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Second-tier English football league.
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Derby vs Birmingham halted as Henrik Meister stretchered off in Championship clash
Derby County's Championship match against Birmingham City was suspended for around seven minutes after forward Henrik Meister collapsed with no players near him, requiring careful treatment to stabilise his neck before being carried off on a stretcher.
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Jimmy-Jay Morgan's six goal contributions fire West Brom to the top of the Championship
The 20-year-old forward, signed from Chelsea in June, has racked up three goals and three assists in his first six Championship games, earning the EFL's Young Player of the Month award for August as West Brom lead the table.
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Michail Antonio signs for Watford to end 18-month absence after near-fatal car crash
Michail Antonio has joined Watford on a one-year deal, returning to English football for the first time since leaving West Ham. The 36-year-old Jamaican forward spent time in Qatar after a devastating car crash in December 2024 left him close to death.
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Meunier reveals he would cycle to Old Trafford as United dream stays alive at Sunderland
Thomas Meunier has admitted Manchester United remain his dream club, saying he would cycle to Old Trafford if they ever called — while also revealing a previous move to United collapsed after a coach tried to steer him toward his own agent.
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Nathan Jones accuses linesman of staring at him 'like I'd volleyed his cat' after disallowed goal costs Charlton
Charlton manager Nathan Jones launched a colourful attack on assistant referee Bhupinder Gill after Tyreece Campbell's first-half goal was ruled offside in a 0-0 Championship draw with QPR at The Valley on Wednesday — his second public criticism of officials in four days.
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Charlton boss Jones erupts over disallowed goal with 'volleyed his cat' linesman rant
Nathan Jones delivered one of the season's most memorable post-match interviews after Tyreece Campbell's first-half goal was ruled out for offside in Charlton Athletic's 0-0 Championship draw with QPR at The Valley on Wednesday.
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Messi closes in on full takeover of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense
Lionel Messi is reportedly on the verge of acquiring a 100 per cent stake in La Liga 2 side CD Eldense, according to Spanish outlet AS. A formal announcement could come within days, which would make it his second club ownership after fifth-tier Cornella.
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Willock's late flick rescues Newcastle from Carabao Cup shock at Millwall
Joe Willock headed Newcastle into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a goal nine minutes from time at Championship side Millwall, who had struck the post moments earlier. Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Sunderland and Bradford also advanced.
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Sunderland host Hull City in Carabao Cup third round with Diarra and Ansah both ruled out
Sunderland welcome Hull City to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday, 8 September in the Carabao Cup third round. Midfielder Habib Diarra misses out with a hamstring injury, while Hull's new signing Ilyas Ansah is sidelined by a spinal problem.
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Wycombe sack Michael Duff after winless five-game start to League One season
Wycombe Wanderers have dismissed head coach Michael Duff after failing to win any of their opening five League One fixtures, making him the first managerial casualty of the 2025-26 season. A poor run of just four wins in 12 games since March accelerated the decision.
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Joe Cole keeps TNT Sports role after admitting he dodged Hull City's shock win over Man United
Joe Cole avoided covering Hull City's opening-day 2-0 win over Manchester United, admitting he ignored TNT Sports' calls — yet the broadcaster has kept him on punditry duty, assigning him to Napoli vs Arsenal in the Champions League.
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Vardy signs for Burnley six years after silencing their fans with a goal against them
Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a one-year deal as a free agent, reuniting him with the supporters who chanted about his wife Rebekah in 2019 — a taunt he answered by scoring and cupping his ears at the away end.
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Jamie Vardy seals Championship return with Burnley after Serie A relegation
Jamie Vardy has signed a one-year deal with Burnley, returning to English football after Cremonese were relegated from Serie A. The 39-year-old joins a Burnley side yet to win in their opening five Championship fixtures.
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Vardy ends club search by signing one-year deal with bottom-of-the-table Burnley
Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a deal until the end of the season, ending months of speculation over the 39-year-old's future. The Leicester legend arrives with the Clarets winless and rooted to the foot of the Championship.
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Bielik grabs child by the throat in stands, Cardiff defends player
During Portsmouth's 2-0 Championship victory over Cardiff on Saturday, Polish midfielder Krystian Bielik grabbed a young supporter by the throat in the 70th minute. The child was ejected from the stadium; Bielik received no sanction on the pitch.
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Hampshire Police investigate after Cardiff's Bielik appeared to grab young Portsmouth fan by throat
Hampshire Police and the Football Association have launched investigations after Cardiff City midfielder Krystian Bielik appeared to grab a young Portsmouth supporter by the throat during the Bluebirds' 2-0 Championship defeat at Fratton Park on Saturday.
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Cardiff's Bielik faces FA investigation after allegedly grabbing Portsmouth fan by the throat
Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik allegedly grabbed a young Portsmouth supporter by the throat during Saturday's Championship clash at Fratton Park, which Pompey won 2-0. Bielik escaped immediate punishment but is likely to face an FA investigation.
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West Ham host Derby County in Saturday's Championship clash at London Stadium
West Ham United face Derby County at the London Stadium on Saturday, 5 September, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm. The match falls under the UK's traditional 3pm blackout, meaning it will not be televised live in Britain.
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Manchester United academy striker Louie Bradbury joins Stoke City on permanent deal
Manchester United have confirmed 17-year-old academy forward Louie Bradbury has left Old Trafford to join Championship side Stoke City on a permanent two-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months.
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Ramsdale confirmed as Southampton's fourth-choice keeper after failed summer exit
Aaron Ramsdale has been officially confirmed as Southampton's fourth-choice goalkeeper after failing to secure a move away before the transfer deadline. Manager Tonda Eckert named Daniel Peretz as his number one, leaving the 28-year-old former Arsenal stopper with no clear path to first-team football.
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