Summary

  • Championship leaders Reading beat Rotherham to extend lead at top

  • Norwich score last-minute winner against pointless Wycombe

  • Bristol City draw with Swansea, Blackburn thrash Coventry

  • Stoke beat Brentford, Luton win at Sheff Wed, Preston see off Huddersfield

  • Bournemouth rescue late draw at Watford in early game

  • Get involved via #bbcefl on Twitter

  1. Postpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Sheff Wed 0-0 Luton

    So close to a dream start for Luton!

    Danny Hylton gets in behind the home defence and beats Cameron Dawson in the Owls goal but Aden Flint gets back to head his shot off the line.

  2. FULL-TIMEpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Couple of results from the 13:00 BST games for you.

    In League One, Fleetwood claimed a 2-0 win at Gillingham for their first away points of the season.

    In League Two, Exeter claimed a 3-1 win at home against lowly Scunthorpe.

  3. Postpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Millwall 0-0 Barnsley

    Barnsley were forced to make two late changes to their side before kick-off.

    Top scorer Cauley Woodrow and Jordan Williams drop out, with Conor Chaplin and Clarke Oduor coming into the XI.

    Tykes midfielder Matty James is making his first senior start since he played for Leicester in an FA Cup tie at Newport in January 2019.

  4. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Reading 0-0 Rotherham

    The 15:00 BST kick-offs are getting under way across the EFL.

    Can Championship leaders Reading extend their unbeaten start? Rotherham are the visitors to the Madejski Stadium.

    Reading v RotherhamImage source, .
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    Get Involved via #bbceflpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Remember, you can get involved in our live coverage this afternoon.

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  6. Terriers rising while QPR and Blues strugglepublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

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    Elsewhere in the Championship, Coventry City are bidding for a first win in five and a first "home" win of the season when they entertain a Blackburn Rovers side which has lost their last two.

    Huddersfield Town have turned the corner under Carlos Corberan, winning three of their past four. The Terriers welcome Preston North End, who registered their second victory of the campaign at Queens Park Rangers in midweek.

    That defeat made it five games without a win for Mark Warburton's QPR. The west London club play host to Birmingham City, who have also not won since the opening day.

    Aitor Karanka's men have suffered back-to-back 1-0 defeats at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday and Norwich.

  7. Owls lacking home comfortspublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Sheff Wed v Luton (15:00 BST)

    Sheffield Wednesday winger Kadeem Harris reacts to a missed chanceImage source, Getty Images

    Another club who are already under a bit of pressure are Sheffield Wednesday.

    The Owls prop up the table after having a 12-point deduction imposed for breaking EFL financial regulations.

    Wednesday have chipped eight points off that deficit, but currently sit eight points from safety.

    Garry Monk's men have won just one of their past five, and are enduring a poor run at home to boot.

    They are winless in nine league games at Hillsborough - their worst run at the famous old ground since the mid 1970s.

    Visitors Luton Town have lost three of their last four.

  8. Mullin starring for goal-crazy U'spublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    League Two preview

    Cambridge United striker Paul Mullin celebrates a goalImage source, Getty Images

    There's a full programme in League Two.

    Cambridge United lead the way in the fourth tier, having scored 18 goals en route to five wins so far this season.

    Paul Mullin has 10 of them, including seven in his past three games after a hat-trick against Port Vale in midweek.

    The U's welcome Bolton Wanderers, who were among the favourites for promotion in pre-season but have won just once under new boss Ian Evatt.

    Second-placed Newport County travel to Bradford while third-placed Cheltenham Town entertain winless Mansfield Town.

    Southend prop up the EFL, having taken two points from their first seven games.

    In the early kick-off, Exeter lead Southend 3-1, with that game in injury time.

    • Exeter City 3-1 Scunthorpe United
    • Barrow v Walsall
    • Bradford City v Newport County
    • Cambridge United v Bolton Wanderers
    • Cheltenham Town v Mansfield Town
    • Colchester United v Harrogate Town
    • Grimsby Town v Carlisle United
    • Morecambe v Forest Green Rovers
    • Oldham Athletic v Port Vale
    • Salford City v Crawley Town
    • Stevenage v Leyton Orient
    • Tranmere Rovers v Southend United
  9. Watch Final Scorepublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

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  10. Warnock visits (another) old flamepublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Cardiff v Middlesbrough (15:00 BST)

    Neil WarnockImage source, Rex Features

    Given the number of former clubs on his CV, Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock is never too far away from a trip to a former employer.

    Warnock left Cardiff last November, but then took the Boro job in June and promptly saved the Teessiders from relegation.

    His new club won at Bristol City on Tuesday, making it five unbeaten in the league.

    Cardiff City are looking to at least repeat their top-six finish from last season.

    It's been a mixed bag at the start of the new campaign for the Bluebirds, who've won two, drawn two and lost two.

    Cardiff are one of a number of sides who are yet to register a home win.

  11. Wycombe quest for first point continuespublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Norwich v Wycombe (15:00 BST)

    Wycombe players after a defeatImage source, Rex

    It's looking like it could be a long campaign for Wycombe Wanderers.

    Their debut season at this level has begun with six straight defeats, with just one goal scored and 13 conceded in the process.

    They travel to a Norwich City side who suffered their fair share of defeats last season as they were relegated from the Premier League - 27 to be precise.

    The Canaries sit in eighth after registering back-to-back victories for the first time this season.

    But those two wins have come courtesy of 95th and 87th minute goals - will Daniel Farke's side leave it late again today?

