Surprise pacesetters & resurgent runs - five things to watch in the EFL

It felt like forever... but the transfer window has finally closed and we can fully focus on matters on the pitch.Well, for another four months at least until the January window opens on New Year's Day.There are already some fascinating stories unfolding across the English Football League (EFL), even at this early stage of the 2026-27 season.We have picked out five things to look out for in this weekend's fixtures in the Championship, League One and League Two.The surprise pacesettersCharlton we