Why this could be the best Championship promotion race EVER
5 years, 2 months ago

Why this could be the best Championship promotion race EVER

Daily Mail  

Leeds have started well again while Swansea could be the surprise package While the Championship's promotion race is notoriously tight, this year's push for the Premier League is looking like it could be the closest for many years. Against many pre-season predictions, Swansea are competing at the top of the Championship Season at a glance Live tables Fixtures Scores Championship Premier League Championship League One League Two Scottish Premiership Scottish Div 1 Scottish Div 2 Scottish Div 3 Ligue 1 Serie A La Liga Bundesliga Nottingham Forest, having spent heavily in recent years, are also showing positive signs under Sabri Lamouchi, while Lee Johnson's Bristol City and the Fulham of Scott Parker will be keen on securing a coveted play-off spot. After suffering play-off defeat last season, Marcelo Bielsa will be hoping to take Leeds up West Brom have gradually refreshed and trimmed their Premier League stars, and let a raft of senior players go with Jay Rodriguez, Craig Dawson and Salomon Rondon now gone. In seventh, three points back, are a Fulham side still flush with the exuberance of last season's doomed Premier League stay. Swansea's top scorer Oli McBurnie was among the players to leave the club this summer CHAMPIONSHIP SQUAD VALUES 1 - West Brom £73.2m 2 - Nottingham Forest £63.95m 3 - Preston North End £25.74m 4 - Swansea City £43.9M 5 - Leeds United £81m 6 - Bristol City £50.76m 7 - Fulham £122.4m Cooper, England Under-17 boss until moving to west Wales this summer, has no previous senior management experience.

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Inside Leeds' Promised Land strategy: The four positions they want to upgrade in January, the secrets behind Daniel Farke's stellar promotion record and why star man leaving was a 'blessing in disguis
3 days, 14 hours ago

Inside Leeds' Promised Land strategy: The four positions they want to upgrade in January, the secrets behind Daniel Farke's stellar promotion record and why star man leaving was a 'blessing in disguis

Daily Mail  

PLUS Which two stars could leave in January to pave the way for new recruits On an April night at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair, four Leeds United players picked up accolades at the annual EFL Awards. The day before, Daniel Farke’s side suffered their first home defeat of the season in the middle of a run of four …

Premier League 2024-25: McKenna hails landmark victory for Ipswich at Tottenham
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: McKenna hails landmark victory for Ipswich at Tottenham

The Hindu  

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna described his side’s shock 2-1 triumph at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as a landmark victory in the club’s history. “I’m not going to shy away from it, it’s a really significant moment and a day to cherish in the recent history of the football club,” McKenna, who masterminded back-to-back promotions to lead the so-called Tractor …

Championship hopefuls try to ‘do an Ipswich’ but who will be this year’s saviours of the EFL?
5 months ago

Championship hopefuls try to ‘do an Ipswich’ but who will be this year’s saviours of the EFL?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There is a case for arguing that Ipswich …

Which teams are promoted to the Premier League 2024-25 season after Championship playoffs final?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Which teams are promoted to the Premier League 2024-25 season after Championship playoffs final?

The Hindu  

Southampton won the Championship playoffs final against Leeds United on Sunday to become the third and final team to win promotion to the Premier League next season. Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton are the three Championship sides that have been promoted for the 2024-25 Premier League season. Ipswich Town too achieved promotion to the Premier League for the first …

Ipswich fans party on pitch after winning promotion to Premier League
8 months ago

Ipswich fans party on pitch after winning promotion to Premier League

The Telegraph  

Hello and welcome to the final day of the Championship and there is still everything to play for at both ends of the table. Ipswich, currently in second place, could become just the fourth team to be promoted consecutively from the third division to the Premier League since 1992 after Watford, Norwich and Southampton. Manager Kieran McKenna said: “I’ve got …

The Championship’s four-way fight for promotion and a title no one wants to win
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Championship’s four-way fight for promotion and a title no one wants to win

New York Times  

The four-way fight for promotion to the Premier League is reaching a thrilling climax and could potentially go down to the last kick of the final day. Just five points separate four teams — Ipswich Town, Leicester City, Leeds United and Southampton — with all on course to break the 90-point barrier, a tally usually enough to secure one of …

Madness of the Championship relegation fight: Nine teams in danger, 10 games to go
10 months ago

Madness of the Championship relegation fight: Nine teams in danger, 10 games to go

