Ben Fisher was at St Mary's and right here is his verdict:
On this proof the Welsh membership – again at this stage for the primary time since 1982 after a unprecedented rise from non-league – are certain to be a enjoyable addition however how they got a galling reminder of the step up in journey, Saints scoring twice within the remaining 9 minutes to earn a comeback victory and a primary below Will Nonetheless.
Preston North Finish have welcomed Morecambe followers to observe their first dwelling sport of the season in opposition to Leicester tomorrow.
The membership mentioned in an announcement:
In mild of the present state of affairs at Morecambe Soccer Membership, Preston North Finish are inviting Morecambe season card holders to attend subsequent weekend's match at Deepdale freed from cost.
Right here at PNE, the membership has a key give attention to bringing the group collectively, and that extends past simply our supporters. We really feel for the followers and employees of Morecambe at this unsure time, with the way forward for their membership unsure, and at a time the place soccer is again it isn't proper that these followers are disadvantaged of the chance to observe their workforce.
Due to this fact the membership are inviting all Morecambe 2025-26 season card holders to attend our Sky Guess Championship match in opposition to Leicester Metropolis on Saturday 16 August freed from cost. Full particulars of how Morecambe followers can declare their ticket* will probably be confirmed on Monday 11 August.
We sit up for welcoming supporters of Morecambe subsequent weekend and bringing the soccer group collectively at Deepdale.
*Every 2025/26 season card holder at Morecambe can declare one match ticket, freed from cost.
Late purpose at Charlton! Harvey Knibbs, the brand new signing, scores with the within of his proper boot from a nook. Watford left shaking their heads.
Nonetheless goalless at Charlton and Coventry however there's late drama at Southampton. Catch up right here with John Brewin.
In League One Luton are comfortably 2-0 up in opposition to Peterborough and Huddersfield is a purpose up in opposition to Studying because of Jack Whatmough.
Tranmere have 4 in opposition to Shrewsbury and Notts County have pulled one again in opposition to Salford Metropolis.
Championship workforce information
Oxford United XI: Cumming, Spencer, Moore, Helik, Leigh, Brannagan, Vaulks, Mills, Lankshear, Goodrham, Mark Harris
Portsmouth XI: Schmid, Williams, Shaughnessy, Poole, Ogilvie,
Swift, Dozzell, Segecic, Lang, Bianchini, Bishop
West Brom XI: Griffiths, Furlong, Phillips, Heggem, Kinds, Molumby, Mowatt, Fellows, Worth, Grant, Heggebo
Blackburn Rovers XI: Toth, Alebiosu, Hyam, McLoughlin, Ribeiro, Travis, Tronstad, Hedges, Henriksson, De Neve, Ohashi
Stoke XI: Johansson, Tchamadeu, Lawal, Wilmot, Cresswell, Pearson, Baker, Junho, Manhoef, Thomas, Mubama
Derby XI: Widell Zetterstrom, Adams, Batth, Blackett-Taylor, Clarke, Forsyth, Goudmijn, Jackson, Morris, Nyambe, Thompson
Middlesbrough XI: Brynn, Brittain, Jones, Fry, Ayling, Morris,
Hackney, Whittaker, Burgzorg, Silvera, Conway
Swansea XI: Vigouroux, Key, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon,
Goncalo Franco, Fulton, Galbraith, Ronald, Cullen, Eom
Norwich XI: Kovacevic, Medic, Darling, Cordoba, Stacey, Wright, Subject, Schlupp, Forson, Crnac, Sargent
Millwall XI: Benda, Crama, Cooper, Tanganga, Mitchell, Ivanovic, Neghli, Azeez, Doughty, Coburn, De Norre
QPR XI: Walsh, Morrison, Dembele, Discipline, Celar, Chair, Poku, Morgan, Madsen, Mbengue, Esquerdinha
Preston North Finish XI: Iversen, Gibson, Hughes, McCann, Osmajic, Small, Smith, Storey, Thordarson, Vukcevic, Whiteman
It isn't too late to have a style of our Championship preview. Who's a shoo-in to be promoted? Who appears to be like in bother? Which children will impress? Ben Fisher has the lowdown.
Preamble
Hey and welcome to our Saturday EFL clockwatch with motion from League One, League Two and the opening weekend of the Championship.
Southampton are presently trailing in opposition to Wrexham at dwelling. Be part of John Brewin for MBM updates right here.
Earlier we had our first matchday reside and dialogue is continuous beneath the road till 5.30pm BST.
Plenty of video games. Heaps to sit up for. When you've got any ideas, predictions, switch grievances or pre-match rituals you wish to share, be happy to ship me an e mail, which yow will discover on the high of this weblog.
