Reading Football Club News Feed: September 2025
Reading come back to beat 10-man West Ham United's U21s in Vertu Trophy
30 September 2025
By Chronicle
Reading’s EFL Trophy hopes remain alive after they defeated the West Ham United Under 21s 3-1 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
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Blackburn can't feel sorry for themselves - Kelly
30 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Alan Kelly reflects on Blackburn's loss to Charlton and warns against a poor mentality after the decision to replay their Championship fixture against Ipswich.
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Is Iversen Preston's best signing of the summer?
30 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Alan Kelly praises Preston North End goalkeeper Daniel Iversen after his wonder save against Bristol City in the Championship.
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Ex-Baggies defender Bartley needs knee replacement
30 September 2025
By BBC Sport
After retiring due to injury on the eve of the season, ex-West Bromwich Albion defender Kyle Bartley says he needs a knee replacement.
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Ipswich are 'close to clicking' - Szmodics
30 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Ipswich Town are now settled in the Championship and close to "clicking", says Sammie Szmodics.
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Norwich's Slimane out for 'considerable time'
29 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Norwich City midfielder Anis Ben Slimane is facing a lengthy spell on the sidlines because of a quad injury.
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'Owls players deserve better than more wage delays'
29 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton reflects on the latest crisis at Sheffield Wednesday, as the players are told they will not be paid on time.
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Charlton sign ex-Norwich winger Hernandez
29 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Charlton Athletic sign Cuba international winger Onel Hernandez on a short-term contract.
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Portsmouth are 'missing' winger Murphy - Mousinho
29 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says they are having to change their game plan in the continued absence of winger Josh Murphy.
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Preston will 'keep fighting for inches' - Heckingbottom
29 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Paul Heckingbottom tells BBC Radio Lancashire Preston are focused on getting results from tight games after being touted as relegation favourites.
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Sheff Wed players face late payment of wages again
29 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield Wednesday players are told they will not be paid on time for a fifth month out of seven, reports BBC Radio Sheffield.
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Too early to judge Derby - Eustace
29 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Derby County boss John Eustace says his side should only be judged after 46 games as some players near a return to fitness.
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Norwich's Mahovo could return for West Brom visit
29 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Norwich head coach Liam Manning speaks to the media before the visit of West Brom to Carrow Road.
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Watford's Semedo reflects on 'dream' day' v Hull
29 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Watford forward Vivaldo Semedo tells BBC 3CR he will keep working hard to adapt to the intensity of the Championship.
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Noel Hunt 'really happy' to have Jack Marriott has strikers scores four in four
29 September 2025
By Chronicle
Reading manager Noel Hunt lauded the character of his players as they fought back to draw 1-1 away at Stockport County.
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Does Sene deserve starting role for Boro?
29 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Final Score reporter Marc Webber says Middlesbrough's draw with Southampton showed their promotion credentials and asks if Kaly Seny deserves to start.
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Reading's inconsistent start to the season continues following Stockport draw
29 September 2025
By Chronicle
Jack Marriott cancelled out Kyle Wootton’s opener as Reading came from behind to draw 1-1 at Stockport County.
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'This wasn't just a win - it was a statement'
28 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Charlton fan writer Paul Sullivan says the 3-0 victory over Blackburn wasn't just a win, it was a statement.
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Consecutive defeats puts pressure on Pompey
28 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon says consecutive defeats for Portsmouth puts pressure on the midweek Watford game.
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'Stoke's dominance is cause for huge optimism'
28 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Stoke's Mark Elliott says there is huge cause for optimism at Stoke City, despite only taking a point against Norwich.
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Blades of old back and Ipswich set for resurgence - EFL takeaways
27 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Final Score pundit Sam Parkin gives his five takeaways from Saturday's EFL action.
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Edwards: 'We had to find another gear'
27 September 2025
By BBC Sport
The Middlesbrough head coach spoke to Mark Drury after his side drew at Southampton.
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Wilder: 'Felt great for the players and supporters'
27 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder after the 1-0 win away at Oxford United.
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Mason: 'You need to take those opportunities'
26 September 2025
By BBC Sport
The Baggies boss reflects on conceding late to take a point against Leicester City.
