Wrexham claimed their first Championship victory of the season with an emphatic 3-0 win over an injury-hit Millwall side on Wednesday. The Welsh club had recorded draws against Cardiff and Watford before suffering a home defeat to Birmingham. They responded convincingly in south London, strengthening their promotion ambitions after narrowly failing to reach the playoffs […]
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Two teams still searching for stability after dropping into the Championship produced an uneven contest. West Ham ultimately prevailed through a combination of fortune, determination and superior finishing, easing the pressure on Nuno Espírito Santo for the time being. Divine Mukasa and Jarrod Bowen put West Ham ahead before the interval, with Bowen converting from […]
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Charlton climbed to the top of the Championship standings after defeating struggling Preston 1-0. Karlan Grant scored his first goal for the Addicks since returning on a free transfer from West Brom, leaving the south London club as the division’s only team with a perfect record. Charlton have now won their first three second-tier fixtures […]
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Dundee are savouring a derby victory after narrowly defeating Dundee United, extending their strong opening to the Premiership campaign. Charlotte Cohen, Moira Gordon and Rory Loy examine the implications of the result for both clubs. They consider whether Dundee United’s struggles in front of goal are becoming a serious issue and how Jim Goodwin might […]
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Southampton may need to become accustomed to hostile receptions during their Championship travels this autumn, with the team involved in the spying controversy likely to attract plenty of jeers across the division. That was certainly true in Hertfordshire, where Watford supporters and players celebrated an intense victory secured by two outstanding first-half goals. Before kick-off, […]
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Will Lankshear struck twice after the interval on his debut as Middlesbrough recovered from behind to begin their Championship campaign with a battling 2-1 win, bringing newly promoted Lincoln’s extraordinary nine-month unbeaten sequence to an end. The Imps, appearing in the second tier for the first time in 65 years, began brightly and went ahead […]
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Manager: James Morrison Previous season: 21st Notable arrivals: Barney Stewart (Falkirk), Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Chelsea, loan), Conor Townsend (Ipswich), Matt Ingram (Oxford United), Felix Horn Myhre (SK Brann), Rabby Nzingoula (Strasbourg) Notable departures: Jed Wallace (Bristol City), Karlan Grant (Charlton), Josh Maja (Le Havre), Daryl Dike (Orlando City), Josh Griffiths (Stoke). What should supporters expect? The […]
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The combined wage bill of Championship clubs reached an unprecedented £903m in 2024-25, according to Deloitte’s newest Annual Review of Football Finance. Teams continue to spend vast amounts on players as they chase promotion to the Premier League. With more playoff places available this season, owners may be increasingly tempted to take greater financial risks […]
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When the inevitable subject is raised, Kieran Trippier is keen to clarify what happened. Dressed entirely in Wolves training gear after a session – vest, shorts and club sliders – he enters a room at the Compton Park training ground. The discussion quickly turns to the development that stunned fans and observers: only three days […]
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Ashton admits that their previous Premier League season highlighted the importance of recruiting more dynamic players who offer a broader range of physical qualities. The midfield struggled for strength and ball-recovery skills in 2024-25, so new signings Florentino Luis and Sasa Lukic must quickly make an impact. Both have considerable experience at the top level, […]
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