Summary

  • Bournemouth go top of Championship with win over Sheff Utd

  • Steve Cooper continues his unbeaten starts as Nottm Forest boss with win at Birmingham

  • Coventry thrash Fulham 4-1 in Championship's early kick-off

  • League One leaders Sunderland well beaten at Portsmouth

  • League Two table-toppers Forest Green 2-0 winners at Carlisle

  • 'Matt Taylor derby' between Exeter and Walsall ends in 2-2 draw

  • Get involved at #bbcefl

  1. Postpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Bournemouth 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Big save from Mark Travers for Bournemouth, as Sheffield United threaten for the first time.

    Billy Sharp tries to capitalise on Lloyd Kelly's loose touch but the veteran Sharp cannot convert for the lead.

  2. Postpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Birmingham 0-2 Nott'm Forest

    Forest turning the screw, Brennan Johnson burns off the defence and sweeps the ball in for Philip Zinckernagel, but the Blues recover to clear.

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    GOAL: Peterborough 1-1 Bristol Citypublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Nathan Thompson OG (34 mins)

    Back in it.

    Matty James delivers in a wicked corner and a combination of Posh defender Nathan Thompson and City's Robert Atkinson head the ball over the line.

    Not sure who got the final touch, it's down as an own goal for now.

  4. Postpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Luton 0-0 Huddersfield

    Luton pressuring Huddersfield as this first half draws on but this is a game lacking in quality so far.

    A free-kick to the hosts and then a corner are well dealt with by the Terriers, with neither side offering much in front of goal so far.

  5. Postpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Barnsley 0-0 Millwall

    Plenty of good chances in this game.

    Aaron Leya Iseka is growing in confidence as he dances past two Millwall defenders before rifling towards the target.

    Minutes before that, Tykes defender Liam Kitching thwarted Benik Afoke as he tried to shoot from close range.

  6. Postpublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Cardiff 0-0 Reading

    Cardiff taking the fight to Reading now in the battle for the first goal this afternoon.

    Joe Ralls sees his shot blocked but Cardiff keep it alive and Mark McGuinness soon heads wide of the mark.

  7. Postpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Bournemouth 0-0 Sheff Utd

    This game I felt would be a good one, but at the time of writing there have been three shots on target.

    All of them have gone to the home side.

    In fact, the Blades have had more bookings than shots on target, with John Fleck seeing yellow after seven minutes.

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    GOAL: Birmingham 0-2 Nott'm Forestpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Ryan Yates (29 mins)

    Ryan Yates scoresImage source, Getty Images

    Ryan Yates nods in Philip Zinckernagel's corner and Forest somehow have two.

    Birmingham have come so close, but it's Forest taking their chances.

    Even Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis will be impressed with the visitors' economy here.

  9. Postpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    League One update

    Before today, Bolton Wanderers had failed to score in four of their last six games.

    But perhaps they can change that run as midfielder Antoni Sarcevic has scored against his former side Shrewsbury Town by curling a delightful shot into the top corner. Left winger Oladapo Afolayan added a second moments later.

    Morecambe also have a 2-0 lead, with Adam Philips adding to Alfie McCalmont's strike, while it's the same scoreline between Crewe thanks to Oliver Finney and Scott Robertson both netting.

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    GOAL: QPR 1-1 Prestonpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Emil Riis Jakobsen (27 mins)

    Daniel IversenImage source, Getty Images

    Preston are back on level terms against QPR and it's a great response from the visitors.

    Emil Riis Jakobsen puts the ball under Seny Timothy Dieng to equalise for Preston.

  11. Postpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Cardiff 0-0 Reading

    Reading counter against Cardiff in an entertaining affair in the Welsh capital.

    Junior Hoilett, playing against his former side, puts an overhit cross into the box but Ovie Ejaria picks it up and Baba Rahman sees his effort dealt with.

  12. Postpublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Derby 0-0 Swansea

    Swansea keeping up the pressure on Derby, with Joel Latibeaudiere nodding a Jamie Paterson centre into the side-netting.

    The Rams, bottom of the table after their points deduction, surviving the raids so far.

  13. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Birmingham 0-1 Nott'm Forest

    What do Birmingham have to do here?! They've struck the woodwork again.

    Jeremie Bela swings in a cross, Lukas Jutkiewicz attacks it in trademark fashion but his header thumps the post.

    Forest living slightly dangerously.

  14. get involved

    Get Involved at #bbceflpublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    What footballers do you share your name with?

    RGonthebanksoftheriversevern: Can I play in goal as Robbie Green?

    Er, if your name is Rob Green then yes.

  15. Postpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Bournemouth 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Personal battle going on between Denmark's Phil Billing in the red and black corner and Sweden's Robin Olsen in the red and white of Sheffield United.

    Billing gets a gift of a poor clearance but Olsen watches the effort wide which is slapped his way by the Bournemouth midfielder.

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    GOAL: Blackpool 2-0 Blackburnpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Jerry Yates (23 mins)

    Jerry Yates scores just a minute after coming on as a substitute after previous goalscorer Shayne Lavery is forced off.

    He scuffs in from close range after Gary Madine's headed effort was dealt with by Blackburn.

  17. Postpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Barnsley 0-0 Millwall

    Devante Cole has had a couple of early efforts on goal for Barnsley, who look menacing up front.

    But Tykes have to be alert as a moment ago, Millwall's Benik Afoke raced through the defence and forced Brad Collins into a smart double save.

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    GOAL: Peterborough 1-0 Bristol Citypublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Sammie Szmodics (22 mins)

    Sammie Szmodics scores for PeterboroughImage source, PA Media

    Big goal at London Road.

    It's a smashing finish from former Bristol City forward Sammie Szmodics who cuts on to his right foot on the edge of the box, curling the ball into the bottom corner.

    The hosts strike first.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    #bbcefl

    Another talking point on Squad Goals today is the departure of Mike Flynn as Newport County boss.

    It's fair to say that the Exiles fans are full of praise for the job Flynn has done in south east Wales.

    Caitlin: A tweet would never be able to do justice what this man has done for our club. Thank you for everything, Mr. Newport County.

    Lloyd: I’ve been thinking, Too much of a coincidence Mike Flynn leaving county this close to an international break while City are struggling ain’t it? I think today’s result doesn’t matter and MM is gonna leave this international break with Mike Flynn being his replacement.

    Gareth: Massive mistake. You could see this was going to happen after play-offs. Really hope Flynn gets a great opportunity.

    Kevin: What a fantastic job Flynny did often in very challenging circumstances. The club would have disappeared from the Football League before his leadership.

  20. Postpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 2 October 2021

    Hull 0-0 Middlesbrough

    Hull fans were starting to grumble a bit in midweek as they toiled against Blackpool but they've started on the front-foot against Middlesbrough.

    However, the Teessiders have had a couple of chances too, Marcus Tavernier getting an effort away which birthday boy Matt Ingram saves.