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By Chris Whyatt

1935: There's your details of the Football League Show for later tonight. Can vouch that there are some superb goals to savour. That's me spent. For now. See you tomorrow for Cardiff's trip to West Ham - which we willl have live on BBC1 from 1245 BST - before we tackle, with more sophistication than retired genius Paul Scholes, the small matter of a Community Shield Manchester derby. Soon.

BBC Sport's Match of the Day editor Paul Armstrong on Twitter: "South Coast theme to Football League Show on BBC1 at 2355 BST tonight. Brighton drama, Saints fine win. As Boro fan, grudgingly better add Pompey late equaliser..."

1925: What now to feed one's thirst? First up, we've got Darren Fletcher hosting 606 on BBC Radio 5 live. Get in touch to share your expansive views on the national airwaves... call 0500 909 693.

Amelia (supporting from home in Nottingham) texts on 81111: "A great 8th birthday present for my nephew Evan, at the match with his cousin Gracie. Come on you Saints!"

1921: And breathe. What a day. Enjoy it?

FULL-TIME AT ST MARY'S - SOUTHAMPTON 3-1 LEEDS

GOAL! SOUTHAMPTON 3-1 LEEDS (Max Gradel, penalty)

Gradel goal: Adam Clayton earned it, juggling the ball into the box to draw an obvious hand ball. Gradel converted with the air of a man who wanted to go home. Last kick of a one-sided match.

1911: Southampton grafting hard. They look strong. And skillful.

1908: Smart stretch from Lonergan to tip Richard Chaplow's shot from the edge of the box onto the shivering post, the alert Leeds keeper keeping the scoreline respectable(ish). But he's been booked after racing 40 yards from his goal.

Former England centre-back Martin Keown on BBC Radio 5 live at St Mary's Stadium: "You have to stay firm in your belief, but it's a difficult week when you lose your first game. Simon Grayson will know that."

Manchester United striker Michael Owen on Twitter: "The Championship is a great league. Love watching its games. The teams I predicted for honours have had a good start too!"

1900: Yes, Leeds are lacking conviction, but it's far too early to write them off for the season. You didn't need me to tell you that. Don't forget they were in League One two seasons back. Not hard to forget their Uefa Champions League semi-final of 2001 though, is it?

1858: Teasing deep cross from the creative hub that is Adam Lallana's left foot. But his colleagues lurking in the penalty area cannot muster a meaty enough connection. Deserved a fourth.

Josh Hobbs on Twitter: "So poor from Leeds, Grayson must sign a centre mid and another striker, toothless without Becchio and Somma!"

Former England centre-back Martin Keown on BBC Radio 5 live at St Mary's Stadium: "What you want to see is a reaction, showing that they really want to be a part of the future of this football club. I'm not really seeing that from Leeds."

Charlie texts on 81111: "On the Norfolk coast, enjoying a sundowner (which tastes extra sweet) while I wonder if this is the Posh's highest ever league position! Up the Posh!"

1845: Richard Chaplow on for newly-promoted Southampton... Guly Do Prado off. The hosts settling into their metaphorical sofa.

1841: Real storm brewing over Hampshire. The darkest of clouds. I'm talking about the weather. Not Leeds, who cannot make any breakthrough no matter how they probe... substitute Billy Paynter has just been denied with a fine save from Saints keeper Davis.

Connelly goal: The ripest, most perfect peach of a goal from David Connelly who, after fine link play, lets the ball run across his body to guide a cushioned side-footer into the very bottom corner - think upside-down postage stamp - of Lonergan's goal. Juicy build-up play too. Do try to catch that on our Football League Show later.

GOAL! SOUTHAMPTON 3-0 LEEDS (Connelly)

1828: Slow out of the blocks are Saints but they snuff out danger twice, McCormack unable to get a decent shot off after they smother a Gradel charge. No longer is the ground bathed in bright rays...

1825: Second half under way at St Mary's. Onus on Leeds here...

1824: "A draw would have been great, but we didn't deserve it," AFC Wimbledon boss Terry Brown tells BBC Radio 5 live after the club's entertaining 2-3 loss at home to Bristol Rovers on that historic Football League debut earlier. "We committed suicide on all three goals and I'm going to have nightmares watching them tonight. The spirit was good, though, and we will bounce back."

Winston in Newport Pagnell texts: "That's 45 minutes highlighting the lack of midfield creativity LUFC have lost after Kilkenny and Johnson's release. Reinforcements much needed, otherwise a long season is ahead for my beloved Whites."

HALF-TIME - SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 LEEDS

1809: Into two minutes of injury time before the break. Let's have your thoughts on the opening day of the Football League. How are you celebrating (or otherwise)? And where? Me. Nosy. No...

1808: Kisnorbo grapples with Ricky Lambert illegally, pulling him down from behind while challenging for a header. RL then grazes the outside of the net, just behind the top corner of the goal, with a David Beckham-like free-kick. Needed a shade more swing.

1803: Making headway territorially, though, are the visitors. But Saints, in truth, appear to be cruising into the harbour of half-time...

1800: Though their attacking play is blunt to say the least, Leeds' travelling fans in fine voice. "We all hate Leeds, we all hate Leeds, we all hate Leeds..." they prolifically chant, with irony, at St Mary's.

Naz in Southampton texts: "It's moments like today I wish I still lived in Brighton as opposed to 60 miles away in Southampton... I wish I'd been at the Amex today, and wish I was there to soak up the atmosphere now! Football is back, and is as brilliant as ever!"

