Autumn is here, the leaves are falling, the dark nights are closing in, and there's a distinct chill in the air, but fortunately the EFL is on hand to keep us warm and toasty.
Middlesbrough continue to light the way at the top of the Championship and they head to a Southampton side whose start has been less than saintly, while Chris Wilder seeks a first Sheffield United victory on a former stomping ground, and Watford ponder Paulo Pezzolano's predicament.
In League One, Lincoln City are making noises, while Oldham Athletic and Barnet are making themselves comfortable back in League Two.