Birmingham 2-1 Colchester: DJ Campbell puts the home side in front with his first goal since signing for Birmingham in January

Underdogs Colchester hit back when Richard Garcia equalises with a left-footed shot six minutes into the second half

Worse follows for the home side when �3m summer signing Cameron Jerome is sent off for lashing out at Karl Duguid

But on-loan forward Nicklas Bendtner fires a late winner past goalkeeper Aidan Davison to give Birmingham the points

Southend 1-0 Stoke: Freddy Eastwood's 14th-minute penalty gives Championship new boys Southend an opening-day win

Luton 2-0 Leicester: Defender Leon Barnett (left) celebrates with team-mate Rowan Vine after giving Luton an early lead

Wide-man Carlos Edwards pokes home Luton's second goal with 11 minutes left to seal victory for the impressive Hatters

Swansea 1-2 Cheltenham: In League One, a goal from Kayode Odejayi helps to condemn Swansea to a surprise home defeat

Chester 2-0 Accrington Stanley: Proud Stanley fans mark their club's return to League action after 44 years