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Championship Press Conferences & Team News
178 recent updates from 22 clubs, linked straight to the official club websites. What the managers said, before you pick your XI.
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- FITAdebayoBristol City · feed still flags“and that Elijah Adebayo is also fit” ↗
- FITDickieBristol City · feed still flags“Michael Skubala confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Rob Dickie would be available for selection after his knee injury earlier this season” ↗
Birmingham6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSTeam news: Birmingham City v Millwall Check out the team news ahead of tonight's Sky Bet Championship clash at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park 03 Nov 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Birmingham City v Swansea City We look ahead to this afternoon's Sky Bet Championship clash at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park 07 Nov 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗
- PRESSERChris Davies: That was a really good team performance Reaction: Lincoln City 1-3 Birmingham City 31 Oct 20265d ago · bcfc.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Birmingham City v Millwall We look ahead to midweek action in the Sky Bet Championship at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park 03 Nov 20265d ago · bcfc.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Lincoln City v Birmingham City We look ahead to this weekend's Sky Bet Championship clash at the ProAmpac Stadium 30 Oct 20265d ago · bcfc.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam news: Lincoln City v Birmingham City Check out the team news ahead of this afternoon's Sky Bet Championship clash 31 Oct 20265d ago · bcfc.com ↗STARTSLairdRESTEDOsayi-SamuelSTARTSRobertsRESTEDVicenteRETURNSPriske· feed still flags“Ethan Laird comes in for his first league start of the campaign as he replaces Bright Osayi-Samuel in Blues' backline.”“Out wide, Patrick Roberts starts in place of Carlos Vicente, while August Priske returns from injury to lead the line.”
Blackburn6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSTeam news: Rovers v Stoke City Club5d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗RETURNSMorsy· feed still flagsRETURNSCarterOUTAtcheson· ahead of feedFITPickeringRETURNSWharton“Sam Morsy returns from suspension to take his place in central midfield”“In defence, Hayden Carter comes back into the side in place of Tom Atcheson”
- TEAM NEWSTeam news: Swansea City v Rovers Club8d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Swansea City v Rovers Club8d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Rovers v Wrexham Club2w ago · rovers.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam news: Rovers v Wrexham Club2w ago · rovers.co.uk ↗RESTEDAtchesonOUTMontgomery· ahead of feedOUTMorishita· matches feedRETURNSWharton“Hayden Carter starts and replaces Tom Atcheson, who drops to the bench”“The pair come in for Kristi Montgomery and Ryoya Morishita, who both miss out through injury.”
- TEAM NEWSTeam news: West Bromwich Albion v Rovers Club3w ago · rovers.co.uk ↗
Bolton6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Derby County v Wanderersyesterday · bwfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Derby County v Wanderersyesterday · bwfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Charlton Athletic v Wanderers4d ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Wanderers v Charlton Athletic4d ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗STARTSLottRETURNSFamewoRETURNSStephensonRESTEDLarrazabalRESTEDDavies“Max Lott comes into the lineup to make his first start for the Wanderers after coming off the bench against Bristol City to make his first-team debut on…”“Akin Famewo and Luca Stephenson both return to the starting lineup at The Valley, as Gaizka Larrazabal and Ben Davies both begin tonights game on the bench.”
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Wanderers v Bristol City7d ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗OUTNelson· matches feedOUTErhahon· matches feedOUTHardie· matches feedOUTMcAtee· matches feed“Steven Schumacher has confirmed that winger Jayden Nelson, signed in the summer from Austin FC, remains out following an injury in his Under 21's match…”“A thigh strain for Ethan Erhahon and a hamstring issue for Ryan Hardie will also see the pair both out for Saturday's fixture.”
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Wanderers v Bristol City7d ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗OUTBazunu· matches feedOUTToal· matches feedOUTErhahon· matches feedOUTHardie· matches feedOUTNelson· matches feedOUTMcAtee· matches feedRETURNSBonham“Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is among those to miss out through injury as Jack Bonham returns to the starting line-up.”“Captain Eoin Toal, Ethan Erhahon, Ryan Hardie, Jayden Nelson and John McAtee are also unavailable as John Sheehan takes over as skipper.”
Bristol City6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Norwich City (H)today · bcfc.co.uk ↗FITDickie· feed still flagsFITAdebayo· feed still flags“Michael Skubala confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Rob Dickie would be available for selection after his knee injury earlier this season”“and that Elijah Adebayo is also fit”
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)3d ago · bcfc.co.uk ↗FITDickie· feed still flags“Skubala confirmed that Rob Dickie has returned to training with the squad and is available for selection on Wednesday night.”
