Vardy Fires Leicester to Championship Summit
Jamie Vardy fired Leicester City to the top of the Championship table with a 1-0 win against Bristol City on Saturday.
The former England striker converted a 67th-minute penalty at the King Power Stadium after Kal Naismith fouled Wilfred Ndidi.
Vardy’s predatory instincts in the penalty area will be crucial for Leicester as they aim to bounce back after last season’s relegation from the Premier League.
Preston’s Winning Streak Comes to an End
Preston North End’s winning streak came to an end with a 1-1 draw at Rotherham.
Preston had won their last six but were held by the Millers, with former North End man Jordan Hugill netting for the home side.
Liam Lindsay equalised just before half-time from Robbie Brady’s whipped delivery.
Ipswich Move Into Second Place
Ipswich Town moved into second place in the Championship table after a 4-3 victory over Blackburn at Portman Road.
Australia midfielder Massimo Luongo scored the decisive late goal for Ipswich, who had come from behind to win the match.
Carrick’s Middlesbrough Escapes the Foot of the Table
Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough escaped the foot of the Championship table after coming from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 at the Riverside Stadium.
Sheffield Wednesday fans turned on manager Xisco Munoz after a 3-0 loss at fellow strugglers Swansea left them rock bottom of the Championship table.
Goals by Jamal Lowe, Jerry Yates, and Charlie Patino ensured an eighth league game without a win for Wednesday, who were promoted from the third tier last term.
Plymouth Rout Norwich
Plymouth Argyle enjoyed a stunning 6-2 rout of Norwich City at Home Park, with Morgan Whittaker scoring his first Championship hat-trick.
Dan Scarr, Finn Azaz, and Luke Cundle also netted for the hosts, with Adam Idah’s second-half brace no consolation for Norwich.
Second-half goals from Joel Piroe, Sam Byram, and Jaidon Anthony earned Leeds United a 3-0 win over Watford at Elland Road.
West Bromwich Albion and Millwall Draw
West Bromwich Albion and Millwall played out a 0-0 draw at the Hawthorns.
Leicester City lead the Championship table after a 1-0 win over Bristol City, while Preston North End’s winning streak came to an end with a 1-1 draw at Rotherham.
Ipswich Town moved into second place after a 4-3 victory over Blackburn, while Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough escaped the foot of the table after coming from behind to beat Southampton 2-1.
Sheffield Wednesday fans turned on manager Xisco Munoz after a 3-0 loss at fellow strugglers Swansea left them rock bottom of the table.
Plymouth Argyle enjoyed a stunning 6-2 rout of Norwich City, with Morgan Whittaker scoring his first Championship hat-trick.
Leeds United earned a 3-0 win over Watford, while West Bromwich Albion and Millwall drew 0-0.