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Blackburn replay 'only possible decision' - McKenna
26 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Replaying Ipswich's game at Blackburn Rovers after it was abandoned because of rain was the "only possible outcome", says Town boss Kieran McKenna.
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Southampton 'are going in right direction' - Still
26 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Southampton boss Will Still admits it has been a "frustrating" start to the season for his side but insists they are "going in the right direction".
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Coventry midfielder Eccles has 'extra bone' in his leg
26 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Coventry's Josh Eccles says an injury in the play-offs at Sunderland resulted in an extra bone growing in his leg.
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Decision to replay Ipswich game 'disgrace' - Ismael
26 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Blackburn Rovers boss Valerien Ismael calls the decision to replay their abandoned game against Ipswich "bad publicity for English football".
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Tigers midfielder Belloumi suffers new injury woe
26 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic reveals midfielder Mohamed Belloumi will be out for at least six weeks with a hamstring injury.
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QPR must balance ambition with humility - Stephan
26 September 2025
By BBC Sport
QPR boss Julien Stephan is warning his players not to get carried away after three successive wins in the Championship
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Millwall having to 'tinker' to get results - Neil
26 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Millwall boss Alex Neil is pleased with how his team have adapted to enforced changes to get results.
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'Without Sheff Wed, would it have been different for Hull?'
26 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Hull City sporting director Jared Dublin believes Sheffield Wednesday's turmoil played a role in the EFL's decision not to fully overturn the Tigers' transfer sanctions.
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Five things to watch for in EFL: Coaching struggles & Imps excitement
26 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Five things to keep an eye on in the EFL this weekend, including struggles for Watford's latest boss and Southampton's search for lift-off.
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Pompey's Shaughnessy out for 'short to medium term'
25 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho reveals a hamstring injury to defender Conor Shaughnessy will keep him out for the "short to medium term".
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Blackburn v Ipswich washout to be replayed in full
25 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Blackburn Rovers' Championship fixture against Ipswich Town is to be replayed in full following its abandonment on Saturday.
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QPR's Burrell adapting quickly to his 'big step up'
25 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Queens Park Rangers striker Rumarn Burrell says that while the move to the Championship has been a "big step up," he's feeling "comfortable" in his new surroundings.
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Bird injury 'not so good' - Bristol City boss Struber
25 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City midfielder Max Bird is ruled out of the visit to Preston North End on Saturday (15:00 BST) with a calf injury that could see him miss an extended period of time.
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Portsmouth away form 'more positive' - Mousinho
25 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho tells BBC Radio Solent they have been working hard to improve on their poor away record from last season.
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Blues squad is 'easily top-six quality' - Robinson
24 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Championship club Birmingham City have a squad that is good enough to finish in the top six this season says defender Jack Robinson.
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Norwich must use boos as 'catalyst' - Manning
24 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Norwich boss Liam Manning urges his team to use the experience of being booed by supporters as a "catalyst" to transform their home form.
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Six teams in play-offs 'dilutes it' - Smith
24 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Huddersfield defender Tommy Smith tells the BBC's EFL podcast 72+ extending the Championship play-offs to eight teams is not a good idea.
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Fair that Blackburn are given Ipswich win - Ismael
24 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Blackburn Rovers boss Valerien Ismael says giving them the win from their abandoned Championship game against Ipswich Town would be "fair".
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Stoke's Premier League plan key to Rigo signing
24 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Stoke City midfielder Tomas Rigo says he signed for the Championship club to improve his game.
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Reading's Carabao Cup run comes to an end following Wrexham defeat
23 September 2025
By Chronicle
Nathan Broadhead’s double fired Wrexham to a 2-0 victory over League One side Reading at the Racecourse Ground to progress into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
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Could Preston contend for automatic promotion?
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Jimmy Bell praises Preston North End's start to the Championship season and says 'why not?' to their chances of automatic promotion.
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? Are Pezzolano's days already numbered?
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Watford commentator Geoff Doyle analyses if boss Paulo Pezzolano is already under pressure six games into the new Championship season and why he needs to find a quick resolution to the problems at Vicarage Road.
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Ex-Forest assistant Ramos joins in Blades coach role
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Nottingham Forest assistant manager Guilherme Ramos has joined Sheffield United as their new first-team coach.
