As the EFL season progresses, the pressure mounts for several managers, especially those at Norwich City, Sheffield Wednesday, and Bristol Rovers. With only two months into the season, the ruthless nature of football is already evident, leading to recent managerial exits, including Colin Kazim-Richards at Crawley Town.

Norwich City finds itself in a precarious position, currently sitting 21st in the Championship with just nine points from 11 games. Despite a promising end to last season under manager Philippe Clement, the Canaries have seen a dismal start to this campaign, suffering five consecutive league defeats. Former Hull City striker Aaron McLean expressed his surprise at Norwich's poor form, highlighting the loss of striker Mohamed Toure due to injury as a significant blow. Clement remains focused on staying calm amidst the turmoil, stating, "There are still 35 games to play." Their next challenge is against Charlton Athletic this Saturday at 12:30 BST.

Meanwhile, Cardiff City has shown signs of revival, moving to 19th place after a notable 5-1 win against Watford and a draw against promotion favorites Middlesbrough. They aim to build on this momentum when facing a strong Birmingham City side, who currently sit fourth in the table.

In League One, Stockport County has risen to the top under new manager Jimmy McNulty, thanks to an impressive run of four consecutive wins. Striker Kyle Wootton is in fine form, having scored nine goals in 11 games. Stockport aims for promotion this season after narrowly missing out in previous years, with their next match against Notts County on Saturday at 15:00 BST.