New York Times  

The pull of the relegation quicksand is particularly strong this season in the Championship. With 10 games to go, nine teams are at risk of being in the bottom three at the end of May — although Rotherham United are rooted to the foot of the table. It steps up immediately with Millwall playing Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers facing …

Leicester stunned as Ipswich close gap in promotion race
10 months, 1 week ago

Leicester stunned as Ipswich close gap in promotion race

The Hindu  

Leicester crashed to a third consecutive Championship defeat as it went down to struggling QPR, 2-1, while Ipswich boosted its promotion bid with a 2-0 win at Plymouth on Saturday. Leicester is just three points ahead of second placed Ipswich and five in front of third placed Leeds with 11 games remaining. Ike Ugbo’s sixth goal in five games gave …

English League Cup: Liverpool Advance Past Fulham to Set up Summit Clash Against Chelsea
11 months, 2 weeks ago

English League Cup: Liverpool Advance Past Fulham to Set up Summit Clash Against Chelsea

News 18  

It’s Liverpool vs. Chelsea again. After playing each other in back-to-back domestic finals in 2022, the rivalry will be renewed at Wembley Stadium on Feb. 25 with the English League Cup title on the line. Liverpool won the League Cup two years ago by beating Chelsea on penalties following a goal-less draw in the final. After enduring a slump last …

Analysis: EPL goes goal crazy because of longer games, attack-minded coaches and more red cards
1 year, 1 month ago

Analysis: EPL goes goal crazy because of longer games, attack-minded coaches and more red cards

Associated Press  

Here’s something to fuel the Premier League’s rampant PR machine. Before the latest round of midweek fixtures, the average number of goals per game this season was 3.16 — easily the highest in the league since the competition’s inaugural campaign in 1992 and, according to stats company Opta, the most in England’s top division since the mid-1960s. That means there …

EPL preview: It’s time for Battleground England with Manchester City aiming for a ‘repeat treble’
1 year, 5 months ago

EPL preview: It’s time for Battleground England with Manchester City aiming for a ‘repeat treble’

The Hindu  

Reinforcements have been made, recalibrations have been done, and the battle lines are drawn all over again for a new season of the Premier League. Liverpool, which failed to secure Champions League football last season, chose to reinforce its midfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister coming in from RB Leipzig and Brighton and Hove Albion respectively. Promoted Teams …

Luton celebrates Premier League promotion with victory parade
1 year, 7 months ago

Luton celebrates Premier League promotion with victory parade

The Hindu  

Luton celebrated its lucrative promotion to the Premier League with a parade in front of thousands of jubilant fans on Monday. Luton will welcome Premier League champions Manchester City and the rest of the top-flight elite to its modest 10,356-capacity Kenilworth Road home next season. “It means everything,” Edwards said before launching into a rendition of Bon Jovi’s ‘Always’ and …

Premier League: Leicester City, Leeds United relegated to Championship; Everton survive with win over Bournemouth
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Leicester City, Leeds United relegated to Championship; Everton survive with win over Bournemouth

Firstpost  

Abdoulaye Doucoure was Everton’s hero after the Mali midfielder smashed home from the edge of the box on 57 minutes to spark jubilant celebrations around Goodison Park. Liverpool: Leicester were relegated from the Premier League just seven years after a spectacular title triumph as Everton prolonged their 69-year stay in the English top flight by beating Bournemouth 1-0 on Sunday. …

How do the run-ins fare for the bottom seven Premier League clubs as they fight to avoid relegation?
1 year, 8 months ago

How do the run-ins fare for the bottom seven Premier League clubs as they fight to avoid relegation?

Daily Mail  

Leeds and Nottingham Forest are precariously poised above the relegation zone The Premier League trapdoor is getting ever closer to opening with clubs running out of time to secure their status in the top-flight next season. Bournemouth appear set to defy pre-season predictions by preserving their top flight status 15th: West Ham United - 34 points REMAINING FIXTURES Crystal Palace …

Championship run-in: Burnley aiming for 100 points and relegation battle hots up
1 year, 8 months ago

Championship run-in: Burnley aiming for 100 points and relegation battle hots up

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Third-placed Luton are five points behind United following their win against Blackpool …

Fulham have fluffed automatic promotion before and know they need to finish the job on Tuesday
2 years, 8 months ago

Fulham have fluffed automatic promotion before and know they need to finish the job on Tuesday

Daily Mail  

Having bungled automatic promotion once, Fulham are anxious to finish the job against Preston on Tuesday and avoid a transfer trolley-dash that has blighted their last two Premier League campaigns. It won’t matter should Nottingham Forest lose to West Brom on Monday or Fulham secure three points at Craven Cottage the following evening. But another stumble would cause concern, with …

