Meanwhile, second tier sides are already starting to consider where they might make fresh signings in the January transfer window, with the next opportunity to sign new players now appearing on the horizon. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Rams duo close to first team return
Derby County have been buoyed by the news that both Krystian Bielik and Jordon Ibe are returning to full fitness following injury problems, and will feature for the U23 side this afternoon. (Football League World) Photo: Michael Regan
2. Former Hatter finds new club
Ex-Luton Town striker Jordan Cook has signed for National League North side Gateshead, after being released by Grimsby at the end of last season. (Club website) Photo: Harry Murphy
3. Taylor hits back at former manager
Nottingham Forest striker Lyle Taylor has hit out at his former manager Sabri Lamouchi over a comment regarding the player's fitness, and maintained that he's been fully committed to recovering from injury. (Football League World) Photo: Matthew Lewis
4. Akpom set sights on promotion
Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom has claimed that his new side are a "Premier League team", and that he and his teammates are fully focused on pushing for promotion this season. (Football League Paper) Photo: Alex Pantling