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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.
15.08.26Matchday
Brighton battled to a 1-0 victory over Italian outfit Bologna on Saturday to cap off their pre-season preparations.
15.08.26News
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
James Morris' 12 minutes contribution was game-changing -- but not in the way we wanted.
"It's tremendous, to have two wins from two and no goals conceded. The desire of the players, the application of the players, all the credit is on their shoulders."
A second half header from substitute Corey McKeown helped Hartlepool United maintain their 100 per cent start to the new National League season, beating Aldershot Town 1-0 on Saturday.
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.
Jack Hinshelwood's second-half goal ensured that Brighton remained unbeaten in pre-season.
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
Hartlepool United have made one enforced change for Saturday's long trip to Hampshire to take on Aldershot Town.
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.
With Frank Lampard confirming that a quad tear will keep Haji Wright sidelined for an as-yet-unknown length of time, the Sky Blues are suddenly looking a little light up top.
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
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From Tom Watson to Régis Le Bris, Sunderland’s dugout has been occupied by heroes, characters, caretakers, club legends and a few managers supporters would probably rather forget. Now, a new book brings them all together.
15.08.26Features
The Sky Blues rounded off their pre-season preparations (well, other than the behind closed doors match coming on Saturday) with a 2-0 win over Monaco.
14.08.26News
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
Brighton will be without Yankuba Minteh for the opening stages of the 2026/27 campaign.
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