1754: Adam Lallana skillfully spirits the ball away from spellbound Leeds stopper Andy O'Brien, but lashes it just wide of the post...

Danielle Cooper on Twitter: "So, 28 goals and 41 cards [and counting... CW] in the Championship so far. Feisty start to the season."

Lallana goal: Highly-rated Adam Lallana finds a sixpence of space in the penalty area, turns on it cutely, and curls a left-foot shot perfectly round the outstretched arm of Lonergan. Outstanding. Saints moving through the gears. Fragile Leeds second best.

GOAL! SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 LEEDS (Lallana)

1746: Radar not tuned in yet for he of that wicked left foot as it's just too low, gel becoming disrupted on the snazzy hair-dos of the Southampton wall as the ball crashes into their heads.

1742: Now imposing Do Prado goes in late on Leeds skipper Michael Brown. Is Snodgrass going to hit this? Far out, but yes he is...

1740: Saints looking classy, Leeds biting. Nigel Adkins perturbed that the visitors have not been handed a yellow card yet. Yet.

Hammond goal: Southampton captain Dean Hammond careers around the outside of the receding Leeds defence to crack a low curling drive past Lonergan. Fine goal. Little back-lift there with his left foot, well leg, as some like to observe...

GOAL! SOUTHAMPTON 1-0 LEEDS (Hammond)

1730:'Happy Addick' Tom texts us on 81111: "Charlton top of the league! Sets up an early season top of the table clash at Notts County next weekend!

1726: Crunching early foul - I heard bones crackle hundreds of miles away - from Leeds man Kisnorbo. But Ricky Lambert cannot capitalise with a free-kick for the hosts. Michael Brown scowling already in central midfield for the visitors. Sun's out.

1721: We're under way at St Mary's Stadium in the late Championship game. Southampton and Leeds, entertain us... if you would be so kind to do so [apologetic Englishman tone].

SOUTHAMPTON v LEEDS LINE-UPS
Southampton: Davis, Richardson, Fonte, Martin, Harding, Do Prado, Hammond, Cork, Lallana, Connolly, Lambert.
Subs: Bialkowski, Schneiderlin, Butterfield, Chaplow, De Ridder.
Leeds: Lonergan, Connolly, Kisnorbo, O'Brien, O'Dea, Snodgrass, Brown, Clayton, Howson, Gradel, McCormack.
Subs: Rachubka, Paynter, Sam, Nunez, Bromby.
Referee: Kevin Wright (Cambridgeshire)

Rob Mathias from Bristol on Twitter: "Followed all day from Turkey only to see the Tractor Boys give us a roasting. Pre-season optimism gobbled up."

Nick in Derby texts on 81111: "Dear The FA. Could you arrange for the Championship to finish today please? Cheers..."

PS - I meant squib earlier, not squid. Fingers obey brain please...

1707: And respectful hush as we take in the classified results...

1705: Hollywood scriptwriters take note. With the last kick of their first competitive match at their new £90m-plus ground, substitute Will Buckley slots the winner for promoted Brighton to complete a dramatic 2-1 victory after going a goal down. [And manager Poyet decides to scrap the career in writing as he bounds joyously from the pressbox.] Great occasion at the Amex Community Stadium.

1701: Not full-time everywhere though. I can promise you that. Carl Fletcher makes it Shrewsbury 1-1 Plymouth. Great result, relatively, for the fresh-faced visitors. Sheffield Wednesday have beaten Rochdale 2-0. Good start for them. There's more...

1655: So Port Vale have nabbed one as Crawley have to settle for a 2-2 draw. Managers having to be separated by security as the full-time whistle peeps. And Portsmouth's Luke Varney makes it 2-2 at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium.

1653: These 1500 BST's winding up now. Equalisers galore...

1652: As a flurry of reporters describe their matches as "great adverts for the game", Reading grab a dramatic late equaliser - or there any other types? - at home to Millwall. Back from 2-0 down.

1650: Has late sub Will Buckley saved Brighton from a damp squib of a big day out against Doncaster? He's just equalised with "a decent strike from 22 yards" [thanks to Matt Holland on Final Score] to bring it level at 1-1. Sent-off boss-cum-journalist Poyet in the press box no doubt frantically re-writing his report.

1645: We've got what some university students might describe as 'a Desmond' at Burnley versus Watford. It's 2-2. Substitute Keith Treacy equalising for the hosts. And a big goal on the south coast...

1642: A ha! My eagle eyes tell me Crystal Palace were winning at Peterborough, but they're now 1-2 down against Darren Ferguson's side. Approaching the crunch now. What? Preston 2-4 Colchester.

John on the M1 motorway says: "Driving flat out (legally of course) to get home to Bedford from Yorkshire to watch Saints [vs Leeds] on TV.

1638: New Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren looks a frustrated figure at the City Ground. With the game seemingly petering put into a dull draw, he looks to shake things up by bringing on popular playmaker Radoslaw Majewski. Wondered if he's adopted an east Midlands accent? Barnsley holding their own. Swindon 3-0 up...

1635: Staying with the action at Pride Park, Birmingham's Chris Burke is denied an equaliser as his chipped shot comes back off the post. The ball rebounds into the path of right-back Stephen Carr... he blasts a close-range shot over the bar. Close call that one.

