Two West Brom new boys combined to earn a 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough during an entertaining opening game of the Sky Bet Championship season at the Riverside.John Swift, who moved to the Hawthorns after his Reading contract expired, was in the perfect place to turn in his first goal for the Baggies five minutes after half-time.That goal, laid on by another summer recruit, former Millwall man Jed W...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin was not surprised by Harry Darling’s wonder goal which earned a 1-1 draw with Rotherham.Centre-half Darling celebrated his Swans debut with a 25-yard scorcher that found the top corner and cancelled out Chiedozie Ogbene’s early opener.Both sides had chances to win it in the second half, with Michael Obafemi missing an open goal for Swansea while Ogbene and...Full Story »

Jonson Clarke-Harris scored twice as Peterborough hit back from two goals down to start the season with a 3-2 win at Cheltenham.The home side, under new head coach Wade Elliott, deservedly went in 2-0 up at half-time thanks to an own goal and Alfie May’s strike.Dan Nlundulu caused problems for Posh and he provided the low ball that was turned into his own net by Frankie Kent after 30 minut...Full Story »

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.The centre-half marked his debut in fine style as he crashed a 25-yard effort into the top corner to cancel out Cheidozie Ogebene’s opener for the Millers.Ogbene, who has been linked with a summer move to the Swans, nodded his side into an early le...Full Story »

Head coach John Rankin was sent to the stand as 10-man Hamilton had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Morton.Accies opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Andy Ryan’s close-range header from Brian Easton’s cross.The home side found themselves reduced to 10 men after 38 minutes when Shaun Want, who had been booked in the opening seconds for his part in a melee, was...Full Story »

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.The Latics, last season’s League One champions, started well and asked several questions of their established second-tier opponents.Preston could not clear a corner and, after a scramble, Jack Whatmough’s shot was diverted j...Full Story »

Ryan Haynes marked his debut with a late winner as Northampton started the new season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Colchester at Sixfields.Sam Hoskins twice put the Cobblers in front but both times Colchester hit back, only for Haynes to pop up with an 89th-minute winner.Northampton controlled the first half and they deservedly moved in front after 27 minutes when Danny Hylton’s subli...Full Story »

Luton were held to a 0-0 draw by a dogged Birmingham in their Sky Bet Championship opener at Kenilworth Road this afternoon.The hosts came close to breaking the deadlock in the sixth minute when James Bree’s free-kick saw goalkeeper John Ruddy clear with his legs, Jordan Clark lashing the rebound over from the edge of the box.Summer signing Luke Freeman had the next chance for the Hatters....Full Story »

A Mitch Megginson double earned Scottish Championship newcomers Cove a 2-0 win over Raith.Rangers were promoted from League One last season and this victory sent them top of the fledgling Championship table.Megginson opened the scoring after eight minutes, tucking the ball home from close range.Liam Dick had the chance to equalise for Raith, but his shot was well-saved before Jamie Gullan’...Full Story »

Hotspur are now firing on all cylinders, having signed six new players during the summer window, as manager Antonio Conte prepares his squad for their final pre-season friendly against AS Roma. Conte and Mourinho have faced off on a number of occasions in the past and now the former and current managers of the north London club will meet again in a warm-up match, making for an interesting wat...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany’s reign as Burnley boss got off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory at Huddersfield in the opening match of the new Sky Bet Championship season.On-loan Chelsea winger Ian Maatsen marked his Clarets debut with the only goal of the game as Burnley secured three points on their return to the second tier following six seasons of top-flight football.Huddersfield were a pale sh...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Shamal George is in line to make his Livingston debut in Saturday’s cinch Premiership opener against Rangers following his arrival from Colchester.Defender Tom Parkes was this week ruled out for a further six to nine months after being told he needs fresh knee surgery.Morgan Boyes (ankle) remains out while Cristian Montano will be assessed after a head knock.Rangers new boy Rabb...Full Story »

Middlesbrough will be without Paddy McNair for their opening game against West Brom.The defender misses out through a suspension carried over from last season after he was dismissed on the final day against Preston.There are no other fresh injury concerns for Chris Wilder as his side prepare to challenge for promotion again after just missing out on the play-offs last season.New signing Marcus F...Full Story »

Josh Davison will be primed for his AFC Wimbledon debut in Saturday’s League Two clash with Gillingham.Striker Davison has arrived at AFC Wimbledon from Charlton on a permanent deal, in a busy summer of transfer activity for boss Johnnie Jackson.Free-transfer recruits Alex Pearce and Chris Gunter should also be in the mix to feature this weekend.Brentford loan midfielder Paris Maghoma will...Full Story »

Aymeric Laporte will miss the start of Manchester City’s Premier League title defence after undergoing knee surgery in the summer.Manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed the Spain international could be out for at least a month after playing through the pain barrier in the closing matches of last season.City were hit by a number of other defensive injuries during the run-in with John Stones, K...Full Story »

Graham Alexander believes Motherwell’s Europa Conference League exit at the hands of Irish side Sligo Rovers on a 3-0 aggregate could be a reality check.The Steelmen trailed 1-0 from the first leg of the second-qualifying round at Fir Park and soon found themselves behind in The Showgrounds when Sligo defender Shane Blaney curled in a long-distance free-kick in the fourth minute.Well&rsquo...Full Story »

Newly-promoted Wigan will check on the fitness of forward Charlie Wyke ahead of their Sky Bet Championship opener against Preston.Wyke was due to have a scan after missing Latics’ final pre-season friendly against Sheffield Wednesday last weekend with a knock.Midfielder Gwion Edwards is likely to miss out after suffering an Achilles injury early in the pre-season.Fellow midfielder Jordan C...Full Story »

Luton will be without Fred Onyedinma for their Sky Bet Championship season opener at home to Birmingham.The winger, who missed the end of the previous campaign through injury, is once again sidelined following a pre-season knock.New signing Louie Watson (ankle) will also miss out as the Hatters aim to improve on their play-off semi-final defeat last year.The likes of Cauley Woodrow, Carlton Morr...Full Story »

Rotherham have a shortage of strikers ahead of their curtain-raiser against Swansea.Tom Eaves (calf) and Josh Kayode (hamstring) are definitely out while Georgie Kelly missed training on Thursday with an illness and is a doubt.Midfielder Ollie Rathbone is a doubt with a quad injury but Cohen Bramall and Tolaji Bola have returned to training this week and will be hoping to play.The Millers, aimin...Full Story »

Cheltenham could hand starts to a host of summer signings in their Sky Bet League One opener at home to Peterborough.Luke Southwood, on loan from Reading, is likely to feature in goal, while Southampton forward Dan Nlundulu, back with the Robins for a second loan spell, is set to play up front.West Brom loanee Caleb Taylor and Tom Bradbury are in contention for defensive starts while in midfield...Full Story »