Robbie Savage made a memorable start to his EFL managerial career, leading Peterborough United to a 3-1 victory against Leicester City at King Power Stadium. The win marked a dream debut for Savage, whose appointment had generated considerable discussion.
Elsewhere in the EFL, Middlesbrough secured a narrow win over Wolves, propelling them into the Championship's top two. Pundit Sam Parkin noted similarities between Boro's current trajectory and Coventry's promotion last season, highlighting Will Lankshear's goalscoring as potentially pivotal.
Birmingham City also celebrated success, clinching a one-goal win away to West Bromwich Albion in a lunchtime derby. This third away win of the season lifted them into the expanded play-off spots, now sitting in seventh place.
In other Championship news, Graham Alexander's homecoming at Preston North End got off to a difficult start with a defeat by Millwall, sending them to the bottom of the league. Meanwhile, Salford City currently top League Two after their sixth win in seven matches, though Parkin advised caution on calling them promotion certainties at this early stage.