Ipswich's undefeated run in the Sky Bet Championship was halted as Leeds emerged victorious in a thrilling seven-goal match at Portman Road. Georginio Rutter equalized the scoreline with Joe Rodon's own goal, but Leeds swiftly took the lead with impressive performances from Wilfried Gnonto, who resolved his transfer dispute with the club, and new signing Joel Piroe.
Nathan Broadhead scored a goal for the Tractor Boys shortly before halftime. However, Luis Sinisterra increased the lead and Daniel Farke's team secured their first victory of the season, even though Conor Chaplin scored in the 97th minute. Ipswich's defeat causes them to drop from first to sixth place, while Leicester takes over the top spot after defeating Rotherham 2-1.
Kasey McAteer netted two goals for the Foxes, securing his first senior goals for the team. This victory puts Leicester City two points ahead of Norwich after a resounding 4-0 win over Huddersfield. Despite the loss, Norwich City maintains their unbeaten streak, with goals contributed by Josh Sargent, Jonathan Rowe, Adam Idah, and a penalty converted by Ashley Barnes.
The Terriers' defeat pushes them down to second from the bottom, while Middlesbrough currently sit just above them in the relegation zone following a 4-2 loss to West Brom at the Hawthorns. Despite goals from Cedric Kipre and John Swift, Boro quickly responded with Emmanuel Latte Lath finding the back of the net.
Brandon Thomas-Asante increased the Baggies' advantage in the second half, and Middlesbrough's fortunes quickly worsened when Tommy Smith received his second yellow card of the game. Despite Boro managing to score one goal with five minutes remaining through Marcus Forss from the penalty spot, the home team secured the victory and climbed to seventh place.
Birmingham and Southampton secured third and fourth place, respectively, following their 2-1 victory in their recent matches.
In the eighth minute, Scott Hogan scored a goal for the Blues, which was later equalized by Ryan Hardie from Plymouth. However, it was Jay Stansfield, a new addition to the team, who secured a thrilling last-minute winning goal.
Adam Armstrong scored the winning goal for Saints against QPR, even though Jack Colback initially equalized Samuel Edozie's opening goal. Cardiff secured their first victory of the season with Ryan Wintle's late penalty, while Millwall and Preston emerged victorious against Stoke and Swansea respectively. The Coventry versus Sunderland match ended in a goalless draw.
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Martyn Waghorn scored a hat-trick as Derby came from behind to claim a 4-2 victory over Peterborough.
Jonson Clarke-Harris opened the scoring for Posh in the 23rd minute, but Waghorn quickly leveled the game six minutes later. Before halftime, the striker completed his hat-trick, and Eiran Cashin also found the back of the net. Peterborough faced another setback when manager Darren Ferguson was sent off, but they managed to add a late second goal through Kwame Poku.
The Rams secured their third victory of the season, currently sitting in sixth place, trailing leaders Oxford by three points.
Tyler Goodrham's brace led the team to their fourth triumph of the season, with the decisive goal arriving in the 85th minute following Alfie May's equalizer.
Exeter is leading a group of four teams with 10 points, thanks to Reece Cole's last-minute goal that secured them a 2-1 victory against Reading. Bolton had to stage a comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against the struggling Burton, and Lincoln became the first team this season to breach Blackpool's defense.
In their first five games in both the league and cup, the Tangerines managed to keep a clean sheet. However, in one match, they conceded three goals, which included penalties from Daniel Mandroiu and Teddy Bishop. Additionally, Oliver Norburn was shown a red card.
During the game between fourth-placed Stevenage and Portsmouth, both Jake Forster-Caskey and Joe Rafferty were sent off after a scuffle. As a result, the match ended in a goalless draw. Port Vale, on the other hand, managed to secure a 1-0 victory over the struggling Carlisle, with James Wilson's penalty being the decisive goal.
Cambridge experienced their second loss of the season after succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against newly-promoted Leyton Orient, who celebrated their first victory since returning to the third tier.
Wigan's undefeated streak at the start of the season was halted as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at home against Barnsley. Charlie Hughes was given a red card in the 21st minute, and goals were scored by Devante Cole and John McAtee.
Wycombe's form has been on the rise, as they secured a 2-1 triumph against Bristol Rovers. However, Cheltenham and Fleetwood suffered 1-0 defeats to Northampton and Shrewsbury respectively, which sees them remain at the bottom of the table.
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Gillingham's flawless start to the season in League Two was suddenly disrupted by a 3-0 defeat against Colchester, a team that had previously failed to secure any points. Fiacre Kelleher, Samson Tovide, and Bradley Ihionvien netted goals in the second half, while Gills midfielder Ethan Coleman received a red card.
MK Dons are now leading the table following a 2-1 victory over Doncaster, while Accrington secured a similar scoreline against Salford, putting them in third place.
Notts County extended their impressive return to the EFL with a 2-1 triumph over Tranmere. However, Wrexham had to settle for their third draw in five games as Emile Acquah of Barrow equalized Elliot Lee's early penalty.
Jake Young stole the spotlight with a remarkable display of skill, netting an impressive four goals within a mere 25 minutes during Swindon's dominant 6-0 triumph over Crawley.
In a gripping comeback, Davis Keillor-Dunn emerged as the hero, securing two crucial goals in the latter stages of the game to propel Mansfield to a thrilling 3-2 win over Stockport.
Newport showcased their attacking prowess in a fierce battle against Sutton, as they unleashed a flurry of three goals in the closing 20 minutes to secure a convincing 3-1 victory.
Troy Deeney, who recently joined Forest Green as a player-coach, scored his first goal for the team, resulting in a 1-1 draw against AFC Wimbledon. In other matches, Bradford emerged victorious over Crewe with a 1-0 scoreline, Harrogate secured a 2-0 win against Morecambe, and Walsall and Grimsby played out a 1-1 draw.