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Edwards helped convince Sene to sign for Boro
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough forward Kaly Sene says it was boss Rob Edwards who convinced him to sign for the club in August.
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Ipswich replay would be 'hard to bear' - Bell
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Lancashire pundit Jimmy Bell discusses Blackburn Rovers abandoned match with Ipswich Town and whether the result should stand.
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? Are Leicester heading in the right direction?
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Owynn Palmer-Atkin is joined by former Leicester City winger Matt Piper to discuss the Foxes' goalless draw in the M69 derby against Coventry City on the weekend and the positives to take from a match lacking teeth.
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? A loss that 'really stings'
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Solent's Chris Wise and Andy Moon discuss a defeat to Sheffield Wednesday and the difficulties Pompey's building injury list currently pose.
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Bristol City can bounce back from bad day at the office
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Fan writer David Pottier reflects on the end of Bristol City's unbeaten run and runs the rule over Gerhard Struber's substitution decisions.
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'It's showtime... we need to show up'
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Canaries winger Onel Hernandez joins BBC Radio Norfolk's The Scrimmage podcast to reflect on City's poor start to the season.
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'We deserved something from The Den' - Pezzolano
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Watford boss Paulo Pezzolano says he feels that his side "deserved something" from their 1-0 loss to Millwall on Monday night.
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Young Owls bring much-needed pride
23 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton on a rare glimpse of light in a dark season as two promising players emerge for Sheffield Wednesday.
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'This is home' - Frey signs new QPR contract
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Queens Park Rangers striker Michael Frey signs new contract at Loftus Road.
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Anything remains possible for Sheff Utd under Wilder
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sheffield's Adam Oxley on the job that lies ahead for Chris Wilder after a chastening start to this third spell at Bramall Lane.
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Charlton teenager Rylah signs two-year contract
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Charlton Athletic midfielder Henry Rylah signs a two-year contract extension at The Valley.
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What will happen to Blackburn and Ipswich's abandoned match?
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what happens when a game is abanoned and why a referee might postponed a game.
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Jakirovic keeps reminding McBurnie of goal target
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Oli McBurnie says Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic keeps reminding him of his goal targets for the season.
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'North End feel like they might be going places'
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Lancashire sports editor Andy Bayes says the early signs are good for new-look Preston North End.
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Play-offs will be 'tough ask' for Ipswich - Mathie
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Ex-Ipswich Town striker Alex Mathie says it will be boss Kieran McKenna's "biggest achievement" if he can get his side in contention for the play-offs.
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Brown savours 'dream' debut for Owls
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield Wednesday forward George Brown says scoring on his Championship debut is "what you dream of".
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'Best is yet to come from De Keersmaecker'
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett says the best is yet to come from Belgian midfielder Brian De Keersmaecker.
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? Horrors at Hull - what's going wrong, Saints?
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and former Southampton midfielder Jo Tessem discuss a hard watch for Saints fans at Hull.
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We were not on QPR's level - Johansson
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Viktor Johansson says Stoke were not on the same level as opponents Queens Park Rangers after suffering a 1-0 loss at Loftus Road.
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Could Agyemang be the missing ingredient?
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Final Score reporter Sam Fletcher says striker Patrick Agyemang could be the spark Derby County need to start moving up the Championship table.
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Norwich must turn home form around quickly - Stacey
22 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Norwich City defender Jack Stacey says the club must find a way to quickly turn their home form around if they are to have a successful season.
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Out Of Bottom Four With Home Win
22 September 2025
By graham@royals.org (Graham Loader)
Reading climbed out of the bottom four with a hard-earned and well-deserved second league victory of the season.
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'We’re trying to make this place a fortress' - Hunt pleased after Reading victory
21 September 2025
By Chronicle
Reading manager Noel Hunt called on his team to make their home ground a “fortress” after the nervous 2-1 League One victory over Leyton Orient.
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Reading secure second league win of the season as the Royals beat Leyton Orient
21 September 2025
By Chronicle
Reading clinched only their second League One victory of the season when they edged past Leyton Orient 2-1 at the SCL Stadium.
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Sheff Utd's identity crisis and 'optimism' at QPR - EFL takeaways
20 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Final Score pundit Sam Parkin gives his five takeaways from Saturday's EFL action.
