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Championship wrap: Bagan on target again for Cardiff

Republic of Ireland under-21 international Joel Bagan scored his second goal in four days to help Cardiff beat Coventry in the EFL Championship.

Soccer • 15 Feb 22

Jimmy Dunne celebrates with Luke Amos after scoring

Championship wrap: Dunne on target for QPR

Irish defender Jimmy Dunne was on the scoresheet as QPR thrashed Reading 4-0 to boost their promotion hopes and pile more pressure on Royals boss Veljko Paunovic.

Soccer • 29 Jan 22

On Saturday evening, a Fulham statement read: "It is with immense sadness that we inform fans of the passing of supporter, Paul Parish"

Fulham pay tribute to fan who died during league game

Fulham have confirmed the supporter who suffered a cardiac arrest during the first half of the Sky Bet Championship match against Blackpool at Craven Cottage has died.

Soccer • 29 Jan 22

"I've got a job here that I'm doing at Derby County which is an important job to me"

Wayne Rooney declines interview for Everton job

Wayne Rooney has turned down an interview for the vacant manager's job at Everton.

Soccer • 28 Jan 22

Michael Obafemi's celebrations were cut short.

Championship wrap: Obafemi denied for Swansea

Michael Obafemi had a late goal disallowed as Swansea prevented QPR from moving into the top three with a 0-0 draw the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 26 Jan 22

'I just need to get back playing, doing what I love and scoring goals'

Connolly not trying to 'prove a personal point'

Aaron Connolly has insisted he's not out to "prove a personal point to anybody" after moving on loan to Middlesbrough earlier this month.

Soccer • 06 Jan 22

Brady (L) salutes the visiting fans after his Bournemouth debut ended in a 1-1 draw way to Fulham

Brady makes Bournemouth debut in top of the table clash

Tosin Adarabioyo headed home a late equaliser to keep Fulham at the Championship summit by earning a 1-1 draw at home to automatic-promotion rivals Bournemouth, for whom Ireland international Robbie Brady finally made his debut.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

John Fleck (not pictured) receives medical treatment

Fleck discharged from hospital after collapse

Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck has been discharged from hospital after collapsing on the field during Tuesday evening's 1-0 win at Reading.

Soccer • 24 Nov 21

An area of the Tottenham Hotspur stadium ready for safe standing

Five clubs granted safe standing licenses for next year

Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Chelsea and Cardiff City have received approval to have licensed safe standing in seated areas from 1 January 2022.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21

Bournemouth look assured of a play-off place

Championship wrap: Bournemouth up to third

Bournemouth moved up to third in the Sky Bet Championship with a seventh straight league win as they swept Millwall aside 4-1 at the Den.

Soccer • 21 Apr 21

Omobamidele (centre) watches as Norwich keeper Tim Krul makes a late save against Derby

Norwich on brink of Premier League return

Andrew Omobamidele's dream start to his senior football career continued today as Norwich left themselves on the verge of returning to the Premier League after a 1-0 win at Derby put them 17 points clear of third-placed Brentford.

Soccer • 10 Apr 21

Hourihane after going down injured in the first-half

Hourihane and O'Dowda emerge as Ireland injury worries

Republic of Ireland duo Conor Hourihane and Callum O'Dowda have emerged as injury doubts for the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after being withdrawn during Saturday's Championship action.

Soccer • 20 Mar 21

Covid cases lead to pair of Championship postponements

Saturday's Sky Bet Championship fixtures between Brentford and Bristol City and Luton and QPR have both been postponed due to coronavirus.

Soccer • 01 Jan 21

Nathan Collins celebrates getting on the score-sheet for Stoke City

C'ship wrap: Irish teenager Collins on target for Stoke

Nineteen-year-old Ireland defender Nathan Collins scored his first goal for Stoke City but his side fell to table-toppers Norwich City in the Championship.

Soccer • 24 Nov 20

Lucas Joao celebrates his goal that sends Reading top

Championship wrap: Reading beat Wycombe to go top

Reading moved to the top of the Sky Bet Championship and extended their unbeaten start to six matches with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over lowly Wycombe at Madejski Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Oct 20

Adam Idah celebrates with his Norwich team-mates as they won on the opening day at Huddersfield

Championship wrap: Idah hands Norwich opening-day win

Adam Idah struck a late winner as Norwich claimed a 1-0 victory in their Sky Bet Championship opener at Huddersfield.

Soccer • 12 Sep 20

Paul Cook prowls the sideline during the draw against Fulham

Cook left 'sick' at prospect of relegation for Wigan

Paul Cook said Wigan were hurting and that he felt "physically sick" after a 1-1 draw with Fulham in their final game of the season left them facing relegation.

Soccer • 23 Jul 20

Dara O'Shea knows a win will take him and West Bromwich Albion up to the Premier League

The Championship: All to play for in tense climax

Apart from Leeds United who are confirmed as champions and promoted to the Premier League, there is plenty to play for when it comes to the automatic promotion, play-off and relegation battle, with off-field matters potentially impacting the latter's outcome.

Soccer • 22 Jul 20

Fans celebrate promotion outside Elland Road, which once more belongs to the club

Doing a Leeds: To the third tier and back in 16 years

When Leeds were relegated from the Premier League in 2004, no one could foresee it taking 16 years to return to the top flight. Here Sean Blackwell details the twists and turns that led Leeds United back to the promised land.

Soccer • 18 Jul 20

Former West Brom manager Darren Moore is chair of the Premier League's Black Participants' Advisory Group

PL, EFL launch drive to find more BAME coaches

A placement scheme has been set up with a view to improving the representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds in the coaching ranks.

Soccer • 29 Jun 20

Aiden McGeady to remain at Charlton until season's end

Republic of Ireland international Aiden McGeady has agreed to extend his loan at EFL Championship club Charlton Athletic until the end of the season.

Soccer • 19 Jun 20

Rooney denies claims he is in 'wage war' with Derby

Former England captain Wayne Rooney is not in a "wage war" with Championship club Derby County as they deal with the financial impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, his spokesperson has said.

Soccer • 24 Apr 20

All games to be screened as EFL set for empty grounds

Fans will be able to watch all Championship, League One and League Two matches at home as the EFL prepare for a return to play behind closed doors.

Soccer • 17 Apr 20

James McClean was allegedly abused during Stoke's win at Barnsley in November

Barnsley charged over McClean abuse

Barnsley have been charged by the Football Association following alleged sectarian abuse aimed at James McClean during their game against Stoke in November.

Soccer • 03 Jan 20

Phillip Cocu was happy with his team's spirit

Cocu happy with 2-goal Lawrence after 'difficult week'

Derby manager Phillip Cocu was proud of his players following a 2-0 win over MIddlesbrough, which ended a tough week that saw Richard Keogh sacked for gross misconduct.

Soccer • 02 Nov 19