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16.08.26Matchday
Bolton Wanderers returned to the Championship with a bang, beating Preston North End 2-1 in their opening game. Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale scored for the Whites in front of a sell out crowd at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. From the starting XI to the substitutes, here's our full player ratings.
16.08.26News
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
15.08.26Matchday
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.
15.08.26News
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Bolton Wanderers Championship campaign gets underway on Saturday, as they take on Preston North End. To get the lowdown on what the Whites can expect, we spoke Lilywhites fan, writer and co-host of the The Butter Pie podcast, Jack Tucker.
13.08.26Features
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