Jack Grodon at Pride Park on Twitter: "Early contender for Goal of the Month from Pride Park, Steve Davies with an absolute peach."

1628: Heavy rain means that Newcastle's friendly against Italian club Fiorentina at St James' Park has been abandoned. Tricky conditions at Middlesbrough too, where one area of the turf is sodden. Watford are now 2-0 up at Burnley. Impressive. Huddersfield have taken the lead against Bury.

James texts from hospital on 81111: "Just back from theatre after having operation to mend a broken elbow sustained at football on Tuesday. Glad new season's here to keep me company as I recover. Come on Birmingham!"

1624: Paul Jewell's Ipswich putting on a glittering [sorry] display at Bristol City. Now 3-0 up, with Michael Chopra nabbing his second goal of the afternoon while Lee Martin has cracked in a beauty. Stewards move in on a stray supporter or two as Millwall take a 2-0 lead at Reading. Paulo Di Canio's Swindon have been fairly drab but has the Italian got a managerial Midas touch? They've just gone 2-0 up.

1620: At Pride Park, Derby's Jamie Ward sees an effort come back off the crossbar before Birmingham's defence desperately clear.

1618: Is Brighton boss Gus Poyet taking up journalism? Sent from the stands in the first half, he's now sat in the press box. The Seagulls still 1-0 down on their big day at home to Doncaster. Preston pull one back against Colchester thanks to former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor. It's 2-1 now at Deepdale...

1615: "We are going up," chant the beaming Crawley fans as they take a 2-1 lead at Port Vale, Final Score reporter Marc Webber tells us. Middlesbrough restore their lead against Portsmouth as Rhys Williams very coolly strokes home. "Well worked," frowns Steve Claridge. "The best move of the game and a great finish."

1612: Upsets, or what are considered to be upsets, betraying the unpredictable nature of this football lark. Unfancied Millwall have taken the lead at promotion hopefuls Reading.

1607: Goal already, Portsmouth grabbing a quick-fire equaliser at Middlesbrough. David Norris, on his full debut, squeezing a shot between post and keeper. And now Phil Brown's Preston are 2-0 down at home to Colchester. Not good for the high hopes of the Lancastrians (says I stating the obvious).

1605: Lest any of us forget, we've got Southampton hosting Leeds at 1720 BST. Yep. We'll be there for that. Second half at many grounds now under way. First-day win always a colossal boost, no?

Ross in Worcester: "Can't decide what's more exciting... the goals galore that is the Football League, or the learner driver attempting to park outside work!"

1600: Frenetic 45 minutes. Worth noting that Middlesbrough lead Portsmouth at half-time, Brentford beating Yeovil Town 1-0 under new boss Uwe Rosler. Plenty of stories already brewing nicely.

Rob texts us on 81111 from the County Ground: "Swindon go 1-0 up [against Crewe] just on half-time... soft penalty, but it's a good start for Di Canio."

HALF-TIME AT MOST OF THE 1500 BST KICK-OFFS

1550: So, it was Derby's Steven Davis - cutting inside and letting fly with a 22-yard shot (which moved like James Brown's hips in the air) - who gave the Rams the lead against Birmingham. Boaz Myhill doesn't even get a touch to the powerful strike. And Billy Sharp who notched the opener for Doncaster at Brighton with a scuffed shot. Casper Ankergren took the sting out of it before seeing the ball hit the inside of the post and trickle agonisingly over the line...

Silo Sarnus on Twitter: "So far a good start to the season! Goals coming in thick and fast, will the Premier League have this much excitement?"

1544: Some landmark goals for you... Crawley score their first-ever goal in the Football League, before conceding an instant equaliser at Port Vale. Brighton have conceded - the first competitive goal scored at their new stadium by Doncaster. Not going to plan there whatsoever. Does it ever?

1541: On Final Score reporter Naz Oremji, at The Galpharm, says: "Crisp cool passing in the middle of the park from Huddersfield and they've been very lively. There's so much expectation here. But Bury had the clearest claim for a penalty, Mark Cullen denied. The whole stadium though it was a spot-kick though."

Dean, who is no longer in Milan, texts on 81111: "Just made it into Hillsborough in time to see Wednesday go 1-0 up (against Rochdale). Perfect timing!"

1534: Drama at the Amex Stadium. Gus Poyet, usually so charming and cool, is ordered to the stands as tempers flare - and innocent water bottles cower on the side-lines - in Brighton's match against Doncaster. He was irked because a penalty appeal for Kazenga Lua Lua, who goes tumbling in the box, was denied before the midfielder was booked for impersonating Tom Daley.

1530: Opening goal for Charlton as they the lead at The Valley against Bournemouth, Dale Stephens finishing off a move in which Bradley Wright-Phillips was heavily involved. "A lovely goal," says commentator Robin Bailey on Final Score. Jason Shackell has equalised for Derby against Birmingham. "I don't know where Derby are going. One player comes in, another leaves," says Steve Claridge, seeing them as the great unknown of the Championship.

1524: Elsewhere, as we continue to zoom around the grounds quicker than Usain Bolt on a Concorde, Barnsley have a great chance to take the lead at Nottingham Forest - but Craig Davies is unable to get control of his effort and heads the ball over from six yards. Hope you're keeping up? Where are you watching? What are you up to?

1522: Michael Chopra has deftly lifted the ball over former England goalkeeper David James to give Ipswich the lead at Bristol City. Birmingham lead at Derby through Curtis Davies' 'bullet' header.

