Norwich suffer opening loss to Cardiff in fiery clash as Millwall start strongly
Norwich’s Sky Bet Championship season got off to a poor start as they were beaten 1-0 by Cardiff in a game that saw both teams have players sent off.
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Championship wrap: Ogbene off the mark for new season
Chiedozie Ogbene scored on the opening day of the new Sky Bet Championship season as newly promoted Rotherham drew 1-1 with Swansea at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Hull come from behind to snatch dramatic late win over Bristol City
Jean Michael Seri’s deflected goal in injury-time earned Hull a 2-1 win at home to Bristol City.
Wigan take a point against Preston on their Championship return
Wigan picked up a point on their Sky Bet Championship return after being held to a goalless draw by a Preston side who had substitute Ched Evans sent off late on.
Birmingham dig in for a point at Luton
Luton were held to a 0-0 draw by a dogged Birmingham in their Sky Bet Championship opener at Kenilworth Road this afternoon.
Debutant Harry Darling secures draw for Swansea in season opener at Rotherham
Harry Darling’s stunning strike earned Swansea a 1-1 draw at Rotherham but they had goalkeeper Andy Fisher to thank for keeping the point.
Early Callum Connolly strike gets Blackpool off to winning start against Reading
Callum Connolly’s crashing volley gave Blackpool a winning start to the new Championship season with a battling 1-0 home win over Reading.
Debut double for Charlie Cresswell as Millwall open with win over Stoke
Charlie Cresswell scored twice on his debut as Millwall opened their Championship campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory against disappointing Stoke at The Den.