EFL Championship

Leicester City's fight to avoid relegation continues when they take on Hull City in the Championship

EFL clubs have rejected plans to introduce a VAR challenge system in the Championship. The idea was put to the 72 clubs at a recent meeting, with PGMOL chiefs demonstrating how the “VAR-lite” system would work. Initially it was felt there was broad support for the idea from team bosses, with coaches allowed one unsuccessful...

Clubs in the EFL seemingly have no interest in implementing video technology after being sounded out over the possibility of a challenge system similar to the one used in tennis

A former Leeds United star was knocked out in the opening minute of the first round of his nightmare debut boxing match by a fellow Elland Road hero

Ecuador's quest to win the South American u17 Championship was ultimately unsuccessful, but future Arsenal twins Edwin and Holger Quintero starred for the team along the way.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as the Sky Blues return to the top flight after 25 years away. On the podcast today; we’ll begin at Selhurst Park - Palace 0-0 West Ham. Is that a good point for the Hammers? Or an opportunity missed? Regardless, it means it remains very tight at the bottom. Elsewhere, Coventry City are promoted, behind Frank Lampard’s side Millwall, Ipswich and Southampton are fighting to join them. At the other end of the table Leicester City look set to suffer back-to-back relegations. Plus, the headlines from Leagues One and Two, a grandstand finale in the National League and your questions answered.

The Tractor Boys have entered the race for a Cardiff player, who has played a key role in the Welsh side securing promotion.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as the Sky Blues return to the top flight after 25 years away Subscribe to The Guardian Football Weekly ► https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 On the podcast today; we’ll begin at Selhurst Park - Palace 0-0 West Ham. Is that a good point for the Hammers? Or an opportunity missed? Regardless, it means it remains very tight at the bottom. Elsewhere, Coventry City are promoted, behind Frank Lampard’s side Millwall, Ipswich and Southampton are fighting to join them. At the other end of the table Leicester City look set to suffer back-to-back relegations. Plus, the headlines from Leagues One and Two, a grandstand finale in the National League and your questions answered. Chapters: 00:00 – Coming up... 01:40 – Palace v West Ham, is anyone happy? 09:09 – We met Gigi Buffon 11:15 – Cov's Lampardian transition 16:45 – Championship round up 32:11 – Leagues 1 and 2 49:23 – EFL round up 52:30 – Listener gripes Support the Guardian ► https://support.theguardian.com/ Guardian Football Weekly podcast: Apple ► https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-weekly/id188674007 Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/6w8qWe0kjgHEHSWDSDGoLW?si=231c666f7f5a4453 Follow Guardian Football Weekly: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/guardian_footballweekly/ TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@guardian_footballweekly #footballweekly #coventry #franklampard #football #championship #westham #premierleague

Everton eye midfield strength with Hackney move Everton’s steady climb back towards relevance in the Premier League has been built on resilience, structure and a growing sense of purpose. Now, as reported by TeamTalk, attention turns to the summer window, where Hayden Hackney has emerged as a central target in the club’s evolving plans. The […] The post Report: Everton are leading the race to sign English midfielder appeared first on EPL Index - Unofficial Premier League Blog, Stats, Tactics & Podcasts at EPLindex.com.

Greg Docherty knows Charlton have a huge three games on the horizon to finish off their first season back in the Championship as they bid to avoid an immediate return to League One.

The picture of which teams will make up the Premier League's bottom three and drop into the Championship is beginning to take shape after Wolves' relegation was confirmed on Monday.

FOOTBALL Wag Apollonia Llewellyn has dazzled again as she posed on holiday in the sun. Apollonia, partner of Scottish Championship player Jai Rowe, is a ring girl for Misfits Boxing. And the model has made a name for herself on social media with busty photos. She has over 600,000 followers on Instagram alone, and is...

