Sunderland halted Burnley's winning streak in the 2024-25 Championship season with a 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light. Both teams had perfect records before Saturday's match, with Burnley scoring nine goals in their first two games. Romaine Mundle's goal in the 26th minute decided the game. Dan Neil received a second yellow card late on, but Burnley couldn't capitalise and suffered their first defeat under Scott Parker.In another late Championship match, Watford also secured nine points from nine by overcoming Derby County 2-1. Ebou Adams scored early for Derby at Vicarage Road, but Vakoun Bayo equalised with a stunning strike. Captain Moussa Sissoko then netted the winner in the second half.West Brom and Blackburn Rovers maintained their unbeaten runs through three matches. West Brom defeated Stoke City 2-1, with Karlan Grant and Josh Maja scoring either side of Lewis Koumas's equaliser. Tom Fellows assisted both West Brom goals at the Bet365 Stadium.Blackburn Rovers also won 2-1 against Oxford United, thanks to substitute Arnor Sigurdsson's late goal. Joe Rankin-Costello had earlier levelled the score after Mark Harris's brilliant opener.Tommy Conway's last-minute penalty earned Middlesbrough a 2-2 draw against Portsmouth at the Riverside, denying Portsmouth their first win of the season. Norwich City and Sheffield United played out a 1-1 draw, while Preston North End beat Luton Town 1-0 in Paul Heckingbottom's debut as manager.

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The weekend saw intense competition across all matches, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the Championship season. Each team showcased resilience and determination, setting the stage for an exciting campaign ahead.The results leave Sunderland and Watford leading with perfect records, while other teams continue to jostle for position early in the season. Fans can expect more thrilling encounters as teams strive to secure promotion to the Premier League.The Championship continues to deliver excitement and drama each week, keeping fans on edge as they follow their favourite teams' progress throughout the season.