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EFL CUP: Gillingham will get the 2026/27 season off and underway with a home tie against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup, and there's plenty of intrigue over who'll feature in Gareth Ainsworth's first starting XI of the campaign.
07.08.26Matchday
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07.08.26News
Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba is among those to be struggling with injuries at present.
06.08.26News
Middlesbrough have been reaping the rewards of their big-money sales as they look to build Kim Hellberg a squad that is capable of achieving a return to the Premier League following their 10-year exile.
06.08.26Features
Majekodunmi was brought to the club by first-team coach David Carney during pre-season, after chairman Clem Morfuni expressed a desire to see an Australian within the senior squad.
Gillingham midfielder struggled to break into the starting XI at Priestfield. Now he's dropping to the National League for a new challenge on loan.
EFL CUP: The season kicks off with a packed slate of Carabao Cup fixtures, with every first round game shown live.
A highly-rated Brighton academy prospect is closing in on a loan move after attracting serious interest from League One.
A new loan spell awaits one of Brighton's highly rated young attackers after two difficult seasons away from the Amex Stadium.
West Bromwich Albion have sold midfielder Souleyman Mandey to Grazer AK in Austria, after the midfielder decided against signing a new contract at The Hawthorns
Brighton have added experience and versatility to their squad with the signing of Manchester United defender Gabby George.
The legendary TOOFIF editor produced one of English football's greatest fanzines for 30 years - playing a key role in mobilising fans against threats to the future of Craven Cottage and the club itself. Here is his opening piece for Saturday White Fever.
06.08.26Opinion
After weeks of speculation, the deal is finally done. Carl Rushworth is a Coventry City player once again, and club legend Steve Ogrizovic has little doubt that the £22.5m man can make the step up to the Premier League.
"Now the real stuff begins. This is what we've geared up for, this is what it was all about when we reported back at the end of June. Now it's upon us."
Hartlepool United have discovered their group stage opponents following the club's divisive decision to take part in the National League Cup.
"For me, wearing the armband doesn't change anything. I'll keep trying to lead by example every day, on and off the pitch, and do everything I can to help the team."
Fulham's new manager was forged in the furnace of the world's most famous club, Real Madrid. The Spaniard's appointment is a huge gamble but how will he fare on the banks of the Thames? Saturday White Fever gives you the background on Alvaro Arbeloa.
06.08.26Analysis
Dave Kidd knows he is in a minority but argues that Brentford, not Chelsea, should be the club we love to hate most. Because the Bees at least have the decency to loathe us in return!
EXCLUSIVE: The attacking midfielder opens up on his determination to make a success of his Cottage switch, his desire to play alongside his friend and rival Josh King and the hunger among Fulham's squad to kick their habit of late-season collapses.
Despite being popular among supporters, and having put in several impressive performances for Swindon last term, Mabete has struggled to hold down a regular spot in Ian Holloway's side.
West Bromwich Albion are on the eve of their first full campaign under club legend and new boss James Morrison - how have the preparations gone?
EXCLUSIVE: Friday’s opener will provide a special moment for one of Wolves’ opponents at Molineux.
EXCLUSIVE: Whether or not they are hired before the Cardiff game, after, or not at all is of course up in the air - as is commonplace during transfer windows, which move quickly and often unpredictably.
05.08.26News
Not too shabby at the Abbey as the Os hit seven in their final pre-season friendly.
