Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford Shine in Thrilling League One Opener

League One Roundup Sheffield Wednesday made a strong start to their League One campaign, securing a 2-1 victory against Leyton Orient. After suffering relegation earlier this year, the Owls took the lead with a debut goal from Callum Slattery. Despite a first-half equalizer from Joseph Olowu, Jamal Lowe converted a penalty in the 66th minute to clinch the win after being fouled by James Morris. In a closely contested match, Leicester City faced Notts County, ending in a 1-1 draw. Jayden Joseph had given Leicester the lead, but a late equalizer from Conor Grant salvaged a point for the home side. Oxford United managed to equalize in stoppage time against MK Dons, resulting in a 2-2 draw. After an initial goal from Mark Harris, Charlie Goode and Aaron Collins put the Dons ahead before Ciaron Brown scored in the fifth minute of added time. Luton Town triumphed with a 4-3 victory over Reading, highlighted by a first-half hat-trick from Jack Marriott for Reading. Meanwhile, Huddersfield Town defeated AFC Wimbledon 3-0, with new signing Derensili Sanches Fernandes scoring twice. Bromley celebrated their first-ever win in the third tier with a 1-0 victory at Barnsley, thanks to a goal from Victor Adeboyejo. Cambridge United edged out Wigan Athletic 3-2, and Bradford City secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Peterborough United despite the latter finishing with ten men. Stockport County impressed with a 3-1 victory at Plymouth Argyle, while Mansfield Town claimed a 2-1 win against Doncaster Rovers. Lastly, Stevenage snatched a point in a 1-1 draw at Burton Albion with a stoppage-time goal from Olly Sanderson.

Source: The Guardian Sport - 2026-08-16