The Johnstone Paint Trophy began its Round 2 in the Northern and Section section on Tuesday,
October 6, 2009. Most of the home teams advanced with a few exceptions. One match was postponed,
Accrington Stanley v Shrewsbury Town, because of rain and the officials ruling the pitch unfit to
play on.
Here's a list of the results from Tueday's matches.
The English Championship, League One, and League Two divisions are all taking shape as they are
well into their 2009-10 season. Here's a recap of all three divisions along with video
highlights.
English Championship Video Recap
Its still very crowded at the top as Newcastle, West Bromwich Albion, Cardiff City, and
Leicester City are all within one point of each other.
Congratulations are in order for Luton Town this week after the club finally made it to zero points
following a 2-2 draw at Chester City in League Two, English football's fourth tier. The Hatters
started the season on -30 points after the FA handed them a massive points deduction for financial
irregularities - the biggest in Football League history.
All of three divisions under the Premiership in England began their seasons this weekend. The
Championship, League One, and League Two are all very competitive divisions with 24 teams in each
and a total of 46 matches, making for a very long and grueling season. Who will win promotion to
the next division or be relegated down a division?
(Summary is not available.)
Congratulations are in order for Luton Town this week after the club finally made it to zero points
following a 2-2 draw at Chester City in League Two, English football's fourth tier.The Hatters
started the season on -30 points after the FA handed them a massive points deduction for financial
irregularities - the biggest in Football League history.
Elton John once sang that "sorry seems to be the hardest word." Well if recent trends in English
football are anything to go by, he was wrong. Sorry is quite an easy word. In fact, 'sorry' has
fast become the simple get-out clause for the thrashed, humiliated football team.
Wigan Athletic not only apologised but refunded fans' tickets after the 9-1 debacle at Tottenham
last month.
