Bowers & Pitsea Overview

Birmingham City v FC Barcelona - Pre-Season Friendly

Pre-season CHAOS as Barca forced to scrap friendly against Championship side

Hansi Flick’s pre-season preparations have hit a significant roadblock after Barcelona were forced to cancel a scheduled friendly against Preston North End. The Spanish giants were due to face the Lilywhites in a behind-closed-doors clash on Monday morning, but the fixture has been abandoned following a series of availability issues within the English club’s camp.

Barcelona's friendly against Preston North End in England cancelled

A frustrating decision

Millwall v Hull City - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg

Championship playoffs 2026: Fixtures, results & complete guide

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

Middlesbrough v Preston North End - Sky Bet Championship

📽️ | Thompson faces FA heat after bottle incident

The Football Association (FA) has been urged to take individual action against Jordan Thompson after the Preston North End midfielder kicked a water bottle into the stands, striking a spectator. The incident occurred during the 2-0 defeat at Norwich City, a result that further compounds the pressure on manager Paul Heckingbottom.

Coventry vs Preston: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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

Swansea City v Preston North End - Sky Bet Championship

Snoop visit leaves Swansea tunnel 'smelling of weed'

The Championship is no stranger to glitz and glamour in the modern era, but the Swansea.com Stadium reached new heights of celebrity culture on Tuesday night. Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg made his long-awaited maiden appearance at the home of Swansea City, the club where he holds a minority stake alongside television host Martha Stewart and Croatia international Luka Modric. While the Jack Army welcomed the rapper with a sell-out crowd and swirling white towels, the visiting camp noticed a very specific change to the typical matchday atmosphere in South Wales.