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Bolton Wanderers (A)7d ago · bcfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Stoke City (A)2w ago · bcfc.co.uk ↗RETURNSWilliamsRETURNSTolaj· feed still flags“Michael Skubala confirmed in his pre-match press conference that both Joe Williams and Lorent Tolaj are in contention for Saturday's squad, having both been…”
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Sheffield United (H)3w ago · bcfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Charlton Athletic (A)bcfc.co.uk ↗
Cardiff6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Cardiff City vs. Burnleyyesterday · cardiffcityfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Cardiff City vs. West Ham Unitedyesterday · cardiffcityfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Cardiff City vs. West Ham United3d ago · cardiffcityfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Cardiff City7d ago · cardiffcityfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Cardiff City7d ago · cardiffcityfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Cardiff City vs. Birmingham City2w ago · cardiffcityfc.co.uk ↗RETURNSSalech“Yousef Salech returns to the matchday squad, named on the bench after his recent absence due to injury.”
Charlton6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW Charlton v Sheffield Unitedyesterday · cafc.co.uk ↗OUTRamsay· ahead of feedOUTSichenje· matches feedOUTApter· matches feed“Kayne Ramsay (groin) is expected to miss out for the Addicks”“Collins Sichenje (knee) and Rob Apter (knee) both remain long-term absentees”
- TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW Charlton v Bolton Wanderers4d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗RETURNSChalobah· feed still flagsFITGodden· feed still flagsOUTApter· matches feedOUTSichenje· matches feed“There was a positive update for the Addicks squad on Saturday, as Nathaniel Chalobah returned to action following a spell on the sidelines.”“Matty Godden (hamstring) is also nearing a return to full fitness.”
- TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS Chalobah returns to starting XI4d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗STARTSChalobahRETURNSGodden· feed still flagsOUTRamsay· ahead of feed“Nathaniel Chalobah, Conor Coventry, Karlan Grant and Tyreece Campbell all start”“Matty Godden returns to the bench after picking up a hamstring injury following Charlton's opening game of the season.”
- TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW Charlton vs Chelsea7d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW Middlesbrough v Charlton7d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗DOUBTChalobah· matches feedDOUBTGodden· matches feedOUTSichenje· matches feedOUTApter· matches feedOUTJones· ahead of feed“The Charlton boss provided a positive update on the fitness of Nathaniel Chalobah and Matty Godden in his pre-match press conference, with both players…”“Collins Sichenje (knee) and Rob Apter (knee) remain long-term absentees.”
- TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW Charlton vs West Ham United7d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗
Derby6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS: Derby County vs Norwich City 5 hours ago 1min4d ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗STARTSGordonRETURNSSanderson· feed still flagsFITTravis· feed still flags“Academy product Isaac Gordon will make his Sky Bet Championship debut for the club when the right-back starts for the Rams at Pride Park Stadium.”“Dion Sanderson's returns to the back line after serving his suspension for a second yellow card collected against Sheffield United a fortnight ago.”
- TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS: Millwall vs Derby County 3 hours ago 1min7d ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗OUTSanderson· matches feedSTARTSRobinsonSTARTSJohnstonSTARTSMorrisOUTTravis· matches feed“Dion Sanderson's second yellow card at Bramall Lane rules him out of the trip to the Den.”“In his place, defender Jack Robinson is set to make his first start for Derby after joining on a short-term deal a fortnight ago and coming on from the…”
- INJURYPRE-MATCH INTERVIEW INTERVIEW: Eustace issues injury update ahead of Blades clash 1 day ago 2mins2w ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS: Derby County vs Stoke City 5 hours ago 1min3w ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗STARTSTravisOUTLangås· matches feed“Lewis Travis will make his first start since August and lead Derby as captain, after returning from injury with a half-time substitution appearance at…”“Ryan Nyambe also lines up in the heart of defence in the absence of Sondre Langås, who was confirmed to be up for an extended lay-off after surgery…”
- TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW PREVIEW: Stoke City (H) 1 day ago 6mins3w ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗
- PRESSERPOST-MATCH REACTION REACTION: Eustace happy with the players' response despite Stoke loss 53 minutes ago 4mins3w ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗OUTTravis· matches feedOUTMowatt· ahead of feed“Obviously, Lewis Travis wasn't the pitch when they scored as well, which is disappointing.”“And Alex Mowatt took a nasty gash on the foot on Wednesday. Unfortunately, he couldn't make the game, either.”
