From the stands
Match reports, previews and opinion from fans who were there, written by people who care who wins.
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Wigan Athletic edged a five-goal thriller against Bromley in a clash between two sides desperately searching for points. Defensive disasters, set-piece chaos and some questionable defending made for a thoroughly entertaining afternoon, but the result leaves Bromley facing some serious questions about their League One survival hopes.
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West Brom came from two goals down to snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory over Blackburn at the Hawthorns. Andri Gudjohnsen's early brace had Rovers dreaming, but a spirited Albion comeback, capped off by Felix Horn Myhre's 89th-minute winner, broke Blackburn hearts.
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A Yorkshire derby that had absolutely everything. Huddersfield and Sheffield Wednesday served up a League One thriller packed with brilliant goals, miraculous saves, a calamitous own goal and one of the most controversial refereeing decisions you’ll ever see. We look back at a breathless 2-2 draw that left plenty to talk about.
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Shrewsbury Town ended a seven-month wait for an away league win with a 2-1 victory at promotion hopefuls Grimsby Town, capping off a brilliant week for the Shrews and leaving Dave Artell’s Mariners with plenty to think about.
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Wyll Stanway produced a ridiculous 12-save performance as Cheltenham held off Chesterfield to continue their surprise start near the top of League Two. Charlie McCann scored again, Andi Weimann rolled back the years, and the lack of goal-line technology might have helped too.
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Former players, own goals and a two-goal comeback — Mansfield fought back from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw at Burton in a game packed with narrative.
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Six goals, two screamers against former clubs, two penalties, a red card and a two-goal collapse. Salford and Rotherham served up a League Two thriller packed with goals, grudges and plenty of chaos.
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Wycombe and MK Dons are still searching for their first league wins after a chaotic 3-3 draw at Adams Park. Both sides threw away leads, both managers were left raging, and defending appeared to be entirely optional.
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Norwich blew Burnley away at Carrow Road with a blistering start and a 4-1 win, as Mo Touré and Andre Brooks both struck twice. The Canaries look every bit like promotion contenders, while Burnley’s difficult start raises serious questions about their chances of another immediate return to the Premier League.
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A red card, a penalty save, a screamer and a 94th-minute own goal. Colchester’s 2-1 win over Oldham was anything but ordinary.
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A six-goal opening-day thriller, a Jack Marriott hat-trick, a stunning Luton comeback and a 96th-minute winner. League One is well and truly back.