

    Aston Villa took a point from their first match under Steve Bruce, although the new manager said the fitness levels of his players needs improving following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wolves.

    Villa, who are 20th in the Championship table, are away at Reading this evening.

  4. Postpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Fulham 0-0 Norwich

    Both sides have gone close to an opening goal at Craven Cottage.

    Sone Aluko has forced a good save from Norwich keeper Michael McGovern, shortly after Timm Klose had glanced a header wide.

    Ex-Norwich forward Paul McVeigh, summarising on the game for BBC Radio Norfolk, says the Canaries defender should have done a lot better.

  5. goal

    GOAL: Blackburn 1-0 Nottingham Forestpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Sam Gallagher

    The first goal of the night in the Championship comes at Ewood Park, and it's a cheeky one by Blackburn's Sam Gallagher.

    The forward races on to a ball over the top and cuts in from the right before slotting a lovely little left-footed effort under the keeper.

  6. No chances at Barnsleypublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Barnsley 0-0 Newcastle United

    It's been a quiet start at Oakwell, with no chances at all in the opening five minutes.

    Newcastle do win the game's first corner but Jonjo Shelvey's delivery is headed clear.

  7. Battle of the former centre-backspublished at 19:50 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Reading v Aston Villa (20:00 BST)

    Two former Manchester United defenders will be in opposing dugouts at the Madejski Stadium this evening.

    Steve Bruce and Jaap StamImage source, PA

    Jaap Stam moved to United in 1998, two years after new Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce left Old Trafford.

    "Villa's a great side to face," Reading manager Stam told BBC Radio Berkshire. "With the new manager in place they'll want to win and get as high up the table."

  8. goal

    First goal of the nightpublished at 19:48 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Millwall 0-1 Bolton (Sammy Ameobi)

    Three minutes in and we have our first EFL goal of the evening in League One.

    Sammy Ameobi, on loan from Newcastle, puts third-placed Bolton in front at Millwall.

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  9. Busy days for Brownleepublished at 19:48 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Jonny Brownlee has been out and about a bit over the last couple of days hasn't he?

    Manchester yesterday, London today for the Olympics parades, and now Leeds this evening.

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  10. Watch Final Score, listen to BBC local radiopublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Final ScoreImage source, BBC Sport

    As well as following our live text coverage of tonight's action, you can click on the video icon above to follow a BBC Radio 5 live Final Score special to listen to commentary of Bayer Leverkusen v Tottenham in the Champions League while watching a vidiprinter of all the goals as they go in.

    Otherwise, BBC local radio teams across the country will be providing blow-by-blow accounts of games involving their teams which, because of contractual issues, we can't unfortunately bring you online.

  11. Kick-off is moments awaypublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    The players are out up and down the country. We'll be kicking off very shortly, with the exception of Reading v Aston Villa, which is a 20:00 BST start.

  12. get involved

    Get Involved at #bbceflpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    And I'm still after the answer to my poser earlier too. Who was the Norwich keeper the last time they kept a clean sheet at Craven Cottage in 1986?

  13. get involved

    Get Involved at #bbceflpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Your football betting successes and near misses

    A friend of mine always had a flutter on the football. The same bet every week - his team, which shall remain nameless, to win 4-1. To be fair, it came in a few times too.

    Exeter fan Roger Hamilton-Kendall picks up his winningsImage source, Exeter City FC

    But it turns out he's not the only one. Lifelong Exeter fan Roger Hamilton-Kendall has been putting £10 on the Grecians to win 4-1 every week since April 2008, and Saturday's win over Barnet was the sixth time it's come in.

    So tonight I want to know - what's your best football betting success? And if you've got a tale of woe when a late goal went in off someone's backside to rob you of your winnings, I'd love to hear that too.

    Get in touch on Twitter using #bbcefl.

  14. Postpublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Birmingham v Rotherham (19:45 BST)

    As he approaches the second anniversary of his appointment as Birmingham City manager, Gary Rowett is excited by the prospect of new owners.

    Click on the play button below to hear from the Blues boss.

  15. A new era at Birmingham Citypublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Birmingham v Rotherham (19:45 BST)

    Trillion Trophy Asia's takeover of Birmingham City was completed yesterday - read more details here...

    Birmingham City takeover completed

    Trillion Trophy Asia formally complete their takeover of Championship side Birmingham City.

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  16. Dicko starts for Wolvespublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Brighton v Wolves (19:45 BST)

    Nouha DickoImage source, Rex Features

    This was how things ended for Nouha Dicko the last time he started a league game for Wolves.

    The Mali international striker spent 13 months out with a serious knee injury and, since returning to fitness, he's made two substitute appearances in the Championship for Wanderers.

  17. Postpublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Brighton v Wolves (19:45 BST)

    David StockdaleImage source, Rex Features

    That's the most of any Championship side this season, although they conceded a late equaliser to draw with Preston on Saturday.

    Wolves are the team tasked with finding a way past David Stockdale and Brighton this evening.

  18. Postpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Ipswich v Burton (19:45 BST)

    Ipswich TownImage source, Rex Features

    Here's one of the reasons why 'Big Mick's' side are struggling this season.

    After beating Barnsley 4-2 in their opening game, they have scored just four times in 11 games since and have not found the net since 13 September.

    Put your money on 4-4 tonight then!

  19. 'Apparently I've got lousy now'published at 19:28 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Ipswich v Burton (19:45 BST)

    The words of Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy, who says he is not concerned about losing his job after a run of five games without a win.

    The Tractor Boys have slipped to 17th in the Championship and tonight host a Burton side who have made a steady start to their first season in the second tier.

    Nigel Clough's men are 16th, but have only won once in their seven previous Championship games.

    Apparently I'm lousy now - McCarthy

    Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy says he is not concerned about losing his job after a run of five games without a win.

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  20. A reminder for Rafapublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 18 October 2016

    Barnsley v Newcastle (19:45 BST)

    BBC Radio Newcastle's Matthew Raisbeck has spotted this hanging up at Oakwell.

    Rafael Benitez will be hoping lightning doesn't strike twice against Barnsley.

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