1519: "Huddersfield should be up there once again and the two Sheffield clubs, not forgetting MK Dons," says Matt Holland on Final Score talking about who he considers League One contenders. "Charlton too."

1517: Doncaster's John Oster goes into the record books - unfortunately not for scoring the first competitive goal at Brighton's new Amex Stadium - but for the first booking in that sparkling sea of people after scything down £2.5m home striker Craig Mackail-Smith.

1515: First goal among the flood of three 'o' clock starts on the opening day of this season, and it's Wordsworth who delivers. Poetic.

GOAL! PRESTON 0-1 COLCHESTER (Wordsworth)

BBC Sport's Match of the Day editor Paul Armstrong on Twitter: "One or two Goldstone veterans around us quite emotional as teams come out in their new home. Some spectacle #goodoldsussexbythesea."

1506: Early chance for Nigel Clough's Derby against relegated Birmingham in the Championships as a Rams corner drops for Lee Croft and, on the half-volley, he sidefoots high from close range in a crowded penalty box. Two teams with much to prove.

Will in South America texts us on 81111: "Am in Peru watching on the net. Come on Leeds! Gonna be another tough season."

1500: Hype off. Game on...

1458: Huge day down in Brighton, who are playing their first competitive game at the Amex Community Stadium. Complete sell-out there as they host Doncaster. The club were League One winners last season under the leadership of Gus Poyet. Chairman Tony Bloom doesn't want to put pressure on his players to reach the Premier League, though, as BBC Radio 5 live - who have an army of reporters across the country - tell us. Here are the players. Riot of colour. Blue and white blinding the senses.

1455: Blackpool and Leicester joint-top of the Championship...

BBC Radio 5 live summariser Michael Gray on Leicester's 1-0 win at Coventry: "There was only really one side in it when they came out for the second half. Leicester controlled the game. They got themselves in front, and then they started passing the ball around to make Coventry feel really tired. Coventry got so far up the pitch - but never really looked like scoring."

1450: Wow - 31 matches about to kick off in 10 minutes right across the Football League, from down in Torquay up to Carlisle. Deluge of dreams. That's bit cheesy, sorry. Exciting though. Tell me your thoughts. Can we hear from those in the grounds. Paint that picture!

FULL-TIME - AFC WIMBLEDON 2-3 BRISTOL ROVERS

1441: Intense late pressure from AFC, but the ball's gone missing now...

1437: And now, like magic, we have Final Score at the top of this page for UK users... though you must give it a rapid refresh. Gabby Logan is your host. Matt Holland and Steve Claridge her guests.

Virgo goal: So deflating for AFC. Nerves appear to gatecrash their grey matter as Brett Johnson concedes a penalty with the time it takes to boil an egg remaining. Adam Virgo's side-footed conversion was thrillingly clinical. Seconds earlier, home goalkeeper Brown had just kept them in it with a fine save at his near post. Heartbreak?

GOAL! AFC WIMBLEDON 2-3 BRISTOL ROVERS (Virgo)

1430: Purists don't want to know about league tables until October. But Leicester fans will want to hear that they are joint-top of the Championship. I'm torn...

FULL-TIME - COVENTRY 0-1 LEICESTER

Alex in Babcary texts on 81111: "Working in pub in Somerset, glad we're not busy, I'm not paying the bar any attention. Glued to screen. Bad Saturday bar service for 9 months?"

1422: Do Foxes get nervous? Nearly full-time at the Ricoh, both sides looking a shade jaded. Coventry trying to force an equaliser but struggling to craft/carve/create any chances against well-organised Leicester. Ocean-deep into our four minutes of injury time.

Geoff texts on 81111: "My brother and I are following from Wales, where we're trying to teach my nephew how to attack medieval castles and play golf (not necessarily at the same time)."

Ademeno goal: Delirium. Fresh-as-a-daisy substitute Charles Ademeno - who, irony fans, was born in Milton Keynes! - swivels neatly eight yards out to slot the ball under Bevan after dithery defensive work [loose term] from Rovers. Momentum with the AFC.

GOAL! AFC WIMBLEDON 2-2 BRISTOL ROVERS (Ademeno)

1412: Hosts Coventry threaten to level against Leicester. But, no. Gary McSheffrey rushes his shot after great work on the edge of the box and blazes the ball over. Wilder than an unknown 1,000-year-old forest. At the other end, Andy King - on as a substitute - fires a weak shot at goal after a jinking run. Still the Foxes on top, but Cov pushing for an equaliser with 10 minutes left.

1408: Ramaging Rovers man Gill forces a snappy save from AFC goalkeeper Brown, atoning somewhat for his earlier error.

1405: Zeal coursing through their opening-day veins, Leicester are beginning to stroke the ball around with all the confidence of a side tipped by many to win the Championship title. They have bossed the game since Lee Peltier scored, their 6000 supporters really revelling in their dominance. BBC Radio 5 live summariser Michael Gray opines: "Goals breed confidence. Leicester are zipping the ball around, moving Coventry about - and are well on top."

BBC Sport's Match of the Day editor Paul Armstrong on Twitter: "Brighton. Great to be at a place where people are so happy even before a ball is kicked. #newhomeispalatial"

1400: It's been slippy up on deck but AFC Wimbledon are steadying the ship against Bristol Rovers. They look more composed now. Bustling vibe at Kingsmeadow, the fans pride almost spilling onto the pitch mere inches from their wide eyes. And there's Bobby Gould!

