Championship
Championship talking points: Swansea City glide, Will Lankshear stars, Lincoln City impress – but Preston flop
The Football League Paper’s pick of the biggest Championship talking points as the league action pauses for the international break.
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Championship
/ 1 week agoKevin Phillips explains why Swansea City can sustain Championship title challenge
Kevin Phillips has been impressed by Swansea City’s excellent start to the Championship 2026-27 campaign and believes Vitor Matos’ side have the qualities needed to remain in the promotion picture.
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Championship
/ 2 weeks agoLincoln City 1-2 Swansea City: Moussa Yeo and Stephen Eustaquio sends Swans to the top spot
Swansea City came from behind to beat in-form Lincoln City and move top of the Championship, but Vitor Matos insists his side must stay grounded during the international break.
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Bolton Wanderers
/ 1 month agoBolton Wanderers 0-1 Lincoln City: Ben House guides Imps to first league win of the season
George Wickens produced a string of crucial saves as Lincoln City held on for a historic win at Bolton Wanderers.
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Championship
/ 1 month agoLincoln City 1-3 Portsmouth: John Mousinho hails his Pompey party-poopers!
Portsmouth stunned Lincoln City with two goals inside the opening 16 minutes before Ebou Adams sealed a first win of the season for John Mousinho’s side.
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Championship
/ 2 months 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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Burnley
/ 2 months agoKevin Phillips backs new Championship play-off format to add “excitement” to promotion race
Kevin Phillips believes the new six-team Championship play-off format will bring even more excitement to the promotion race, while backing Norwich City as his dark horse to reach the Premier League this season.
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Championship
/ 4 months agoWhat Lincoln City need to do to sustain Championship football after Michael Skubala’s exit
Lincoln City had one of the best seasons in the club’s history in the campaign just gone as the Imps won the League One title in convincing fashion.
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoHow Michael Skubala turned Lincoln City into a model of efficiency without spending big
In an era where success in English football is often tied to financial muscle, Michael Skubala’s work at Lincoln City stands out as a reminder that smart coaching, structure, and identity can sometimes outweigh budgets.
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League One
/ 5 months agoPort Vale 0-2 Lincoln City: Michael Skubala is proud of his champions!
Proud Lincoln City head coach Michael Skubala hailed the Imps’ title-winning season as ‘iconic’ and ‘amazing’ after stretching their unbeaten – and club record – run to an incredible 29 matches with victory at relegated...
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League One
/ 5 months agoLincoln City 4-3 Wycombe Wanderers: Michael Skubala applauds his centurion Imps
Michael Skubala hailed his Lincoln City side after they became centurions with a highly entertaining victory over Wycombe Wanderers.
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoConor McGrandles hails Lincoln City’s “incredible” League One title journey
Stalwart midfielder Conor McGrandles has confessed that newly crowned League One champions Lincoln City kicked off the campaign simply targeting the play-offs.
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League One
/ 6 months agoStevenage 2-2 Lincoln City: Top Imps keep run going – just!
We got the job done: that was the conclusion of Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala, despite having to put their title celebrations on hold after a draw against play-off chasing Stevenage.
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoRob Street: Lincoln City’s no-possession approach fueled League One promotion success
Lincoln City forward Rob Street says the Imps’ success has hinged on being happy to let their opponents have the ball.
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League One
/ 6 months agoLincoln City 2-1 Leyton Orient: The Imps close in on title glory after another victory
Michael Skubala had nothing but praise for his Lincoln City side after they closed in on the title following a hard-fought win over Leyton Orient.
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoLincoln City boss Michael Skubala keen to plan ahead for life in the Championship
Michael Skubala is hoping Lincoln City’s quickfire promotion from League One will give the Imps a headstart in the battle for Championship survival.
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoFootball League analysis: Lincoln City’s long-awaited Championship promotion after decades of struggle
Sixty-five years. From the heartbreak of relegation in 1961 to the bright lights of the Championship, Lincoln City have finally arrived.
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoLeague One + League Two roundup: Lincoln City seal historic promotion to the Championship
Lincoln City clinched promotion to the Championship for the first time since 1961 thanks to a hard-earned 2-1 victory at League One play-off chasers Reading.
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AFC Wimbledon
/ 6 months agoLincoln City 1-0 AFC Wimbledon: Controversial late winner puts Imps on the brink of glory
Lincoln City need a point at Reading on Easter Monday to confirm their promotion despite super-sub Ryan One’s late winner against AFC Wimbledon.
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoFootball League analysis: Lincoln City look set to clinch League One title after Cardiff City stumble
Lincoln City are on the verge of achieving one of the most historic seasons in the club’s history as they seek a return to the second tier of football for the first time since the...
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