In this week’s edition of The Football League Paper Podcast, Matt Badcock is joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy and John Lyons, Football League Paper Editor, to discuss all the latest talking points from across the EFL.
Watford’s woes & pressure on Norwich boss Philippe Clement
The trio start with Watford’s alarming slump.
Back-to-back heavy defeats against Burnley and Cardiff City have left the Hornets in the Championship relegation zone, with their record in 2026 the worst of any ever-present side in the division.
With supporters’ frustration increasingly directed towards the club’s owners, Watford have backed manager Alessandro Dionisi for now – but can he turn things around?
Norwich City are also struggling, with a 1-0 home defeat to Southampton making it four losses in a row for Philippe Clement’s side.
The Canaries have the joint-worst defensive record in the Championship, but with more favourable fixtures coming up, can they get their season back on track?
Midweek action & the EFL’s financial health
Elsewhere in the midweek action, nine-man Lincoln City were thrashed 6-0 by West Ham, while QPR impressed with a 4-1 victory over Derby County.
Robbie Savage got off the mark in League One as Peterborough United manager last weekend with a 3-1 win away to former club Leicester City.
Can he maintain that momentum when Posh face Burton Albion this Saturday?
Tom Hounsell has been handed the Wycombe Wanderers job on a permanent basis after a successful interim spell.
A 4-1 defeat to Luton Town spoiled his first game fully in charge, but can the 36-year-old guide the Chairboys back to winning ways against Notts County?
And finally, the panel examine the findings of the State of the Game Report, which has raised fresh concerns over the financial health of English football.
The headline figure revealed that 94 per cent of clubs across the top five tiers recorded a loss in 2025-26.
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