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Saints 'gifted' goals away - Still
20 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Southampton manager Will Still laments his side for having "gifted" goals away against Hull City following their 3-1 loss on Humberside.
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Tactical shape helped Hull succeed - Jakirovic
20 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic praises his side's tactical shape and discipline after the Tigers 3-1 win over Southampton.
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'All-round really good away performance' - Heckingbottom
20 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End beat Derby County 1-0 in the Championship
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Parkinson cites Wrexham journey amid 'outside talk'
20 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Phil Parkinson is keen to remind the football world of Wrexham's remarkable rise following a week in which his position as manager came under scrutiny.
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Pedersen 'proud' of Sheff Wed's first league win
20 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen says he is "very proud" of the Owls after they registered their first league win of the season at Portsmouth.
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Mousinho lambasts 'awful' Portsmouth
20 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho says his team's performance in their 2-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday was "awful".
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Stoke feel the squeeze at Loftus Road
20 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Stoke commentator Mark Elliott discusses what went wrong for Stoke City as they lost 1-0 at QPR.
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Oxford winger Phillips out for 'a few months'
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Oxford United boss Gary Rowett says Matt Phillips is likely to be out for "a few months" with a quad injury.
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QPR bring in free-agent goalkeeper Hamer
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Queens Park Rangers sign free-agent goalkeeper Ben Hamer on a short-term deal.
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Mousinho warns of 'dangerous' Wednesday side
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho wants improvement in their attack during Saturday's "dangerous" fixture against Sheffield Wednesday.
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Leicester provide 'different challenge' - Lampard
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Coventry boss Frank Lampard says Saturday's game against Leicester provides a "different challenge" to what the club have faced so far.
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'The ambition at Ipswich is insane' - Furlong
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Ipswich Town defender Darnell Furlong says the "ambition of Ipswich is insane" following his move from West Bromwich Albion.
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'Preston stood out from start' for Armstrong
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
On-loan midfielder Harrison Armstrong says "Preston stood out straight away" when deciding the next step in his career.
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First league win an 'energy boost' - McKenna
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna says his team has been "boosted" by their 5-0 win against Sheffield United last weekend.
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City have 'big belief' from results - Struber
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City have taken "big belief" from their results so far, says head coach Gerhard Struber, as the club remain unbeaten in the league.
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Wilder glad to be back from 'extended holiday'
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says he has been working "24/7 to get it right" upon his latest return to the club.
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Parkinson speculation a 'disgrace' - Wrexham's Harvey
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Wrexham's non-executive director Shaun Harvey hits back at speculation surrounding the future of manager Phil Parkinson.
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Sunderland's bold standard and EFL's search for 'utopia'
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
The EFL's head of youth development, Darren Wassall, on the success of the league's academy system and what more needs to be done.
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'Birmingham have hit challenging spell' - Davies
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies admits his side have endured a "challenging spell" following back-to-back away defeats in the Championship.
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Leicester defender Thomas signs new four-year deal
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Leicester City left-back Luke Thomas agrees a new contract to keep him at the King Power Stadium until 2029.
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Championship 'as tough as I've ever known it'
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom believes this season's Championship has been the most competitive he has experienced.
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'No reason why we can't get promoted' - Mepham
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion defender Chris Mepham says promotion to the Premier League is a "big reason" why he joined the club last month.
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Five things to look out for in EFL - Wilder's return and a top-two tangle
19 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Five things to keep an eye on in the EFL this weekend, including Chris Wilder's return to Sheffield United and a summit meeting in League One.
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Saudi takeover of Bristol City 'purely speculation' - Marshall
18 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Reports of a Bristol City takeover by Saudi Arabian investors are "purely speculation", says the club's director Gavin Marshall.
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Hull will be diligent over managing Millar's return
18 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden tells BBC Radio Humberside the club have to choose carefully how to reintegrate Liam Millar after his ACL recovery.
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Preston's Brady out for 'a number of months'
18 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End confirm winger Robbie Brady is out for "a number of months" with a calf injury.
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Boro in 'good spirits' for 'difficult' West Brom game
18 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards said there is a "good vibe around the place" as his unbeaten Championship leaders prepare to host West Brom.
