EFL Championship

Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have one of the most unusual rivalries, going far beyond the regular disdain between clubs from the same region. This has gone on for the better part of the last 131 years and shows no signs of letting up, even as both clubs now fight to preserve their top-flight […]

West Bromwich Albion have signed their new Kyle Bartley in this defensive monster.

Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2.

When Xavi Simons arrived at Tottenham Hotspur last August in a high-profile £51.8 million move from RB Leipzig, he was supposed to be the creative spark. Fast forward to the spring of 2026, and the dream has turned into an absolute nightmare. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – […] The post Man United ready to take advantage of Tottenham uncertainty by targeting midfielder appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Nottingham Forest could sell Morgan Gibbs-White in the summer transfer window, if they get relegated to the Championship at the end of the season, according to Football Insider. Journalist Pete O’Rourke said: “He’s a top player, Gibbs-White, 12 goals in the Premier League. That’s the most of any midfielder in the league. “Look, Forest have […] The post Nottingham Forest could sell Morgan Gibbs-White appeared first on Soccer News.

Tottenham Hotspur star Xavi Simons has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The 23-year-old sustained the injury during Spurs’ 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Simons twisted his knee while chasing a ball towards the byline in the second half at Molineux, and was […]

'He could be the new Frenkie de Jong.'

Reign original announced she would retire at the end of this season

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest of its kind as it will be hosted over three countries for the first time in history, featuring 48 teams from the six football federations, an increase of 16 countries from the regular format of 32 nations that has been in place since 1998. The… The post Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Aston Villa have identified Manchester City’s James Trafford as a priority summer transfer target, with the club actively preparing for the possibility that Emiliano Martinez, 33-years-old, departs Villa Park at the end of this season. Martinez’s relationship with the club has been strained since last year, after his wish to secure a move away went […] The post Aston Villa Want £40M Goalkeeper As Martinez’s Replacement: Why Do They Need To Act Fast? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

STEPHEN BUNTING joined in Coventry's promotion party - and even belted out Titanium in the dressing room. The Sky Blues enjoyed themselves on Sunday as they lifted the Championship trophy. A 3-1 win over Wrexham served as the warm-up for the main event as the players and Frank Lampard received their medals for winning the...

Is a Man City-Chelsea FA Cup final boring? Should the attitude of Chelsea’s players be questioned as they won at Wembley after Liam Rosenior’s mid-week sacking? Interim boss Callum McFarlane answers that question as former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison and the Telegraph’s Northern football writer Luke Edwards join Rick Edwards to analyse and debate the key talking points from the weekend. Does this prepare Southampton well for the Championship play-offs and did Leeds show enough? As well as analysis of the FA Cup semi-finals, there’s discussion on the thrilling Premier League relegation battle as Tottenham FINALLY won a game in 2026 to briefly jump out of the relegation zone… but only for four minutes. West Ham also won late on to set up a fascinating final four games of the season. Are Leeds and Nottingham Forest safe, and could even Newcastle be dragged into the conversation? Plus, Arsenal get back to winning ways, and Alexander Isak scores for Liverpool, but were they lucky to beat Crystal Palace? Timecodes: 01:56 How can Chelsea play so differently within a single week? Should the players’ character be questioned? 03:50 Is there any excuse for getting a manager sacked? 06:15 reaction from Callum McFarlane 07:36 An amazing day for McFarlane himself 08:50 Who should be the next Chelsea manager? 11:20 Were Leeds overawed by Wembley? 13:00 Is this a boring FA Cup final? 16:45 Analysis of City’s win over Southampton — will it help Saints going into the Championship play-offs? 19:00 Reaction to Coventry’s promotion to the Premier League 20:15 Tottenham finally win! How fun is this relegation battle for the neutral? 23:40 Antonin Kinsy’s redemption 25:10 West Ham’s late winner — how good is Callum Wilson’s finish? 27:20 Could Newcastle be dragged into the relegation battle?! 31:10 The half-time teaser 35:30 Fulham for a European spot? 36:30 Did Arsenal show enough against Newcastle? 41:02 Alexander Isak scores for Liverpool! But were they lucky against Palace?

