Sunderland Triumphs Over Middlesbrough In Derby Match Thanks To Chris Rigg's Stunning Backheel Goal

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Sunderland secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light, reclaiming their winning form in the Championship. After a setback against Plymouth Argyle, Sunderland responded positively on home turf. Chris Rigg, a local talent aged 17, scored an impressive backheel goal in the 24th minute, giving Sunderland bragging rights in the Wear-Tees derby. Despite Middlesbrough's opportunities, they couldn't find the net, allowing Sunderland to maintain their perfect defensive record at home this season.

This win propelled Regis Le Bris' team back to the top of the Championship standings. They now await West Brom's match against Plymouth later in the day to see if they can hold onto their lead. Meanwhile, Norwich City celebrated a significant 4-1 victory over Watford under new manager Johannes Thorup. This marked Thorup's first home league win with Norwich, adding to their earlier away success at Coventry City.

Callum Doyle opened the scoring for Norwich with a long-range shot, only for Ryan Andrews to equalise for Watford. However, Borja Sainz restored Norwich's lead just before halftime. Marcelino Nunez extended their advantage nine minutes into the second half, and Ben Chrisene sealed the win with a late goal.

Elsewhere in London, QPR and Millwall played out a 1-1 draw at Loftus Road. Both teams remain in the lower half of the table with just one win each this season. Duncan Watmore put Millwall ahead after 34 minutes with a well-executed team move. However, Michael Frey quickly equalised for QPR four minutes later. Neither side managed to find another goal as the match concluded without further incident.

The Championship continues to deliver thrilling encounters and unexpected results as teams battle for position early in the season. With Sunderland leading and Norwich finding form under new management, fans can expect more exciting matches ahead as teams strive for promotion or fight to avoid relegation.