The opening Saturday of the 2024-25 EFL campaign saw 30 matches take place across the Championship, League One, and League Two. In the Championship, Leeds managed to secure a 3-3 draw against Portsmouth in stoppage time, while Watford emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Millwall after the Lions fought back to level the score. Other notable wins in the Championship included Stoke, West Brom, Middlesbrough, Oxford United, and Sunderland. Josh Maja stood out by scoring a hat-trick for West Brom.
In League Two, Bromley made history by winning their first EFL game in their 132-year history. Wimbledon also had an impressive comeback, coming from 2-0 down to beat Colchester 4-2. Bradford and Barrow also secured wins in League Two.
In League One, 11 games kicked off at 17:30, with newcomers Wrexham and Stockport both leading their matches. Birmingham was held by Reading, while Huddersfield took the lead against Peterborough.
As the matches unfolded, several exciting moments were captured. Peterborough fell behind to Huddersfield, Stockport took the lead against Cambridge, and Leyton Orient hit the woodwork against Bolton. The action was intense across all three leagues, with teams fighting hard to secure their first wins of the season.
In League One, Burton Albion and Lincoln City had a back-and-forth battle, with Tendayi Darikwa giving Lincoln City a 2-1 lead. Crawley also took the lead against Blackpool, while Exeter and Rotherham were still goalless. Huddersfield, recently relegated from the Championship, had a goalless draw against Peterborough in their first League One game.
The opening day of the EFL season provided plenty of drama and excitement for fans across the country. From last-minute equalizers to stunning goals, the action on the pitch did not disappoint. As the teams look ahead to the rest of the season, it’s clear that there will be plenty more thrilling moments to come. Stay tuned for more updates and live reporting as the EFL season continues to unfold.