Gianluca Busio and Venezia moved one step closer to sealing a return to Serie A next season. Busio started and played 90 minutes on Saturday as Giovanni Stroppa’s side downed Empoli 2-0, staying three points clear atop the league table. The American midfielder has continued to rack up the minutes for Venezia this spring, delivering ... Read more

Frank Lampard says Coventry must stay a "special place" after the Sky Blues celebrated Sky Bet Championship title glory with a party after victory over Wrexham.

Automatic promotion is still up for grabs as Ipswich Town and Millwall drop points, but Middlesbrough pick up a big win against Watford to keep them in it before Southampton play on Tuesday night. The play-off race between Wrexham, Hull & Derby also goes down to the wire! Can Oxford United bounce back after their relegation to League One? And Watford are set to part ways with Ed Still! It's the Second Tier. #Championship #SecondTier #EFL #SecondTierPodcast #IpswichTown #Millwall #Middlesbrough #Boro Sign up for bonus content and access to the Second Tier Discord ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqVFKB1yw2z_XyVINhB9qA/join Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@secondtierpod?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - West Brom 0-0 Ipswich 14:00 - Leicester 1-1 Millwall 22:35 - Predictions results 24:05 - Middlesbrough 5-1 Watford 34:11 - Oxford 4-1 Sheffield Wednesday 40:50 - Coventry 3-1 Wrexham 44:06 - Charlton 2-1 Hull 49:57 - QPR 2-3 Derby 54:32 - The Polls About the Second Tier Podcast: A podcast dedicated to the EFL Championship. Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach bring you three episodes every week with opinions and news from the second tier of English football. Whether it’s the latest on the next Jude Bellingham or fresh managerial drama, we’ve got you covered with all the fascinating storylines from the most entertaining league in the world! Listen to the FULL PODCAST: https://lnk.to/secondtier Follow Second Tier: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secondtierpodcast X: https://x.com/secondtierpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondtierpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondtierpod Patreon: https://patreon.com/secondtier The automatic promotion race is STILL wide open! | Championship Week 45 Reaction https://www.youtube.com/@secondtierpod?sub_confirmation=1

Coventry celebrated their Sky Bet Championship title party with a 3-1 victory that leaves Wrexham's playoff ambitions in the balance.

Stephen Bunting was a surprise guest during Coventry City’s Championship league title celebrations as he belted out his walk-on song with the new Premier League stars

CHELSEA legend Joe Cole has urged Frank Lampard to "stay away" from the Blues job if he is offered a stunning return to Stamford Bridge. Lampard has just guided Coventry to Premier League promotion after a 25-year absence. The ex-England midfielder has transformed Coventry after taking over when they were 17th in the Championship in...

The Clarets are eyeing an "incredible" manager, having been relegated from the Premier League.

