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Fans & Culture

Wolves and West Brom warn fans ahead of derby

Wolves and West Brom have issued a joint warning ahead of Sunday's first Championship derby between the clubs in five years at Molineux.

By Owen Pryce · 17 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Millwall vs West Ham: a derby 14 years in the making

Millwall host West Ham on Saturday in only their seventh Championship league meeting this century, ending a 14-year wait for one of English football's fiercest derbies.

By Tobias Frei · 16 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Charlton fan: refereeing calls have cost us

A Charlton Athletic supporter has aired his frustrations over officiating decisions he believes have worked against the club this season.

By Bev Attwood · 16 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Millwall fans feel the strain after rough run

Millwall supporters are venting their frustration after a difficult three-week spell that has left the Lions short of where they want to be in the Championship.

By Vikram Sandhu · 16 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Blues fans feel resilience growing after Derby win

A Birmingham City supporter reflects on the hard-fought 2-1 victory at Pride Park and what it reveals about the Blues' developing character.

By Tobias Frei · 15 Sept 2026
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Odemwingie relives 5-1 Molineux masterclass

Peter Odemwingie revisits the Black Country derby hat-trick that saw West Brom dismantle Wolves 5-1 at Molineux in February 2012.

By Niamh Corrigan · 15 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Blues fans sense a tougher side emerging

A Birmingham City supporter reflects on the gritty 2-1 win at Derby and what a new-found resilience could mean for the Blues' Championship season.

By Vikram Sandhu · 14 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Eckert: St Mary's bond is key to Saints' home form

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert says rebuilding the connection with fans at St Mary's has been central to the club's best home record in the Championship.

By Owen Pryce · 11 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Wrexham eye record crowd at London Stadium

Phil Parkinson says playing in front of 60,000-plus fans at London Stadium will be "very special" as Wrexham chase a historic attendance landmark.

By Tobias Frei · 11 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Bolton 2-3 West Ham: what the fans said

Supporters from both clubs give their verdicts after West Ham edged a five-goal Championship clash at Bolton on Tuesday night.

By Bev Attwood · 9 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Charlton fans: Jones has brought stability

Charlton Athletic supporter Joe Puddifoot tells BBC Radio London the Addicks have found their footing under manager Jones, calling it "a steady ship".

By Vikram Sandhu · 9 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Vardy signing splits Burnley fans

Burnley supporters are divided over the arrival of 39-year-old striker Jamie Vardy, with reactions ranging from cautious optimism to outright scepticism.

By Tobias Frei · 7 Sept 2026
Fans & Culture

Salvesen inspires Derby's pride-restoring win at Pompey

Derby County fan Amelia Warren reflects on a gutsy Championship win at Portsmouth that restored pride after a demoralising home defeat days earlier.

By Vikram Sandhu · 4 Sept 2026
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Millwall fans: 'It's a dream start really'

Millwall supporters are buzzing after a strong early-season run, with fan podcast 'Chats with the Chaps' capturing the mood at The Den.

By Niamh Corrigan · 26 Aug 2026
Fans & Culture

QPR fans desperate for more excitement

QPR supporter Alex Bullamore has voiced the frustration felt by many at Loftus Road, telling BBC Radio London the fanbase craves greater excitement.

By Tobias Frei · 26 Aug 2026
Fans & Culture

West Ham fans divided after Charlton home defeat

West Ham supporters are split between despair and cautious calm after a 2-1 home defeat by Charlton left the club winless after two Championship matches.

By Bev Attwood · 24 Aug 2026
Fans & Culture

5,600 Wolves fans make Deepdale trip for first away win push

César Peixoto says Wolves "play for them" as 5,600 supporters travel to Preston, with the side chasing a first away league win in 489 days.

By Bev Attwood · 21 Aug 2026
Fans & Culture

Wolves confirm Liquidator ban stays at Molineux

Wolverhampton Wanderers will not reinstate The Liquidator as their pre-match anthem, executive chairman Nathan Shi confirmed on Thursday.

By Niamh Corrigan · 20 Aug 2026
Fans & Culture

Rovers fan Hannah Bellamy: grief, community and Ewood

Hannah Bellamy reflects on losing her mum Jen and the unexpected comfort she found among fellow Blackburn Rovers supporters at Ewood Park.

By Bev Attwood · 19 Aug 2026
Fans & Culture

Derby fall to Charlton but fan sees reasons for hope

Derby County lost 2-1 at Charlton on the opening day, but individual bright spots suggest the Rams have the foundations to compete in the Championship.

By Niamh Corrigan · 17 Aug 2026
Fans & Culture

Burnley fans feel the joy again after Turf Moor thriller

A late Turf Moor equaliser against West Ham reignited something Burnley supporters had been waiting seasons to feel again.

By Niamh Corrigan · 17 Aug 2026
Fans & Culture

Boro's lost Ayresome Park tune found

The iconic whistled tune played by Middlesbrough announcer Bernard Gent at Ayresome Park in the 1970s has been tracked down by the current Riverside voice.

By Bev Attwood · 17 Aug 2026
Fans & Culture

Bolton 2-1 Preston: Fans react to derby opener

Bolton and Preston supporters share their verdicts after a tense Lancashire derby ended 2-1 to the Trotters on the opening weekend.

By Bev Attwood · 17 Aug 2026