Phil Egan brings you Monday’s Football Daily with focus on the Premier League and some EFL storylines. West Ham earn a valuable point away at Crystal Palace, increasing their gap from the relegation zone. Wolves are officially relegated from the Premier League after their goalless draw. Nuno Espirito Santo warns West Ham cannot relax with five games remaining. Crystal Palace continue balancing domestic fixtures with an upcoming Conference League semi-final. Oliver Glasner expresses confidence in managing both league and European commitments. Tottenham sit two points from safety despite appointing Roberto De Zerbi. Tim Sherwood questions whether De Zerbi would stay if Spurs are relegated. Discussion from the Football Show examines Arsenal’s title chances after facing Manchester City. Debate continues over a controversial non-red-card decision involving Gabriel. Jonathan Wilson compares Pep Guardiola’s dominance to Steve Davis’ snooker success in the 1980s. Panelists discuss Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola’s future amid growing interest. Chelsea travel to Brighton seeking to revive Champions League qualification hopes. Brighton aim to leapfrog Chelsea, while both managers highlight pressure and atmosphere at the Amex. Championship and promotion/relegation drama includes Coventry chasing the title and Leicester facing possible drop to League One. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

The Sky Blues are making plans for the summer transfer window, having already secured promotion to the Premier League.

MICHAEL OLISE raised eyebrows among fans during Bayern Munich's Bundesliga title celebrations. Vincent Kompany's side clinched their second consecutive league championship last weekend. Following their 4-2 win over Stuttgart it was party time at the Allianz Arena. Players wore specially made Adidas T-shirts featuring a cockatoo as they revelled in their triumph. The cockatoo has...

Chelsea supporters ‘are holding their breath’ knowing that if they lose every game without scoring, they might get relegated.

Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge tracks the gradual decline of Wolves following confirmation of their relegation to the Championship, and explains why they have hope of an instant return to the Premier League under Rob Edwards.

Romania last played at the World Cup in 1998. It reached the round of 16 at the European Championship in 2024, losing to the Netherlands.

With their 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday, Manchester City moved within three points of the Gunners, who sit top of the Premier League table. City play Burnley this Wednesday night at Turf Moor, and if they can beat Scott Parker’s side, City will move to the top of the Premier League table. Manchester City […] The post Manchester City must beat Burnley to make their win over Arsenal count appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

By: Oliver Fisher Fabio Capello has previewed the big upcoming game between AC Milan and Juventus, while offering some advice ahead of the summer. Milan and Juventus are both on course to do what they set out to at the beginning of the season: to qualify for the Champions League. The Rossoneri have an eight-point cushion over Como […] The post Capello explains why Juventus are in better form than Milan and suggests three signings appeared first on SempreMilan.

Fans react after Wolves CEO Nathan Shi makes an admission in a statement following Premier League relegation on Monday night. The club’s eight-year stay in the top flight has come to an end, relegated to the Championship for the first time since 2018. Rob Edwards’ side lost 3-0 away to Leeds on Saturday, that result, […] The post Fans react after Wolves CEO Nathan Shi makes admission following Premier League relegation appeared first on Fan Banter.

James Morrison could drop Aune Heggebo from the starting line-up by unleashing this West Brom star.

Leicester City are now on the precipice of doing a Sunderland, it is looking inevitable. Sunderland went from the Premier League to League One in the space of two seasons... You can click here to read the full article.

Leicester City, the champions of England 10 years ago, could be relegated on Tuesday, with plenty more ups and downs to be resolved in the next few days Promoted: Coventry. Relegated: Sheffield Wednesday.

The Foxes are close to relegation from the Championship

Are St Johnstone set to clinch the Championship? Plus how is Kieron Bowie doing in Italy?

Maybe it was fitting that Nuno Espirito Santo relegated Wolves. It was the popular Portuguese coach who led the club to the Premier League eight years ago. Now at West Ham, his point at Crystal Palace has consigned his old club back to the Championship.

While we have another week to wait for two huge Champions League semi-finals, this Tuesday’s action includes cup action on the continent, key games in the Premier League and Championship, and…

After missing out on the 2024 European Championship, Atletico Madrid defender Marcos Llorente is gearing up to represent Spain at the 2026 World Cup. The 31-year-old should be on the plane to North America with the rest of Luis de la Fuente’s squad as La Roja look to claim their second World Cup title. While […] The post Analysis: Marcos Llorente is crucial to Spain’s World Cup ambitions appeared first on Football España.

Wolves have been relegated after Crystal Palace and West Ham drew 0-0 in the Premier League.

