Aaron Collins extended his remarkable goal-scoring run by netting four times as Milton Keynes Dons secured a commanding 6-1 victory over Doncaster Rovers, bringing his total to 16 goals across all competitions this season. Collins remains the top scorer in the league with 13 goals.
Huddersfield Town strengthened their position at the summit of the league table with a 3-0 win against local rivals Bradford City at Valley Parade. The match featured a tribute to Huddersfield’s most famous supporter, actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who passed away three days earlier, with a minute’s applause observed before kickoff. Defender Joe Low opened the scoring with an impressive overhead volley, setting the stage for second-half goals from Derensili Sanches-Fernandes and Joe Taylor. Bradford City’s captain Antoni Sarcevic was sent off 20 minutes before full time, leaving his side to finish the match with ten men. Huddersfield’s victory marked their fourth consecutive league win.
Looking ahead, Huddersfield face a challenging fixture against Luton Town, who also celebrated their fourth straight win by dispatching Peterborough United 2-0. Peterborough, managed by former player Robbie Savage, are currently embroiled in a £2 million legal dispute with Forest Green Rovers over Savage's hiring.
Stockport County maintained their hold on second place with a 2-1 comeback victory over AFC Wimbledon. Wimbledon took the lead through Jayden Stockley’s sixth goal this season, but Stockport fought back with strikes from Jack Diamond and Ethan Ennis to secure their first win in three matches.
In League Two, Wigan Athletic ended their recent winless run with a 3-2 win over Bromley, who are at the bottom of the table and currently without a manager. Christian Saydee, who was handed a start by Wigan manager Gary Caldwell, scored for the third time in four games, providing a key contribution.
Elsewhere in the Championship, West Ham United suffered a 3-1 home loss to West Bromwich Albion at the London Stadium, experiencing back-to-back defeats on home turf. West Brom’s goals came from Felix Horn Myhre, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, and Callum Styles, while Jarrod Bowen scored West Ham’s lone goal as the club fell to eighth place.
Middlesbrough’s Will Lankshear netted twice in their 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic, increasing pressure on Charlton manager Nathan Jones amid a difficult run of results. Southampton defeated Queens Park Rangers 4-1 in a high-scoring contest between two of the division’s top defensive units, extending their unbeaten home league run to 17 matches and moving within three points of second-placed Swansea City.
Swansea quickly rebounded from a heavy defeat last week by thrashing Blackburn Rovers 4-0, with goals from Stephen Eustáquio, Joseph Opoku, Filip Lissah, and Ross Stewart. Norwich City secured a comeback 3-2 win against Watford thanks to second-half goals from Ben Chrisene, Anthony Musaba, and Paris Maghoma. Watford have now lost six of their last seven games.
Wolverhampton Wanderers recorded a 3-0 victory at Cardiff City through goals by Fer Lopez, Adam Armstrong, and Ladislav Krejci. Birmingham City also claimed a 3-1 away win at Lincoln City, with August Priske scoring twice to secure his fourth road win of the campaign and earning praise from manager Chris Davies.
Burnley remains without a home league win for 377 days following a goalless draw with Portsmouth. New head coach Fabio Celestini marked his 51st birthday amid mounting pressure to improve the squad’s fortunes.
Bristol City edged out Bolton Wanderers 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner from Scott Twine, a result that coincided with manager Michael Skubala’s 44th birthday. In League One, Derby County faced a heavy 4-1 defeat at Millwall, a result that may signal the impending departure of manager John Eustace. Kyrell Lisbie’s early brace helped Millwall build a commanding lead, with Jake Cooper adding a late goal.
Bottom club Preston North End extended their winless run under new manager Graham Alexander after a 2-0 loss to Stoke City on the road.