Premier League: Liverpool hit Leeds United for six, Antonio Conte hints at Spurs exit after defeat
2 years, 10 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool hit Leeds United for six, Antonio Conte hints at Spurs exit after defeat

Firstpost  

Liverpool have won their last nine games in all competitions, with none more important than this success in their game in hand on City. Liverpool crushed Leeds 6-0 to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to three points, while Tottenham boss Antonio Conte demanded talks over his future after their top four bid was rocked by a …

How EFL Championship is shaping up ahead of huge weekend
2 years, 11 months ago

How EFL Championship is shaping up ahead of huge weekend

Daily Mail  

With the Premier League on its winter break, the EFL has a chance to shine this weekend, and there's still plenty at stake. Anthony Knockaert celebrates after Fulham won 3-2 at Stoke City last weekend How the top of the table looks in the Championship with Fulham five ahead of Blackburn Just ask Reading, Bristol City and Birmingham City, who …

Premier League: West Ham continue excellent run with win over Aston Villa, Leeds beat Norwich
3 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: West Ham continue excellent run with win over Aston Villa, Leeds beat Norwich

Firstpost  

Ben Johnson scored early for the visitors only to see Ollie Watkins equalise but the Hammers reclaimed the lead before half-time through Declan Rice. London: West Ham underlined their Premier League top-four credentials with a 4-1 win against 10-man Aston Villa on Sunday. Late goals from Pablo Fornals and Jarrod Bowen sealed the three points for David Moyes’ side and …

Ten things to look out for as Premier League returns in midweek
3 years, 11 months ago

Ten things to look out for as Premier League returns in midweek

Daily Mail  

The games come thick and fast in the world of lockdown football and the Premier League is back again after a weekend of FA Cup action. Newcastle boss Steve Bruce and Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa are enduring torrid spells Jose Mourinho's Tottenham should attack vulnerable Liverpool When Liverpool secured a stoppage-time win over Spurs in December, it sent the Reds …

Premier League: Liverpool drop points against West Bromwich Albion; Tottenham held by Wolves
4 years ago

Premier League: Liverpool drop points against West Bromwich Albion; Tottenham held by Wolves

Firstpost  

Marcelo Bielsa’s men now enjoy a nine-point cushion over the drop zone as they moved up to 11th, but needed luck on their side as Burnley were controversially denied an equaliser by an error from the referee. London: Liverpool offered the chasing pack in the Premier League title race a late Christmas gift by throwing away two points at home …

Fiery derby awaits West Brom's Allardyce on Premier League return
4 years ago

Fiery derby awaits West Brom's Allardyce on Premier League return

The Hindu  

New West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce will have a baptism by fire in his first game in charge after 19 months when it hosts Aston Villa in the West Midlands derby at The Hawthorns on Sunday. Allardyce, the first managerial change at a Premier League club this season, has the testing task of keeping intact his record of never …

Premier League: Youri Tielemans' brace sees Leicester City crush Leeds United; Fulham beat West Brom to claim first win
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Youri Tielemans' brace sees Leicester City crush Leeds United; Fulham beat West Brom to claim first win

Firstpost  

Brendan Rodgers’ side are just one point behind leaders Liverpool after winning five of their first seven games in a top-flight season for the first time in their history. London: Leicester swept into second place in the Premier League with an impressive 4-1 victory at Leeds, while Fulham beat West Bromwich Albion 2-0 to finally clinch their first win of …

Premier League: Aston Villa beat Fulham 3-0 to move into top four - football news - sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Aston Villa beat Fulham 3-0 to move into top four - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Aston Villa moved into the Premier League top four after it strolled to a 3-0 win at Fulham, thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings in a lopsided contest on Monday. The result left Villa, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, fourth on a maximum six points from two games while promoted Fulham are rooted to …

Leeds hang on for points in seven-goal thriller with Fulham: Football news
4 years, 3 months ago

Leeds hang on for points in seven-goal thriller with Fulham: Football news

The Hindu  

Newly-promoted Leeds United continued its barnstorming return to the Premier League as it claimed its first points with a thrilling 4-3 win over Fulham at Elland Road on Saturday. READ | But Aleksandar Mitrovic's brace kept Fulham, promoted along with Leeds last season, in the hunt in an absorbing clash played out at a punishing tempo throughout. Bielsa's side began …

League Cup: Premier League clubs Leeds, Southampton crash out of tournament; Everton thrash Salford City
4 years, 3 months ago

