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Football League news and scores: 7th August 2021

It's the first weekend of the football season and this is the place for all the latest news and scores.

The first game of the season has already taken place

AFC Bournemouth 2 - 2 West Bromwich Albion: The Baggies twice came from behind on the opening night of the Championship season as Valerien Ismael's Baggies drew with Scott Parker's Bournemouth.

Social media posts

If you can't make a game this weekend, this is the page for you. The tweets below contain all the latest news and scores from the matches. We have already looked into which teams might be in contention for promotion from the Championship to the promised land of the Premier League. Read more here. 

Players and teams to watch out for this weekend

Fulham's Harry Wilson

Fulham were already one of the' favourites to bounce straight back to the top-flight - their squad is packed with players who know how to win promotion from this league. The statement signing of Harry Wilson from Liverpool only confirms that status.

Blackpool's Jerry Yates

Blackpool seem to be on the up again after years of turmoil and mismanagement. They won promotion back to the Championship as they beat Lincoln in the play-off final. Fundamental to this success last season was striker Jerry Yates. He scored 20 times during the regular season and then also delivered in the play-offs. 

This video takes a look at some of the teams from League One that you should watch out for.

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