Championship Review 9th August 2008

Last updated : 10 August 2008 By The_Seasider

Championship Review 9th August 2008

Derby 0-1 Doncaster
A nightmare start for Derby added up to a dream one for Doncaster, who celebrated their first match for 50 years at Championship level by inflicting more frustration on home manager Paul Jewell.
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Plymouth 2-2 Wolverhampton
Michael Kightly inspired Wolves to twice come from behind to earn a point at rain-lashed Home Park.
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Blackpool 0-1 Bristol City
Bristol City took their first steps towards ending last year's play-off disappointment after snatching a late winner to seize all three points at Bloomfield Road.
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Crystal Palace 0-0 Watford
Crystal Palace and Watford played out an opening day 0-0 draw at a damp Selhurst Park.
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Ipswich 1-2 Preston
Preston North End produced a perfect example of a smash and grab away display as they won at Portman Road for the third time in four seasons.
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Sheff Wed 4-1 Burnley
Sheffield Wednesday put last season's nightmare start behind them by hitting three goals in a lightening first 16 minutes to secure victory over Burnley.
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Coventry 2-0 Norwich
Coventry City were nowhere near their best but they still managed an opening day victory over Norwich City.
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QPR 2-1 Barnsley
Fitz Hall scored twice and then missed a penalty as QPR came from behind to beat Barnsley, who had Marciano Van Homoet sent off.
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Charlton 2-0 Swansea
Headed goals at the beginning and end of their match gave Charlton Athletic a 2-0 victory over Championship newcomers Swansea City at The Valley, but the Londoners were taken all the way by the Welshman.
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Cardiff 2-1 Southampton
A 90th minute header from Roger Johnson gave Cardiff City victory after a Steven Thompson strike had been cancelled out by David McGoldrick on the stroke of half-time.
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Birmingham 1-0 Sheff Utd
Kevin Phillips made a dream debut for Birmingham City as his last-minute strike fired the promotion favourites to victory against luckless Sheffield United at St Andrew's.
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