1 October 1983: First Division leaders West Ham lose 3-1 to Stoke City at the Victoria Ground. Southampton cut their lead of the table to a single point with a 1-0 win over Wolves at The Dell. Ipswich keep up the pressure by beating Coventry City 2-1 at Highfield Road. Manchester United miss the chance to draw level on points with the leaders when Norwich City hold them to a 3-3 draw in the thrilling match at Carrow Road. Leicester's shambolic start to the season continues with a 2-1 away defeat to Birmingham City. In the Second Division, leaders Sheffield Wednesday beat Blackburn Rovers 4-2 at Hillsborough. Struggling Derby County lose 4-1 at home to Carlisle United. Newcastle United boost their promotion push with a 4-2 home win over Portsmouth. Brighton give their hopes of an instant return to the First Division a major boost by beating Charlton Athletic 7-0 at the Goldstone Ground. Fallen giants Leeds United lose 5-1 at Shrewsbury.