League Cup: Premier League clubs Leeds, Southampton crash out of tournament; Everton thrash Salford City

Firstpost  

Southampton boss Ralph Hassenhuttl named a strong side at St Mary’s but still got no response from their disappointing start to the season at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Mallik Wilks’s early deflected effort gave the Tigers something to hold on to and, despite handing club Spanish international forward Rodrigo his first start, Leeds failed to muster a response until deep …

Liverpool vs Leeds flashback: 17 years since last Anfield Premier League meeting as Owen shines
4 years, 3 months ago

Liverpool vs Leeds flashback: 17 years since last Anfield Premier League meeting as Owen shines

Daily Mail  

The Premier League returns this weekend and with it comes a mouth-watering opener between the reigning champions of England and the winners of the Championship title. Liverpool vs Leeds, Anfield, 25 October 2003 Score: 3-1 Liverpool goalscorers: Owen 35, Murphy 57, Sinama-Pongolle 84 Leeds goalscorer: Smith 42 Gerard Houiller's Liverpool went toe to toe with their northern rivals just a …

Fulham back in Premier League after Bryan's extra-time playoff double
4 years, 5 months ago

Fulham back in Premier League after Bryan's extra-time playoff double

The Hindu  

Fulham made an immediate return to the Premier League as two extra-time goals from full-back Joe Bryan gave it a 2-1 win over Brentford in the Championship playoff final at an empty Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. Bryan made sure of the victory with a second goal three minutes from the end of the second period of extra time, clipping home …

Championship: Fulham edges past Cardiff to set up Brentford final
4 years, 5 months ago

Championship: Fulham edges past Cardiff to set up Brentford final

The Hindu  

Fulham advanced to next week's Championship playoff final despite a 2-1 home loss to Cardiff City on Thursday after edging past its opponent 3-2 on aggregate. After conceding possession to Fulham for the rest of the first half, substitute Lee Tomlin put Cardiff back in front two minutes after the restart to set up a tense second half. READ | …

Premier League survival is in our own hands, says Aston Villa boss
4 years, 5 months ago

Premier League survival is in our own hands, says Aston Villa boss

The Hindu  

Aston Villa will go into Sunday's Premier League clash at West Ham United knowing its future in the English top flight is in its own hands, manager Dean Smith said on Friday. Villa climbed up to 17th in the standings after Tuesday's 1-0 win over Arsenal and is above the drop zone only because of a better goal difference than …

Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday
4 years, 5 months ago

Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

The Hindu  

England's second-tier Championship always had a propensity for twists, turns and sub-plots but it surpassed itself on 'Wacky Wednesday' with a head-spinning final day that should have come with a health warning. “The safety group believes that a brief appearance from the players with the Championship trophy would help to signal and end to proceedings, encouraging fans to head home,” …

Championship play-off dates: When will Brentford, Fulham, Cardiff and Swansea City compete for Premier League place?
4 years, 5 months ago

Championship play-off dates: When will Brentford, Fulham, Cardiff and Swansea City compete for Premier League place?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Championship season reached a dramatic conclusion on …

West Brom promoted to Premier League as Brentford blows chance
4 years, 5 months ago

West Brom promoted to Premier League as Brentford blows chance

The Hindu  

West Bromwich Albion won promotion back to the Premier League after a two-year absence, joining Leeds United in the top flight next season after a 2-2 home draw with Queens Park Rangers in a dramatic finale to the Championship season on Wednesday. “We are just relieved, it's been a long season, with the break, and I think we have a …

Premier League spot up for grabs on Championship final day
4 years, 5 months ago

Premier League spot up for grabs on Championship final day

The Hindu  

A place in the Premier League is up for grabs on Wednesday, with three teams in the chase for the second automatic promotion spot from the Championship on the final day of the second-tier season. READ | Adding to the drama, all three relegation places have yet to be confirmed with Hull City, a Premier League club three years ago, …

Things to watch out for in a CRAZY football week ahead
4 years, 5 months ago

Things to watch out for in a CRAZY football week ahead

Daily Mail  

The final week of the Premier League and Championship seasons are set to be dramatic with lots still to play for, including the race for the top four, promotion and the battle to avoid relegation. The final week of the Premier League season is set to be dramatic with lots to play for PREMIER LEAGUE THE RACE FOR THE TOP …