Even though Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are already veterans, they continue to dominate attention ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which begins in just a few months. The Spain legend Xavi Hernández considers Argentina and Portugal among the top contenders, along with other national teams. Despite being veterans, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to lead their national teams, dominating the offensive play in emphatic fashion. Because of this, the presence of both legends remains crucial for the 2026 World Cup. Even Xavi Hernández, a legend of Spain, still includes Argentina and Portugal among the national teams favored to win the anticipated tournament, alongside other surprise contenders. As a champion of the 2010 edition, Xavi Hernández has already made a prediction about the national teams favored to win the 2026 World Cup: “Spain, Brazil, Argentina, France—and I would add Portugal. I have doubts between Portugal and England. I see Germany as less ‘Germany’ than in previous years, but it’s still Germany,” he said, via Romario TV. Spain, Argentina, and France continue to dominate as the world’s top national teams. They boast world-class rosters and maintain a well-balanced lineup across all positions. However, Lionel Messi’s squad remains a surprise contender. Despite securing the title in the 2022 edition, they have managed to stay highly competitive and are now aiming for a second consecutive championship—an achievement France have pursued since 2018. While Portugal are emerging as a solid national team for Xavi Hernandez, he listed them alongside England and Germany, making it clear that they aren’t the favorites. However, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team is coming off a stellar performance in the 2025 UEFA Nations League, demonstrating an ideal balance between experience and youth that makes them quite competitive. Furthermore, the veteran remains one of the most prolific scorers, making them a clear contender. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal shakes hands with Lionel Messi of Argentina. Messi and Cristiano eye record-breaking participation 2026 World Cup Unlike previous editions, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have cast doubt over their participation in the 2026 World Cup. Now veterans, both prefer not to look too far ahead and instead focus on the present, as their performances could determine whether they ultimately decide to take part. However, both legends remain in top form, aiming for a historic participation in the anticipated tournament. Both Messi and Cristiano could be facing their final World Cup edition, as they are already over 38 years old. If they take part, they would become the players with the most appearances in the tournament, with six. In addition, the Argentine is just four goals away from overtaking Miroslav Klose as the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, something the Portuguese does not approach as easily, as he has only eight goals. Argentina and Portugal are looking to make history at World Cup Both Argentina and Portugal can write their names into World Cup history. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, his national team aims to win its first edition of the tournament, setting a historic record for both his country and the veteran’s career. However, Lionel Messi’s team could break a record that has stood for 64 years in tournament history. If La Albiceleste wins the 2026 World Cup, they would become the first national team in 64 years to win back-to-back editions, with the last being Brazil in 1958 and 1962. With this, Argentina would enter history as one of the most dominant teams in tournament history, further strengthening Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate, with two titles to his name—something neither Diego Maradona nor Cristiano Ronaldo would have achieved.

Leeds United faced off against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result in the semifinals of the FA Cup. The Whites made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 23rd minute when Enzo Fernandez found the back of the net. The West […] The post Anton Gets 7, Okafor With 6.5 | Leeds United Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Chelsea appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

⚽ Keep up with a big day in Scottish title race ⚽ All Sunday’s latest scores and results Arsenal, the holders, take on Lyon in the Women’s Champions League. Suzanne Wrack has spoken to Olivia Smith: “As the season reaches its climax, a Champions League semi-final against Lyon on Sunday is testament to how far up the ladder Smith has climbed. Now, she is heading towards unknown territory: a second season at the same club for the first time in her senior career. “I do feel quite calm now, knowing that I have set down some roots here, but at the end of the day, football is football and you never know what’s next,” she says. “So I’m always on my toes but, right now, I’m kind of laid-back, just enjoying the time here in the present with Arsenal and looking forward to winning more silverware and growing as a player and a person.” I sorted out my mind: “Come on, Gigi,” I said to myself, and I gave myself strength: “When the game is over you can stop playing football. Just take on this hour and a half and then say goodbye to it all.”

Edinburgh Caledonia have been relegated from Barclays Scottish Women’s League One for the first time after falling to defeat against Airdrie CC. The capital club, who were an inaugural member of League One when the division was formed in 2022, needed to win every game after the league split, and hope second-bottom Dunfermline Athletic lost […] The post Edinburgh Caledonia relegated from Barclays National Leagues after defeat in Airdrie appeared first on Scottish Women's Football.

The Blades are looking to sign a "very explosive" player in the summer transfer window.

With fans back in the stands, we look at every attendance in the Premier League, EFL and non league including the biggest of the weekend. It was a busy few days of football with supporters up and down the country going through the turnstiles to watch their sides all in action. The weekend saw the […] The post Every Attendance of the Weekend – 26th April 2026 appeared first on Fan Banter.

Manchester United have received a boost in their bid to sign Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson. The England international is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in Europe. United and Manchester City are battling to sign him, and Forest are already planning for a future without him. They have identified Middlesbrough star Hayden […]

Manchester City booked their place in a fourth consecutive FA Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Southampton at Wembley, but not before being pushed to the brink by an organised Championship side. For long periods of time, Pep Guardiola‘s much-rotated side struggled to create decisive chances against a disciplined Southampton low block. Manchester City were […]