Block from Thames Ditton says: "Brentford will ROMP League One this season."

Richard in Scotland texts on 81111: "I'm in the pouring rain in Edinburgh at a kid's play farm, but I'm following it."

1353: Coventry have been in the Championship for 11 years now, which is currently the longest streak in that ever so changeable division. Back under way now at Kingsmeadow with AFC Wimbledon hosting Bristol Rovers.

Sam Collins on Twitter: "Has nobody else noticed Brighton's new Amex Stadium looks very similar to The Reebok Stadium??"

Peltier goal: After Nugent fluffs a chance to howls of derision, Richie Wellens fashions a fine cross from the right for full-back Lee Peltier to guide a header home. Don't forget it's 10 versus 10. First blood to Leicester. Atmosphere doubles. Anyone following us at the Ricoh?

GOAL! COVENTRY 0-1 LEICESTER (Peltier)

1341: Drifting casually away from the Football League, but not for long, man of the moment Wesley Sneijder has put Inter Milan 1-0 up against city rivals AC Milan in the Italian Supercoppa in Beijing. The Dutch midfielder curled a free-kick in off the post. Manchester City? Manchester United? Probably out of the price range of free-spending Leicester, whose second half at Coventry is away...

1335: Matt Harrold hits the bar for Bristol Rovers just before the half-time whistle blows. Close shave for AFC, whose defending was both hideously poor and herocially brillaint. It was, really. Still a contest. Time for an orange.

Shorty in Sheffield: "Come on the mighty Owls! Megson has brought in a spine of steel down the middle of the park, we're gonna organised and very tough to beat... Maybe just maybe Hillsborough can finally be the fortress it will need to be for us to get out of League 1!! Let's set the tone for the season with a solid win against Rochdale today!!"

Stuart goal: Textbook leap from captain Jamie Stuart, cleverly peeling away from the jostling posse of players awaiting a nice free-kick from the left to steer a prestigous header past Bristol Rovers keeper Bevan. AFC first goal in the Football League. More history.

GOAL! AFC WIMBLEDON 1-2 BRISTOL ROVERS (Stuart)

BBC Radio 5 live summariser Michael Gray is at a loss to explain the two red cards in the first half at the Ricoh Arena: "Both managers will be scratching their heads thinking 'why are the players making these challenges?' Leicester have been pushing forward most before the break."

HALF-TIME AT THE RICOH: COVENTRY 0-0 LEICESTER

1319: That dull start has caved in like wet tissue paper and we've a rip-roaring match now in the Midlands, Leicester almost taking the lead when a downward header from David Nugent - whom many of you are discussing on the Tweets and 81111 texts - hits the post before a grateful Coventry goalkeeper Joe Murphy collect the ball on the line to cradle it like a new-born bambino.

1315: Level playing field on the minor battle zone that is the Ricoh right now. Coventry have Carl Baker sent off for a lunging tackle on Richie Wellens. Referee Darren Deadman once again has no choice but to show a straight red card. Four weeks with kicking a ball...

RED CARD - COVENTRY v Leicester ...CARL BAKER

Harrold goal: Same scenario - AFC too charitable trying to play the ball out. Veteran McGleish duly causes havoc down the right, the hosts cannot clear, the first goalscorer chips the ball across to his colleague Harrold in the middle - and he bullets a header home with ease. Every day's an education, don't they say...

GOAL! AFC WIMBLEDON 0-2 BRISTOL ROVERS (Harrold)

McGleish goal: Nightmare for local boy goalkeeper Seb Brown who hurls it out Barcelona-style, trying to build from the back. But the move collapses instantly, Gills pounces to feed McGleish, who spears the ball low past the architect of AFC's downfall minus fuss.

GOAL! AFC WIMBLEDON 0-1 BRISTOL ROVERS (McGleish)

1302: Meanwhile at the Ricoh (trying not to sound like an ancient storyteller)... Coventry are getting on top of affairs but struggling to break down the 10 men of Leicester, and it's the visitors who nearly break the deadlock when David Nugent spins and fires the ball across goal, Neil Danns narrowly fails to connect.

1300: Fine whipped cross from the left but Bristol Rovers frontman Harrold heads powerfully wide. Ouch. Well wide. It's out for a throw.

1254: AFC Wimbledon striker Christian Jolley latches onto a woeful mistake but skies a fine chance over the bar with the keeper rushing to his feet. first day at big scool nerves? That 'former zoo' I mentioned was of course the site of Brighton's old stadium, the Withdean, not their new one. Apologies for the tongue being tied.

1247: Remarkable story. Well done AFC Wimbledon, the nation doffs its collective cap as champagne corks fly towards the heavens. They've just kicked off their debut match in the Football League when, 10 years ago, they were but a twinkle. Relegated Bristol Rovers are the history-making visitors to Kingsmeadow...

1245: Inexplicably, former England striker Darius Vassell has hacked at Richard Keogh with his studs near the half-way line. Too high, too dangerous. Darren Deadman's arm reaches to the sky. The Foxes are down to 10 men after 15 minutes. Will Sven respond tactically?

