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Derby County Keeper Absence Fuels Premier League Transfer Speculation

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

Derby County’s recent defensive fragility has inevitably led to renewed focus on one man who has not featured in over a month Jacob Widell Zetterström. The Swedish goalkeeper has been…

Are Colchester United’s Play-Off Hopes Still Alive?

Adam Flight March 3, 2026

After a mix bag of results as of late we look into Colchester United's Play-Off hopes as they approach the League Two run-in.

Four Surprise Fixtures That Could Take Place Next Season

Matt Quigg March 3, 2026

With the end of the football season quickly approaching - we will be looking into some fixtures that could take place in the EFL next year.

David Clowes’ Four-Year Journey at Derby County

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

David Clowes’ ownership of Derby County is nearing its four-year mark, and supporters have plenty to celebrate at Pride Park Stadium. The Rams are now challenging near the top of…

Sassuolo To Assess Ipswich Town Goalkeeper Purchase Option

Hannah Darbyshire March 3, 2026

Sassuolo CEO says Ipswich Town loanee is among Serie A’s best as the club weighs activating their €10m option.

Ipswich Town Youngster Disqualified From CONCACAF U20 Championship

Hannah Darbyshire March 3, 2026

Guyana U20s have been disqualified from the CONCACAF U20 Championship qualifiers after their clash with Anguilla was abandoned.

Celtic Join Race For Plymouth Argyle Canadian Striker

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

A young Plymouth Argyle star is on the radar of multiple teams across the EFL and Scotland since his permanent move from Luton Town.

Ex-Derby County Midfielder Returns To Top Flight Football

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

A former Derby County midfielder has secured a move to a top flight club as he looks to resurrect his career

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Derby County Keeper Absence Fuels Premier League Transfer Speculation

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

Derby County’s recent defensive fragility has inevitably led to renewed focus on one man who has not featured in over a month Jacob Widell Zetterström. The Swedish goalkeeper has been…

Are Colchester United’s Play-Off Hopes Still Alive?

Adam Flight March 3, 2026

After a mix bag of results as of late we look into Colchester United's Play-Off hopes as they approach the League Two run-in.

Four Surprise Fixtures That Could Take Place Next Season

Matt Quigg March 3, 2026

With the end of the football season quickly approaching - we will be looking into some fixtures that could take place in the EFL next year.

David Clowes’ Four-Year Journey at Derby County

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

David Clowes’ ownership of Derby County is nearing its four-year mark, and supporters have plenty to celebrate at Pride Park Stadium. The Rams are now challenging near the top of…

Sassuolo To Assess Ipswich Town Goalkeeper Purchase Option

Hannah Darbyshire March 3, 2026

Sassuolo CEO says Ipswich Town loanee is among Serie A’s best as the club weighs activating their €10m option.

Ipswich Town Youngster Disqualified From CONCACAF U20 Championship

Hannah Darbyshire March 3, 2026

Guyana U20s have been disqualified from the CONCACAF U20 Championship qualifiers after their clash with Anguilla was abandoned.

Celtic Join Race For Plymouth Argyle Canadian Striker

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

A young Plymouth Argyle star is on the radar of multiple teams across the EFL and Scotland since his permanent move from Luton Town.

Ex-Derby County Midfielder Returns To Top Flight Football

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

A former Derby County midfielder has secured a move to a top flight club as he looks to resurrect his career

Ipswich Town’s 2025/26 Home Attendances Ranked So Far

Hannah Darbyshire March 3, 2026

Ipswich Town’s second full season back in the Championship after being relegated has brought consistently strong crowds through the Portman Road turnstiles, but some fixtures have clearly captured the imagination…

Derby County Keeper Absence Fuels Premier League Transfer Speculation

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

Derby County’s recent defensive fragility has inevitably led to renewed focus on one man who has not featured in over a month Jacob Widell Zetterström. The Swedish goalkeeper has been…

Four Surprise Fixtures That Could Take Place Next Season

Matt Quigg March 3, 2026

With the end of the football season quickly approaching - we will be looking into some fixtures that could take place in the EFL next year.

David Clowes’ Four-Year Journey at Derby County

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

David Clowes’ ownership of Derby County is nearing its four-year mark, and supporters have plenty to celebrate at Pride Park Stadium. The Rams are now challenging near the top of…

Sassuolo To Assess Ipswich Town Goalkeeper Purchase Option

Hannah Darbyshire March 3, 2026

Sassuolo CEO says Ipswich Town loanee is among Serie A’s best as the club weighs activating their €10m option.

Ipswich Town Youngster Disqualified From CONCACAF U20 Championship

Hannah Darbyshire March 3, 2026

Guyana U20s have been disqualified from the CONCACAF U20 Championship qualifiers after their clash with Anguilla was abandoned.