Giuseppe Marotta has broken Inter Milan’s silence on the referee scandal, expressing surprise at the allegations while firmly distancing the club from any wrongdoing ahead of Sunday’s crucial trip to Torino. The Inter president spoke to Sky Sport before kick-off, addressing the investigation into AIA leadership and the allegations that former designator Gianluca Rocchi sought […] The post Torino Vs Inter Milan – Nerazzurri President ‘Surprised’ By Referee Scandal Allegations: ‘We Don’t Have Referees We Like & Ones We Don’t’ appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Il centrocampista classe 2002 ha voltato pagina dopo lo spavento in quel Fiorentina-Inter, ora è di nuovo focalizzato solo sul campo

TOTTENHAM have been tipped to get relegated from the Premier League by the latest supercomputer update. Spurs find themselves deep in a dogfight with West Ham to avoid joining Wolves and Burnley in the Championship next season. However, the Opta Analyst number machine predicts it will be the Hammers who avoid the dreaded drop -...

Could Lamps return to the Chelsea dugout?

Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard Linked With Burnley Job After Relegation Burnley are assessing their managerial options following another relegation from the Premier League, with former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard emerging as a potential candidate to replace Scott Parker. The Clarets’ drop to the Championship, confirmed on Wednesday, marks their third relegation in five seasons. It […] The post Steven Gerrard set for return to management with Premier League club – Report appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

A letter written by former assistant referee Domenico Rocca in May last season claimed Inter Milan lost the Scudetto to Napoli in part due to a missed penalty decision in the match against Roma, a revelation now at the centre of the ongoing Serie A referee scandal. According to Ansa, Rocca wrote to the AIA’s […] The post Former Assistant Referee’s Letter Reveals ‘Inter Milan Lost Scudetto To Napoli Due To Mistake’ appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Lampard's wife Christine was in attendance for the match and celebrations, and she looked extremely proud as she beamed down from the stands.

Coventry lift Championship trophy in celebration at the Coventry Building Society Arena!

Coventry lift Championship trophy in celebration at the Coventry Building Society Arena!

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry and Wrexham.

Victor Torp’s superb free-kick helped cap off Coventry City’s Championship title celebrations as they beat Wrexham 3-1. It was a day of celebration at the Coventry Building Society Arena, as Frank Lampard’s team basked in the glory of promotion and winning the second-tier title. Wrexham, though, were out to spoil the party and boost their […] The post Coventry City 3-1 Wrexham: Second-tier champions celebrate title in style appeared first on Soccer News.

Coventry celebrated their Sky Bet Championship title with a 3-1 victory that leaves Wrexham’s play-off ambitions in the balance.

Phil Parkinson could guide Wrexham to the Premier League via the play-offs as 2025/26 comes to a close, but work still needs to be done

Coventry celebrated their Championship title with a 3-1 victory that leaves Wrexham’s playoff ambitions in the balance. The Sky Blues were in party mood after Frank Lampard’s side had wrapped up the title on Tuesday and before the trophy presentation after the final whistle. Brandon Thomas-Asante volleyed the hosts ahead after 19 minutes at the CBS Arena, but Ollie Rathbone replied quickly for sixth-placed Wrexham.

BBC Sport analyses what Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County need on the final day of the Championship season to secure a play-off spot.

Wrexham’s hopes of clinching a place in the Premier League were hit this afternoon by defeat at Coventry. Phil Parkinson’s side went into the game in sixth place in the Championship, the final position that would secure a spot in the end-of-season play-offs, and knowing a win would move them three points clear of Hull […]

The top priority for Atletico Madrid going into this summer’s transfer window is the acquisition of a new central midfielder. There is uncertainty over whether club captain Koke Resurreccion will continue for another season, and with January signings Rodrigo Mendoza and Obed Vargas keen as project players, there is a strong desire to add another […] The post Atletico Madrid in talks to sign €46m Premier League midfielder appeared first on Football España.

Ambition driving Coventry rebuild Promotion often arrives with a dilemma. Consolidate quietly or gamble loudly. Coventry City appear to have made their choice. They are not planning to tiptoe into the Premier League. Instead, they are preparing to stride into it with intent, backed by a transfer war chest reported to be close to £200 […] The post Report: Coventry eyeing Spurs and Aston Villa stars in £200m Premier League return plan appeared first on EPL Index - Unofficial Premier League Blog, Stats, Tactics & Podcasts at EPLindex.com.