Sky Bet Championship: QPR tops table after opening week wins

The opening matchweek of the 2026-27 Sky Bet Championship season saw Queens Park Rangers (QPR) take the top spot in the table following a 3-1 comeback victory against Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Despite an early goal from Portsmouth's Terry Devlin and several QPR injuries, Ilias Chair contributed a brace and an assist to secure the win.

Other notable results from the opening round include Millwall securing a 2-0 win over ten-man Bristol City, driven by a Josh Coburn brace. Swansea moved into third place after a 2-1 comeback win against Stoke City, while West Brom defeated Norwich 2-1.

In other fixtures, Bolton earned a 2-1 victory over Preston, and Charlton staged a 2-1 comeback against Derby. Middlesbrough defeated Lincoln City 2-0, and Watford beat Southampton 2-1. Burnley played to a 2-2 draw against West Ham.