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? Can Ipswich make it back-to-back wins?
18 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Ipswich Town legend John Wark joins BBC Radio Suffolk to look ahead to Saturday's game against Blackburn.
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Maja eyes start but Williams out until New Year
18 September 2025
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion forward Josh Maja could feature in Friday's match against Middlesbrough, but full-back Alex Williams faces a spell out.
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? Do Derby have the right balance in midfield?
18 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Malcolm Christie, Dominic Dietrich and Ed Dawes reflect on Derby's 1-0 win at West Brom, and the current stand-out players in the Rams squad.
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Stephan expects 'completely different game' v Stoke
18 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Queens Park Rangers head coach Julien Stephan is happy with consecutive 3-1 wins but says Stoke will present a very different challenge.
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Nunez move to Ipswich was a 'shock' - Gibbs
18 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Norwich City midfielder Liam Gibbs says Marcelino Nunez's move to East Anglian rivals Ipswich Town this summer was "a horrible one".
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? 'Momentum is building' at Middlesbrough
18 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Dom Shaw and Rob Law look back at the "character" shown by Middlesbrough to twice come from behind to earn a late draw at Preston.
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Charlton midfielder Anderson signs new deal to 2028
17 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Charlton midfielder Karoy Anderson signs a new deal with the club running until 2028.
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Sporting director Nestor named West Brom president
17 September 2025
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion appoint sporting director Andrew Nestor as club president in charge of "all club functions".
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Pompey's Schmid out for up to 12 weeks with broken hand
17 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid will be out for eight to 12 weeks with a broken hand sustained during Sunday's draw with Southampton.
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Norwich pair Kvistgaarden and Chrisene out for several weeks
17 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Norwich City boss Liam Manning says forward Mathias Kvistgaarden will miss six weeks with a knee injury.
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'Dressing room leaders key to Mason start' - Davies
17 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Baggies defender Curtis Davies says West Bromwich Albion's experienced summer signings are "key" to boss Ryan Mason's early success.
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Sheffield United is my life - Wilder on return
16 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Returning Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he would probably not have come back to a different club in the same situation.
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Hourihane and Hunt react as Barnsley beat Reading at Oakwell
16 September 2025
By Chronicle
Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane thought his side’s performance in a 3-2 victory at home to Reading was “a bit flat” – but praised midfield duo Luca Connell and Jonathan Bland for their performances.
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Defensive duo and depth make difference for Derby
16 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Derby fan writer Amelia Warren discusses what was behind the Rams' win at West Brom and what to expect from the visit of Preston North End.
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Just how good has Bristol City's start been?
16 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Fan writer David Pottier searches for some precedent to Bristol City's fine start to the 2025-26 campaign.
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Cifuentes is building bridges with Foxes' fanbase
15 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Fan writer Kate Blakemore believes Foxes manager Marti Cifuentes is bonding with the fanbase.
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Wilder replaces Selles for third Sheff Utd stint
15 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Chris Wilder replaces Ruben Selles to begin his third spell in charge at Sheffield United.
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Wrexham's biggest concern and a cause for optimism
15 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport Wales addresses whether Wrexham fans should be concerned at the club's start to life in the Championship and if there are reasons to be optimistic.
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Wilmot outlines Stoke's play-off ambition
15 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Stoke City are second in the Championship table and see play-offs as a realistic aim for 2025-26.
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Weimann aims to show Rams fans best form in return
15 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Forward Andi Weimann hopes he can show Derby County fans his best form during his second spell at Pride Park.
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'Mousinho's men left St Mary's with heads held high'
15 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth fan writer Tom Chappell discusses a South Coast derby which was part-frustration, but part-pride.
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AI transfers, irate fans and flop Selles - why Wilder is back at Sheff Utd
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
On 24 May, Sheffield United narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League.
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'North End were immense from start to finish'
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Preston North End striker Brett Ormerod is enthused by what he saw at Deepdale as league leaders Middlesbrough were held to a 2-2 draw.
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New-look Blackburn built on familiar foundations
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Lancashire's Andy Bayes sees reason for optimism following Blackburn's battling 1-0 win at Watford.
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'Mehmeti at the heart of everything'
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Final Score reporter Betty Glover reflects on Anis Mehmeti's influence in Bristol City's win at Sheffield Wednesday.
