EFL: 2024/2025

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League Two - Bradford City 3 - 1 Grimsby Town

Bradford City secured their third win in four matches with an impressive performance against fellow play-off contenders Grimsby Town.

League Two - Notts County 2 - 0 Swindon Town

David McGoldrick's first-half brace helped promotion-chasing Notts County get back to winning ways in League Two with a comfortable victory over struggling Swindon Town.

Championship - Hull City 3 - 3 Leeds United

Abu Kamara was the hero as his two goals helped struggling Hull City come from behind and take a point at home to the Championship leaders Leeds United.

EFL Latest 24/25 - Hull v Leeds ~ View from the stands

Championship - Portsmouth 4 - 0 Swansea

Portsmouth climbed out of the Championship's bottom three with a commanding victory over Swansea City at a rain-soaked Fratton Park.

Championship - Leeds United 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers

Danny Batth's injury-time strike salvaged a dramatic point for Blackburn Rovers, cancelling out Pascal Struijk’s late penalty in a gripping finale that left Leeds United frustrated at Elland Road

EFL Latest 24/25 - Leeds United 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers

League One - Stockport County 1 - 1 Birmingham City (Manchester Super News match report)

Macauley Southam-Hales scored a dramatic 78th-minute equaliser to secure Stockport a 1-1 draw against Birmingham.

Championship - Sunderland 2 - 1 Sheffield United

Sunderland kept their push for automatic promotion alive with an entertaining victory over third-placed Sheffield United, who are now winless in three matches.

Copy of EFL latest - Sunderland v Sheffield United ~ Missed penalty

Championship - Sheffield Wednesday 4 - 2 Derby County

Josh Windass scored an extraordinary goal from deep inside his own half as Sheffield Wednesday cruised to a convincing victory over Derby County in the Championship.

EFL latest - Sheffield Wednesday v Derby County. Players celebrate

Championship - Rooney departs Plymouth after poor run of form

Head coach Wayne Rooney has parted ways with Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle by mutual consent.

AFC Wimbledon 1 - 0 Gillingham

AFC Wimbledon climbed into League Two’s automatic promotion spots thanks to a contentious winner from Matty Stevens in their narrow victory over Gillingham.

EFL latest - Wimbledon boost promotion hopes

League One - Wrexham 2 - 1 Wigan Atheltic (Manchester Super News match report)

Wigan suffered a heartbreaking late defeat away at Wrexham Despite a spirited team performance, the Latics left the SToK Cae Ras empty-handed after a narrow 2-1 defeat to an in-form Wrexham side.

Championship - Sheffield United 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion

West Bromwich Albion secured their first point since Carlos Corberán's departure on Christmas Eve, courtesy of Karlan Grant’s late first-half equaliser against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United v West Brom - View from the away end at Bramall Lane

Championship - Stoke City have made a big decision as they head into 2025

They have parted ways with head coach Narcis Pelach just 19 games into his tenure.Pelach, who replaced Steven Schumacher on 18 September with a three-year deal, managed only three Championship wins, the most recent coming on 6 November. 

League Two - Salford City 3 - 0 Barrow (Manchester Super News match report)

Salford moved up to 9th place in League Two. First-half goals from Luke Garbutt and Tyrese Fornah secured Salford’s third consecutive League Two victory as they overcame Barrow.

League One - Bolton Wanderers 1 - 2 Barnlsey (Manchester Super News match report)

It was a bad Boxing Day for Bolton Wanderers Adam Phillips struck in the 89th minute to complete Barnsley’s dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Bolton at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

A bad day for Bolton on Boxing Day - View from the stands

Championship - Coventry City 4 - 0 Plymouth Argyle

On Boxing Day, Plymouth Argyle endured yet another heavy away defeat in the Championship, as Wayne Rooney lost his first managerial clash against former England teammate Frank Lampard. 

Championship - Oxford United 3 - 2 Cardiff City

Gary Rowett made an ideal start as Oxford United manager, guiding his side to a crucial 3-2 victory over relegation rivals Cardiff City at the Kassam Stadium. 