RED CARD - Coventry v LEICESTER ...DARIUS VASSELL

AFC WIMBLEDON v BRISTOL ROVERS LINE-UPS (K.O. 1245)
AFC Wimbledon: Seb Brown, Hatton, Stuart, Johnson, Gwillim, Wellard, Porter, Yussuff, Luke Moore, Midson, Jolley.
Subs: Turner, Bush, Sammy Moore, Ademeno, Minshull.
Bristol Rovers: Bevan, Smith, Anthony, Virgo, Lee Brown, Zebroski, Gill, Stanley, Anyinsah, Harrold, McGleish.
Subs: Lines, Bolger, Carayol, Kuffour, Wayne Brown.
Referee: Keith Stroud (Hampshire)

Iain Fordyce on Twitter: "With the right support behind him, I believe that David Nugent can knock in about 15 - 20 goals this season."

1234: Wily former pro Michael Gray on BBC Radio 5 live's commentary of the match says: "I'm just working out the system Leicester are using. Hard to tell as yet. David Nugent will try and use his pace and spin in behind the back four of Coventry. Sven's probably trying to keep it nice and tight early on."

1230: We're off at Coventry, who need no motivation when taking on big (geographical) rivals Leicester. Can the big spenders live up to their billing as one of the promotion favourites? Lots of pressure. Bespectacled cool customer Sven's no stranger to that. "Well-er........" Sky Blues v Royal Blue. Kit clash?

1227: Leicester's svengali Sven is giving starts to seven of his new signings at the Ricoh, Gelson Fernandes a slight surprise in midfield given that he has not long joined the Foxes. Not far from kick off now. Down on the south coast, now-retired Robbie Savage on Football Focus describes Brighton's new pitch - which lies on top of a former zoo - as a "bowling green". Looks superb, it really does.

Dave from Leicester, just circling Paris: "Just driving down to the South of France - gutted I'm missing the start of Sven's revolution."

1215: Heart beats that little bit faster.... the first Football Focus of the season is under way! UK users can give this here page a manual refresh to watch it. Dan Walker et al - Lawro, Savage - are live at Brighton's new ground. Sun beating down on resplendent Sussex.

COVENTRY v LEICESTER TEAM LINE-UPS
Coventry: Murphy, Christie, Keogh, Cranie, Hussey, Baker, Clingan, Bell, Bigirimana, McSheffrey, Jutkiewicz.
Subs: Dunn, McPake, O'Donovan, Wood, Thomas.
Leicester: Schmeichel, Peltier, Mills, Bamba, Konchesky, Vassell, Wellens, Abe, Danns, Fernandes, Nugent.
Subs: Weale, Gallagher, King, Dyer, St. Ledger.
Referee: Darren Deadman (Cambridgeshire)

1210: Truth be told, we want to know what all of you are up to as you follow the action. Peering down from Row Z of the County Ground marvelling at Paulo Di Canio's decision to swap Rome's charms for those of Wiltshire, lazing on a beach checking the scores on your mobile in the Outer Hebrides, or pumping the ball back onto the pitch after a wayward shot at Kingsmeadow. Paint me a picture. Then tweet it to #BBCFootball or even text it via 81111 with FOOTBALL - and perhaps even your location, wherever you are in the world - before your message. I thank you.

1207: Yes, Nashville's queen of country and western has been pondering buying a pied a terre in the South Yorkshire steel town. Any why not. If you spot her milling about at the Don Valley watching on as the Millers host Oxford United in League Two, do get in touch.

1203: Millions upon millions (around 16 in fact) of you streamed into Football League grounds last season. Feeling full of hope and expectation once again today? So many stories you could fill the cavarnous British Library. But I've no doubt that many of you are pondering whether Dolly Parton will be watching Rotherham today...

1200: More 'sleeping giants' than a pyjama party at Goliath's. Two former England managers just down the road from each other. A club with two European Cups to its name. One which didn't even exist 10 years ago. It's not the start of an elaborate joke. It's the new Football League season. Just 30 minutes away now, mind your ears, I'm pushing these creaky shutters up. WE'RE OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

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1157: No better place to start your season unless, of course, you are home to Aldershot. Time for me to depart. Good luck with your respective seasons one and all. A quick refresh if you'd be so kind and here's Chris Whyatt.

Adam, in Torquay, via text on 81111: "Can we have a shout out to all the Burton Albion fans stopping in Torquay. No better place to start your season than sunny Torquay."

1148: The morning has almost passed us by so time to remind you of how the afternoon will pan out. Chris Whyatt will be taking over the live text hotseat at mid-day and will take you through the afternoon's games. Football Focus will be on BBC One and this website from 1215 BST and Score will be up and running on the Red Button and this website from 1430. BBC Radio 5 live will have three live commentaries from the Championship this afternoon. They begin with the Coventry v Leicester game at 1230, stay in the midlands for Derby's game against Birmingham at 1500, before heading to the south coast to cover Southampton v Leeds at 1720. Mark Chapman is presenting the show from Brighton's new stadium which is on-air at 1200 BST. Got all that? Good.

Scott from Wimbledon, via text on 81111: "Wimbledon are going to be wearing a special kit today - it's a replica of Wimbledon FC's 77/78 kit - their first season in the football league. Think that's a lovely touch. Can't wait for the game."

1142: While most Doncaster fans are probably reasonably chuffed to be the first league visitors to Brighton's new stadium, boss Sean O'Driscoll is not as pleased. He has criticised a decision to allow boyband Westlife to play on the club's ground at the Keepmoat Stadium last Sunday. "I would've loved a home fixture [at the start of the season] because we've never had one in the time we've been in the Championship," he said. "We had to give way to Westlife unfortunately." O'Driscoll added that the relationship between the football club and the stadium management company "had reached an all time low".

England Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad on Twitter: "Good luck Steve McClaren and the Forest boys for the new season! Going to The City Ground 3-0 Chambers 1st goal header off a corner."

Dave from Reading, via text on 81111: "Hoping for a 2-1 defeat for Reading today. The last two times we lost 2-1 on the opening day we won the championship with a record 106 points and made the play off final."

1130: One hour to kick-off for Coventry and Leicester fans. Anyone inside the ground yet? If so, here's a couple more stats to help you through the next 60 minutes. The last four games between the sides have been drawn. Cov, as we've already established are pretty good on the opening day of the campaign. They are starting their 11th season in the second tier and the longest serving member of any club currently in the division. Leicester took six games to register their first league win last season.

Dan from Pompey, via text on 81111: "Re 1105, yes we most certainly are! BLUE ARMY!" Is that in need of roadside assistance? Or just well on the way?!

Peter from Elgin, via text on 81111: "Just in case you forget, the Scottish Football League also starts today! And I could probably leave at five to and get to Elgin v Berwick by kick off!" Not forgotten, but my colleagues in Scotland will have your games covered today.

1121: An update on the Manchester City sign Wesley Sneijder reports coming out of Italy - BBC Sport's Dan Roan has just emailed me to say: "City have denied reports in Italy (Gazetto della Sport) that they have agreed to sign Wesley Sneijder for 36m euros." Glad that's all cleared up nice and quickly then...

myontinedm on Twitter: "The reds were signing Sneijder but now the blues have signed him it just shows that what the media say is far from the truth." Not a confirmed done deal yet, remember and see 1116

1116: An inordinate amount of people texting in and tweeting that they are at weddings today. For the record, yes it's alright to follow the live text during the service if you are an usher or general member of the congregation, but probably best not to if you are best man, bride, groom, or father of the bride.

Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder on Twitter: "On our way to the stadium." Calm down United and City fans, think he means he is in Beijing for the Italian Super Cup against AC Milan.

1105: Just under four hours to the big 1500 kick-off. I take it Portsmouth fans will be well on their way to Middlesbrough. Anyone in need of any roadside assistance on the A1? And is there anybody out there who can leave at five to and still make kick-off?

Paul from Coventry, via text on 81111: "As a Coventry fan, I better get in quick with some inane optimism for the season ahead, before, I fear, reality bites when the fixtures start. Lots of talk here about Blackpool being relegation favourites the year they got promoted....I have a large pile of straws in the middle of the floor and I'm clutching at them furiously! Play up sky blues, let's get that 6th succesive opening day win."

BBC Sport's Paul Fletcher on Twitter: "Day One (I like to think) of a brand new footy season. One of the greatest and, in some ways, most distressing days of the year."

1056: Hard to ignore the Premier League when you get a tweet like that. All summer Manchester United have been rumoured to be close to signing Sneijder and then suddenly it appears as though the rich kids from next door have nipped in. All unconfirmed at the moment, remember.

Bit of (potential) breaking news for you all. BBC Sport's Dan Roan on Twitter: "Gazetto dello Sport say Wesley Sneijder has been sold to Man City for £31m." I will keep you updated.

EKVdesign on Twitter: "Heading to Pride Park to welcome Brum back to the Championship. 8 year old daughter embarking on 5th year as ST holder!!"

1049: So what of AFC Wimbledon's chances following their promotion to League Two? Actor and former Wimbledon legend Vinnie Jones believes they could repeat the Crazy Gang's antics of the late 1980s and reach the Premier League in just four years. Any takers?

Dan, from Mansfield, via text on 81111: "I'll go for the W's - West Ham, Wednesday and [AFC] Wimbledon."

1041: If you've got a bit of time to kill before heading out the door, check out Dan Walker's taster of what is coming up on Football Focus this lunchtime. The main show is live from Brighton's new stadium at 1215 BST and will be broadcast on this very page.

BBC Sport's James Pearce on Twitter: "I love hours leading up to start of football season - when we can all still dream and reality hasn't yet had the chance to get in the way."

1030: Right then, we are two hours away from the first kick-off of the day. It pits Coventry's Andy Thorn, who is a relative newcomer to the managerial world, against the somewhat longer in the tooth former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. Who will prevail? Coventry are bidding for a sixth successive opening day win.

Hatch, from Woodbridge, via text on 81111: "We have a great chance this year at Portman Road. Keane was a disaster for the club but Jewell has been a revolution. Top signings in Chopra, Stockdale, Bowyer and Emmanuel-Thomas have given all the fans a lift and we can't wait to get the season started where we're not under the iron fist of Keane. Second longest serving team in The Championship to Coventry and I have a feeling we'll both be in a different league next season."

1021: A brief departure from all things Football League for a moment, if I may be so bold. Manchester United's, dare I use the word 'legend', Paul Scholes was thanked for his service to the club last night with a testimonial against American side New York Cosmos. United won the match 6-0, with Scholes, who retired at the end of last season, scoring with a trademark drive from outside the box. He may look a little sheepish in our opening photo of him, but I'm assured the man who has not courted the public eye, had a cracking night.

Football Focus presenter Dan Walker on Twitter: A reminder Brighton fans: Focus is not on iplayer so if you want to see the show live from your place & you're coming... get it recorded!"