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Still: Southampton 'wasted 45 minutes'
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
The Saints boss says his team fell short against rivals Portsmouth at St Marys Stadium.
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Mousinho: 'I'm very disappointed with the challenge'
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Pompey head coach John Mousinho spoke to Andy Moon following the South Coast derby.
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Sheff Utd sack Selles as Wilder linked with return
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United sack head coach Ruben Selles after the club lose all six of their opening games of the season.
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Three points and an instant cult hero for Stoke
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Stoke's Mark Elliott says that Potters fans got three points and an instant cult hero in the win over Birmingham City.
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'Heggebo must deliver to aid Albion promotion hopes'
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Final Score reporter Chris Latchem reflects on the impact Aune Heggebo must make if West Brom are to challenge for promotion.
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'Travis demanded high standards for Derby'
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Final Score's Chris Latcham reflects on the influence of Derby's Blackburn connection in their win at West Brom.
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'Johannson is the best keeper in the Championship'
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Stoke City are looking up again and Mark Robins has the Potters believing that the good times are coming back.
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Yalcouye impresses while Hull show 'tenacity'
14 September 2025
By BBC Sport
It was a dramatic finish in South Wales, with John Egan's 97th-minute equaliser securing a deserved point for Hull.
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Time to replace Selles with Wilder? Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways
13 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport's EFL expert Aaron McLean looks at this weekend's talking points.
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Edwards: 'I loved the reaction from the team'
13 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards spoke to Mark Drury after the 2-2 draw at Preston.
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Watford's Dele-Bashiru moves to Turkey on loan
13 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Watford midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru joins Turkish side Genclerbirligi SK on a season-long loan.
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'Owners support me' - Selles bullish despite Blades' start
13 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United head coach Ruben Selles says he has the support of the club's board despite their worst start to a season for 30 years.
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'I've explained to a few of them how big it is' - Stephens on derby
13 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Southampton defender Jack Stephens says he has spoken to some of his team-mates about the importance of Saints' rivalry with Portsmouth before Sunday's derby.
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'We don't fear anyone' - Shaughnessy
13 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth's Conor Shaughnessy feels confident before Sunday's derby with Southampton after Pompey's solid start to the season and a well-utilised international break.
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Win 'would mean more than three points' - Mousinho
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says a win over local rivals Southampton on Sunday would "mean more" than just three points to the club.
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Former Millwall and Sheff Wed striker Gregory retires
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Millwall and Sheffield Wednesday striker Lee Gregory announces his retirement at the age of 37.
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Inside the bitter rivalry between Saints and Pompey
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
As Southampton and Portsmouth prepare for their first league meeting since 2012, BBC Sport examines the rivalry between the clubs.
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Edwards 'excited' about new signing Strelec
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards says that new signing David Strelec is "an exciting player" for the squad after the forward impressed while on international duty.
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Leicester belong in the Premier League - Cifuentes
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Leicester City boss Marti Cifuentes wants patience as he bids to win promotion to the Premier League in a "sustainable" way.
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? Analysis of Gestede and Ismael interviews
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Listen back to BBC Radio Lancashire's exclusive interviews with Rudy Gestede and Valerian Ismael.
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Oxford name Brannagan as new club captain
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Oxford United name midfielder Cameron Brannagan as their new club captain.
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Edwards named manager of the month for August
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards is named Championship manager of the month for August.
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Sargent named Championship player of the month
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Norwich City striker Josh Sargent is awarded the English Football League's Championship player of the month award for August.
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Five things to look out for in EFL with new records and derby delights
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport takes a look at five standout matches in this weekend's busy EFL schedule.
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Are Middlesbrough early pacemakers or real deal under Edwards?
12 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough have made their best league start for 31 years under new head coach Rob Edwards as excitement starts to build on Teesside.
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Barnsley vs Reading Preview: Everything you need to know ahead of the trip to Oakwell
12 September 2025
By Chronicle
The Royals are back in action this weekend following the first international break of the season, as they travel up to Oakwell to take on Barnsley.
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Montague leaves Swansea after seven months
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Richard Montague left a similar role at League Two club Notts County to take up a key position at Swansea in February.