Lincoln6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSMatch preview QPR v Impsyesterday · weareimps.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch preview Watford v Imps4d ago · weareimps.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam news Watford (A)4d ago · weareimps.com ↗OUTMcGrandles· ahead of feedOUTLadefoged· ahead of feedOUTMelia· matches feed“Midfielder Conor McGrandles misses the trip to Hertfordshire as he continues his recovery from a knee injury”“Mikkel Ladefoged also ruled out through injury”
- TEAM NEWSMatch preview Imps v Birmingham City5d ago · weareimps.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam news Imps v Birmingham City5d ago · weareimps.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam news Burnley (H)2w ago · weareimps.com ↗STARTSLadefogedRETURNSHouse· feed still flagsRETURNSMcGrandlesFITElerewe“Mikkel Ladefoged makes his first league start as the Imps take on Burnley at the ProAmpac Stadium.”“House missed last week's 2-2 draw at Millwall due to illness, while McGrandles returns having missed the trip to the capital due to a one-match suspension.”
Millwall5 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSPreview West Bromwich Albion v Millwall Club News2d ago · millwallfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview Millwall v Derby County Club News9d ago · millwallfc.co.uk ↗RETURNSIvanovićOUTJensen· matches feedOUTDe Norre· matches feedOUTServais· matches feedOUTCoburn· matches feedOUTArconte· matches feedFITLeonardFITDoughtyFITEsse“Alex Neil was able to welcome back Mihailo Ivanovic into the squad at Fratton Park”“those on the injured list now include Filip Marshall, Lukas Jensen, Casper De Norre, Mathis Servais, Josh Coburn and Tairyk Arconte”
- TEAM NEWSPreview Portsmouth v Millwall Club News2w ago · millwallfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview Millwall v Lincoln City Club News3w ago · millwallfc.co.uk ↗OUTEsse· ahead of feedOUTDe Norre· matches feedOUTCoburn· matches feedOUTServais· matches feedOUTIvanović· ahead of feedOUTJensen· matches feedDOUBTArconte· matches feed“The names of Romain Esse, Casper De Norre, Josh Coburn, Mathis Servais, Mihailo Ivanovic and Lukas Jensen remain on the absent list”“Tairyk Arconte's fitness to be assessed as he looks to recover from an injury sustained at Preston North End last weekend”
- TEAM NEWSPreview Preston North End v Millwall Club News4w ago · millwallfc.co.uk ↗OUTServais· matches feedFITDoughtyFITLisbie“the third of those, Mathis Servais, will miss out after suffering a fresh knock over the break.”“Alfie Doughty and Kyrell Lisbie will look to maintain their places in the squad after returning for the West Ham United game last time out”
Norwich6 RECENT UPDATES
- PRESSERPress Conference Clement: I'm looking forward to the game, it's going to be a hard battle.5d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Derby County (A)5d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Derby County (A)5d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗FITSchwartauDOUBTMcLean· matches feedDOUBTMattsson· matches feedOUTDiallo· matches feed“Oscar will be back, he's training now, three days again. So, he will be back in the selection.”“Kenny and Pelle, we still need to assess towards tomorrow, if it's possible or not.”
- PRESSERPress Conference Clement: We're looking forward to the next game to take the maximum out of it.8d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Watford (H)8d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗OUTTouré· matches feed“Mo is currently recovering back home in Australia.”
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Watford (H)8d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗
Portsmouth5 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Pompey v Millwall Match Previews2w ago · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Wolves v Pompey Match Previews3w ago · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Norwich v Pompey Match Previews3w ago · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Pompey v Sheffield United Match Previews4w ago · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Southampton v Pompey Match Reports4w ago · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
Preston6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Preston North End vs Southampton First Team Newsyesterday · pnefc.net ↗STARTSNichollsSTARTSLindsaySTARTSDevineSTARTSLangSTARTSSmall“Lee Nicholls comes in for his first Championship start for North End”“Liam Lindsay, Alfie Devine, Callum Lang and Thierry Small also return to the lineup”
- TEAM NEWSGreg Docherty signs for North End First Team News2d ago · pnefc.net ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Sheffield United (H) Match Previews6d ago · pnefc.net ↗
- TEAM NEWSPITCHSIDE Stoke City (A) First Team News6d ago · pnefc.net ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Stoke City (A) Match Previews9d ago · pnefc.net ↗
- PRESSERWATCH Manager's Press Conference Stoke City (A) Interviews11d ago · pnefc.net ↗
Sheffield Utd4 RECENT UPDATES
- PRESSERPress Conference Men6d ago · sufc.co.uk ↗
- INJURYWilder hopeful about duo Men6d ago · sufc.co.uk ↗DOUBTPhillips· matches feedDOUBTBamford· matches feedDOUBTRothwell· matches feed“He didn't train on Sunday, but did some work in the gym, so fingers crossed he will be fit for Tuesday.”“Pat (Bamford) has got a bit of an issue with his shoulder; he's worked outside in the last couple of days so that'll be a late decision.”
