The biggest talking points as The Championship returned this weekend

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A weekend full of drama on The Championship's return

Let's explore some of the biggest talking points

Author | Josh D

The stories and match reports come from across the Super News network including GM Super News, London Super News and Super Local Sports News.

Late Ipswich penalty denies Birmingham

George Hirst struck a stoppage-time penalty to earn Ipswich Town a point and snatch victory from Birmingham City’s grasp in the Championship’s opening fixture.

Birmingham appeared set for a deserved win after Jay Stansfield put them ahead early in the second half, only for Hirst to hold his nerve deep into added time.

EFL | Birmingham City v Ipswich Town | Pre match

Dramatic defeat for Phil Parkinson's side

Wrexham were denied a dream start to life in the Championship as Southampton struck twice in the dying moments.

Relegated from the Premier League last season, Saints trailed for much of the match before Ryan Manning curled in a superb 25-yard free-kick on 90 minutes. Six minutes into stoppage time, captain Jack Stephens bundled in from close range to complete the turnaround.

Rob Edwards starts Middlesbrough reign with a win

Rob Edwards began his Middlesbrough reign with a win, as a rare Dael Fry goal proved decisive against Swansea City.

The centre-back, captaining the side on the 10th anniversary of his debut, rose to meet Morgan Whittaker’s corner early in the second half, overpowering Josh Tymon before heading past Lawrence Vigouroux from close range. It was only the third goal of Fry’s senior career, coming in his 270th appearance.

Super Local Sports News EFL | - Middlesbrough v Swansea City | Pre match fans display

West Brom earn hard-fought win over Blackburn

Ryan Mason marked his first match in charge of West Brom with a hard-fought win over Blackburn Rovers.

Isaac Price’s 15th-minute goal settled a tight contest between two sides separated by only two points and two places in last season’s table. The midfielder struck from close range after Aune Heggebo flicked on Darnell Furlong’s long throw.

A dramatic start to the season for Charlton Athletic

Charlton Athletic made a dramatic start to the season as Harvey Knibbs struck deep into stoppage time to secure a deserved 1-0 win over Watford, marking their return to the Championship in ideal fashion.

Knibbs, signed from Reading last week, reacted sharply to turn in from close range after Lloyd Jones’ header from a corner fell into his path, sparking jubilation at The Valley. Watford, in their first outing under new head coach Paulo Pezzolano, rarely threatened to create clear chances.

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