JC via text on 81111: "Just on the train from Brum to Derby. Full of Blues fans... Better keep quiet. Come on ewe Rams!!"

1012: There are clubs embracing the social revolution though with Blue Square Bet side Stockport asking fans on Twitter to choose who they should sign next. Meanwhile, in South Africa, supporters of the Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs were invited to select the teams for their pre-season friendly via text message. The game ended 0-0, with the Pirates winning a penalty shoot-out 4-3. Madness, or progress?

James Mason on Twitter: "ISDN kit packed, research done, bacon grilling.... At Deepdale later for the first Final Score of season. Preston v Colchester" Final Score will, of course, be live on this website as the games draw to a close.

1008: So what's been going on while we've been away? One of the bigger stories this week is involving social networking. We've got Newcastle issuing legal warnings to its players over the mis-use of Twitter in the wake of Joey Barton's outburst following a friendly defeat by Leeds. However, the Professional Footballer's Association don't want to ban players from using Twitter.

Viperdk1 on Twitter: "You are kidding yourself if you think Charlton will win League 1 and Bradford will win League 2!"

1000: Doncaster are the first visitors to Brighton's brand spanking new Amex Stadium today. They were also the last visitors to the Goldstone Ground 14 years ago.

Pete, [echoing the sentiments of many AFC Wimbledon supporters this morning], via text on 81111: "So proud to be back. After the huge hurt, It only took 9 years, and its been an amazing story. There will be tears today."

0952: As well as the early start on the live text commentaries this season, there are a few changes to our offerings on TV and Radio. Football Focus will be on BBC One and this website, as usual at 1215 BST with Dan Walker presenting the action from Brighton's new stadium at Falmer. For the rest of the coverage, check out Dan's video.

0948: Never too early for predo's in my eyes. I'm looking at Leicester, Charlton and...oh go on then...Bradford.

B26Westy on Twitter: "Is it too early for predo's? Leicester championship, Huddersfield league 1, Rotherham league 2!

0942: Time to point you in the direction of the only league that really matters. New-boys Crawley have been bullish over their chances of successive promotions, while there is the obligatory club-by-club guide for those of us interested in events in League Two.

Charlie in London [echoing the sentiments of many Brighton fans this morning], via text on 81111: "Albion fan leaving for Falmer now. So emotional - there will be so many grown men crying today it'll be easy to forget about 3 important points."

0937: A quick nod to my colleagues on BBC Radio 5 live who will have three live commentaries from the Championship this afternoon. They begin with the Coventry v Leicester game at 1230, stay in the midlands for Derby's game against Birmingham at 1500, before heading to the south coast to cover Southampton v Leeds at 1720. Mark Chapman is presenting the show from Brighton's new stadium which is on-air at 1200 BST.

0933: How do you see League One panning out? BBC Sport's Paul Fletcher has been a busy man during the off season - he's also been talking to Preston boss Phil Brown and assessing other team's chances.

Jack Byrne on Twitter: "Maybe you're a Stockport fan, realising how big the drop is after 106 years in the Football League.

0929: Rich has also texted in to say he set off at 0700 from Cornwall this morning to make it to the City Ground for Steve McClaren's debut as Nottingham Forest manager. Now that's commitment. Any other early starters out there?

Dean in Milan, via text on 81111: "Currently waiting to board plane in Milan. Plane lands at Heathrow at 1145 so hopefully I can make it up the M1 in time for kick off at Hillsborough and an opening day victory for the Owls."

0923: Free-spending Leicester start their Championship campaign at Coventry in Saturday's early kick-off at 1230 BST. Is it going to be a straightforward battle for the title between them and West Ham as many pundits seem to be predicting? BBC Sport's Paul Fletcher takes a look at both of those and the other contenders. And there is also our club-by-club guide which has been compiled by BBC Sport's regional reporters.

Sherlock Dixon on Twitter: "I can't go to Coventry's opening game against Leicester because I'm being a best man...probably just as well

0918: So, that's one game down then, just the 1,670 to go.

0914: Not sure how Richard knew my lad would be off to the home of football today, but here's hoping for a decent result anyway. The bright and breezy among you will have noticed that the season has already kicked off. Gary Taylor-Fletcher's fine strike ensured Blackpool got off to a winning start in the Championship with a 1-0 victory over Hull at the KC Stadium on Friday evening. A good start for Ian Holloway's boys who came so close to staying in the Premier League last season.

Richard in Gomersal, via text on 81111: "Then your lad is just as giddy as my six-year-old daughter, who also takes her seat at Valley Parade today for the first time. She has now realised the significance of her middle name of 'Amber'!

0910: Whatever your story this morning, I want to read it. Are you in your familiar home surroundings today or filling up the thermos and heading off to pastures new? Are you filled with optimism after a summer of amazing signings, or expecting another season of struggle? You can tweet me via #BBCFootball or text via 81111 with FOOTBALL before your message.

0907: Maybe you are a Brighton fan, happy to end 14 nomadic years as you settle into your new £93m home in Falmer. Maybe you are an AFC Wimbledon or Crawley supporter heading off to your first league game? Maybe you are a Plymouth fan, just happy to have a team to follow?

0903: Morning all. Welcome to a brand new Football League season on the BBC Sport website and welcome to our brand new early start.

0900: Bet you're not as excited as my seven-year-old lad who is about to begin his first campaign as a season-ticket-holding football fan? Or are you?

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