Postpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Charlton 1-1 Wigan
This game's been full of intensity so far. There's been nothing cagey about the way both teams have started.
Re: 12:37 BST - only seven goals to go then...
Summary
Hull lost 1-0 to Luton - Hatters edged closer to safety, Tigers left on verge of relegation
Brentford lost 1-0 at Stoke, meaning West Brom will go up in second place if they beat QPR on Wednesday
Fulham's 5-3 win over Sheffield Wednesday kept them in the hunt for a top-two finish
Leeds United crowned champions less than 24 hours after winning promotion
Postpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Postpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Stoke 0-0 Brentford
Stoke have somewhat surprisingly been the brighter team in the opening 15 minutes, without really coming close to a breakthrough.
How about this from former Potters forward Jon Walters... of course he wants things to pan out for his old side but he clearly also has a soft spot for Brentford!
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GOAL: Charlton 1-1 Wiganpublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Alfie Doughty (11 mins)
Image source, Getty ImagesBrilliant equaliser. Adam Matthews pings a cracking, deep cross from the hosts' right all the way to Alfie Doughty, beyond the far post, but despite the difficult angle, Doughty volleys in first time and it's an absolutely superb finish. Great technique.
It seems we might have a very good game of football on our hands.
Tough times at Stokepublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Stoke City 0-0 Brentford
Simon Stone
BBC Sport at the Bet365 Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesToday is all about Brentford and promotion but Stoke still need a point to be certain - barring an unlikely mathematical turnaround in goal difference - of safety.
It has been another turbulent season for the Potters, who were only relegated from the Premier League two seasons ago but have struggled for any kind of consistency and now have former Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill in as the third man to try to restore the club to past glories.
GOAL: Charlton 0-1 Wiganpublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Jamal Lowe (10 mins)
Wigan have the early goal and they look so confident after their 8-0 win on Tuesday.
Kal Naismith dinks over a dangerous cross from the right towards the back stick. Kieffer Moore's initial header is saved and then the ball hangs in the air for Jamal Lowe to nod in the rebound from barely a yard out.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
#bbcefl
Scott: I hope Brentford do go up, nice to see different teams get into the Premier League rather than the same old faces.
Pete: Bees fans are quietly cautious but will let rip if the boys do it. Think Leeds is good after 16 years away? How about Brentford in the top flight for the first time. C’mon you Bees!
Keep your thoughts coming in on #bbcefl.
Postpublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Stoke 0-0 Brentford
Rico Henry surges down the left with the ball for the first time for Brentford - his cross is cleared without fuss but it's a warning sign for Stoke.
The full-back gets up the flank tirelessly and supplies the ammo for the likes of Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma.
Postpublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Charlton 0-0 Wigan
The first chance of this game falls Charlton's way, but Josh Davison can't quite manage to get a strong contact with his head on Jason Pearce's deep cross.
Postpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Charlton 0-0 Wigan
Image source, Getty ImagesAll of the past four league games at The Valley have ended in a 1-0 scoreline, with Charlton winning just one of those.
(Cue a nine-goal thriller, right?)
Postpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Stoke 0-0 Brentford
Stoke defender Bruno Martins Indi takes a hit to the face from visiting midfielder Mathias Jensen and is down receiving treatment.
With the drinks break to come we're already looking at four minutes added on at the end of this first half.
Martins Indi is back up and we're back playing.
Postpublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Stoke 0-0 Brentford
Brentford are looking to win four consecutive Championship away games for the first time.
However the Bees have never before beaten Stoke in an away league match, failing to secure a victory in all 12 of their previous visits (D4 L8).
Thomas Frank's side have been faultless since the league's restart but Stoke have plenty to fight for here.
KICK-OFFpublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Charlton 0-0 Wigan
Slightly behind schedule, they're also now under way in the capital.
Wigan kick things off, in their blue away shirts, shorts and socks.
KICK-OFFpublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Stoke 0-0 Brentford
We're off and running at the Bet365 Stadium.
Victory for Brentford would realistically put them within a point of the Premier League, while Stoke will be safe if they can win.
Here come the playerspublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Stoke v Brentford; Charlton v Wigan (both 12:30 BST)
Image source, PA MediaThere's bright sunshine as Wigan - followed by Charlton - walk out on the pitch at The Valley.
They're out in the Potteries too. It's a massive lunchtime in the Championship.
Here we go...
Bamford on Leeds promotionpublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Leeds promoted to Premier League
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End of twitter postListen via BBC local radiopublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Unfortunately, rights restrictions mean we cannot bring you live radio commentary of either of this lunchtime's games online, but you can - as ever - listen in to live commentary via your BBC local radio station, if you're in one of the relevant local areas.
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Stoke v Brentford (12:30 BST)
If Brentford have any nerves at all, boss Thomas Frank isn't showing it!
Image source, Rex Featuresget involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
#bbcefl
Right then Brentford fans, how are you feeling today?
Keep that winning run going for two more games and you are into the Premier League for the first time in your history.
How are you feeling; nervous, excited or relaxed?
Let us know using #bbcefl on social media, like Nick...
Nick Bruzon: We’re not stressed. We’re not stressed. Lucky shirts on. Goal sweets ready. Come on Brentford.
The hypothetical bottom sixpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Charlton v Wigan (12:30 BST)
Image source, .This is how the bottom six would currently look, if Wigan's 12-point penalty had already been officially enforced. As it is, the club have appealed against the verdict.
But it illustrates just how key this lunchtime's game at The Valley could turn out to be.
Meanwhile, a win for Charlton today would relegate Barnsley, unless Wigan's appeal against their points deduction proves unsuccessful.
The bottom sixpublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 18 July 2020
Charlton v Wigan (12:30 BST)
Image source, .Charlton looked set to pretty much ensure their safety as they entered stoppage time at Birmingham on Wednesday night with a 1-0 lead, but the Blues' late equaliser left the Addicks in 21st spot in the table, just two points clear of danger.
Their visitors at The Valley today are a Wigan side who appear to be flying on the pitch, but their off-field concerns give us something of an asterisk for the current standings at the bottom. Let's look at why...