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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.
Brighton have fielded a number of offers for their key players already this summer, with Fabian Hurzeler now addressing the growing uncertainty around Carlos Baleba and Yankuba Minteh.
The new manager asks for time to implement his Cottage revolution in a cautious note before the SW6 derby on Monday night.
To mark Cherries' first game of the new season, Cherries On Top have put together a quiz to test your knowledge of Bournemouth's opening day record.
21.08.26History
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
Liverpool have seen a £50million bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton, but their pursuit of the winger may not be over yet.
Chris Davies is keen that Blues emerge stronger from the summer transfer window
Midfielder Jamie Miley is hoping he can help inspire Hartlepool United to promotion from the National League this season.
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.
"We've been dreaming about this start, and we're hoping we can continue it against Hartlepool on Saturday."
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.
21.08.26Matchday
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.
The Brighton Base rates how Fabian Hurzeler’s side fared in the Arctic Circle.
20.08.26Matchday
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
Hartlepool United are looking to make it three wins from three at the start of the new National League season ahead of this weekend's long trip to South London to take on unbeaten Sutton United. Here are five of the main talking points ahead of Saturday's showdown at Gander Green Lane.
20.08.26Opinion
Cherries kick-off their Premier League season this weekend, travelling to Manchester City. It will be the 101st opening day for Cherries since joining the Football League in 1923 - but what is their record like when it comes to curtain-raisers?
20.08.26History
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.
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