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Bielik makes Birmingham City debut

Krystian Bielik

Krystian Bielik made his debut for Birmingham City in a 2-1 defeat at Preston. Callum Robinson opened the scoring before Lukasz Jutkiewicz levelled for the Blues. Jordan Hugill scored the winning goal 12 minutes from time.

Stephy Mavididi made his first start as Charlton Athletic went down 1-0 away to Oldham Athletic, playing 82 minutes before being substituted. Ollie Banks scored the game’s only goal.

Chuba Akpom played the final eight minutes of Brighton’s 1-1 home draw with Ipswich Town. Lewis Chambers scored for the Tractor Boys before Tomer Hemed equalised from the penalty spot.

Matt Macey kept his first clean sheet for Luton Town as the Hatters won 3-0 at home to Hartlepool United. Danny Hylton opened the scoring, before Luke Gambin and Ollie Palmer both found the net.

Marc Bola played the entirety of Notts County’s 2-2 draw with Exeter City. David Wheeler and Ryan Harley gave the Grecians a two-goal lead, before strikes from Ryan Duffy and Joel Grant in added time saw the Magpies claim a point.

Kelechi Nwakali played the full 90 minutes as Maastricht drew 1-1 away at Ajax II. Noussair Mazraoui gave the hosts the lead before Alessandro Ciranni’s leveller.