And while Boro were held to a 1-1 draw with Preston at the Riverside on Tuesday night, there were plenty of other things to discuss as the league table slowly begins to take shape. We take a closer look at the division’s winners and losers from the second tier – scroll down and flick through our gallery to see who shone and struggled.
5. L: Nathan Jones
Jones was on the receiving end of the result at the bet365 stadium as Stoke remained rooted to the bottom of the Championship. After the game, Jones seemed resigned to the possibility of losing his job after a terrible start to the campaign. "They [the owners] have stuck by me unbelievably, they've given me enough time and I'm sorry I've been unable to repay them," he said. Photo: Getty Images
6. L: Garry Monk
Following a convincing 4-1 win over former club Boro on Saturday, Monk's Sheffield Wednesday side weren't able to back up their performance at the Riverside. The Owls lost 1-0 at Hull as Tigers striker Tom Eaves netted his first goal for the club. Photo: George Wood
7. W: Patrick Bamford
The Leeds striker hasn't scored for five league games but earned plenty of praise for his performance against Charlton on Tuesday night. Bamford led the line admirably as the Whites recorded a 1-0 win at Elland Road. Former Leeds midfielder Michael Brown told the EFL's highlights show: “He (Bamford) has had his criticism but on Tuesday he has justified why Bielsa pick him. His work rate, his energy, his strength. You could see at the end that he has a smile on his face and now it is time to get behind him.” Photo: George Wood
8. L: Tom Lawrence
Lawrence and Derby team-mate Mason Bennett were charged with drink driving following a car crash last week but returned to the Rams' squad to face Barnsley at Oakwell. Lawrence started the game and received a frosty reception from the Derby fans in the 2-2 draw. Photo: Lewis Storey