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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
28.08.26Matchday
Ben Smith looks ahead to what is a huge early game for Chesterfield’s League Two campaign.
In our brand new feature, Honey Hicks takes a look at this weekend's opponents, MK Dons, covering their form, danger men, style of play and any past and present connections with Leicester City.
Brighton booked their spot in the Conference League league phase with a 4-0 win over Tromsø.
27.08.26Matchday
MATCHDAY 3: Gills boss is in positive mood as his side chases its first victory of the season against Northampton Town this weekend.
The result wasn't what we wanted but it's not all doom and gloom as Andy Moore takes stock after we exited the Carabao Cup to Premier League side Ipswich Town. Various takes include thoughts on Conor Chaplin, being brave, positivity and much more!
26.08.26Matchday
I was at Mestalla again as Valencia were beaten 1-0 by Real Betis to continue their winless and goalless start to the season.
MACHEL HEWITT: Football matches are allowed to be games of two halves, and if you course-correct and don’t lose, you can always say the ends justify the means.
24.08.26Matchday
It's a role-reversal this week as Andy Moore steps in to preview Tuesday's League Cup outing at Portman Road as Leicester take on Ipswich Town. With the club currently at the lowest point in its history, don't expect bells and whistles as we talk the youngsters, the fans' role and much more!
Despite Sunday's humiliation on the south coast, history suggests Unai Emery's side will bounce back.
ANALYSIS: Against Cheltenham alone, Billy Kirkman was involved in 12 tackles, which is only five shy of the number Bristol Rovers have managed as a team across so far this season. And he clocked six interceptions, 50 per cent more than the Barnet squad this term.
The summer signing endured a nightmare Premier League debut for Villa in Sunday's 4-0 demolition at Brighton.
Analysis from The Hawthorns as Albion maintain their 100% record at the start of the Championship season with a comfortable win over Burnley
Despite a good performance at the SMH Group Stadium on Sunday, the newly-promoted Spireites suffered their first loss of the 2026/27 season at the hands of Sutton Coldfield Town Women.
23.08.26Matchday
The Villa striker was not involved at the Amex amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future.
Brighton made a flying start to their Premier League campaign, sweeping aside Aston Villa 4-0 at the Amex Stadium.
Unai Emery's side lost 4-0 on the south coast in the opening game of the Premier League season, with Joao Gomes sent off on his Villa debut.
West Bromwich Albion boss James Morrison discussed with the press his side's brilliant performance and result against Burnley at The Hawthorns and his absent personnel
Taking a look at the good and the bad from Wycombe's first home league match of the season against Plymouth Argyle.
West Bromwich Albion swept aside newly relegated Burnley with gusto at The Hawthorns on Sunday
Leicester City’s first home league game of the season was a very difficult watch as they fell to a dreadful 2-1 defeat to Burton Albion. Rob Hayes has the unenviable task of picking out five things we learned from the defeat.
AS IT HAPPENED REPORT: Albion strike back in style with three-goal blitz after newly relegated Burnley take the lead in a Championship cracker at a sold-out Hawthorns
The Moonraker runs the rule over the individuals performances of the Swindon Town players during their win over Cheltenham Town in League Two.
MATCHDAY 2: Gills boss waxed lyrical about the support his team received at Fleetwood as Gillingham picked up their first league point of the season.
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