Thrilling EFL Highlights: Wrexham Secure Maiden Victory, While Derby Stumble Again
Bolton Wanderers lead Sky Bet League One with their third consecutive win, while Derby suffer another defeat at home to Oxford Wrexham secures their first League Two victory since returning to the EFL this season
Victor Adeboyejo netted a hat-trick during the first half, enabling Bolton to maintain their flawless start to the League One season with a convincing 3-1 victory against Fleetwood. Astonishingly, the ex-Barnsley forward swiftly secured the opener within a mere three minutes and doubled his tally just eleven minutes later.
He ensured the match ball would be going home with him in the 37th minute.
Bolton had Dion Charles sent off and Joshua Earl grabbed a late consolation for Fleetwood.
Peterborough secured a 3-1 victory over Barnsley by scoring three goals within a remarkable 11-minute span in the second half. The opening goal came from Barry Cotter for the Reds six minutes into the half. However, Hector Kyprianou leveled the score in the 74th minute, followed by Jonson Clarke-Harris taking the lead just two minutes later. Kawme Poku sealed the win for Peterborough in the closing stages of the match.
Stevenage is the second team to accumulate nine points out of nine, as Steve Evans' recently promoted team defeated Cambridge 2-1. Jordan Roberts and Jamie Reid scored on either side of Elias Kachunga's equalizer.
Derby boss Paul Warne is facing mounting pressure following the team's third home defeat of the season.
The Rams suffered early defeats against Wigan and Blackpool in the Carabao Cup before succumbing to a 2-1 loss against Oxford, courtesy of Mark Harris' brace. Shrewsbury emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Burton, while Wycombe secured a 3-2 triumph against Leyton Orient. Additionally, Reading clinched a narrow 1-0 victory against Cheltenham.
Bristol Rovers defeated Charlton 2-1, while Portsmouth secured a 1-0 victory over Exeter. Wigan, on the other hand, drew 1-1 with Carlisle, placing them at minus one. Additionally, Blackpool and Port Vale, as well as Northampton and Lincoln, also ended in draws.
Sky Bet League Two
Wrexham registered their first Football League win in 15 years after beating Walsall 4-2.
The Dragons, owned by Hollywood, had a sluggish beginning upon their return to the fourth tier. However, they rectified that in an impressive manner.
Will Boyle and Ollie Palmer scored goals, giving them a 2-0 advantage, until Chris Hussey managed to pull one back for the Saddlers.
Jake Bickerstaff and Elliot Lee secured the game's safety in the second half, and Walsall got their second goal through Anthony Forde's own goal in the final moments. Gillingham continued their perfect record with a 1-0 victory over Sutton, courtesy of Ashley Nadesan's early goal.
Barrow's unbeaten start was maintained with a 1-1 draw against Accrington, thanks to Emile Acquah's late goal. Meanwhile, Crawley secured a 2-1 victory over MK Dons, keeping their unbeaten record intact.
Crewe had a successful night, defeating Newport 4-2. Tranmere also put on an impressive performance, securing a dominant 3-0 victory against Harrogate. AFC Wimbledon emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Colchester, who still haven't accumulated any points.
Swindon secured local bragging rights with a thrilling 2-1 derby victory over Forest Green. Frazer Blake-Tracey became the hero of the match by scoring in injury time against a 10-man opposition. In another match, Grimsby emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Salford, courtesy of a superb double from Mo Eisa. Doncaster had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Mansfield, while Morecambe and Notts County were unable to break the deadlock in their match. Stockport and Bradford ended their game with a 1-1 draw, sharing the spoils.
