League One updatepublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
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It's taken a while but we have the first goal of the day in League One, Finn Azaz giving Plymouth the lead at Forest Green.
Summary
West Brom thrash in-form Hull for first win
Blackpool recover to draw 3-3 at rivals Burnley
Blackburn knocked off top with defeat at new leaders Sheff Utd
Wins for Wigan, Reading, Sunderland & Luton
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League One updatepublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
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West Brom 0-0 Hull
Image source, PA MediaWest Brom fan and well-known journalist Adrian Chiles will be hoping to see his side record a first league win of the season today.
He's just seen his side's goalkeeper David Button make a fine save to deny Callum Elder's well-hit strike.
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Birmingham 0-0 Wigan
Wigan boss Leam Richardson has made a swift change given the dismissal of Joe Bennett.
Poor old Josh Magennis' hopes of leading the charge for the Latics is over, he's been sacrificed in substitution terms at least, for full-back Ryan Nyambe.
League Two updatepublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
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Image source, Rex FeaturesAfter capitulating in midweek Wimbledon have taken an early lead at Crawley through Nathan Young-Coombes.
Kane Smith has opened the scoring for Stevenage at home to Carlisle.
Elsewhere the unfortunate Luke Chambers has put into his own net to put Leyton Orient in front at Colchester.
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QPR 0-0 Rotherham
QPR looking good but not been able to find an opener yet.
The R's are looking to bounce back after their midweek home reverse by Blackpool.
Postpublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
Reading 0-0 Middlesbrough
Zach Steffen has conceded more goals than any other goalkeeper in the Championship so far this season in the Middlesbrough goal, but made a superb save to deny Junior Hoilett.
The Canada forward scythed his way into the box and blasted at goal, but USA international Steffen was equal to it.
Encouraging signs for the hosts though.
Postpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
Stoke 0-0 Sunderland
Stoke are driving the pace at home to Sunderland, flashing chances at Anthony Patterson's goal.
Jacob Brown had a shot tipped over by Patterson, who then had to be alert to whistling strike by Lewis Baker.
The Potters scored a late equaliser against Sunderland's north east neighbours Middlesbrough in midweek, and have picked up where they left off with plenty of attacking intent.
'Maybe the referees are not taking any nonsense'published at 15:17 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
On red cards so far this season
Joe Thompson
Former Rochdale and Tranmere midfielder on Squad GoalsI feel like we've been seeing more red cards at the start of this season, maybe it's the referees not taking any nonsense.
RED CARDpublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
Birmingham 0-0 Wigan
Image source, Rex FeaturesJoe Bennett is sent off for Wigan with just 10 minutes gone, for a foul on Blues striker Lukas Jutkiewicz.
The ex-Villa man is jeered off, unsurprisingly, by the home support.
League Two updatepublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
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Early pace-setters Salford have taken the lead at Doncaster, Brandon Thomas-Asante with his fifth goal of the season already!
GOAL: Burnley 2-0 Blackpoolpublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
Nathan Tella (11 mins)
Image source, Rex FeaturesBurnley imposing themselves here with real intent, and it's a beautifully worked goal for Nathan Tella.
The Southampton loanee got in behind, was picked out perfectly as he darted in behind, chested it down and fired it past Dan Grimshaw.
Postpublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
Birmingham 0-0 Wigan
Image source, Getty ImagesThere's a nice story for Wigan given Charlie Wyke is included on the bench in a competitive game for the first time since overcoming his illness.
Przemyslaw Placheta has had a chance for Birmingham, flashing over the top, while Scott Hogan was close to a chance but Jamie Jones was quick off the line to snap it up.
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West Brom 0-0 Hull City
Lively start at the Hawthorns with both teams threatening.
West Brom really need a first win of the season today.
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Reading 0-0 Middlesbrough
Just been informed by our resident Royals expert that Joe Lumley is unavailable today as he's on loan from Middlesbrough.
Thanks to Pete Langdale for pointing it out too.
So there we go!
League Two updatepublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
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Image source, Rex FeaturesThey sacked their manager in midweek, but it doesn't seem to have changed much for Rochdale who have fallen behind in the first minute at Swindon, Jacob Wakeling with the goal for the Robins.
GOAL: Burnley 1-0 Blackpoolpublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
Josh Brownhill (3 mins)
Image source, Rex FeaturesJosh Brownhill doesn't score too many but this is a belter for Burnley to get them up and running.
Picks out the top corner after the ball was laid off to him on the edge of the box.
The Clarets lead the Tangerines in this battle of the colours.
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Reading 0-0 Middlesbrough
Boro get the first chance of the game, and it falls to Marcus Forss.
The Finland striker pings a shot at goal which is saved by Dean Bouzanis - who has been given the nod by boss Paul Ince despite a strong midweek response by Joe Lumley after his errors last weekend.
Interesting call by Ince, kept him in after a 4-0 loss and then changes after a 3-0 win.
KICK-OFFpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
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Here we go then.
All but one of the EFL games this afternoon are 15:00 BST kick-offs.
Best of luck, whoever you support.
In the early game in League Two, Bradford beat Hartlepool 3-1, with Bishop Auckland-born Andy Cook scoring the winner.
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End of twitter postMillers look for capital gainspublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
QPR v Rotherham (15:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's been a mixed start to life in management for QPR gaffer Michael Beale.
The R's have won one, drawn one and lost two of their first four matches.
Opponents Rotherham have got off to an encouraging start after winning promotion last season.
They backed up a 4-0 home win over Reading last Saturday with a 0-0 draw at Preston in midweek.
One for the pools players, perhaps?published at 14:57 British Summer Time 20 August 2022
Birmingham v Wigan (15:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter a slightly chaotic preseason with takeover rumours and managerial change, Birmingham City have made a stable start to the Championship season.
Only in-form Cardiff have denied them any points this season, with the Blues winning one and drawing two of their opening four league games.
They welcome a Wigan Athletic side who have drawn all three of their fixtures so far on their return to the second-tier.
Leam Richardson's Latics have had to wait a week for action, after their midweek trip to Coventry was postponed because of issues with the Sky Blues' pitch.