Tuesday
Hayden Matthews’ defensive display underpinned the victory for Bradford City in the EFL Trophy. ‘The Bantams’ won 4-0 at Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United to maintain their 100% start in Northern Group C.
Also in cup action was 20 year old Welshman Harry Ashfield. He scored in the comprehensive 4-1 win against Ipswich Town U21 at London Road.
19 year old midfield prospect Denny Oliver made a successful professional debut for Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Trophy. ‘The Owls’ beat Sunderland U21 2-0 at Hillsborough.
Friday
The #FullNinetyFamily was represented by Hannah Cain and Elise Hughes on the international stage as Wales gained a narrow 1-0 advantage over Albania in their World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final first leg.
Saturday
Tyrese Campbell and Tom Hamer both made late substitute appearances in the EFL Championship, with Sheffield Unitedbeating Lincoln City 3-0 at Bramall Lane.
There was disappointment for Callum Lang as Preston North End conceded a late goal to lose 1-0 against Millwall at Deepdale.
Peterborough United piled the pressure on Leicester City in League One with Harry Ashfield featuring in the 3-1 win at the King Power Stadium.
Chelsea loanee Ishé Samuels-Smith completed 90 minutes of action and was the outstanding performer for Notts County in the 2-1 loss against Oxford United.
Two late goals rescued an unlikely point for Davis Keillor-Dunn’s Sheffield Wednesday in the all Yorkshire clash at Huddersfield Town (2-2).
In League Two, a Ronan Hale double propelled Gillingham to a 4-1 win at Rotherham United, and move up to fourth place in the table.
Sunday
In the EFL Championship, Zak Swanson’s Portsmouth left a feisty St Marys Stadium empty handed after Southampton won the South Coast derby 1-0.