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Heckingbottom 'delighted' with addition of Armstrong
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom has said he is "delighted" with the deadline day signing of Harrison Armstrong.
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McKenna on making Ipswich 'hard to play against'
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Ipswich Town take on bottom of the Championship Sheffield United on Friday (20:00 BST).
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Coventry name Grimes as new club captain
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Midfielder Matt Grimes is named as Coventry City's new club captain.
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Charlton league game 'main focus' - Neil
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Millwall boss Alex Neil says Saturday's Championship game against Charlton is the "main priority" despite their EFL Cup meeting with Crystal Palace next week.
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Bird getting 'sharpness' back after injury
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City midfielder Max Bird says he feels his "sharpness" coming back after missing all of pre-season with a calf injury.
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Pedersen 'really happy' with Sheff Wed signing Amass
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen is "really happy" with new signing Harry Amass as the teenager could make his debut against Bristol City on Saturday.
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Derby's evolution has begun
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Derby's Dominic Dietrich discusses Derby County's hunt for their first victory of the season.
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Excitement is palpable but pressure is off Pompey
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth fan writer Tom Chappell sums up his feelings with the first South Coast derby of the decade just around the corner.
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What's gone wrong at Sheff Utd and can Selles turn it around?
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport looks at Sheffield United's disastrous start to the Championship season.
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'More than goals, it's the way Kone plays for the team'
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Queens Park Ranger boss Julien Stephan praises summer signing Richard Kone's "commitment" to the team.
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Pompey fans want bragging rights - Defoe
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Jermain Defoe says fans and players want the "bragging rights" ahead of Sunday's South Coast derby.
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Championship manager of the month nominations announced
11 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards, Coventry City's Frank Lampard, West Bromwich Albion's Ryan Mason and Stoke City's Mark Robins are nominated for the Championship's manager of the month award for August.
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Blackburn 'will need time to evolve' after key exits
10 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Blackburn will "need time to adapt and evolve" and to develop the "next Callum Brittain and Tyrhys Dolan" after a summer of key exits, says boss Valerien Ismael.
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Next transfer window must be 'better' - Struber
10 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City head coach Gerhard Struber says the Championship club needs to avoid dealing in the last few days of a transfer window.
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Reading rejected Transfer Deadline Day move for highly-rated youngster
10 September 2025
By Chronicle
It has been reported that an Italian side made a Deadline Day offer for Reading’s Tyler Sackey.
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Watford FC to wear Elton John-inspired football kit
10 September 2025
By BBC Sport
The shirt celebrates the club's long-term relationship with the music icon.
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New date confirmed for when Reading will take on Northampton Town in the league
10 September 2025
By Chronicle
A new date has been set for when Reading will take on Northampton Town in the league.
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Robins 'really happy' to keep Vyner after Wrexham bid
09 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City chief executive Tom Rawcliffe says the club is "really happy" to keep Zak Vyner after Wrexham bid for defender.
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West Brom and Stoke fined for mass brawl
08 September 2025
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City have been fined £5,000 each after a brawl during their Championship match last month.
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Baggies managing director Miles to step down
08 September 2025
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion Managing Director Mark Miles is set to leave club on 15 September after spending over two decades at The Hawthorns.
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Blackburn's 'abject' start compounded by key departures
08 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Fan writer Lindsey Lindsey Lewis discusses the troubling first month of Blackburn's season.
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Dodd wants 'intense atmosphere' on derby day
08 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Southampton player Jason Dodd calls on Saints fans to bring an "intense atmosphere" to St Mary's for this weekend's south coast derby.
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Record-breaker Price on target for Northern Ireland
08 September 2025
By BBC Sport
West Brom midfielder Isaac Price becomes the youngest player to score 10 goals for Northern Ireland as they lose 3-1 to Germany.
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Stoke's Rigo scores last-minute winner for Slovakia
08 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Stoke City midfielder Tomas Rigo scores a last-minute winner for Slovakia in their 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Luxembourg.
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Leicester sign former Betis keeper Vieites
06 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Leicester City sign former Real Betis goalkeeper Francisco Vieites on a two-year deal.
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'Wouldn't change a thing' - ex U's boss Buckingham
05 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Des Buckingham speaks to BBC Radio Oxford for the first time since being sacked by Oxford United in December 2024.
