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By Tobias Frei · 3 Nov 2026

Alfie Lloyd faces months out with hamstring injury

QPR manager Julien Stephan says striker Alfie Lloyd is unlikely to return before the end of 2026 after suffering a suspected hamstring injury.

By Tobias Frei · 2 Nov 2026

Kargbo closing in on Blackburn starting return

Tony Mowbray says Augustus Kargbo is almost ready for a full return to Blackburn's starting XI after a hamstring injury that lasted over a year.

Match Reports

Robins: Stoke could have scored more in Preston win

Mark Robins believes Stoke City left goals on the table despite beating Preston North End, with the manager hinting his side were well below their ceiling.

By Tobias Frei · 1 Nov 2026

Stoke loan Otegbayo to National League Barrow

Stoke City's 19-year-old defender Pijus Otegbayo has joined National League side Barrow on loan until January to gain first-team experience.

West Ham vs West Brom: key stats ahead of Saturday

West Ham host West Brom at London Stadium on Saturday in a promotion six-pointer, with both clubs within striking distance of the automatic places.

West Ham's slow starts: a habit Nuno must fix

West Ham have fallen behind in nine of their first 15 matches this season, yet remain within three points of the Championship summit.

Ribeiro and Ohashi back for Blackburn's Swansea trip

Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray confirms Yuri Ribeiro and Yuki Ohashi are available for Saturday's Championship visit to Swansea City.

Match Reports

Wilder: Best team won after Blades beat Wrexham

Chris Wilder hailed Sheffield United's 1-0 victory over Wrexham at Bramall Lane, insisting the best side on the night took all three points.

Boro lock down key off-pitch duo on new deals

Middlesbrough have secured head of football Kieran Scott and head of recruitment Chris Jones on new long-term contracts as the club sit top of the Championship.

Boro tie down Scott and Jones on long-term deals

Middlesbrough have secured the futures of head of football Kieran Scott and head of recruitment Chris Jones on new long-term contracts.

Gray: Blues' togetherness driving promotion bid

Demarai Gray says Birmingham City's squad unity and healthy internal competition are the driving forces behind the club's Championship promotion push.

Houghton joins Halifax on loan from Blackburn

Blackburn Rovers teenager Lucas Houghton has joined FC Halifax Town on a month-long loan deal, the National League club confirmed.

Portsmouth eye play-offs as Derby seek a way out

Portsmouth sit two points off the play-off places after a stunning four-game run, while Derby remain mired at the foot of the Championship table.

Burnley set worst home record in English football

Burnley have set an unwanted record for the worst home league run in English football's top four divisions, winless at Turf Moor since October 2025.

Docherty training with Preston as Alexander eyes deal

Preston boss Graham Alexander has confirmed free agent Greg Docherty has been training with the club and is keen to sign for the Championship side.

Fans & Culture

Wolves legends reunite to honour Black History Month

George Berry, Don Gardner and Bob Hazell have reunited for a short film celebrating the trailblazing Black players who shaped Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Fans & Culture

Peixoto facing fan pressure despite Wolves' fourth place

Wolves sit fourth in the Championship but frustration is growing at Molineux over Cesar Peixoto's squad selections and 'pedestrian' football.

Shane Duffy joins Derby on a free transfer

Experienced centre-back Shane Duffy has signed for Derby County on a two-month deal after being released by Norwich City in the summer.

By Tobias Frei · 28 Oct 2026

Millwall loss part of Portsmouth's 10-point surge

Portsmouth have won three and drawn one since a south coast derby defeat, rising to 11th and within two points of the play-off places.

Opinion

Skubala's tough start: what Bristol City's first quarter tells us

A quarter of the season in, Michael Skubala is still searching for answers at Bristol City as goals dry up and tactical questions mount.

By Tobias Frei · 28 Oct 2026

By Tobias Frei · 28 Oct 2026

Burnley's home crisis and Sharp's legacy dissected

The BBC's EFL podcast puts Burnley's alarming home record under the microscope and hears from Billy Sharp on life after football.

By Tobias Frei · 27 Oct 2026

Charlton appoint Ben Mansford as new CEO

Charlton Athletic have appointed Ben Mansford as chief executive, ending a vacancy that had been open since Charlie Methven's departure in March 2025.

By Tobias Frei · 27 Oct 2026

Salech hails Moylan link-up amid Cardiff revival

Yousef Salech says his partnership with Jack Moylan is benefiting Cardiff City as the Bluebirds push up the Championship table.

By Tobias Frei · 27 Oct 2026

Tavernier sale to Bournemouth highlights Boro's smart business

Marcus Tavernier's move from Middlesbrough to Bournemouth has been cited as an example of astute Championship recruitment paying dividends at the top level.

By Tobias Frei · 26 Oct 2026

Burnley managerial search: the names in the frame

Burnley are hunting a new head coach after Nicky Hayen's sacking, with Gerrard, Edwards, Dyche and Corberan all linked to the Turf Moor post.

Opinion

Charlton fan view: 3-1 Norwich defeat hard to take

A Charlton Athletic fan writer reflects on a damaging 3-1 home defeat to Norwich City, a bright opening spell undone by a familiar second-half collapse.

By Tobias Frei · 26 Oct 2026

Match Reports

Swansea hit for five in back-to-back loss

Vitor Matos admitted to a "disappointing afternoon" after Swansea City shipped five goals to suffer consecutive Championship defeats.

By Tobias Frei · 25 Oct 2026

By Tobias Frei · 24 Oct 2026

Cardiff v Birmingham: key stats ahead of Saturday

Birmingham City visit Cardiff City on Saturday looking to extend their winning run to four, with Opta numbers painting a fascinating tactical picture.

By Tobias Frei · 24 Oct 2026

Preston vs West Brom: key stats and what's at stake

Preston must beat play-off-chasing West Brom on Saturday to have any hope of escaping the Championship basement, with the numbers stacked against them.