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Millwall v Oxford United - Sky Bet Championship

Championship playoffs 2026: Fixtures, results & complete guide

Everything you need to know about the race for promotion to the Premier League.

Rosenior, Tudor & the 10 worst EPL managerial tenures ever

To paraphrase the great Homer Simpson, it is not only easy to criticise, but fun, too. It is quite simple to sit and judge from this ivory tower, but hey, that's football after all, merely a game of opinions. Being a Premier League manager must be one of the loneliest gigs in the world, particularly when results are wayward and your job security is the subject of international speculation.

Moroccan star stuns Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadsia

Watford v Wrexham AFC - Sky Bet Championship

Saudi and English clubs are locked in a rivalry to sign Moroccan midfielder Omran Louza

Watford v Charlton Athletic - Sky Bet Championship

Coady discharged from hospital after being 'knocked unconscious' in game

Former England international Conor Coady has been discharged from hospital after a frightening head injury left him unconscious during Charlton Athletic’s 1-1 draw with Watford. The 33-year-old, currently on loan from Wrexham, required nine minutes of on-field treatment after blocking a powerful shot with his face in the closing stages at Vicarage Road, before he was stretchered off and taken to hospital.

Moments of terror… England defender collapses on the pitch

A horrific accident at the last minute

Watford v Ipswich Town - Sky Bet Championship

Mourinho's 'unbelievable' gesture to Bove after cardiac arrest

Edoardo Bove has opened up on his remarkable journey back to professional football following the cardiac arrest that nearly claimed his life in December 2024. The Watford midfielder revealed the depth of his bond with former manager Jose Mourinho, who he says was among the very first to offer vital support to the player and his family during the darkest days of his recovery in hospital.

Moroccan star: I won’t give my shirt to anyone for my own safety

Bove scores his first goal for Watford

31 days after returning to action, and 471 days since falling ill, the former Roma and Fiorentina player scored his first goal in England in the 3-1 win over Wrexham

Bove scores his first goal for Watford

31 days after returning to action, and 471 days since falling ill, the former Roma and Fiorentina player scored his first goal in England in the 3-1 win over Wrexham

Watford vs Wrexham: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Championship match between Watford and Wrexham, as well as kick-off time and team news

Jay DeMerit remains the USMNT's most fascinating renegade

Jay DeMerit's story is one of struggle, doggedness, and never quite giving up on his dream. And since he retired, he's tried to reinforce those ideas - in a variety of wonderfully strange ways.

Watford FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League

Ex-Newcastle star opens up on cocaine addiction after knee injury

Former Newcastle United and Watford defender Daryl Janmaat has opened up for the first time about the dark period that followed his playing days, revealing a battle with cocaine addiction that nearly cost him everything. The 36-year-old admitted he "hit a very deep point, really very deep," after a knee injury forced him to hang up his boots prematurely.

Reynolds & Mac blown away by Rathbone's late Wrexham stunner

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac witnessed pure drama at the Racecourse Ground as late hero Ollie Rathbone smashed home a spectacular stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw for Wrexham against Watford. The Hollywood owners were left stunned as the midfielder’s long-range strike capped a chaotic Championship contest and reignited the club’s festive momentum.

Wrexham v Cardiff City - Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Rathbone earns draw against Watford with dramatic late equaliser

Oliver Rathbone stole the limelight after coming on as a late substitute as Wrexham held Watford to an exciting 2-2 draw at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday. The Red Dragons scored but they soon gave up on the lead as Watford went ahead just before the break. Phil Parkinson's decision to put Rathbone on the pitch late in the game, however, proved to be a masterclass as his team walked away with a point.

Wrexham vs Watford: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Championship match between Wrexham and Watford, as well as kick-off time and team news

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Watford v Norwich City - Sky Bet Championship

WATCH: Sargent ends goal drought in Norwich City defeat

U.S. international Josh Sargent provided a rare bright spot for Norwich City during their 3-2 defeat to Watford, finding the net with an 11th-minute header to temporarily put the Canaries ahead. The American forward's early strike marked a significant personal milestone, ending a frustrating 14-game goalless run in the Championship that had stretched across several months of the 2025 season.