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Foxes forward Ayew scores to keep Ghana on course for World Cup
05 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Leicester forward Jordan Ayew scores for Ghana in a 1-1 draw with Chad to keep them on track for World Cup qualification.
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Saints' Charles scores first international goal
05 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Shea Charles scores his first senior goal for Northern Ireland in their World Cup qualifier win over Luxembourg
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Boro new boy Strelec stars for Slovakia in win over Germany
05 September 2025
By BBC Sport
New Middlesbrough foward David Strelec scores for Slovakia as they beat Germany in a World Cup qualifier.
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Ownership nightmares to Mick McCarthy: the highs and lows of a Reading reporter
04 September 2025
By Chronicle
After 177 competitive matches, three managers, one relegation, one top-half finish and the very-near extinction of the football club, today was my last day after a not-so-quiet three-and-half year stint.
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? The right signings for a promotion push?
04 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Southampton captain Jason Dodd talks summer signings and the South Coast derby on Saints Social.
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Chaplin loan 'a massive bonus' for Pompey - Evans
04 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Pompey player Gareth Evans thinks loanee Conor Chaplin can help the team climb the table.
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Reading name 19 players in 22-man EFL squad- leaving space for free agent recruits
04 September 2025
By Chronicle
Reading have confirmed their squad list for the 2025/26 League One campaign following the closure of the summer transfer window.
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Important to build a strong dressing room - Walters
04 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Sporting Director Jonathan Walters has faith in Stoke's summer signings to deliver this season.
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It's 'time to repay' Ismael - Gardner-Hickman
04 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Blackburn Rovers' newest addition Taylor Gardner-Hickman is keen to be reunited with boss Valerien Ismael after the international break.
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Reading recruit on Madejski moment to forget and summer talk with Sam Smith
04 September 2025
By Chronicle
New Reading recruit Jack Marriott is hoping to make happy memories with the club- overriding one stand-out one to forget.
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Blades boss Selles 'can have no excuses now' - McAnuff
04 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC EFL pundit Jobi McAnuff believes Sheffield United boss Ruben Selles can have no excuses for poor results after their signings in the transfer window.
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'Green shoots' - winless Rams showing positive signs
04 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Derby's Amelia Warren says the Rams performances point to a promising rest of the season.
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Manager ins and outs - 2025-26 season
04 September 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.
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Derby loan Goudmijn to Go Ahead Eagles
04 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Derby County midfielder Kenzo Goudmijn joins Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles on a season-long loan.
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Matt Ritchie debut 'a bright spark' as Reading fall to Swindon Town defeat
04 September 2025
By Chronicle
Reading manager Noel Hunt labelled Matt Ritchie's debut 'a plus' in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Swindon Town in the Vertu Trophy.
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Noel Hunt on 'frustrating' deadline day and list of possible free agents
03 September 2025
By Chronicle
Reading boss Noel Hunt has revealed they have a list of free agents they will speak to after missing out on targets during transfer deadline day.
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Ex-Huddersfield & Blackburn striker Rhodes retires
03 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Huddersfield and Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes - the third highest scorer in English league football in the past two decades - retires at the age of 35.
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Ipswich break transfer record and Jobi's best and worst
03 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Join Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown as Ipswich break Championship transfer record
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Boro have signed a 'very good pro' in Browne
03 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough have got a "very, very good pro" in new signing Alan Browne, says BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes.
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New boy Gyabi 'will be massive' for Hull City
03 September 2025
By BBC Sport
Leeds United writer Adonis Storr says new Tigers signing Darko Gyabi can improve Hull's counter-attacking ability.
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Sky Sports confirm television slot for Reading's trip to Wrexham in Carabao Cup
03 September 2025
By Chronicle
Sky Sports have confirmed that Reading's trip to Championship Wrexham in the Carabao Cup will be televised this month.
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Cajuste excited to be back at Ipswich
03 September 2025
By BBC Sport
On-loan Ipswich Town midfielder Jens Cajuste says he is "delighted" to be back at the club for the 2025-26 season.
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'Promotion is the goal' - Blues' new boy Robinson
03 September 2025
By BBC Sport
New Blues signing Jack Robinson is excited to contribute to a successful season in Birmingham.
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