Championship

Championship news

Wrexham AFC v Queens Park Rangers - Sky Bet Championship

Reynolds makes generous gesture to Wrexham fan with heart cancer

Hollywood star and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has donated ÂŁ10,000 to help a 13-year-old Red Dragons fan from North Wales fulfil her dream of visiting New York at Christmas. Lexi, who is battling a rare and aggressive form of heart cancer, has already endured multiple surgeries and chemotherapy but continues to fight with remarkable strength.

Sheffield United v Sunderland - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final

Wilder set for THIRD stint in charge of Sheffield United

Chris Wilder is all set for his third stint in charge of Sheffield United as the English manager is likely to take charge at Bramall Lane just three months after his most recent sacking. The Blades parted ways with Ruben Selles after they lost five back-to-back Championship matches at the start of the 2025-26 campaign and are currently rock bottom.

Phil Parkinson Wrexham 2025-26

Reynolds & McElhenney weigh up Parkinson's Wrexham future

Phil Parkinson is reportedly seeing questions asked of his future at Wrexham, with talks being held behind the scenes. The Red Dragons, on the back of three successive promotions that saw the EFL history books rewritten, have endured a tough start to the 2025-26 Championship season - leading to their long-serving manager becoming the subject of sack rumours.

Phil Parkinson Ryan Reynolds

Parkinson laments 'real killer' as Reynolds watches Wrexham loss

Co-owner Ryan Reynolds could only watch on as Wrexham lost again, succumbing to their third loss of the season as Queens Park Rangers beat them 3-1 on Saturday. Phil Parkinson was critical of his side despite pointing out a few positives. Indeed, the head coach lamented the team's disorganisation in defence and believes the backline can do much better than what they have shown so far.

Patrick Agyemang, West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County

Eustace praises USMNT's Agyemang after impressive Derby debut

U.S. international Patrick Agyemang made his long-awaited Derby County debut and immediately made his mark, assisting the game-winner after coming on in the 69th minute against West Bromwich Albion. Manager John Eustace praised the forward’s impact and reflected on the challenges Agyemang has faced since joining the club.

Advertisement
Tom Brady Birmingham

Revealed: Birmingham's revolutionary plan that targets UCL players

Birmingham City are ripping up the transfer rulebook as they reportedly target Champions League players with the Blues chasing a Premier League return. Backed by the deep pockets of Knighthead Capital and the star power of NFL icon Tom Brady, the Blues are no longer thinking like a club fresh out of League One. Instead, they are daring to dream of mixing it with Europe’s elite within the next two to three seasons, and they’re building a plan to make it happen.

Ryan Reynolds Rob McElhenney Wrexham

Wrexham handed PL boost amid play-off expansion plan

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Premier League dream has been handed a major boost as the Championship reportedly consider expanding the play-offs to six teams. The English Football League is weighing up a bold revamp of its play-off system that could dramatically alter the promotion race and inject fresh hope into clubs with Premier League ambitions.

Dele Alli Ryan Reynolds Rob McElhenney Wrexham

Why Dele is expected to miss out on Wrexham transfer

Dele Alli’s hopes of securing a lifeline move to Wrexham appear over, with manager Phil Parkinson hinting that his final squad spot will instead go to returning star Ollie Rathbone. The former Tottenham and England midfielder, recently released by Como, had been linked with the Hollywood-owned club but now looks set to continue his uncertain search for a new home.

Leicester City v Birmingham City - Sky Bet Championship

Vardy reveals advice from Maresca before Cremonese transfer

Jamie Vardy has revealed that he received special advice from Chelsea's ex-Leicester boss Enzo Maresca before completing a sensational free transfer to Cremonese. After 13 unforgettable years at the King Power Stadium, the 38-year-old striker has swapped the East Midlands for northern Italy, penning a one-year deal with the Serie A outfit.

Wrexham v Hull City - Carabao Cup First Round

Why Parkinson is ‘probably’ under pressure at Wrexham

Phil Parkinson has been warned that he is under pressure at Wrexham, despite guiding the club to three successive promotions. After a ÂŁ33 million summer recruitment drive funded by co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, questions are being raised over whether the manager can guide the new-look team to success in the Championship.