Bolton 1 Nott’m Forest 1: Dobbie halts Bolton goal drought
Stephen Dobbie broke Bolton’s goal drought to earn his side a point against their former manager Dougie Freedman at the Macron stadium. The former Crystal Palace forward struck late in stoppage time after David Vaughan fired Forest in front 10 minutes from time. Gary Madine also had a 48th-minute penalty for Bolton saved by Dorus De Vries as they scored for the first time since April 18, having created an unwanted club record of six games without a goal. It was their worst run since 1898. Dobbie’s low finish from 18 yards was nothing more than Bolton deserved after going behind to Vaughan’s 25-yard stunner. Vaughan had been on the field only six minutes as replacement for newcomer Kyle Ebecilio when he unleashed a screamer beyond Ben Amos.
Burnley 1 Brentford 1: Keane uses head to give Burnley home joy
Michael Keane’s second goal of the season earned Burnley their first home win in six games as Sean Dyche’s side edged past Brentford at Turf Moor. Relegated Burnley had taken just two points from their first three games, and looked to be heading for another difficult afternoon as the London side tested home goalkeeper Tom Heaton. But Keane’s first-half header, against the run of play, proved to be enough to inflict a first league defeat on Brentford head coach Marinus Dijkhuizen. Brentford had the best of the early exchanges, but having rode their luck, the hosts took the lead against the run of play as Keane’s back-post header, from David Jones’ corner, sneaked in after 26 minutes. That goal invigorated Burnley, and Scott Arfield should have doubled the lead in the 35th minute but shot over.
Charlton 2 Hull City 1: Seventh heaven for unbeaten Charlton
Johann Berg Gudmundsson scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time added as Charlton beat Hull at The Valley, prompting the Addicks’ head coach, Guy Lozen, to sprint 50 metres to join in the on-pitch goal celebrations. From Gudmundsson’s pinpoint cross, Simon Makienok headed in his first goal since signing on loan from Italian side Palermo to put Charlton ahead. Abel Hernandez equalised a minute from normal time when he was on hand to fire in after substitute Isaac Hayden’s drive was fumbled by Mick Pope. But Icelandic international Gudmundsson snatched a dramatic winner. Lozen was sent to the stands by referee Tim Robinson for his celebrations as the south London side extended their unbeaten start to the season to four games.
Preston 1 Ipswich 2: Pitman keeps Ipswich on top
Brett Pitman broke Preston’s resolve and then set up the winner as Ipswich clinched victory at Deepdale to stay top of the table. Preston were the only side yet to concede in the Championship, a run that ended with Pitman’s strike. Daniel Johnson levelled things up before the break but the visitors sealed their victory when Ryan Fraser, inset, hit the winner. Against the run of play, Freddie Sears’ left-wing cross was nodded in at the near post by Pitman on 24 minutes — his first Ipswich goal on his first start. Preston equalised after 37 minutes when Johnson slotted in. The league leaders turned on the style in the 65th minute when a well-executed build-up resulted in space for Fraser 20 yards out. He curled a right-foot effort over Jordan Pickford and into the far corner.
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Reading 0 MK Dons 0: Dons keeper Martin wins manager’s praise
The MK Dons manager, Karl Robinson, paid tribute to goalkeeper David Martin, who produced a series of fine saves at the Madejski stadium to salvage a point for the Championship newcomers. ‘They were the type of saves that I pay him for,’ Robinson said. ’It’s like when strikers score goals, that’s what they’re paid for. But Dave gives us more than just his shot-stopping. His calmness, his feet, his distribution with his hands. There’s so many components to Dave that, for me, he’s irreplaceable. He marshalled the backline superbly today and the boys in front of him did a wonderful job, too.’ Reading, without a previous league win this season, started the brighter. MK responded but Reading continued to dominate, with Orlando Sa twice denied by firm last-ditch tackles.
Fulham 1 Huddersfield 1: Woodrow strikes just in time for Fulham
An equaliser deep in stoppage time from substitute Caluey Woodrow, inset, rescued Fulham as they snatched a draw against Huddersfield. Nahki Wells had given the visitors the lead in the 62nd minute from Harry Bunn’s through ball. Woodrow, though, climbed off the bench to grab a point as Fulham’s winless run continued. It meant both Fulham and Huddersfield are still to win in four league games, and Kit Symons, in his first full season, is coming under increasing pressure from the Fulham supporters. It took just 18 minutes for the disgruntled home fans to turn on their side and by that time the hosts were lucky to still be level.