Sunderland began life after Paolo Di Canio with a comfortable win over Peterborough as Tottenham thrashed Aston Villa.
Peter Beagrie chats Federico Macheda, brittle Bolton and more in his Football League summary.
Scott Arfield and Sam Vokes scored as Burnley beat Leeds United 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship at Elland Road.
Burnley striker Sam Vokes believes he is the man to lead the line and fill the void left by Charlie Austin at Turf Moor.
Sean Dyche wants his Burnley side to keep it up after a 2-1 Leeds win, while Brian McDermott rues a lack of firepower.
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Liversedge has joined Hyde on a one-month loan and could make his debut on Saturday.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche believes Danny Ings is growing in maturity.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche hailed Danny Ings' goalscoring form, while Birmingham boss Lee Clark was disappointed.
Our Football League panel discuss the pressure and excitement of playing in a derby game.
Danny Ings continued his goalscoring form as Burnley defeated Birmingham 3-0 in the Sky Bet Championship at Turf Moor.
Burnley saw their dreams of breaking a 34-year-long curse shattered as Blackburn came from behind to draw 1-1.
Sean Dyche was left frustrated by Jordan Rhodes after he scored to deny Burnley again against Blackburn.
Burnley full-back Joseph Mills has extended his loan stay with League One Oldham Athletic until the end of October.
Burnley and Blackburn have issued a joint statement calling on supporters to behave at Saturday's Lancashire derby.