Oxford v Cardiff - Pre match at Kassam Stadium

League One - Bolton Wanderers 0 - 2 Wigan 

Wigan maintained their derby dominance over Bolton as goals from Dale Taylor and Thelo Aasgaard secured a 2-0 victory at the Toughsheet Community Stadium in League One.

Bolton v Wigan - Fans of both clubs watch on

Championship - Derby County 4 - 0 Portsmouth

Derby County brought an emphatic end to their poor form as they cruised to victory against lowly Portsmouth in the Championship.

Derby v Portsmouth - View from the stands at Pride Park.

Championship - QPR 2 - 0 Oxford United

Sam Field bagged his first league goals of the season as Queens Park Rangers extended their unbeaten streak with a victory over Oxford United, whose poor run of form showed no signs of letting up.

QPR v Oxford - View from the stands at Loftus Road

Elsewhere in the championship on the 7th and 8th December

QPR 3 - 0 Norwich City

West Brom 2 - 2 Sheffield United

Championship grounds - View from the stands at West Brom

Championship - Portsmouth 3 - 0 Bristol City

Portsmouth climbed off the bottom of the Championship table with a convincing win over Bristol City at Fratton Park.

Pompey 3 - 0 Bristol City - Pompey fans watch on

Championship - Burnley 1 - 1 Middlesbrough

Burnley missed the opportunity to go top of the Championship after a lively 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough on a blustery evening at Turf Moor.

Burnley v Boro - View from the stands at Turf Moor

Championship - Sunderland 2 - 1 Stoke City

Teenage Sunderland midfielder Tom Watson celebrated a career milestone by scoring his first two senior goals, helping his side secure a much-needed victory over Stoke City. 

Sunderland v Stoke - View from the stands at the Stadium of Light

Click here to read some League One match reports from 03/12/2024

Wrexham 1 - 0 Barnsley

Exeter 2 - 2 Wycombe Wanderers 

Huddersfield Town 1 - 0 Wigan Athletic

Championship - Oxford United 2 - 6 Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough smashed six goals in an away league match for the first time in 64 years, thrashing struggling Oxford United in a dominant display.

Oxford v Boro - View from the stands

League One - Stockport County 1  - 0  Wrexham

Louie Barry’s stunning goal proved the difference as Stockport County edged a crucial League One top-six clash with a 1-0 win over Wrexham.

Stockport v Wrexham - View from the stands - 1

Championship - Luton Town 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion

Luton Town fought back to secure a well-earned point, extending West Bromwich Albion's winless streak in the Championship to seven games.

Luton v West Brom

Championship - Cardiff City 2 - 0 Portsmouth

Cardiff City continued their revival under interim boss Omer Riza, cruising past Portsmouth with another impressive attacking display to secure another home victory.

Cardiff continue revival

Championship - Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Burnley

Burnley fans had a great away day as their side comfortably beat Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

Championship - Cardiff City 5 - 0 Plymouth Argyle

Cardiff City climbed off the bottom of the Championship table in stunning fashion with a dominant win over 10-man Plymouth Argyle, securing only their second league victory of the season.

Cardiff v Plymouth - Cardiff thrash Plymouth

League Two - AFC Wimbledon 4 - 0 Carlisle United

George B was in attendance as Matty Stevens’ hat-trick marked a triumphant return for AFC Wimbledon to Plough Lane.

AFC Wimbledon 4 - 0 Carlisle United - 1

Championship -  Bristol City 1 - 1 Cardiff City

Luke McNally's powerful header earned Bristol City a hard-fought point in an entertaining 1-1 draw with Cardiff in the Severnside derby.

Bristol City rescue point in Severnside derby - 1

Championship - Stoke City 6 - 1 Portsmouth

Tom Cannon scored four times as Stoke City stormed to a dominant win over Portsmouth, securing their first Championship victory under new head coach Narcis Pelach.

