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From the Championship to League Two, we bring you the stories that matter most across English football’s heartlands. Here, you’ll find breaking news, in-depth match reports, rising star profiles, and honest takes from the fans who live and breathe the game each week.
Whether it’s a last-minute winner, a managerial shake-up, or a local derby thriller, we’ve got every corner of the lower leagues covered.
Bristol Rovers recorded their first away victory since new years day with goals from Fabrizio Cavegn and Tommy Leigh either side of the half. Here are five talking points from…
As we head into another international break it is the perfect opportunity for any sides who are struggling to change their manager and start again once the break is over.…
Last season, Burton Albion seemed destined for relegation. On the 4th of January, The Brewers found themselves eleven points from safety. Surprisingly, they survived. Not only did they survive but…
EFL youth academy graduates are constantly coming through the revolving doors of football, but where do they all come from, and who is the best at producing and nurturing youth…
For the first time in over 18 months, Southampton achieved back-to-back wins, beating QPR on Wednesday, before beating Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday – both under the management of interim boss…
It was Bonfire Night recently and League 1 has definitely started with a bang. Many twists and turns have occurred already with many more still to happen before now and…
As football continues to evolve, the demand for the best young centre backs capable of playing both defensively and contributing to their team’s attack has never been greater. This season,…
Sunderland have all but guaranteed a play-off spot for themselves this season. For a while now they have sat in fourth, not troubling the runaway teams in Leeds United, Burnley…
Birmingham City look set to run away with the League One title this season. The Blues currently sit at the top of the table with 86 points, having played two…
When people mention yo-yo clubs, you would typically think of Norwich City. However, thishasn’t happened in recent seasons, but why is this? Norwich City’s yo-yo cycle trend started in 2011,…
Liam Rosenior could be on his way back to English football this summer. According to reports in the French media, Leicester City are considering Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior as…
As the FA Cup reaches its thrilling quarter-final stage, all eyes will be on Deepdale this Sunday, where Preston North End, the lowest-ranked team left in this season’s tournament, prepare…
With Birmingham City looking like they’re waltzing away with the League One title, there’s one mighty scrap behind them. With one more automatic place up for grabs plus the play-off…
October 2024 – Swindon Town find themselves in a far from desirable position. Following defeat to Salford City, the club’s ownership decide to pull the trigger on head coach Mark…
EFL fixtures 28-30 March: There’s never a dull moment in the EFL, with three leagues of complete madness going on throughout the season. Even if you support a club within…
Bristol Rovers recorded their first away victory since new years day with goals from Fabrizio Cavegn and Tommy Leigh either side of the half. Here are five talking points from…
Crawley Town take on Swindon Town at the Broadfield Stadium this Saturday. Two teams fighting at opposite ends of the table, who will come out on top? Here are my…
