Championship
Kevin Phillips backs Will Lankshear to fire Middlesbrough’s promotion push
Kevin Phillips believes Will Lankshear could be the No.9 Middlesbrough have been missing, while backing Millwall to challenge for promotion and identifying another young Championship star...
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Championship
/ 5 hours agoFive EFL talking points ahead of the weekend’s games including Bristol City’s potential takeover
The second weekend of the 2026-27 EFL season is upon us, with early-season derbies, pace-setters, tactical trends and potential off-field developments among the key talking points.
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Championship
/ 2 days agoThe FLP Podcast: EFL Opening Weekend Review – Will Lankshear stars, Luton rally & Leicester’s woes
The FLP Podcast looks back on all the biggest talking points from the EFL’s opening weekend, including Will Lankshear’s late winner for Middlesbrough, Luton Town’s stunning comeback and tough starts for Leicester City in League...
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Cardiff City
/ 2 days agoCardiff City 1-1 Wrexham: Last-gasp Rubin Colwill free-kick earns Bluebirds a Welsh derby draw
This was the first league meeting between the Welsh rivals since 2002.
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Championship
/ 3 days agoFive talking points from the opening weekend of the 2026/27 EFL season
From promoted clubs making an immediate impact to a weekend packed with goals, comebacks and late winners, Holly Wright picks out five things we learned from the EFL’s return.
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Burnley
/ 4 days agoBurnley 2-2 West Ham United: Zian Flemming rescues a point for Clarets against Hammers
Zian Flemming struck twice late on as Burnley fought back from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw against promotion favourites West Ham at Turf Moor.
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Championship
/ 4 days agoWatford 2-1 Southampton: Hornets’ energy too much as sloppy Saints punished
A new-look Watford side made the most of Southampton’s mistakes and produced an energetic display to claim a 2-1 victory at Vicarage Road.
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Championship
/ 5 days agoMiddlesbrough 2-1 Lincoln City: Will Lankshear at the double to deny Imps
Middlesbrough given huge scare by new boys Lincoln City in the opening day Championship clash.
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Adam Virgo
/ 5 days agoAdam Virgo: Give West Ham skipper Jarrod Bowen credit for his loyalty
Adam Virgo believes Jarrod Bowen has made a smart decision by staying with West Ham, with the former Brighton defender arguing there is no guarantee a move elsewhere would improve the winger’s career or life.
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Championship
/ 5 days agoGrant Holt: This is Philippe Clement’s big test at Norwich City
Grant Holt says the pressure is now firmly on Philippe Clement to deliver at Norwich City, with the former Canaries striker insisting a play-off place must be the minimum target this season.
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Championship
/ 5 days agoCan Jarrod Bowen clean up? The six big talking points as a new EFL season begins
From Jarrod Bowen’s Championship challenge and Wolves’ shock sacking of Rob Edwards to the pressure on Chris Davies and Leicester City’s League One campaign, here are six of the biggest questions facing the EFL.
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Championship
/ 5 days agoSydie Peck confident Sheffield United can cope with Gus Hamer and Andre Brooks exits
Sheffield United midfielder Sydie Peck insists the Blades have enough quality to challenge for promotion despite the summer departures of Gus Hamer and Andre Brooks.
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Burnley
/ 5 days agoBurnley vs West Ham United: Clarets defender Kyle Walker fancies more second tier success
Kyle Walker is targeting another Championship promotion after Burnley’s relegation, with the veteran defender drawing on his previous success in the second tier with Sheffield United and QPR.
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Bolton Wanderers
/ 5 days agoBolton Wanderers 2-1 Preston: Thierry Gale blows in for the Trotters
Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale struck in the first half as Bolton Wanderers marked their Championship return with victory over local rivals Preston North End, despite a late scare at the Toughsheet Stadium.
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Bristol City
/ 5 days agoBristol City 0-2 Millwall: Josh Coburn brace caps Lions’ perfect day
Josh Coburn struck either side of half-time to give Millwall a deserved victory, with Bristol City unable to recover after Adam Randell’s first-half dismissal.
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Championship
/ 5 days agoNorwich City 1-2 West Brom: ‘Handball’ goal has Canaries boss Philippe Clement seething
Norwich City dominated for long spells but paid the price for missed chances as West Bromwich Albion struck twice late on to snatch victory at Carrow Road.
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Blackburn Rovers
/ 5 days agoWolves 2-2 Blackburn Rovers: Raul Jimenez to the rescue on his return to Molineux
By Tim Nash Cesar Peixoto admitted Wolves played with “hearts not heads” after returning hero Raul Jimenez struck a late penalty to rescue a point against Blackburn Rovers on Friday night. Jimenez scored a 93rd-minute...
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Championship
/ 5 days agoFIRST TOUCH ADAM CONDEMNS POTTERS
CHAMPIONSHIP By Neil Goulding STOKE CITY 1 Bocat 10 SWANSEA CITY 2 Opoku 23, Idah 66 GAME ON: Joseph Opoku, centre, celebrates scoring the Swans’ equaliser PICTURES: WhiteRosePhotos DELIGHTED Swansea boss Vitor Matos saluted his...
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Burnley
/ 5 days agoPhil Bardsley backs Burnley for Championship promotion under Nicky Hayen
Phil Bardsley believes Burnley can challenge for Championship promotion under Nicky Hayen but says the Clarets still need to strengthen their squad.
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Big Interview
/ 5 days agoBig Interview: Kyle Joseph – ‘I can reach the Premier League again with Middlesbrough’
Kyle Joseph admits his Premier League dream is still alive after swapping Hull City for Middlesbrough, with the new Boro striker targeting promotion and a chance to finally reach the top flight.
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