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Bolton Wanderers host Preston North End to begin 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.
14.08.26News
MATCHDAY 1: After a busy summer refreshing his squad, Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth cannot wait to get the league season started.
14.08.26Matchday
A preview of our 26/27 season opener against Sheffield Wednesday, including what we can expect from the visit of a club only recently back from the brink.
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 1.
14.08.26Features
The Board calculates the deal is worth losing the player identified by new boss as the key man in a re-shaped midfield. The fee is thought to be in the region of £750,000.
Blues under-21s campaign includes participation in the National Cup, for the first time
Gareth Ainsworth's new group of locker-room leaders will drive standards in the dressing room and, hopefully, success on the pitch this season. But fans will have to wait until matchday to learn the identity of Gillingham's new skipper.
The League One season kicks off on Saturday lunchtime as Leicester City make the short trip to face Notts County at Meadow Lane. As we prepare for only our second season in the third tier, here are five things to think about ahead of the weekend.
It's shaping up to be arguably the most demanding Championship campaign ever - here's what Chris Davies thinks
A settled Blues is a happy Blues is a better Blues - why continuity has 'great strength' for Chris Davies
13.08.26News
The new head coach has been answering questions about a squad of players he is still in the process of changing as the Championship season begins.
A second Brighton youngster is set to spend next season at the King Power Stadium.
Over his time in Wiltshire, Glatzel has morphed from being an out-and-out number nine into a versatile forward, who can also play in midfield and, occasionally, at wing-back.
MATCHDAY 1: Gillingham centre-back is encouraged by the club's summer refresh, and is looking forward to the start of the new League Two campaign.
13.08.26Matchday
With the start of the 2026/27 League Two campaign in sight, Matthew Rhodes takes a look at Chesterfield's most recent opening day league games.
13.08.26Features
Ruben Rodrigues is set to miss up to six weeks with damage in his ligaments whilst one midfielder will be available this weekend. Bolton Wanderers also want to bring in one more player before Saturday, but it is unlikely to be their original target.
Chris Davies outlines his plans for Birmingham City during the remainder of the transfer window
Luis Vazquez won't be copying what went before after the Argentine striker's move to Blues
13.08.26Analysis
A 'slow' transfer window is sure to hot up as the deadline approaches, reckons Birmingham City manager Chris Davies
EXCLUSIVE: Robins manager Ian Holloway is keen to bring in new recruits to bolster the squad, following a spate of pre-season injuries. And The Moonraker can reveal the identity of one of the targets being pursued by Town.
MATCHDAY 1: Gillingham boss wasn't happy with the manner of his side's Carabao Cup first-round exit to Luton Town, but said he's grateful for the chance to address the problems before the EFL season gets underway.
Welsh International midfielder’s profile fits into Cesar Peixoto’s plans for Wolves as the club works on bringing home grown players into its squad.
Wolves's new head coach believes that his side have prepared as fully as possible for a campaign that takes them into the unknown.
Inwood will miss the first League Two game of the campaign this weekend, and will likely not be seen for the rest of August, after suffering the problem during the EFL Cup defeat by Cardiff City.
