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Phil Neumann's double provides Blues with a first and deserved league win of the season
28.08.26News
"For it to be cruelly taken from us in terms of a positive result in the way it was is just so heartbreaking for the lads, they gave absolutely everything."
28.08.26Matchday
10-man Hartlepool United were denied what would have been a hard-fought point at home to Eastleigh following Nelson Khumbeni's 97th minute effort on Friday night. Here's what our editor made of the Pools players as Lee Clark's side were condemned to a second successive defeat, losing 1-0 to the in-form Spitfires.
28.08.26Opinion
Villa's U21s created chance after chance but couldn't beat an inspired Harry Lee, and Palace punished them 2-0 against the run of play.
Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto has admitted he cannot guarantee that Jose Sa will remain a Wolves player beyond the transfer deadline on 1 September, as he also reveals his incoming priorities.
Emery rejects the 'transition' excuse, welcomes Leon Goretzka and faces the champions. The big talking points from his Arsenal press conference and what they mean for Villa's season.
10-man Hartlepool United fell to an agonising late 1-0 defeat at home to Eastleigh following Nelson Khumbeni's 97th minute strike.
Leicester City travel down the M1 this weekend for a Saturday lunchtime kick-off against MK Dons, with both sides winless in the league so far. Rob Hayes identifies five things to look out for at Stadium MK.
The Wolves manager spoke of his satisfaction at addressing some of the goalkeeping issues at the club, with further changes expected before the transfer deadline.
Hartlepool United have made three changes for Friday night's visit of Eastleigh, with goalkeeper Max Merrick making a welcome return in-between the sticks.
Press Conference notes: Boss reports no fresh injury concerns after Newcastle defeat; says Heggebo is 'raring to go' after his two-game ban; hints new signing Tunde may make matchday squad - but Mikey Johnston fitness is still a concern
Bolton Wanderers host Lincoln City as two of the sides who came up from League One, meet once again in the Championship. 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.
"It's really exciting. Obviously, the club have got big ambitions and want to be up there getting promoted. That's exactly what I want to do, I want to be part of it."
"We've got a great opportunity on Friday, granted against a team who have started very similarly to us, two wins out of three. We're looking forward to the game and we're looking forward to producing another winning display in front of our fans."
Arbeloa pays tribute to the winning mentality of Fulham's new striking sensation as the Whites prepare for Sunday's visit to Sunderland
28.08.26Features
Ben Smith looks ahead to what is a huge early game for Chesterfield’s League Two campaign.
Bolton Wanderers have completed their 11th signing of the summer transfer window as Atsuki Ito has joined the Whites from Belguim side KAA Gent for an undisclosed fee. The Whites also confirmed the departure of Cyrus Christie, who ends his contract by mutual consent.
'I want to play for James Morrison' says the former Hawthorns loanee who set his heart on returning to Albion rather than joining Premier League Hull City
In his first piece for The 1899, Roby analyses the impact Rodri's arrival to the FC Barcelona squad can have moving forward.
28.08.26Analysis
We preview the visit of Barnsley, the second club in two weeks from South Yorkshire to drop in on the Os. Plus our Chief Analyst gives them the once over.
Hartlepool United are looking to bounce back from last week's defeat against Sutton United at home to an Eastleigh side who have won two of their opening three National League matches this season. Our editor Robbie Stelling has made his latest round of predictions ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
Bolton Wanderers return home to face fellow promoted side, Lincoln City, on Saturday afternoon. To get the lowdown on what the Whites can expect this weekend, we spoke Imps Focus for the inside track on our Championship opponents.
Brighton are in the process of reshuffling their Under-21 ranks, with several youngsters set to depart.
We now know who Cherries will face in the Europa League league phase. While Bournemouth will be playing all these sides competitively for the first time, Cherries On Top have found links to all eight clubs.
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