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Wrexham beat Southampton after last-gasp own goal
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Sources: Southampton loans USMNT's Downs to St. Louis
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Southampton mocked over 'Spygate' in Championship opener defeat to Watford
Southampton discovered that the Championship will be an unforgiving arena this season as they were baited about 'Spygate' on their way to being beaten 2-1 by a new-look Watford side at Vicarage Road.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert charged by FA over 'Spygate' scandal
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been charged by the FA over the 'Spygate' scandal.
EFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City | 8 | +7 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United | 8 | +11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | +4 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wan.. | 7 | +5 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Alb.. | 8 | +2 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Range.. | 8 | +3 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 8 | +1 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | -1 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic | 8 | -3 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City | 8 | +1 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City | 8 | -1 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | +9 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | -3 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers | 8 | -4 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City | 8 | -1 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United | 8 | -2 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | -1 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | -3 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City | 8 | -2 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County | 8 | -7 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End | 8 | -7 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | -8 | 4 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Cyle Larin | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 10 | Finn Azaz | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| 7 | Léo Scienza | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Finn Azaz | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| 4 | Flynn Downes | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 | Léo Scienza | 2 | 8 | 2 |