Stoke thrash Pompey - 1

Championship - Plymouth Argyle 3 - 1 Luton Town

Plymouth Argyle are now on something of a roll after consecutive home victories. Following their recent victory over Sunderland, they've now had the better Luton. With six goals scored, things are starting to come together for Wayne Rooney's side.

Wayne Rooney's Plymouth produce their best performance of the season - 1

League Two - Fleetwood Town 2 - 2 Morecambe

Bottom side Morecambe pulled off a remarkable late comeback to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw in their Lancashire derby against Fleetwood in League Two.

Morecambe fight back against Fleetwood - 1

Championship - Preston North End 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers

This fixture between Preston and Blackburn ended goalless for the first time in 43 years.

Referee dominates Lancashire derby - 1

Championship - Stoke City 1 - 3 Hull City

Hull City staged a remarkable second-half comeback, spoiling Narcis Pelach's first match as Stoke City manager and securing Tim Walter’s first win as Tigers boss on his seventh attempt.

Championship: Hull City produce astonishing second-half turnaround - 1

Championship - Portsmouth 0 - 3 West Bromwich Albion

Alex Mowatt scored twice as West Bromwich Albion claimed an impressive 3-0 win over Portsmouth, sending them to the top of the Championship.

West Brom go top of the league - 1

Championship - Leeds United 0 - 1 Burnley

Luca Koleosho's goal helped Burnley return to winning form, as Leeds United suffered their first Championship defeat of the season.

Championship: Burnley win at Leeds - 1

Championship - Hull City 0 - 2 Sheffield United

Sheffield United extended their unbeaten start to the season with a strong performance, scoring twice on the counter-attack to hand Hull City their second consecutive Championship defeat, keeping the Tigers winless this season.

Sheffield United continue unbeaten start - 4

League Two - Harrogate Town 2 - 0 Doncaster Rovers

Harrogate halted Doncaster’s bid to extend their lead at the top of League Two, as goals from Ellis Taylor and Josh March secured a home victory.

Harrogate halt Doncaster momentum - 1

League One - Wrexham 3 - 0 Shrewsbury

Wrexham cruised to a comfortable victory in their early-season League One derby against Shrewsbury Town, moving to the top of the table in the process

Wrexham 3 - 0 Shrewsbury - 1

Championship - Luton Town 1 - 2 QPR

Michael Frey played a pivotal role in QPR's comeback against Luton Town, creating one goal and scoring the decisive winner in a brilliant display of hardworking centre-forward play. 

Luton Town 1 - 2 QPR - 1

League One - Cambridge United 4 - 4 Blackpool

Cambridge United staged a stunning comeback from 4-1 down to secure a thrilling 4-4 draw against a Blackpool side currently without a manager in League One.

Cambridge United 4 - 4 Blackpool - 1

Championship - Swansea City 1 - 1 Cardiff City

Callum Robinson came off the bench to rescue a point for Cardiff City with a late equaliser against arch-rivals Swansea City, securing their first point of the season in the South Wales derby.

South Wales derby ends in a draw - 2

Championship - Burnley 5 - 0 Cardiff City

Burnley maintained their perfect start to the Championship season with a commanding 5-0 victory over Cardiff City, capitalising on a series of errors by the Bluebirds.

Championship: Burnley thrash Cardiff Pic 2

Championship - Sheffield Wednesday 4 - 0 Plymouth Argyle

Wayne Rooney's first match as head coach of Plymouth Argyle began on a sour note, as his team suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday.

Championship: Wednesday thrash Plymouth

Championship - Oxford United 2 - 0 Norwich City

Oxford United marked their return to the Championship after more than two decades with a well-earned 2-0 victory over Norwich City.

Championship: Oxford win on return to second tier - 1

Championship - Leeds United 3 - 3 Portsmouth

Brenden Aaronson salvaged a dramatic late point for Leeds United on their opening day, as they were pushed to the limit by Championship newcomers Portsmouth.

Championship: Leeds and Pompey play out opening day classic

League Two - Notts County 4 - 1 Grimsby Town

Dan Crowley was the star of the show as Notts County secured their first League Two win of the season as they thrashed Grimsby.

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