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The Moonraker runs the rule over the individuals performances of the Swindon Town players during their goalless draw at the Cobblers in League Two.
15.08.26Matchday
MATCHDAY 1: Despite a promising performance for the majority of the game, Gillingham collapsed in the final moments as they crashed to a 3-0 home defeat to Walsall.
In golfing terms, Watford's new head coach isn't starting the season with a full set of clubs and the first four games could be like trying to dig his way out of a bunker without a sand wedge - but Alessio Dionisi is ready to give it a full swing off the tee
James Morris' 12 minutes contribution was game-changing -- but not in the way we wanted.
15.08.26News
Bolton Wanderers returned to the Championship in style, beating local rivals, Preston North End, 2-1. Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale netted for the host's as the Whites put three points on the board to start their league campaign.
Baggies stage fight to stay level against a Canary onslaught - then front pair pounce to shock hosts at Carrow Road and send 2,000 travelling fans home happy
EXCLUSIVE: While The Moonraker understands the issue is not thought to be severe, it was concerning enough for the Swindon backroom staff to take the decision not to risk aggravating the problem in a match environment.
Newly-signed Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer has returned to Priestfield on an emergency loan basis, and looks set to start against Walsall.
MACHEL HEWITT: Andy Woodman now has the right pieces to affect the game from the bench without compromising the quality
Seven years. Three months. Ten days. Bolton Wanderers finally return to the Championship.
A bright first half with some fluid football from Wolves ended with a late penalty bailing Cesar Peixoto's side out on a night when it was clear to all observers that the squad needs urgent strengthening if a promotion challenge is to materialise.
15.08.26Analysis
The manner of the 2-2 draw has concerned the new Wolves head coach, who believes his side need to learn from the mistakes in an eventful Championship opener at Molineux
14.08.26News
Pearman did not train with the Town squad at the County Ground on Friday, but is expected to be available off the bench to manager Ian Holloway at Sixfields.
MACHEL HEWITT: The system works, the team culture and DNA are woven into the fabric of the club, and the recruitment has been good.
14.08.26Opinion
ANALYSIS: The Biscuit takes a look at the teams capable of ending Reading’s ambition of promotion
14.08.26Features
James Morrison using five goal Norwich defeat as motivation for his new-look team in Carrow Road opener
14.08.26Matchday
Watford's new head coach is determined to hurdle the language barrier - and he's been studying Hugh Grant's elocution in a famous romcom to inspire his crash course in fluent posh
On the eve of Leicester City's 2026/27 League One season, Pete Selby, Rob Hayes and Andy Moore from For Fox Sake, along with other prominent Leicester City supporters, give their opinions on the coming season.
Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the signing on Samuel Iling-Junior on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, and the 22-year-old is available for tomorrows Championship opener against Preston North End.
Ben Smith looks ahead to Chesterfield’s opening game of the 2026/27 League Two season.
League status was gone, connections were shattered and oblivion beckoned. Now, Rochdale Association Football Club are back
As reported by The Moonraker earlier this week, Town have moved quickly to tie Louis Millard and Lucas Griffiths-Brown to the senior team following breakout performances in pre-season.
The Moonraker has seen correspondence between a supporter and stadium manager Noel Jeffs, in which he confirms the restrictions are in place for all League Two matches this season.
It seems everywhere you turn, there's a League Two preview that has the Gills predicted to struggle in the bottom third again.
