19 October 1985 - Reading's record-breaking winning start to the season extends to 13 matches with a 1–0 win over Lincoln City at Sincil Bank. The First Division scene produces a string of thrilling matches. Leaders Manchester United and second-placed Liverpool draw 1–1 at Old Trafford, keeping the gap at the top to 10 points. Chelsea miss the chance to take advantage as they lose 2–1 at Oxford. A five-goal thriller at Filbert Street sees Sheffield Wednesday beat Leicester City 3-2. Luton Town demolish Southampton 7–0 at Kenilworth Road to increase the relegation worries of a side which finished fifth last season and second the season before. West Ham's climb up the table continues with a 4–1 home win over Aston Villa. West Bromwich Albion finally win a league game at the 13th attempt by beating their local rivals Birmingham City 2–1 at The Hawthorns. The pick of the action in the Second Division comes at the Goldstone Ground, where visitors Charlton beat Brighton 5–3 to move into the top three and boost their chances of ending their 29-year exile from the First Division.