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Ben Smith looks ahead to Chesterfield’s second league game of the new season.
21.08.26Matchday
We preview our first away fixture of the season with a run-down on the opposition both on and off the pitch. Plus a bonus postscript on away game allocations this season.
21.08.26News
Welcome to The Hat-Trick, your bite-sized weekend preview as we take a look at three key questions we’re hoping we’ll all get answers to on Matchday 2.
21.08.26Features
MACHEL HEWITT: Bromley have secured a 20-year-old who can play behind the front man and through the spine of the midfield, with great upside to match his current ability level.
Wolves got their Championship season up and running with a topsy-turvy Molineux draw against Blackburn Rovers but fans will want to see signs of progress against another set of Lancashire opponents.
SIMON HEAD: Gillingham's late collapse to Walsall wiped out a generally very positive performance, but it's crucial that the failures of past seasons don't lead to instant judgement of Gareth Ainsworth's new side this season.
21.08.26Opinion
Chris Davies is keen that Blues emerge stronger from the summer transfer window
Liam Mandeville has experienced the lows and the eventual rise of the football club. Paul Fisher takes a small look at his time with the Spireites so far.
Leicester City host Burton Albion on Saturday afternoon for the first ever league meeting between the two sides. Rob Hayes takes a look at some of the key points to consider ahead of the first home game of the League One season.
Bolton Wanderers travel to Queens Park Rangers in their first awayday of the Championship season. Here's all you need to know, from head-to-head record, key statistics to who we think will start the game on Saturday afternoon.
PETER ETHERINGTON: Ashley Charles' absence is a chasm.
20.08.26News
Whether or not the Town boss wants to take a risk on Butterworth after so long out, after he and the club have already invested in a player working his way back from a lengthy injury in the shape of Harry Smith, remains to be seen.
The Moonraker has subsequently confirmed the previous existence of this clause. It is understood that Glatzel was beginning to attract attention from a League One club in the days and weeks prior to his new deal being agreed.
Chris Davies is delighted with new signing Max Bird on and off the field, and the manager talks about the merits of exploring a midfield trio
Fans are ready to flock back to the Crown Oil Arena in impressive numbers
Furious Albion lose their appeal against the charge meaning the Norwegian striker will miss Sunday's home Championship opener against Burnley and the Carabao Cup tie at Newcastle on Wednesday.
That is the message from Chris Davies as Blues prepare for their first St. Andrew's fixture of 2026/27
Bolton Wanderers manager Steven Schumacher confirmed that full-back Luca Stephenson is a worry for Saturday's clash with Queens Park Rangers. The former Liverpool player left the pitch with a knock last week, but could yet still play.
Gillingham boss shares positive news on injured quartet, with the biggest worry – defender Liam Gordon – coming away from the Walsall game with a less severe injury than first thought.
Gills boss wants to add another trio of new signings to his squad before the summer transfer window shuts on September 1.
Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth hailed Seb Palmer-Houlden's sale as "a win all-round for everybody" as striker returns to Scottish football with Motherwell.
Sourcing replacements inside and outside of the club for an immediate defensive injury crisis is now a top priority at Wolves.
Bolton Wanderers have triggered the 12-month extension clause in Ruben Rodrigues's contract, keeping the Portuguese midfielder at the club until 2028.
West Bromwich Albion have under a fortnight left of the transfer window and there is still work to do
20.08.26Analysis
