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Coventry City v Preston North End - Sky Bet Championship

Lampard wins Championship Manager of the Season

Frank Lampard has been named EFL Championship Manager of the Season following his role in guiding Coventry City to promotion. The award serves as validation for a campaign that saw Coventry consistently defy expectations and outpace traditional heavyweights in the division. By winning the title, the former Chelsea midfielder has brought to an end a painful 25-year exile from the top flight of English football.

Chesterfield FC v Grimsby Town - Sky Bet League Two

League Two playoffs 2026: Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about the race for promotion to League One from League Two.

Terry set to take charge of all football decisions at Colchester United

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry is preparing to lead a transformative new era at Colchester United as a multimillion-pound acquisition of the League Two outfit reaches its final stages. The legendary defender is reportedly part of an investment group in advanced negotiations to purchase the club, where he is expected to be granted full authority over all major sporting choices.

Why Salford City fans sing 'Dirty Old Town'

Every football team needs an anthem and Salford City have embraced one that puts their town at its very core - here is all you need to know about the club's walkout song.

Vardy in League Two?! Talks revealed over stunning transfer

Christian Fuchs, a member of Leicester’s Premier League title-winning squad from 2015-16, has revealed that he tried to talk Foxes legend Jamie Vardy into joining him in the fourth tier of English football. Fuchs is currently calling the shots at Newport County, having stepped into management, and asked questions of whether Vardy was up for another battle against the odds.

Dele Alli in line for sensational return to former club

Dele Alli is reportedly in line for a sensational return to MK Dons, the club where he began his professional career. The former Tottenham and Everton star, who has won 37 international caps for England, has been a free agent since being released by Serie A outfit Como in September, but is now stepping up his latest comeback bid.

Welcome to Colchester! Pato told to take Wrexham inspiration

Alexandre Pato is, amid shock talk of a takeover bid being lodged at Colchester United, being urged to take inspiration from Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac at Wrexham. Another famous face may be joining the ranks of EFL co-owners, while more documentary footage could be captured after seeing a serious trend started in North Wales.

Ex-AC Milan & Chelsea striker in talks for League Two club takeover

Former AC Milan and Brazil superstar Alexandre Pato has opened talks regarding a sensational takeover of League Two side Colchester United. The retired striker was spotted pitchside at the JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday alongside current owner Robbie Cowling, sparking rumours of a stunning investment deal that would see him follow in the footsteps of David Beckham and Thierry Henry in becoming a club owner.

Wrexham's old nemesis speaks out on cup win at Wembley

The man who rained on Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's Wembley parade has spoken about his winning goal for Bromley against Wrexham in the FA Trophy. Before the Welsh side's three straight promotions, they were battling it out in the National League and not everything was going their way. Phil Parkinson's side were the favourites to lift the trophy but a certain player had other ideas.

Manchester United v Bournemouth - Premier League

Why is there only one Premier League game on Boxing Day?

For the first time in the Premier League era, there is only one top-flight fixture scheduled for Boxing Day this season.

Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Leicester Premier League title winner takes over League Two strugglers

League Two side Newport have confirmed the appointment of Premier League winner Christian Fuchs as their new manager. The Exiles relieved David Hughes of his duties over the weekend after a 1-0 loss to Shrewsbury left the club four points from safety at the foot of England's fourth tier. The appointment marks Leicester City legend Fuchs' first managerial job since calling time on his playing career in January 2023.

📽️ | Man Utd legend's son scores two stunners on first Salford start

The son of a Manchester United legend has made waves with an eye-catching performance on his first start for Salford City, scoring two goals and walking off with the Man of the Match award in a 4-2 victory over Wolves' Under-21s in the Football League Trophy. There is a strong Manchester United connection at Salford as the club are currently owned by a consortium headed by David Beckham and Gary Neville, who bought out fellow Class of '92 stars Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Phil Neville earlier this year.

