Championship angst: why the sense of rejuvenation in EFL is not universal The lineup of Championship teams this season is fearsome, leaving some supporters fearing a long slog to come The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
League One 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers Russell Martin’s new-look Leicester look set to challenge for promotion, while it could be a tough campaign for Notts County and AFC Wimbledon The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
Bolton promoted to Championship after Dalby’s overhead kick floors Stockport Two goals from Rúben Rodrigues, a Kyle Wootton own goal and an acrobatic volley from Sam Dalby returned Bolton to the Championship in style in a 4-1 win over Stockport The Guardian - UK · May 24
Bolton Wanderers 4-1 Stockport County: League One playoff final – as it happened Bolton secured promotion to the Championship with a huge win over Stockport in the League One play-off final at Wembley The Guardian - UK · May 24
Premier League finale, French Open tennis and F1 in Canada – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports The Guardian - UK · May 22
Pep Guardiola plays down Man City’s frustrations over fixture pile-up City face a hectic end to the season after Premier League games against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth were moved either side of the FA Cup final. The Independent UK · May 1
Championship permutations: How Ipswich, Millwall, Middlesbrough can seal Premier League promotion on final day Title races, automatic promotion battles, play-off tussles and relegation fights will all be decided during dramatic EFL finish Evening Standard · Apr 30
EFL roundup: Cardiff promoted from League One after Exeter keeper’s goal denies Stockport Cardiff are in the Championship after Exeter’s Jack Bycroft equalised against Stockport, while Bromley went up from League Two without playing The Guardian - UK · Apr 18
Luton break Stockport hearts in Vertu Trophy final to give Wilshere first silverware as manager Stockport took the lead but Luton responded quickly, with Nahki Wells making sure of victory in stoppage time as Jack Wilshere’s men won 3-1 The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
Lucky losers Luton target ‘greatest season ever’, starting with Hatters derby at Wembley Jack Wilshere’s promotion chasers take on Stockport in Sunday’s Vertu Trophy final in what could be the first of two trips to Wembley this season The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
It can get worse: Blackpool’s latest defeat recalls Mick McCarthy meme Blackpool had high hopes in August under Steve Bruce but, now managerless, are second bottom of League One after losing at Stockport The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025
Long throw-in pioneer Dave Challinor salutes return of successful launch The original throw-in specialist analyses how Premier League teams are reaping the rewards from set pieces The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025
‘You always get nervous’: inside deadline day at League One Stockport Behind the scenes on transfer window’s final day as the Hatters bagged their top target in a loan deal The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
Southampton’s Will Still: ‘I’ve always stuck out. Football’s helped me integrate’ Belgium-born coach on being tagged a ‘laptop manager’, the pressure to get Saints promoted and why village cricket is his secret to relaxing The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025 League One 2025-26 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers Stockport have shown plenty of ambition in the transfer market while Darren Moore’s Port Vale look to stave off drop
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025 League 1 predictions and best bets for 2025/26 season Follow our football betting tips ahead of the start of the League One season this weekend
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 Next Middlesbrough Odds & Betting: Gerrard Top Candidate For Riverside Job We take a closer look at the latest betting odds for who will be named as the new manager of Middlesbrough
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025 What is the furthest a footballer has been offside when scoring a goal? Plus: actual champions meeting in finals, No 10s between the sticks and European silverware bagged amid stinkers in the league
Evening Standard · May 15, 2025 Charlton vs Leyton Orient: League One play-off final date, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, prediction, h2h, odds Charlton won both League One games between the two sides this season
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Thursday’s briefing: Spurs injury blow and Ruben Amorim promises to fight on Leyton Orient beat Stockport on penalties to reach the League One play-off final.
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Football Accumulator Tips For Today: 265/1 Fourfold For Wednesday Follow our free football betting tips and accumulator selection for Wednesday’s games across Europe
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025 Stockport slam officials after Leyton Orient playoff draw: ‘Worst decision in 15 years’ Charlie Kelman’s offside opener and his disputed penalty leveller gave Leyton Orient a 2-2 home draw with Stockport in their League One playoff first leg
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025 League One and League two playoffs: how the contenders measure up Some clubs surged towards these fixtures while others, particularly in the EFL’s bottom tier, limped over the line
Evening Standard · May 3, 2025 EFL final day permutations for Championship, League One and League Two Title races, automatic promotion battles, play-off tussles and relegation fights will all be decided in a dramatic last round of games
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025 Ups and downs: what’s at stake in Leagues One, Two and National League Orient and Reading tussle for final playoff spot, Bradford have promotion in reach as Doncaster and Vale contest title