The EFL Championship returned from the international window with a packed midweek schedule across Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The action was highlighted by commanding victories, clinical away displays, and high-scoring thrillers across the division.
Tuesday, 13th October 2026 Results
Tuesday night delivered eight fixtures characterised by massive home performances and tough road battles.
Birmingham City 4–0 Preston North End
Location: St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham
Summary: Birmingham produced a masterclass performance at home. Preston’s night went from bad to worse when they were reduced to ten men early in the second half, allowing the Blues to cruise to a dominant 4-0 win.
Cardiff City 5–1 Watford
Location: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Summary: The Bluebirds put on an attacking clinic in South Wales, running riot over Watford with a five-goal performance to secure all three points.
Burnley 2–2 Charlton Athletic
Location: Turf Moor, Burnley
Summary: A thrilling, end-to-end clash at Turf Moor ended with both teams sharing the points in a four-goal draw.
Wrexham 1–2 West Bromwich Albion
Location: Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
Summary: West Brom edged past Wrexham in a tightly contested affair at the Racecourse Ground, walking away with a crucial 2-1 away victory.
Stoke City 2–3 Middlesbrough
Location: bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent
Summary: Middlesbrough came out on top in a five-goal thriller at the bet365 Stadium, claiming a hard-fought 3-2 victory.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–3 Bolton Wanderers
Location: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
Summary: Bolton secured one of the standout results of the night, taking all three points away at Molineux with an impressive 3-1 win.
Millwall 0–1 Swansea City
Location: The Den, London
Summary: Swansea displayed resilience in South London, keeping a clean sheet to snatch a disciplined 1-0 away victory.
Bristol City 0–1 Blackburn Rovers
Location: Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
Summary: A single goal proved enough for Blackburn Rovers as they defeated Bristol City 1-0 at Ashton Gate.
Wednesday, 14th October 2026 Results
Wednesday night saw four matches featuring 17 total goals, two early dismissals, and impressive bounce-back performances.
Lincoln City 0–6 West Ham United
Location: ProAmpac Stadium, Lincoln
Summary: West Ham delivered a ruthless performance on the road. Lincoln City’s night hit trouble early after receiving two red cards in the first 23 minutes. West Ham capitalised on the nine-man opposition with a 6-0 win to leap up the table.
Queens Park Rangers 4–1 Derby County
Location: MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium, London
Summary: QPR snapped a five-game winless streak in style at Loftus Road, taking a 3-0 lead into halftime before finishing with a comfortable 4-1 victory.
Portsmouth 3–2 Sheffield United
Location: Fratton Park, Portsmouth
Summary: Portsmouth bounced back at Fratton Park, edging ten-man Sheffield United in an intense 3-2 victory.
Norwich City 0–1 Southampton
Location: Carrow Road, Norwich
Summary: Southampton carried their derby momentum into Carrow Road, securing a disciplined 1-0 victory on the road.