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Match Reports

QPR boss hails consistency after Blackburn win

QPR manager Stéphan spoke to BBC London after a 2-1 victory at Blackburn, saying the side's growing consistency is a positive sign.

By Vikram Sandhu · 29 Aug 2026Match Reports

Neumann double sinks Wrexham in Blues win

Birmingham City defender Neumann scored twice as the Blues beat Wrexham, with the player reflecting on a demanding afternoon's work.

By Vikram Sandhu · 29 Aug 2026Match Reports

Clement braced for Burnley test at Carrow Road

Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement has warned his squad to expect a stern examination when Burnley visit Carrow Road in the Championship.

By Bev Attwood · 28 Aug 2026Match Reports

Dionisi: West Ham visit is 'an opportunity'

Watford head coach Alessio Dionisi says the West Ham fixture at Vicarage Road is a chance his side intend to take, ahead of a tasty Championship derby.

By Bev Attwood · 28 Aug 2026Match Reports

Stephan flags Ewood pitch as QPR test

QPR head coach Julien Stephan says Blackburn's vast Ewood Park pitch will demand a different approach from his side this Saturday.

By Bev Attwood · 28 Aug 2026Match Reports

Skubala: Bristol City focused and prepared for Portsmouth

Bristol City boss Michael Skubala says preparation is the priority as his side host Portsmouth in a Championship clash at Ashton Gate on Saturday.

By Tobias Frei · 27 Aug 2026Match Reports

Davies urges Blues to bounce back at Wrexham

Chris Davies has called on Birmingham City to put a heavy defeat behind them fast as they travel to Wrexham in the Championship.

By Niamh Corrigan · 27 Aug 2026Match Reports

Heckingbottom: 4-0 loss a tough night for Preston

Paul Heckingbottom admitted Preston North End's 4-0 home defeat was a painful evening at Deepdale, calling it "not what we wanted".

By Niamh Corrigan · 27 Aug 2026Match Reports

Dionisi: 'We are not happy' after 5-1 thrashing

Watford boss Alessio Dionisi cut a frustrated figure after his side suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat, admitting neither he nor his squad are satisfied.

By Owen Pryce · 26 Aug 2026Match Reports

Pompey win at Lincoln: what it means

Portsmouth picked up a positive result at Sincil Bank, lifting spirits after the QPR defeat, but questions over further signings remain pressing.

By Bev Attwood · 25 Aug 2026Match Reports

Morrison delighted as West Brom beat Burnley 3-1

West Brom boss James Morrison says he is "delighted by the start" after the Baggies defeated Burnley 3-1 at The Hawthorns.

By Bev Attwood · 23 Aug 2026Match Reports

Fer Lopez masterclass drives Wolves past Preston

BBC Radio 5 Live's Adam Cottier analyses how Fer Lopez's clinical display was the decisive factor in Wolves' 3-1 win at Deepdale.

By Tobias Frei · 23 Aug 2026Match Reports

Heckingbottom: Preston huffed and puffed in 3-1 Wolves loss

Paul Heckingbottom admits Preston North End tried but came up short as Wolverhampton Wanderers ran out 3-1 winners at Deepdale.

By Owen Pryce · 23 Aug 2026Match Reports

Millwall 3-0 Norwich: Canaries stunned at The Den

Norwich City suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at Millwall, leaving supporters searching for answers after another damaging away-day result.

By Niamh Corrigan · 23 Aug 2026Match Reports

Clarke: PNE can build on Wolves defeat

Harry Clarke insists Preston North End have something to build on despite falling to a defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship.

By Owen Pryce · 23 Aug 2026Match Reports

Bonham keeps Bolton level at QPR

Jack Bonham's assured display kept Bolton Wanderers in the game at Loftus Road, earning a hard-fought 0-0 draw against QPR.

By Niamh Corrigan · 23 Aug 2026Match Reports

Nuno: We let fans down after Charlton defeat

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo apologised to 62,000 supporters after a 2-1 home defeat by Charlton left the Hammers with one point from two games.

By Bev Attwood · 23 Aug 2026Match Reports

Stoke beaten 3-1 at Southampton in Championship

Stoke City fell to a 3-1 defeat at Southampton, with analyst Gareth Owen pointing to fatigue as a key factor in the Potters' poor decision-making.

By Niamh Corrigan · 23 Aug 2026Match Reports

López: 'We have the quality to win'

Wolves midfielder Fer López spoke with confidence after his side's Championship win at Preston, insisting the squad has the quality to keep winning.

By Bev Attwood · 23 Aug 2026Match Reports

Lincoln's Championship return: joy despite 3-1 loss

Lincoln City's first home Championship game since 1961 drew a record crowd to Sincil Bank, but Portsmouth won 3-1 to inflict a second straight defeat.

By Owen Pryce · 23 Aug 2026Match Reports

Dionisi happy after Watford draw 1-1 with Wrexham

Watford manager Alessio Dionisi expressed real satisfaction after his side shared the points with Wrexham in a 1-1 Championship draw.

By Niamh Corrigan · 22 Aug 2026Match Reports

Gray: 'We'll take the point and move on'

Demarai Gray reflected on Birmingham City's 2-2 Championship draw at home to Bristol City, urging the squad to stay focused and push forward.

By Niamh Corrigan · 22 Aug 2026Match Reports

Derby share spoils with Cardiff in 2-2 draw

Derby County and Cardiff City shared the points at Pride Park after a 2-2 draw that former Ram Malcolm Christie called a fair result.

By Niamh Corrigan · 22 Aug 2026Match Reports

Blackburn 2-1 Boro: Reaction and Takeaways

Middlesbrough fell to a 2-1 defeat at Blackburn, with Luke Ayling and Kim Hellberg among those to reflect on a frustrating Championship setback.

By Niamh Corrigan · 22 Aug 2026