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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…
We’re approaching the halfway stage of the season, and you know what that means. It’s time for the teams at the top of the Championship to panic as teams in…
Following FA Cup action last weekend, this weekend sees the whole of EFL League One return to normal action in the league, with all sides looking to climb up the…
Welcome to the series for Lower Tiers, where I attempt to visit every EFL ground to find the greatest football experience there is to offer and rate each ground on…
It’s clear to see that life for Ryan Mason at West Bromwich Albion isn’t going particularly well. The Baggies had a stronger start to the season with wins at Stoke…
On Monday Evening, the draw for the second round of the FA Cup was made, here we take a look at a few standout ties: Chelmsford City Vs Weston-Super-Mare Starting…
John Eustace’s Rams are now fully up and running in the EFL Championship, moving into 11th place following a victory over an in-form Hull City on Tuesday night.  Â
We have seen on numerous occasions how steep the step up from League One to the Championship can be. Most seasons we see the newly promoted sides struggle to keep…
Former NFL player JJ Watt has joined others on their adventure, with his investment into Championship side Burnley and it’s safe to say he’s loving it so far. American investment…
Plymouth Argyle’s hopes of survival have been dealt a huge blow, with defender Maksym Talovierov set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. The 24-year-old was…
Luton Town will be without forward Jacob Brown for the rest of the season, with the 26-year-old needing surgery on his ankle. The Scotland international lasted just 14 minutes in…
Off Field Impact – Community Work in the EFL The EFL sides we love in the Championship, League One and League Two are typically known for playing football on most…
The rumours started circling earlier today of Shrewsbury Town boss Gareth Ainsworth being a target for League Two club Gillingham. Ainsworth only joined the Shrews in November. The news comes…
Some of the most recognisable players we see in English football have undertaken unique journeys in their careers – some of which have involved loan or even permanent spells in…
With all teams in the EFL Championship only having 8 matches remaining, the pressure to perform is larger than ever. As of right now, Burnley, Sunderland, Coventry and West Bromwich…
Three wins in a row for new Derby manager John Eustace. I think there’s actually some sense in swapping Blackburn Rovers for Derby… Should someone remind Blackburn Rovers that it’s…
Although Nottingham Forest’s recruitment plan in 2022 seemed scattergun, it actually followed somewhat resembling a plan. There were the players brought in to strengthen the team immediately, such as Morgan…
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…
