Championship roundup: Grant puts Charlton top as Saints hammer Millwall
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A roundup of EFL Championship results, with Charlton going top after a Grant goal and Southampton beating Millwall convincingly.
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Attributed to original sourceCharlton beat Preston to become last side with 100% record
Millwall take lead at St Mary’s but Southampton win 5-1
Charlton moved to the top of the Championship table with a 1-0 victory over struggling Preston . Karlan Grant’s first goal for the Addicks since rejoining on a free transfer from West Brom ensured that the south Londoners are the only side in the division still boasting a 100% record.
It is the first time that Charlton have won their opening three matches in the second tier since the 1992-93 campaign.
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What happened
This Championship roundup covers the latest round of fixtures in England's second tier. Charlton moved to the top of the table thanks to a goal from Grant. Southampton delivered a heavy defeat to Millwall, while other notable results involved Wolves, Stoke, Swansea, Derby, Middlesbrough, and West Brom. The roundup provides a summary of the key results and table implications across the division.
Chance analysis
The Championship continues to deliver unpredictability at the top of the table, with Charlton rising to first place courtesy of Grant's decisive contribution. Southampton's emphatic win over Millwall underlines their promotion credentials and signals intent from a club adjusting back to second-tier life. With multiple teams bunched at the top and a long season still ahead, the early table standings remain fluid, and form swings like these will shape the promotion race over the coming months.
Early-season Championship table movement, with Charlton top and Southampton making a statement win; limited direct impact on a single match prediction but useful for promotion-race context.