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Schumacher: Bolton ready for Championship test

Steven Schumacher insists Bolton Wanderers have not been overwhelmed by the Championship's quality despite sitting 19th after 13 games.

Dionisi has two games to save his Watford job

Watford's Alessio Dionisi faces a defining week, with one commentator warning the Italian must win his next two Championship fixtures to survive.

Opinion

Derby fans demand fight as belief ebbs away

After another demoralising defeat, Derby County supporters are no longer asking for miracles — just a team that shows up and fights for the shirt.

Norwich 3-2 Watford: fans deliver their verdict

Supporters of both clubs have given their honest take on a dramatic Championship comeback that left Watford just two points above the drop zone.

Southampton 4-1 QPR: fans react to St Mary's win

Southampton supporters are buzzing after a clinical 4-1 win over QPR lifted Saints to within three points of the automatic promotion places.

Lincoln v Birmingham: what the fans said

Supporters from both clubs share their verdicts after Birmingham's 3-1 Championship win at Lincoln City on Saturday.

Berhalter hails Boro squad spirit after Charlton win

Sebastian Berhalter says Middlesbrough's squad unity is a genuine strength after the Championship victory over Charlton Athletic at the Riverside.

Cardiff still winless away after 3-0 Molineux defeat

Barry-Murphy admits a disappointing first half cost Cardiff dearly as they slipped to a 3-0 loss at Wolves, leaving them still without an away win.

Swansea thrash Blackburn 4-0 in Matos bounce-back

Vitor Matos hailed a "delighted" Swansea City dressing room after a commanding 4-0 win over Blackburn Rovers ended a damaging run of defeats.

Mowbray: Swansea press like Klopp's Liverpool

Tony Mowbray says Swansea City's high-press intensity under Vitor Matos echoes Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool after a 4-0 defeat at the Swansea.com Stadium.

Nuno under fire as West Brom down West Ham

West Ham's 3-1 home defeat by West Brom leaves them eighth in the Championship and fans chanting for Nuno Espirito Santo's departure.

Stephan concedes QPR lost to better side

QPR head coach Julien Stephan offered a candid assessment after his side's defeat at Southampton, admitting they were second best on the day.

Promotion Race

Morrison: Albion must live up to expectation

James Morrison says West Brom's 3-1 win at West Ham puts them firmly in the promotion conversation, but urges his squad to stay grounded.

Promotion Race

Lankshear leads Boro; West Ham's home woes deepen

Middlesbrough sit two points clear at the Championship summit after Will Lankshear's brace, while West Ham's London Stadium struggles continue after a third home defeat.

Clement: Norwich win over Watford a unity statement

Philippe Clement says Norwich City's victory over Watford sent a clear message about team spirit as the Canaries look to climb the table.

Dionisi "difficult to explain" after Norwich defeat

Watford head coach Alessio Dionisi admitted things are "not going in the right direction" after his side fell to defeat at Norwich City.

Cohen reacts as Lincoln fall to Birmingham defeat

Lincoln City joint head coach Chris Cohen addressed the media after his side were beaten at home by Birmingham City in the Championship.

Tactics & Stats

Bolton v Bristol City: key stats for Saturday

Bolton host Bristol City on Saturday in a Championship clash between two sides badly needing a win, separated by just one point in the table.

Ryan One out for weeks with hamstring setback

Sheffield United striker Ryan One faces another spell on the sidelines after aggravating his hamstring injury in training, manager Chris Wilder has confirmed.

McNally back after 20-month injury ordeal

Bristol City centre-back Luke McNally has returned to Championship action after 20 months out, four surgeries and serious doubts about his footballing future.

Mousinho: Pompey must adapt to Celestini's Burnley

John Mousinho has warned Portsmouth must be ready to adapt against a Burnley side he called "incredibly dangerous" despite their troubled start.

Can Celestini's Basel blueprint rescue Burnley?

Swiss journalist Lucas Werder believes Fabio Celestini's Basel turnaround offers a genuine template for Burnley's Championship survival bid.

Peixoto: Wolves injuries down to Championship contact

Cesar Peixoto says Wolves' injury woes are largely "trauma" rather than muscular, pointing to the physical demands of second-tier football.

Wilder vs Parkinson: Blades host Wrexham Friday

Sheffield United and Wrexham are separated by just two points as old friends Chris Wilder and Phil Parkinson meet again at Bramall Lane on Friday.

Burnley fans divided over Celestini appointment

Burnley supporters have reacted with deep scepticism to the hiring of Fabio Celestini, questioning whether the Swiss coach can turn around a club in crisis.