Robbie Savage enjoyed a dream start as Peterborough United manager with a 3-1 win over Leicester City, praising the team's attacking style and Harry Leonard's scoring ability. Middlesbrough celebrated their 150th fixture with a narrow win over Wolves, moving into the Championship top two, aided by Will Lankshear's early impact as a goalscoring solution. Parkin noted Boro's chance creation and defensive solidity under Kim Hellberg as key to their promotion push.
Birmingham City secured a lunchtime derby win at West Bromwich Albion, their third away victory, lifting them into the expanded play-off spots in seventh. Parkin highlighted their stylish, promoted-style football as a factor in their resurgence after a 10th-place finish last season. The EFL action post-international break featured standout performances and tactical shifts across divisions, with Savage's aggressive front-foot approach earning early approval.
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