Middlesbrough’s dominant run at the top of the EFL Championship standings continued on Halloween. Sebastian Berhalter scored his third goal of the season in Middlesbrough’s 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic on Saturday. Berhalter logged a full 90-minute shift while also registering his third assist as well. Kim Hellberg’s men needed only 12 minutes to grab a 1-0 lead as Berhalter snuck a low shot into the bottom-left corner. Berhalter created just enough room for his shot which found its way in and gave Middlesbrough an early advantage. Sebastian Berhalter with the opener USMNT's midfielder strikes first for Middlesbrough to keep them top of the Championship Stream the EFL Championship on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/Ho3DGQXFYI— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 31, 2026Middlesbrough doubled its lead before halftime as Will Lankshear finished off Berhalter’s through-ball assist into the bottom corner. Berhalter slid a pass through the Charlton backline before watching the in-form Lankshear finish off his 12th goal of the campaign. YOU CAN'T STOP WILL LANKSHEAR @Boro's star striker has his 12th of the season courtesy of a beautiful Sebastian Berhalter assist Stream the EFL Championship on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/3Nv03n5Cdp— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 31, 2026Lankshear capped off Middlesbrough’s dominant performance by scoring his second goal of the day with six minutes to play.Berhalter finished the match with six chances created, two fouls drawn, four duels won, and four defensive contributions. Fellow American midfielder Aidan Morris also went the distance for Middlesbrough while Max Arfsten played 12 minutes off of the bench. Middlesbrough are now unbeaten in eight-straight matches across all competitions and will face both Wrexham and Watford away from home ahead of the November international break.Jack McGlynn delivers MOTM showing in Stoke City triumphSebastian Berhalter isn’t the only American midfielder enjoying a productive start to life in the EFL Championship. Jack McGlynn scored his third goal of the campaign as Stoke City defeated Preston North End 2-0 on Saturday. The former MLS homegrown also registered one assist as the Potters stayed in the top-half of the league table. McGlynn’s magical left foot was at it again as the 23-year-old set up Ben Wilmot for Stoke City’s first-half opener. His cross into the box was headed home by Wilmot in the 28th minute, giving Mark Robins’ men a 1-0 lead.Ben Wilmot rises highest for Stoke! Wilmot powers home a header from Jack McGlynn’s delivery against Preston!Stream the EFL Championship on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/3GXFOmq2U7— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 31, 2026After playing distributor on Stoke’s opening goal, McGlynn dialed his own number seven minutes into the second half to pad the hosts eventual win. McGlynn’s left-footed shot found the bottom-right corner for a 2-0 Potters lead. Ben Wilmot rises highest for Stoke! Wilmot powers home a header from Jack McGlynn’s delivery against Preston!Stream the EFL Championship on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/3GXFOmq2U7— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 31, 2026McGlynn would go the distance in Stoke’s victory, finishing with three shots, eight defensive recoveries, and one duel won. Fellow American Luca Bombino played 73 minutes from the start, continuing his positive start overseas as well.Seventh-place Stoke City will take on Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth prior to the international break.