Former Tottenham striker Troy Parrott would be open to a sensational return to North London this summer, even if the club suffers a historic relegation to the Championship. According to a report from Football London’s Alasdair Gold, the Republic of Ireland international remains deeply attached to his boyhood club and is eager for a second […] The post Report: Tottenham handed huge boost as former star with 114 career goals eyes dramatic return appeared first on CaughtOffside.

West Ham secured a massive point in their relegation battle after playing out a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, also sealing Wolves' relegation to the Championship.

A look at how each of the eight teams competing in the Concacaf W Championship qualified for the tournament

Down to the wire, the Broncos dug deep. A training ground set piece delivered the championship game-winner, defying odds and installing confidence. Facing intense pressure in the second half, the team's sheer will and hardcore defending secured a monumental 1-0 win on the road. This program consistently proves the moment is never too big. #Broncos #Soccer #Gameday #Victory #CollegeSoccer #WeAreSoccer #NCAA #NCAATourney

Uruguayan legend Gus Poyet talks exclusively to World Soccer Talk about his career at Chelsea and Spurs, creating the modern identity of Brighton, and his readiness to return to the dugout after winning titles in South Korea. He may have been born into basketball patrimony, but Gustavo Augusto Poyet Domínguez has made his name in football. The son of Washington Poyet, who played basketball for Uruguay in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics, and the brother of Marcelo, who played the sport professionally in South America, Gustavo was enamored with football from the start. Born on November 15, 1967, Poyet started off at the academy of Club Atlético River Plate before heading across the Atlantic and joining Ligue 2 outfit Grenoble Foot 38 in 1988. Poyet scored eight goals in 39 appearances before returning to his hometown of Montevideo and plying his trade with River Plate, only to head back to Europe after a few months and join LaLiga outfit Real Zaragoza in 1990. “When you are young in Uruguay, playing football, there are two main objectives. One is to play for one of the two biggest teams in Uruguay, and if you cannot, to go abroad, because obviously, the career of a football player is very short. In Uruguay, it’s one thing to be a professional footballer, and it’s another thing to earn good money,” stated Poyet in an exclusive World Soccer Talk interview. “As I wasn’t playing for Peñarol or Nacional, I received the opportunity to go to France. My idea was to go to Nice in the first division, who had two foreigners from Yugoslavia—one was supposed to leave but ended up staying—and in the last few days of the window, Grenoble appeared with a bigger offer for me and for my club, River Plate. Having been in France for three weeks already, I loved the way that their professional football looked, and I signed for Grenoble, which, in terms of personal experience, was fantastic. But I didn’t play well, I didn’t perform, and I didn’t adapt to that particular team at that moment in time in my career. I was very young, I spent too much time alone, and it was very difficult for me, but I grew up as a person.” Poyet emerged as an indispensable figure for Zaragoza, leading them to safety before spurring them to back-to-back Copa del Rey Finals, winning the second vs. Celta de Vigo, before engineering famous wins against Feyenoord, Chelsea, and Arsenal en route to the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup title, their first European trophy in 31 years. Similarly to other players like Jesper Karlström, Poyet’s mix of industrious work-rate and goal-scoring instincts made him a crucial figure in midfield. And just a few weeks after becoming a European champion, Poyet became a South American champion after leading Uruguay to the 1995 Copa América on home soil. All things considered, Poyet scored three goals in 21 appearances for Uruguay between 1993 and 2000. He then called it quits on his time in Spain after 74 goals and two assists in 276 appearances, departing as Zaragoza’s longest-serving foreign player, and making the move to Chelsea in 1997. After his stellar start was interrupted by an ACL injury, Poyet returned to form and led the Blues to glory in the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and FA Cup, before being pushed out by new manager Claudio Ranieri. He then moved to Tottenham Hotspur in May 2001 for £2.2 million, spending three years in North London before hanging up his boots and stepping into management. After following ex-Chelsea teammate Dennis Wise from Swindon Town to Leeds United, Poyet returned to Tottenham as an assistant coach to Juande Ramos. Six years after losing the League Cup Final in Cardiff as a Tottenham player, Poyet helped Spurs prevail 2-1 in extra time against Chelsea at Wembley. But deep down, he always knew that he wanted to branch out from assistant management and try his luck in coaching. It’s why he decided to make the move to Brighton & Hove Albion, leading them to promotion to the EFL Championship and setting the foundations for their golden era over the past decade. “I think, apart from one or two difficult times with coaches, the idea of Brighton chairman Tony Bloom, from the moment I left, was to bring coaches who will play a similar style. After me, it was Óscar García, Roberto De Zerbi, and Graham Potter, who was playing such a nice kind of football at Swansea City, and Fabian Hürzeler is now a tremendous coach. The idea behind bringing certain coaches was always based on what we created as an identity. “It took us a while to change the mentality of the fans, because they wanted long-ball English play, but then we started… there is a moment in my career at Brighton which is fundamental, and it’s two games away from home in my second season, in League One. It’s away at Peterborough, and away at Charlton; we’re playing them off the park, and the fans started singing and embracing the style. It was like, ‘This is Brighton, you know?’ After that, they knew they would be that style forever, and I think now it would be very difficult for Brighton to play a different way. That doesn’t mean that we are the same; we are not the same. All the coaches, we are different. But the idea of expecting the ball, playing from the back, keeping possession, trying to be creative, always playing offensive football, that started with me in 2009/10.” After a four-year magnum opus at the Amex, Poyet then became the first Uruguayan to coach in the Premier League after taking charge of Sunderland in October 2013. Poyet quickly made an impression by leading them to the EFL Cup Final and steering them to a last-gasp escape from relegation, only to be sacked in March 2015. He then departed England for a Mediterranean tour featuring Greek side AEK Athens and Spanish outfit Real Betis, before trying his luck in Asia for the first time ever. After a brief sojourn with Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua, Poyet took charge of French side Girondins de Bordeaux and developed future stars like Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jules Koundé before making the move to Chilean side Universidad Católica. Poyet then transitioned into international management and became the manager of the Greek national team, taking four wins from his first four fixtures in League C of the 2022 UEFA Nations League and helping Greece earn promotion to League B, but he was unable to steer them to Euro 2024 after losing to Georgia on penalties in the final qualifier. He spent nine months out of work before taking the reins at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and leading them to the two biggest trophies in South Korea—the K League 1 and the Korea Cup—before departing after a year. He’s spent the past four months in the upscale London neighborhood of Battersea, and whilst he’s enjoyed his time off, he’s more than ready to dive back into management. “I’ve been taking advantage of my time off to do many different things. The first month, I came back to Uruguay in December after winning the Cup and spent time with my mom and my granddaughter, and then I came back to England and I started watching football and talking to people around football. I started a master’s online class on data and intelligence in football and in sports. Why? Because I want to be prepared, just in case. The future is all about numbers: I use the data, but I’m not crazy about the data. I use it to confirm things. I’m still thinking that football is much simpler than a number, but I want to have the information. “I went to see a few training sessions of Getafe and Atlético Madrid thanks to coaches like José Bordalás and Diego Simeone, who allowed me to watch. I went to see a Real Madrid match live, I saw Tottenham-Arsenal live, I’ve been doing a little bit of press and podcasts, and I’ve been watching a lot of football. I’ve already received one offer and will probably receive another in the next week or so: I’m making decisions, and I’m ready to come back as soon as possible.”

De Zerbi può sorpassare il West Ham e tirarsi fuori dalla zona calda della classifica.

Tottenham would struggle to keep hold of head coach Roberto De Zerbi if they are relegated to the Championship and would also have to completely overhaul their squad. That is the view of former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood, though he remains optimistic his old team can scrape together the points needed to stay up. Spurs […] The post Tottenham will lose De Zerbi and most of their players if relegated, predicts Sherwood appeared first on Soccer News.

Juventus have entered the race to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, according to the Daily Mail. The 23-year-old has impressed in limited opportunities under Pep Guardiola this season, stepping in during domestic cup competitions and delivering when called upon. His performance in the League Cup final against Arsenal was particularly eye-catching, with a string […]

Vladimir Fedoseev will defend his title against a strong field that includes Fabiano Caruana, Alireza Firouzja and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, among others.

On the face of it, the addition of a top Championship star might not be what most Aston Villa fans will be calling for this summer, but the Brazilian winger is a special talent

The English Premier League’s busy schedule resumes this week with two key U.S. men’s national team players squaring off. Tyler Adams and AFC Bournemouth welcome Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United to the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday. Adams most recently came off the bench and played 25 minutes on Saturday as the Cherries defeated Newcastle United ... Read more