Here's a look at some of the key team and individual statistics from the first weekend of the resumed Championship season, including both highs and lows from sides scrapping for survival in the second tier, and the division’s Star/Flop of the Weekend.
1. Hatters man relentless in defence
Luton Town fought back to earn a 1-1 draw with Preston. Cameron Carter-Vickers made nine clearances, won six headers, and was the most accurate passer on the pitch (88.9% success rate) Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. Hull City's worrying dispossession numbers
The Tigers slumped to a 1-0 defeat at home to Charlton. They dominated possession and aerial challenges, but lost the ball 14 times to Charlton's three, with Herbie Kane and Mallik Wilks both losing possession on three occasions. Photo: David Rogers
3. Middlesbrough horrorshow seals Jonathan Woodgate's exit
Boro's 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Swansea City saw Woodgate sacked on Monday. A lack of clinical finishing cost them dearly in a game where they dominated possession, with just one of 17 shots hitting the target. Photo: James Chance
4. Middlesbrough horrorshow seals Jonathan Woodgate's exit - continued
Rudy Gestede failed to get any of his four shots on target. Boro also failed to score despite having ten corners. The side racked up 15 fouls, and a combined total of 15 unsuccessful touches. Photo: George Wood