Ex-Derby County Midfielder Returns To Top Flight Football

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

A former Derby County midfielder has secured a move to a top flight club as he looks to resurrect his career

Ipswich Town’s 2025/26 Home Attendances Ranked So Far

Hannah Darbyshire March 3, 2026

Former Derby County Star Retires After Stints Across Europe

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

Former Derby County and Brentford winger Florian Jozefzoon has confirmed his retirement from professional football. The 35-year-old made the announcement via his official Instagram page, an account he only opened…

Derby County Look Set To Lose Out in Rangers Transfer Pursuit

Holly Wright March 3, 2026

Derby County are set to miss out on the signing of highly rated young forward Chris Condy after Brighton and Hove Albion reached an agreement with Rangers. Condy, 16, has…

Four Surprise Fixtures That Could Take Place Next Season

Matt Quigg March 3, 2026 No Comments

With the end of the football season quickly approaching - we will be looking into some fixtures that could take place in the EFL next year.

Celtic Join Race For Plymouth Argyle Canadian Striker

Holly Wright March 3, 2026 No Comments

A young Plymouth Argyle star is on the radar of multiple teams across the EFL and Scotland since his permanent move from Luton Town.

Nigel Clough’s FA Cup Record Against Premier League Opposition

Josh Page March 3, 2026 2 Comments

A look at Nigel Clough’s record with Burton Albion against Premier League opponents ahead of Mansfield Town’s FA Cup showdown with Arsenal.

Barnsley vs Wycombe Wanderers: Tactical Preview & xG Analysis

Sando Hodzhev March 2, 2026 No Comments

A tactical breakdown of Barnsley vs Wycombe. We analyze xG data, aerial dominance, and the defensive gulf between the two League One promotion contenders.

Luton Town Vs Northampton Town: Wembley Awaits

Charlie Brown March 2, 2026 No Comments

Luton Town face Northampton Towm in the Vertu Trophy Semi Finals, knowing a win means Wembley awaits.

“It Will Turn At Some Point” – Exeter City Midfielder Remains Optimistic

Rob Beezley March 2, 2026 No Comments

Exeter City midfielder Jack McMillan has insisted his side can turn around their form as they look to improve in League One this season

Five Things That Lincoln City Have Excelled At This Season

Rob Beezley March 1, 2026 No Comments

League One side Lincoln City have excelled this season as they look to reach the second tier for the first time since 1964.

Barnsley FC: Consistently Inconsistent…

Dylan Gibbs February 27, 2026 No Comments

A Deep Dive into the consistently inconsistent Barnsley FC...

Eight Songs That You Hear At EFL Stadiums

William Mallard-Smith February 26, 2026 No Comments

I rank the eight songs that I think are widely used by teams in the EFL before a match to get the crowd atmosphere booming!

Are Colchester United’s Play-Off Hopes Still Alive?

Adam Flight March 3, 2026 No Comments

After a mix bag of results as of late we look into Colchester United's Play-Off hopes as they approach the League Two run-in.

Four Surprise Fixtures That Could Take Place Next Season

Matt Quigg March 3, 2026 No Comments

With the end of the football season quickly approaching - we will be looking into some fixtures that could take place in the EFL next year.

Aston Villa Starlet Attracting EFL Interest

Holly Wright March 3, 2026 No Comments

An Aston Villa midfielder is attracting interest from a host of EFL sides after being in great form at League Two side Crewe Alexandra

Five Things We Learned In Bristol Rovers vs Swindon Town

Ziggy Carter March 2, 2026 No Comments

Here we take a look at five things we learnt from the League Two encounter between Bristol Rovers and Swindon Town

Crawley Town Midfielder Sends Out Warning

Asa Finch March 2, 2026 No Comments

Crawley Town fell to a 2–0 loss away at Oldham Athletic on Saturday afternoon, and midfielder Dion Pereira issued a sharp warning to the rest of the squad.

Eight Songs That You Hear At EFL Stadiums

William Mallard-Smith February 26, 2026 No Comments

I rank the eight songs that I think are widely used by teams in the EFL before a match to get the crowd atmosphere booming!

Cheltenham Town Player Closes In On Mid-Season Loan Move

Joseph Gill February 25, 2026 No Comments

A Cheltenham Town midfielder is set for a loan move to the National League South until the end of the season.

Bromley FC: Stick or Twist?

Oliver Whiteman February 25, 2026 No Comments

A slight stagnation in Bromley’s exceptional unbeaten streak has raised questions about a lack of rotation. Should Andy Woodman change it up or keep it as it is?

Long Throw-ins And How They’ve Changed The Modern Game

Rob Beezley February 24, 2026 No Comments

Long Throw-ins have become an integral part of a the game for a lot of teams in the EFL, Rob and Holly explain why it’s such a phenomenon

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