Chris Hughton scored his first game in charge of Nottingham Forest with a late 1-0 win in Black burn. The former Newcastle and Brighton coach, who replaced Sabri Lamouchi after Forest’s four-game losing start to the season, will have been extremely encouraged by the performance of his new players at Ewood Park.
The visitors looked solid and took control as the game progressed, with Thomas Kaminski saving well Lyle Taylor and Sammy Ameobi, who also hit a post. Finally, they were rewarded in the 90th minute with a stray strike from Joe Lolley, ending a six-game losing streak in the league.
On top, Reading led to a goalless draw in Middlesbrough, surrendering their 100% record, much like Bristol City in a more dramatic fashion, conceding a draw at 112 minutes in the 2-2 draw at Barnsley.
Wycombe they were finally able to celebrate their first goal in English football’s second division, but are still looking for a first point after Millwall came from behind to record a 2-1 win at Adams Park. The Chairboys hoped to get off the mark through Scott Kashket’s bizarre opener after Bartosz Bialkowski controlled poorly in his own six-yard box. However, a penalty from Jed Wallace and a good shot from Ryan Leonard gave the visitors the points.
Huddersfield Stolen Swansea off his unbeaten league record by winning on the road for the first time in three months at Liberty Stadium. Josh Koroma scored a 2-1 victory with his first goal for the club in the 67th minute after the hosts canceled Harry Toffolo’s first goal on a penalty from André Ayew.
Jordan Hugill scored a penalty in injury time when Norwich came from behind to beat 10 men Rotherham 2-1. Freddie Ladapo gave Rotherham an early lead, but then Tim Krul saved a penalty. Michael Ihiekwe’s own goal allowed Norwich to equalize midway through the second half. Angus MacDonald was sent off by the hosts before Hugill hit.
Nathan Jones tasted defeat against his former club as Prime finished LutonUnbeaten record at home with a 2-0 win: Steven Fletcher and Nick Powell on the visitors’ goals.
Ivan Toney’s double relieved Brentford to a 2-0 victory over Coventry, Barry Bannan’s penalty in the 49th minute gave Sheffield Wednesday a 1-0 win in Birmingham Y Bournemouth They led to a 0-0 draw by QPR.