Leeds United back in Premier League after 16-year absence
4 years, 5 months ago

Leeds United back in Premier League after 16-year absence

The Hindu  

Leeds United returned to the Premier League after a 16-year absence on Friday as West Bromwich Albion’s loss at Huddersfield Town guaranteed it a top-two finish in the Championship. Leeds has 87 points with two games remaining, five more than second-placed West Brom which slumped to defeat at the John Smith’s Stadium on Friday and has one game left. Leeds …

Leeds United secures Premier League promotion after West Brom loss
4 years, 5 months ago

Leeds United secures Premier League promotion after West Brom loss

The Hindu  

Leeds United ended a 16-year wait for a Premier League return on Friday as it secured promotion courtesy of second-placed West Bromwich Albion's 2-1 loss at Huddersfield Town. The result at the John Smith's Stadium meant Championship leader Leeds secured a top-two finish with 87 points -- five points ahead of West Brom which has played one game more. West …

Championship in chaos: Teams are livid at plans to restart the season by June 20
4 years, 7 months ago

Championship in chaos: Teams are livid at plans to restart the season by June 20

Daily Mail  

The Championship is set to follow the lead of the Premier League and resume its season on June 20. QPR director Lee Hoos said that the London club 'vehemently oppose' the restart plans On Tuesday morning, it emerged that Barnsley, who are bottom of the Championship, have written to the Football League to say that the season will lack sporting …

Premier League games that could decide the title, relegation and European qualification
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League games that could decide the title, relegation and European qualification

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs fearing a cancelled season could decide their fate away from the pitch can breathe a sigh of relief after it was confirmed the top flight is set to return on June 17. MD35: Sheffield United vs Chelsea Beyond Liverpool's imperious march to the title, the story of the 2019-20 Premier League season has been the Blades' magnificent …

How Leeds and the Championship shape up as they edge towards restart
4 years, 7 months ago

How Leeds and the Championship shape up as they edge towards restart

Daily Mail  

The Championship return to training on Monday morning with the prospect of finishing their season far more likely than in League One. Championship leaders Leeds United are keen to see the season played out on the pitch Charlton, who dropped into the bottom three before the season was suspended, want to play What will happen this week? On Tuesday, the …

Leeds and West Brom 'could be DENIED Premier League promotion if Championship season is curtailed'
4 years, 7 months ago

Leeds and West Brom 'could be DENIED Premier League promotion if Championship season is curtailed'

Daily Mail  

Leeds United and West Brom could be denied promotion back to the Premier League if the Championship season cannot be completed, according to The Telegraph. Leeds United could be denied a return to the Premier League for the first time since 2004 Top flight clubs don't want promotion for clubs like West Brom handed out like 'golden tickets' The FA …

Ten things we learned from the Premier League including Bruno Fernandes' Manchester United debut
4 years, 11 months ago

Ten things we learned from the Premier League including Bruno Fernandes' Manchester United debut

Daily Mail  

Following the closure of the January transfer window, teams in the Premier League headed into their first match since deadline day with the squads they hope can bring them success in the second half of the campaign. Steven Bergwijn scored on his Tottenham debut as they defeated Manchester City 2-0 Blades have cutting edge for top four The primary target …

Fantasy Premier League, Gameweek 38 tips: Liverpool face tricky Wolves as captaincy conundrum highlights final fixtures
5 years, 7 months ago

Fantasy Premier League, Gameweek 38 tips: Liverpool face tricky Wolves as captaincy conundrum highlights final fixtures

Firstpost  

The final day of the Premier League season has always had a special air to it, with both desperation and elation found in abundance. Of course, heartbreak and hope are not emotions limited to the football pitch, and the results of the final day will be keenly monitored across the globe, as millions of Fantasy Premier League bosses wait with …

Premier League: Manchester United's pursuit of top-four finish 'disappointment in itself', says captain Ashley Young
5 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: Manchester United's pursuit of top-four finish 'disappointment in itself', says captain Ashley Young

Firstpost  

Young and United’s quest for a top four finish ended with a 1-1 draw at already-relegated Huddersfield Town on Sunday and the highest the 20-times league winners can finish in the season is fifth, only enough for a spot in the second-tier Europa League Manchester United should be looking to win trophies instead of targeting a top four finish to …

Premier League: Liverpool return to top with 2-1 win over Fulham
5 years, 9 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool return to top with 2-1 win over Fulham

India TV News  

Liverpool required an 81st-minute penalty from James Milner to secure a 2-1 win at relegation-threatened Fulham and return to the top of the Premier League on Sunday. It looked like Liverpool might miss the chance to climb back above Manchester City when its former forward, Ryan Babel, capitalized on a defensive mix-up involving Virgil van Dijk and goalkeeper Alisson to …

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