Meanwhile, second tier sides are already starting to consider where they might make fresh signings in the January transfer window, with the next opportunity to sign new players now appearing on the horizon. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Warnock delivers striker injury update
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock has claimed the striker Britt Assombalonga could return to face Cardiff City this weekend, after missing out on their win over Bristol City with a "niggle" (BBC Sport) Photo: Alex Pantling
2. Celtic could return for Davies
Celtic are said to be lining up another attempt to sign Preston's Ben Davies, whose asking price has been tipped to "crash" from £10m to £5m with his contract set to expire in the summer. (Football Insider) Photo: Lewis Storey
3. Borini tipped for Championship return
Reports from Italy have claimed that Swansea City and Watford are both keen on signing free agent forward Fabio Borini. He helped the Swans secure promotion to the top tier back in 2011. (Gazzetta dello Sport) Photo: Pier Marco Tacca
4. Morris backs under-fire Cocu
Derby County owner Mel Morris has claimed that under-fire manager Phillip Cocu still has his full support, despite the Rams losing five of their opening six matches this season. (Telegraph) Photo: Alex Livesey