  12. High-flying Tigers face Posh testpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    League One preview

    Hull forward Mallik Wilks celebrates a goal with Keane Lewis-PotterImage source, Rex Features

    The headline game in the third tier sees leaders Hull City, who have won six of seven, host a Peterborough side who are looking for a fifth straight win.

    Ipswich slipped off the top after defeat at Doncaster in midweek and travel to third-placed Lincoln City.

    Sunderland are the only club in the division with an unbeaten record, and the Black Cats welcome Portsmouth.

    The A420 derby between Oxford and Swindon and Accrington's game against Bristol Rovers are both off because of positive coronavirus tests.

    In the early kick-off, Fleetwood lead Gillingham through Paddy Madden's goal. The Gills are down to 10 men with about five minutes plus stoppages left.

    • Gillingham 0-1 Fleetwood
    • Accrington Stanley P-P Bristol Rovers
    • Blackpool v MK Dons
    • Burton Albion v AFC Wimbledon
    • Doncaster Rovers v Crewe Alexandra
    • Hull City v Peterborough United
    • Lincoln City v Ipswich Town
    • Northampton Town v Charlton Athletic
    • Oxford United P-P Swindon Town
    • Shrewsbury Town v Rochdale
    • Sunderland v Portsmouth
    • Wigan Athletic v Plymouth Argyle
  13. Toney on song as Bees search for elusive win at Stokepublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Stoke v Brentford (15:00 BST)

    Ivan ToneyImage source, Getty Images

    Having survived relegation last season, Stoke City have higher aspirations for the new campaign.

    Michael O'Neill has got his side ticking along nicely, and the Potters are unbeaten in four matches heading into this one.

    They are yet to win at home in the league, but have always had the upper hand over Brentford.

    Stoke are unbeaten in 13 previous home league games against the west Londoners.

    This Bees squad may provide a sterner challenge, as they look to secure a third successive win.

    Ivan Toney, a summer signing from Peterborough, has found his shooting boots of late - netting seven goals in his past four games.

  14. Ismael watching on as Tykes go to Denpublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Millwall v Barnsley (15:00 BST)

    Valerien Ismael on the sidelines at LASKImage source, Getty Images

    Visitors Barnsley have new head coach Valerien Ismael watching on from the stands, after the former Crystal Palace defender agreed a three-year deal to replace Gerhard Struber at Oakwell.

    Adam Murray has a final game in interim charge of the Tykes, who - along with Wycombe - are yet to register a Championship win in 2020-21.

    The South Yorkshire side travel to The Den having drawn three of their last four.

    Millwall moved into the top six after beating Luton Town in midweek.

    The Lions are now looking to record three wins in a row for the first time since January 2019.

    They'll have to do it without manager Gary Rowett, who has tested positive forCovid-19 and is now self-isolating for 10 days. His assistant Adam Barrett takes charge at The Den.

  15. Robins look to regain momentumpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Bristol City v Swansea (15:00 BST)

    Bristol City forward Andreas WeimannImage source, Rex Features

    Bristol City slipped off the summit of the Championship after their 1-0 home defeat by Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

    The Robins didn't create much, and gifted Boro a goal when defender Taylor Moore gave possession away on the edge of his own box from a goal kick.

    Dean Holden's men face another test of their promotion credentials this afternoon when they host Swansea City.

    The Welsh side were beaten play-off semi-finalists last season and have also only suffered one defeat so far in the new campaign.

    The Swans were held 1-1 at Coventry in midweek, so are searching for a first win in three.

  16. Warne back as Millers go to leaders Readingpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Reading v Rotherham (15:00 BST)

    Rotherham manager Paul WarneImage source, Getty Images

    Reading sit atop of the Championship table, having won five of their opening six games as part of their unbeaten start.

    That run means the Royals have made their best start to a season since 1985-86, and Veljko Paunovic's men have only conceded one goal in the league so far.

    Rotherham United boss Paul Warne is back from a period of self-isolation, with the Millers five without a win since their opening day victory at Wycombe.

    It's fair to say the 47-year-old did not appreciate watching his side from home on a stream with a slight time delay.

    "Matchdays in the garden shed were bordering on disgusting," Warne told BBC Radio Sheffield.

    "It was very unenjoyable and stressful position to be in. I don't really want to have that again."

    The Millers have not won a league games at Reading since 1977.

  17. Moving on...published at 14:34 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Right, now the action at Vicarage Road is wrapped up after that late drama it's time for me to pass you over to Rob Stevens for build-up to the 15:00 action.

    Rob, it's all yours.

  18. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Watford 1-1 Bournemouth

    That late Bournemouth equaliser denies Watford a fourth home win of the season.

    Watford looked destined to claim a fifth clean sheet but Chris Mepham's injury-time equaliser means the Cherries remain unbeaten.

    Stipe Perica had given the hosts an early lead before later going off with a shoulder injury in a feisty encounter.

    The Hornets move up to second before the 15:00 BST games.

  19. YELLOW CARDpublished at 90+6 mins

    Watford 1-1 Bournemouth

    Nathaniel Chalobah picks up a late yellow card for Watford who are holding on now.

  20. goal

    GOAL: Watford 1-1 Bournemouthpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 24 October 2020

    Chris Mepham (90+5 mins)

    Bournemouth celebrate Chris Mepham's equaliser at WatfordImage source, Getty Images

    Late, late, late drama!

    Cherries defender Chris Mepham earns his side a point with a close range finish after a corner.