With five weeks gone of the EFL season, Final Score pundit Sam Parkin selects his takeaways from the Championship, League One and League Two. West Ham have surged to the top of the Championship after winning their last four matches, including a 6-0 walloping of Wrexham. Parkin noted that with Manor Solomon, Jarrod Bowen, Valentin Castellanos, and Joel Piroe in the same side, they possess an embarrassment of riches that is already looking ominous for the rest of the division.

Swansea City remain second behind West Ham on goal difference after beating Burnley 3-1. Parkin praised their strength in depth and defensive balance, highlighting centre-half Stephen Welsh as an interesting buy from Celtic who has hit the ground running. With four clean sheets already, Parkin doubts they can make automatic promotion but believes they can fight for a top-eight play-off spot.

Leicester City picked up a vital win at Stockport County after the low of losing 4-0 at home to Oxford. Parkin highlighted the experience of Emil Riis, John Lundstram, and Liam Cullen as key figures for the young Leicester squad. The victory is described as an enormous game and a turning point for Russell Martin's side.