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Championship: Blades beaten again as Wilder returns

Chris Wilder's return to Sheffield United turned sour as Charlton substitute Tanto Oloafe snatched a last-minute winner to leave the Blades rooted to the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 20 Sep

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Jayson Molumby of West Bromwich Albion gets away from Hayden Hackney of Middlesbrough during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion at Riverside Stadium on September 19, 2025 in

Leaders Middlesbrough beat West Brom to remain unbeaten

David Strelec and Kaly Sene scored their first goals for Middlesbrough in a 2-1 win over West Brom 2-1 which maintains the Sky Bet Championship leaders' unbeaten record.

Soccer • 19 Sep

Bosun Lawal of Stoke City celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 1-0 during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Birmingham City at Bet365 Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Stoke on Trent, England.

Championship wrap: Lawal and Egan among the goals

Stoke City climbed up to second place in the Championship as Bosun Lawal's first goal for the club clinched a 1-0 home win against Birmingham, who slipped to back-to-back league defeats for the first time under boss Chris Davies.

Soccer • 13 Sep

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 20: Celtic's Adam Idah in action during a UEFA Champions League Play-Offs First Leg match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty at Cetic Park, on August 20, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty I

Idah, Ogbene and Obafemi seal deadline day moves

Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah has completed his transfer deadline day move from Celtic to Swansea, while Chiedozie Ogbene and Michael Obafemi have joined Sheffield United and VFL Bochum on loan respectively.

Soccer • 02 Sep

Ryan Manning (L) of Southampton after scoring against Watford, Championship, August 2025

Championship wrap: Manning stars in Southampton draw

Republic of Ireland international Ryan Manning fired in a stunning free-kick as Southampton drew 2-2 draw with Watford at Vicarage Road.

Soccer • 30 Aug

Middlesbrough's Finn Azaz celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at Carrow Road, Norwich. Picture date: Saturday August 23, 2025.

Championship: Azaz on mark as Boro maintain 100% start

Republic of Ireland international Finn Azaz scored in Middlesbrough's 2-1 win over Norwich as his side made it three wins from three.

Soccer • 23 Aug

Transfers: McAteer swaps Leicester for Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town have signed Leicester City winger and Republic of Ireland international Kasey McAteer for a fee that could rise to £14million (€16.1m).

Soccer • 22 Aug

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Ryan Manning of Southampton celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Southampton and Wrexham AFC at St Mary's Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Dan

C'ship round-up: Manning sparks Saints comeback

Republic of Ireland full-back Ryan Manning made a stunning impact from the bench as he inspired Southampton to an opening day comeback win over Wrexham at St Mary's

Soccer • 09 Aug

Ruud van Nistelrooy was unable to prevent the Foxes dropping out of the Premier League

Leicester confirm Van Nistelrooy departure

Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester following the club's relegation from the Premier League.

Soccer • 27 Jun

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Dara O'Shea of Ipswich Town celebrates following the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Ipswich Town FC at Villa Park on February 15, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

O'Shea signs new Ipswich deal, Grehan joins Doncaster

Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea has committed his long-term future to Ipswich Town after penning a new five-year deal.

Soccer • 24 Jun

Sheffield United replace Wilder with Selles

Sheffield United have appointed Ruben Selles as their new manager after Chris Wilder expressed "great regret" over his departure from Bramall Lane.

Soccer • 18 Jun

Ballard header sends Sunderland to play-off final

Dan Ballard sent Sunderland into the Sky Bet Championship play-off final with a last-gasp extra-time header as Coventry's Wembley dream died on Wearside.

Soccer • 13 May

Eliezer Mayenda slots home Sunderland's winner after rounding Coventry netminder Ben Wilson

Mayenda earns Sunderland upper hand over Coventry

Eliezer Mayenda scored a late winner as Sunderland flipped the form book on its head to beat Coventry 2-1 and steal a march in their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final.

Soccer • 09 May

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke celebrates with the trophy after his team were crowned champions

Championship: Leeds pip Burnley to title, Luton down

Leeds pipped Burnley to the title, Coventry and Bristol City secured the final two play-off places while Luton and Plymouth were relegated on an eventful final day in the Championship.

Soccer • 03 May

Cardiff players Ollie Tanner (L) and Yousef Salech after relegation was confirmed

Championship wrap: Cardiff relegated; Luton have hope

Cardiff have been relegated from the Championship following a 0-0 draw at home against West Brom.

Soccer • 26 Apr

Tony Mowbray's second tenure as West Brom boss has come to an abrupt end

Baggies sack Mowbray after loss to Derby

West Brom have announced the departure of Tony Mowbray after the club's play-off hopes were all-but ended by a 3-1 Championship defeat at home to relegation-threatened Derby.

Soccer • 21 Apr

Burnley players celebrate Josh Brownhill's opener against Sheffield United in front of their fans

Championship round-up: Burnley and Leeds seal promotion

Burnley captain Josh Brownhill sent the Clarets back into the Premier League with both goals in a 2-1 win over Sheffield United that also saw Leeds promoted and left the Blades relying on the play-offs.

Soccer • 21 Apr

Finn Azaz netted early on at the Riverside

Championship: Azaz nets as Boro maintain play-off push

Finn Azaz was on the mark against his former club Plymouth as Middlesbrough kept their play-off hopes alive in the Championship with a 2-1 win at the Riverside Stadium.

Soccer • 18 Apr

Jayden Bogle and (l) Manor Solomon scored Leeds' goals

Championship wrap: Leeds move step closer to promotion

Leeds edged closer to a Premier League return after beating Preston 2-1 at home as Sky Bet Championship promotion rivals Sheffield United lost at bottom club Plymouth.

Soccer • 12 Apr

Healy Park is the venue for Tyrone's clash with Cavan on Sunday afternoon

Flynn's football verdict: Tyrone v Cavan

Paul Flynn is anticipating a close encounter when Tyrone host Cavan in the Ulster Football Championship on Sunday, a match which will be broadcast live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 3.45pm.

Football • 11 Apr

Daniel James celebrates his goal for Leeds

Championship round-up: Leeds move to top spot

Leeds returned to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table with a narrow 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 08 Apr

Brenden Aaronson scores for Leeds in the opening minute

Championship wrap: Leeds miss their chance to go top

Leeds missed the chance to return to the top of the Championship as they conceded in the sixth minute of added time to draw 2-2 at home to Swansea.

Soccer • 29 Mar

Leeds United's Ao Tanaka (L) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal

Championship: Leeds back on top, first loss for Sheehan

Leeds moved back to the Sky Bet Championship summit after beating Millwall 2-0.

Soccer • 12 Mar

Mark Sykes celebrates his equaliser at the death at Bramall Lane

Championship round-up: Sykes' strike denies Blades

Republic of Ireland midfielder Mark Sykes struck a last-minute equaliser to snatch Bristol City a 1-1 draw at Sky Bet Championship promotion-chasers Sheffield United

Soccer • 11 Mar

Enda Stevens in action for Stoke City, who lost to an injury-time Coventry winner

Championship wrap: Wins for Sheffield Utd and Burnley

Sheffield United and Burnley turned up the pressure on Championship leaders Leeds with victories on Saturday.

Soccer • 08 Mar