- INJURYMixed news on injury front Men10d ago · sufc.co.uk ↗DOUBTBamford· matches feedRETURNSMcGuinnessOUTOné· matches feed“Chris Wilder is 'hopeful' leading scorer Patrick Bamford will be available for Friday's clash against Wrexham, despite the boss revealing the striker took a…”“defender Mark McGuinness come back in contention to face Phil Parkinson's side having missed out against the Rams because of concussion protocols that were…”
- INJURYFemi set for return Men2w ago · sufc.co.uk ↗RETURNSSeriki“Femi is available. We've missed him and the likes of Harrison, Ryan and Chongy.”
Swansea6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSAway guide Portsmouth4d ago · swanseacity.com ↗DOUBTEustáquio· matches feedDOUBTStamenić· matches feedOUTRonald· matches feedOUTBurgess· matches feedOUTYeo· matches feedFITKey· feed still flags“Swansea are waiting on the fitness of midfielders Stephen Eustaquio and Marko Stamenic for the trip to Portsmouth.”“Ronald and Cameron Burgess are longer-term absentees, while Moussa Yeo will also be absent.”
- TEAM NEWSTeam news Portsmouth v Swansea City4d ago · swanseacity.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSReport Portsmouth 3 Swansea City 14d ago · swanseacity.com ↗RETURNSStamenić· feed still flagsRETURNSFrancoSTARTSSeeltSTARTSIdahOUTEustáquio· matches feed“Marko Stamenic and Goncalo Franco return to the Swansea City starting line-up against Portsmouth”“Jenson Seelt and Adam Idah are the other players to come into the side.”
- TEAM NEWSVitor Matos We want to respond positively5d ago · swanseacity.com ↗FITKey· feed still flagsRETURNSYeo· feed still flagsOUTRonald· matches feedOUTBurgess· matches feed“Josh Key is fit and available for selection ahead of this afternoon's home Championship clash against Blackburn Rovers.”“Matos confirmed Moussa Yeo will return from a hamstring problem around the upcoming international break”
- TEAM NEWSFan gallery Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers5d ago · swanseacity.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSReport Swansea City 4 Blackburn Rovers 05d ago · swanseacity.com ↗STARTSStewartSTARTSFultonOUTStamenić· matches feedRESTEDIdahRESTEDJust“Ross Stewart makes his first start for Swansea City as Vitor Matos makes three changes for the visit of Blackburn Rovers.”“The striker comes into the side, along with Jay Fulton and Jisung Eom, with Adam Idah, Elijah Just on the bench and Marko Stamenic absent through illness.”
Watford5 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSTeam News: Bove To Return To Group Training Men6d ago · watfordfc.com ↗RETURNSBove· feed still flagsDOUBTKjerrumgaard· matches feedDOUBTMlačić· matches feedOUTAntonio· matches feedOUTChikovani· matches feedDOUBTGrieves· matches feed“Edoardo Bove will return to training with the group at the end of this week as he steps up his comeback from a knee injury.”“Late decisions will be made over the fitness of both Luca Kjerrumgaard (thigh) and Branimir Mlačić (groin) ahead of tomorrow night's home clash with Lincoln…”
- PRESSERReaction: Boadu On Goals & Norwich Men8d ago · watfordfc.com ↗
- PRESSERReaction: Dionisi On Norwich Men8d ago · watfordfc.com ↗
- PRESSERReaction: Dionisi On Cardiff Men4w ago · watfordfc.com ↗
- PRESSERReaction: Dionisi On Burnley Men4w ago · watfordfc.com ↗
West Ham3 RECENT UPDATES
- PRESSERAs It Happened Rita Guarino's pre-Manchester City press conference3d ago · whufc.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSStarting XI Hammers make five changes at Cardiff3d ago · whufc.com ↗OUTWalker-Peters· ahead of feedRETURNSMavropanos· feed still flags“Veltman replaces Kyle Walker-Peters, who misses out having suffered an injury in Saturday's defeat to West Bromwich Albion.”“Mavropanos returns from a knee problem to come in for youngster Airidas Golambeckis, and he starts in a back four which also includes Maximilian Kilman and…”
- TEAM NEWSStarting XI Four changes for Lincoln3w ago · whufc.com ↗
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