Middlesbrough v West Bromwich Albion - Sky Bet Championship

Premier League strugglers Wolves name Edwards as new boss

Premier League strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new manager. The 42-year-old has left Championship high-flyers Middlesbrough to sign a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Molineux club, who sacked Vitor Pereira following a torrid start to the 2025-26 season which has left them winless after 11 league games.

Portsmouth v Coventry City - Sky Bet Championship

Lampard makes history as he guides Coventry to record-breaking start

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard scripted history on Wednesday after guiding Coventry City to a record-breaking start to their Championship campaign. Under Lampard's tutelage this season, the Sky Blues have remained unbeaten in their first 11 matches, a feat that has been achieved for the first time in the club's history. Coventry now lead Middlesbrough by four points at the top of the table.

Charlton Athletic v Watford - Sky Bet Championship

Watford release bizarre video of 'angry man's' team talk

Watford have raised eyebrows after releasing a post-match dressing-room video of manager Paulo Pezzolano delivering an emotional yet awkward speech to his players. Despite their 2-1 win over Hull City, the manager's intense tone and cryptic comments to a dejected-looking dressing room left many fans baffled and questioning the message behind the footage.

Ex-PL star reveals injury hell

Ex-Premier League star Gerard Deulofeu has revealed the shocking extent of his injury battle, revealing that his knee issue is so bad it is "closer to a permanent disability". The former Watford and Everton star has not kicked a ball since January of 2023, when he was playing for Udinese; he is being supported by the Serie A club as he continues his recovery.

NXGN Weekly: Dowman & Ngumoha put the EPL on notice

Every Tuesday, GOAL picks out the stand out performances and news surrounding the top teenage talents on the planet

Norwich City FC v Leeds United FC - Sky Bet Championship

USMNT's Sargent Scores, Wright assists in Carabao Cup

GOAL takes a look at how Americans performed in the opening round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, highlighted by Wright and Sargent

Ex-PL striker fronts bid for first-ever Nigerian grand prix in F1

A former Premier League striker is fronting a proposal to usher in the first-ever Nigerian grand prix in Formula 1.

Watford FC v Hull City AFC - Sky Bet Championship

USMNT, Chelsea defender Wiley re-joins Watford on loan

The 20-year-old American impressed for the Hornets while on loan last season, now re-joins Watford

Preston North End v Everton - Pre-Season Friendly

Young offered shock Championship move at age of 40

Ashley Young could be set for a surprise return to his boyhood club Watford, with the Championship side looking to re-sign the 40-year-old veteran. The former Manchester United and England star is a free agent after leaving Everton and wants to finish his career where it began. Watford have no concerns over his age or fitness, and talks are reportedly ongoing.

Frequently asked questions

: The members of the St. Mary's Church of England Young Men's Association founded a club in 1885, which was referred to by the press as St Mary's Y.M.A. They later became simply St. Mary's F.C. in 1887-88, before changing their name to Southampton St. Mary's upon joining the Southern League in 1894. However, the club became a limited company after their Southern League title win at the end of 1896-97, following which they were known as Southampton F.C.
: Southampton are owned by Sport Republic, a London-based investment firm, who own an 80% stake in the club. Dragan Solak is the firm's lead investor.
: Southampton play their home games at the St. Mary's Stadium, which is South East London's largest stadium. The club started playing their games at this stadium in 2001.
: St. Mary's Stadium has a capacity of 32,384, making it South East London's largest football stadium.
: Southampton have won just one trophy throughout their history, an FA Cup in 1976, in which they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the final.
: Southampton are yet to be crowned the champions of the Premier League. They have never won an English top flight title.
: Terry Paine, with 713 appearances, is the club's record appearance make of all-time.
: Mick Channon is the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 227 goals in 607 appearances, spread across two different stints.
: Sadio Mane, Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, James Ward-Prowse, Dusan Tadic, and Bobby Stokes are among the most famous players to have donned a Southampton shirt.
: Mauricio Pochettino, Ralph Hassenhuttl, Ted Bates, and Ronald Koeman are among Southampton's most famous managers.
: Southampton are also known as The Saints among their own fans and rivals.

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