With the league table starting to take shape, there were some key results at both ends of the table - while one side were in cup action. But how did Sunderlad’s rivals fare, and who is sitting pretty at this early stage of the 2019/20 campaign? Scroll down and click through the pages as we round-up the best of the day’s action in the third tier:
9. AFC Wimbledon 1-1 Shrewsbury Town
In a tight and cagey encounter, there was nothing to separate two evenly-matched side. Joe Piggot claimed the opener for the hosts - despite suggestions it may have been an own goal - before Jason Cummings levelled after the break. Photo: Paul Harding
10. Rotherham United 6-1 Bolton Wanderers
After falling behind to Thibaud Verlinden’s stunning early strike, the Millers seized control and registered a comprehensive triumph. Carlton Morris and Freddie Ladapo both netted braces, with Jake Hastie and Ben Wiles also on the scoresheet. Photo: George Wood
11. Oxford United 3-0 Tranmere Rovers
The U’s claimed a comfortable win over newly-promoted Tranmere, with a James Henry brace and a fine Cameron Brannagan strike wrapping-up a well-earned three points. Photo: Alan Crowhurst
12. Portsmouth 3-1 Norwich City
Portsmouth were also in action this weekend, albeit notin League One. A brace from Ellis Harrison helped Kenny Jackett’s side to a 3-1 win over the Canaries in the Leasing.Com Trophy. Pompey were also handed an injury boost as winger Ryan Williams returned from a lay-off to take a place on the bench. Photo: Dan Istitene