Championship
Five 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...
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Burnley
/ 1 day 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
/ 1 day 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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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Championship
/ 2 days ago‘PROUD’ LEROY SETS HIS TARGETS AT PNE
CHAMPIONSHIP By Chris Dunlavy NEW Preston midfielder Leo Leroy says he is targeting the play-offs after signing a three-year deal at Deepdale. The 26-year-old Frenchman has joined from Swiss giants Basel for a fee that...
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Championship
/ 2 days agoChris Dunlavy: Championship play-off expansion keeps the promotion dream alive
With Tony Mowbray backing the move, Chris Dunlavy argues that extending the Championship play-offs gives more clubs something meaningful to fight for and supporters a reason to keep dreaming.
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Championship
/ 2 days agoMiddlesbrough star signing Will Lankshear adds to Guy Branston’s top tips
The FLP columnist is on the ball after he tipped Middlesbrough star signing Will Lankshear, who netted a brace on his league debut to secure victory against Lincoln City, to have a bright future this...
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Cardiff City
/ 2 days agoCardiff City vs Wrexham: Zak Vyner ready for the real deal after US adventure
Wrexham defender Zak Vyner is relishing the chance to get the new Championship season under way with a “tasty” derby against Cardiff City after an eye-opening pre-season tour of the USA.
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Championship
/ 2 days agoWatford vs Southampton: Hornets’ Jordan Zemura is swapping chess for the Championship
Jordan Zemura believes his three years in Serie A have sharpened his game as he prepares to embrace the intensity of the Championship with Watford.
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Burnley
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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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Championship
/ 3 days agoFootball League analysis: Five talking points as the 2026/27 season kicks off
Rob Beezley looks ahead to the 2026/27 Football League season, highlighting the key talking points across the Championship, League One and League Two – from York City’s promotion challenge to the new-look Championship play-offs.
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