Summary

  • Joint-leaders Leeds, Wolves and Cardiff all win in Championship

  • Lee Carsley's Birmingham draw at Derby

  • Villa beat Forest 2-1 in Saturday's late game

  • League One leaders Shrewsbury have only unbeaten record in EFL

  1. Postpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Wolves v Barnsley (15:00 BST)

    Molineux hasn't been the happiest of hunting grounds for Barnsley over the past couple of decades.

    The Tykes failed to win there in 13 consecutive attempts but ended that awful run in spectacular style last season with a 4-0 victory against Wolves in September 2016.

    Adam Hammill and Tom Bradshaw were among their goalscorers that evening and they both start today's match at Molineux.

  2. Postpublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Norwich v Bristol City (15:00 BST)

    Speaking of Bristol City, they've been catching the eye on social media with the specially-created gifs they post when one of their players scores a goal.

    If you want to see Aden Flint doing the samba or Bobby Reid playing with a fire extinguisher, click on the play button below.

    Are you a fan of the gifs? Get in touch using #bbcefl on social media.

  3. Postpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Norwich v Bristol City (15:00 BST)

    Lee JohnsonImage source, PA

    Five EFL clubs made it through to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup in midweek.

    Bristol City caused one of the biggest surprises in round three, knocking out Premier League club Stoke, while today's opponents Norwich got past Brentford to set up a fourth-round tie away at Arsenal.

    Click here for full details of the fourth-round draw.

  4. Postpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Leeds United v Ipswich Town (15:00 BST)

    Thomas ChristiansenImage source, Rex Features

    It's been 13 long years for Leeds United fans since they were relegated from the Premier League but things are beginning to look a bit more rosy at Elland Road.

    They currently top the Championship but face a tough test this afternoon as they face Ipswich Town, who've experienced some good form themselves this season.

    Will Thomas Christiansen's side still be at the Championship summit this evening?

  5. Postpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Sunderland v Cardiff (15:00 BST)

    Neil WarnockImage source, Getty Images

    Cardiff City made the perfect start to the Championship season, but head to Sunderland today without a win in their past three league games.

    But they're still third in the table and play Simon Grayson's Black Cats, who stopped a run of four consecutive defeats with a draw at Hull last week.

    Can Neil Warnock get his side back on track?

  6. Follow the EFL on Final Scorepublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    BBC Red Button

    Click on the play button at the top of the page to follow the goals and the big stories as they happen on Final Score.

    Jason Mohammad is joined by former Republic of Ireland midfielder Kevin Kilbane and ex-England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis.

    You can also watch the programme on one of those new-fangled television things by pressing your red button.

    Final ScoreImage source, BBC Sport
  7. Championship team newspublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Leeds v Ipswich: Pontus Janssonmisses out for Leeds with Liam Cooper coming in; Ipswich make two changes, with Jonas Knudsen and Tristan Nydam starting.

    Norwich v Bristol City: Norwich make three changes, Harrison Reed, Marley Watkins and Mario Vrancic all start; two changes for Bristol City with Famara Diedhiou and Josh Brownhill coming in. Cauley Woodrow out with a hamstring injury.

    Preston v Millwall: Preston make two changes from last week's league win over Birmingham as John Welsh and Darnell Fisher start; Millwall are unchanged from last week's win over Leeds.

    QPR v Burton: Conor Washington, Josh Scowen, Jamie Mackie, Pawel Wszolek and Yeni Ngbakoto all come in for QPR; Burton revert back to the team that beat Fulham in the Championship last week after their midweek cup defeat at Manchester United.

  8. Championship team newspublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Reading v Hull: One change for Reading as Roy Beerens replaces Jon Dadi Bodvarsson; Jackson Irvine, David Meyler and Fraizer Campbell come in to the starting XI for Hull.

    Sunderland v Cardiff: Lynden Gooch and Tyias Browning brought into Sunderland side following last weekend's draw at Hull; Jazz Richards, Bruno Ecuele Manga and Liam Feeney added to Cardiff's starting line-up.

    Wolves v Barnsley: Wolves unchanged from win at Nottingham Forest last weekend, Helder Costa back among subs after five months out injured; Barnsley keep same starting XI that lost 3-0 to Aston Villa in most recent league outing.

  9. Championship team newspublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Bolton v Brentford: Bolton make seven changes from their midweek EFL Cup defeat by West Ham United; Henrik Dalsgaard and Nico Yennaris return for Brentford.

    Derby v Birmingham: Derby unchanged, new signing Joe Ledley starts on the bench; Birmingham make two changes as goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak and midfielder Craig Gardner come in.

    Fulham v Middlesbrough: Rui Fonte comes in for Fulham in their only change from their defeat by Burton; Middlesbrough make eight changes from their 2-0 win against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.

  10. Exeter look to extend unbeaten startpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    League Two preview

    Exeter City celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    Exeter City - along with League One leaders Shrewbury Town - are one of just two unbeaten sides in the EFL. Today they travel to the Ricoh Arena to play Coventry City, who have won three out of four at home.

    Both Chesterfield and Port Vale play their first games since parting with their managers last Saturday. Guy Branston is in charge of Chesterfield this week as they travel to Luton Town, while David Kelly and Chris Morgan will lead Vale in their trip to Yeovil Town.

    There has been in a big difference in their footballing careers to date, but today Notts County boss Kevin Nolan and Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley meet at Meadow Lane.

    Swindon Town won the Friday game in League Two, beating local rivals Forest Green.

  11. Blackburn travel to leaders Shrewsburypublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    League One preview

    Tony MowbrayImage source, Rex Features

    The weekend's League One action started on Friday with MK Dons winning 2-0 away against AFC Wimbledon thanks to goals for Gboly Ariyibi and Ryan Seager.

    Today, the early leaders and only unbeaten side in the third tier Shrewsbury Town host Blackburn Rovers. Tony Mowbray's side were fancied by many to bounce straight back up to the Championship but are 12th with four wins and three defeats so far.

    Elsewhere, third-placed Peterborough United host second-placed Wigan, in-form Blackpool - winners in four of their past five games - travel to Bristol Rovers and Gillingham, who became the league's last side to earn a first win last week, play fellow strugglers Rochdale.

  12. Saturday's Championship fixturespublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Kick-off 15:00 BST unless stated

    • Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest (17:30 BST)
    • Bolton Wanderers v Brentford
    • Derby County v Birmingham City
    • Fulham v Middlesbrough
    • Leeds United v Ipswich Town
    • Norwich City v Bristol City
    • Preston North End v Millwall
    • QPR v Burton Albion
    • Reading v Hull City
    • Sunderland v Cardiff City
    • Wolves v Barnsley
  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Is it too soon to sack a manager? #bbcefl

    Harry Redknapp, Gary Caldwell and Michael Brown lasted less than a fifth of the 2017-18 season before leaving their positions as managers of their respective clubs.

    Is eight games into a season too early to sack a manager? Should they have been given more time, or were those decisions right?

    Get in touch using #bbcefl on social media.

  14. Postpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Last Saturday, three English Football League managers were told their services were no longer required by their respective clubs.

    Shortly after Birmingham confirmed the dismissal of Harry Redknapp, Gary Caldwell left League Two side Chesterfield and Michael Brown parted company with the fourth tier's bottom club Port Vale.

    Will we see any more bosses depart after today's round of EFL matches? We'll be here for the next six hours keeping across events on and off the field in the Championship, League One and League Two.

  15. Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Or you're staring at the sack...

    Harry RedknappImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 23 September 2017

    Being a football manager means you have to deal with extremes of emotions.

    Either you're dancing with delight...

    Nuno Espirito SantoImage source, Empics