Beckham and Neville pull off astonishing Salford coup

David Beckham and Gary Neville have stunned English football by completing the signing of former Liverpool and Sunderland forward Fabio Borini for Salford City. The 34-year-old Italian, who was a free agent after leaving Sampdoria in the summer, has penned a short-term deal until January with the League Two club, marking a remarkable return to English football.

Morecambe v Salford City - Sky Bet League Two

Man Utd icon Giggs LEAVES Salford and seeks managerial return

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has reportedly left his role at Salford City as he seeks a return to management. The Welshman has been the League Two team's director of football and also helped out with head coach Karl Robinson on matchdays. But it is understood that the ex-winger has parted company with a club that is co-owned by David Beckham and Gary Neville.

Beckham & Neville say Salford were in 'trouble' before takeover

Salford co-owners David Beckham and Gary Neville have admitted the club faced "serious trouble" before a takeover "saved" the League Two team. The Manchester United legends were "genuinely worried" by losses of £22.5 million over seven years as they sought a new buyer following majority shareholder Peter Lim's exit. But their new ownership group raised nearly £30m to rescue Salford.

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Spurs and Arsenal run rule over Swindon wonderkid

Arsenal and Tottenham are both monitoring highly-rated Swindon Town goalkeeper Anton Robinson, a 6ft 5in shot-stopper born in 2008. The teenager, already making waves in England’s lower leagues, has attracted interest from the north London giants, who are preparing to battle for his signature as he emerges as one of the brightest young talents in the country.

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Attwood admits footballer husband 'upset' at cosy Ibiza pics

The former Love Island star is still wearing her wedding ring but admits footballer husband Bradley Dack has been upset by recent photos of her with Pete Wicks.

Notts County v Shrewsbury Town - Emirates FA Cup Second Round

EFL clash at risk of cancellation due to 'rare fungal infection'

Saturday’s League Two clash between Notts County and Fleetwood Town could be thrown into chaos by an issue no one saw coming, a fungal disease ravaging the pitch at Meadow Lane. Officials have confirmed that a final inspection will take place on Friday morning, leaving the game’s status hanging in the balance until the last moment.

Manchester United Grimsby Carabao Cup 2025-26

Grimsby punished for fielding ineligible player vs Man Utd

Grimsby have been punished for fielding an ineligible player against Manchester United, with some fans calling for a Carabao Cup "rematch".

Wrexham bid farewell to a legend as Palmer leaves

Wrexham have said goodbye to a club legend as the Championship side confirmed the release of Ollie Palmer on Friday, with the striker joining Swindon.

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Swapping Reynolds for Beckham ruled out for Wrexham striker

Ollie Palmer has seen a transfer ruled out that would have seen him swap Ryan Reynolds for David Beckham and Wrexham’s documentary for Salford’s.

Bromley striker claims League Two PFA Players’ Player of the Year

Non-league veteran Michael Cheek was named the 2024-25 League Two PFA Players’ Player of the Year after a stunning 25-goal season with Bromley.

📽️ | Lionesses honoured at EFL games after Euro 2025 glory

England’s Euro 2025 champions were celebrated across EFL grounds this weekend, with fans and players paying tribute to Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton and other Lionesses after their historic victory over Spain. The squad, fresh from their Basel triumph, received a warm welcome across the country.

Cops to spray hooligans with invisible spray

Police will use a DNA tagging spray on football hooligans in the 2025/26 season, as they aim to crack down on anti-social behaviour.

Liverpool FC v Everton FC - Premier League

Liverpool beat Arsenal to Salford City starlet transfer

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Salford City rising star Will Wright after a hotly-contested race with Arsenal.

Arsenal FC v Liverpool FC - Premier League

Liverpool beat Arsenal to striker target - but it's not Isak!

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old striker Will Wright from Salford City, beating competition from Arsenal. Reports suggest the total package could reach approximately £200,000, with further performance-related add-ons included. His contract will run until 2028.

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Frequently asked questions

: Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.
: The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.
: Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.
: As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.
: Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.
: Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.
: Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.
: Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.
: Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.

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