Mikkel Ladefoged scored his first goal in English football to help Lincoln City secure a late draw against Southampton in a 1-1 match at the ProAmpac Stadium. The game saw Lincoln, a team striving to avoid relegation, battle against one of the Championship's top promotion hopefuls. Welington, making an impact for Southampton, scored the first goal just before halftime with a powerful strike that seemed to put the Saints in control. However, Ladefoged’s late goal ensured Lincoln earned a valuable point, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Championship matches. In another match, Stoke City comfortably defeated Charlton Athletic 4-0 at the Bet365 Stadium. Stoke, who had been without a win in their previous league games, took full advantage of a weakened Charlton side, who were already down to 10 men. Justin Devenny, on his debut, scored twice, while Ethan Galbraith and George Hirst added to the scoreline before halftime. The match took a dramatic turn in the second half when Danny McNamara, a Charlton substitute, was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession. His dismissal came after a confrontation with referee Robert Madley, and the game quickly became a one-sided affair as Stoke controlled possession and limited any further threats from Charlton. Preston North End claimed their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Deepdale. Callum Lang was the hero for Preston, scoring twice in quick succession. His first goal came in the ninth minute, and he added a second in the 28th minute with a clever header. Blackburn fought back early in the second half through an own goal by Stanley Mills, who was making only his second start for the club. Despite the setback, Blackburn were unable to equalize, and Preston held on to secure their first win of the campaign. These results reflect the dynamic nature of the Championship, where underdogs can rise and favorites can falter. With teams like Lincoln and Preston showing resilience, and others like Stoke capitalizing on defensive errors, the league remains fiercely competitive and full of surprises.