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Championship Press Conferences & Team News
106 recent updates from 19 clubs, linked straight to the official club websites. What the managers said, before you pick your XI.
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- OUTAhmedNorwich · matches feed“with players like Papa (Diallo) out and Ali (Ahmed) out.” ↗
- OUTDialloNorwich · matches feed“with players like Papa (Diallo) out and Ali (Ahmed) out.” ↗
- DOUBTFisherNorwich · matches feed“Yeah, Kellen (Fisher) trained today. Of course, it was a very, very soft session. It was light, but he felt better again. So, he can be in contention for the squad.” ↗
- OUTKovačevićNorwich · matches feed“Vladan (Kovačević) is not back yet, so that I can say.” ↗
- OUTShackletonSheffield Utd · matches feed“Jamie (Shackleton) has had another setback which is disappointing for him personally, we are monitoring him but won't be involved at the weekend and he's more frustrated than…” ↗
- OUTDohertySheffield Utd · ahead of feed“Matt (Doherty) has had a flare up in his knee in the last couple of weeks, he's had an injection, but he's unavailable for the weekend.” ↗
- RETURNSOnéSheffield Utd · feed still flags“Ryan (Oné) trained on Thursday and will be involved at the weekend.” ↗
Birmingham6 RECENT UPDATES
- PRESSERChris Davies: We’ve deserved all the wins that we have got Reaction: Birmingham City 3-0 Queens Park Rangers 17 Oct 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatchday team news: Birmingham City v Queens Park Rangers Check out the latest team news ahead of this afternoon's Sky Bet Championship clash 17 Oct 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Birmingham City v Queens Park Rangers We look ahead to Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park 16 Oct 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗
- PRESSERPress Conference: Chris Davies Previews Queens Park Rangers Clash Chris Davies speaks to the media ahead of Saturday's clash against Queens Park Rangers in the Sky Bet…yesterday · bcfc.com ↗
- PRESSERChris Davies praises patience shown in victory over Preston Reaction: Birmingham City 4-0 Preston North End 13 Oct 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSBlues make one change for Preston North End clash Team news: Birmingham City v Preston North End 13 Oct 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗
Blackburn6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSTeam news: West Bromwich Albion v Rovers Club2d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview: West Bromwich Albion v Rovers Club2d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Bristol City v Rovers Club6d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam news: Bristol City v Rovers Club6d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam news: Rovers v Cardiff City Club9d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗RETURNSKargbo· feed still flags“On the bench, Tony Mowbray's boosted by the return of Augustus Kargbo, who is named in a competitive matchday squad for the first time in just under a year.”
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Rovers v Cardiff City Club9d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗FITKargbo· feed still flagsFITWharton· feed still flags“The three-week period has allowed Tony Mowbray to get players back, with the likes of Augustus Kargbo and Scott Wharton both featuring in games arranged…”
Bolton5 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSPreview Wolves v Wanderersyesterday · bwfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Wanderers v Southamptonyesterday · bwfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSPreview: Wanderers v Southamptonyesterday · bwfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Wolves v Wanderersyesterday · bwfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Wanderers v Stoke City8d ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗RETURNSBrunt· feed still flagsRETURNSHardie“fit-again defender Lewis Brunt return on the bench”“Ryan Hardie and fit-again defender Lewis Brunt return on the bench”
Cardiff4 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Cardiff City vs. Watford2d ago · cardiffcityfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Cardiff City vs. Watford2d ago · cardiffcityfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Blackburn Rovers vs. Cardiff City8d ago · cardiffcityfc.co.uk ↗STARTSLawlorSTARTSAshfordSTARTSRobinson“Dylan Lawlor, Cian Ashford and Callum Robinson all featuring in the starting lineup. Dylan and Callum make their first starts of the league campaign for City!”“Dylan Lawlor, Cian Ashford and Callum Robinson all featuring in the starting lineup.”
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Blackburn Rovers vs. Cardiff City8d ago · cardiffcityfc.co.uk ↗
Charlton6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW Watford v Charlton2d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗OUTSichenje· matches feedOUTApter· matches feed“Collins Sichenje (knee) and Rob Apter (knee) remain sidelined for the Addicks.”
- TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW Charlton vs Manchester United2d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗
- INJURYGrace Johnston & Hawa Cissoko injury updates2d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS Ramsay set for first start of season2d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗STARTSRamsaySTARTSBell“Kayne Ramsay will make his first start of the season in this evening's game against Burnley at Turf Moor (7.45pm BST).”“Amari'i Bell also starts as Nathan Jones makes two changes from the team that drew with Bristol City at The Valley on Saturday.”
- TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW Burnley v Charlton6d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗RETURNSKoumetio· feed still flagsRETURNSRamsay· feed still flagsFITMannion· feed still flagsOUTChalobah· matches feedOUTGodden· matches feedOUTSichenje· matches feed“saw Billy Koumetio and Kayne Ramsay both make their returns to action”“Will Mannion returned to the bench following a shoulder injury”
- INJURYRob Apter injury update6d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗OUTApter· matches feed“Rob Apter is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.”
Derby6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS: Derby County vs Stoke City 5 hours ago 1minyesterday · 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 6minsyesterday · dcfc.co.uk ↗
- PRESSERPOST-MATCH REACTION REACTION: Eustace happy with the players' response despite Stoke loss 53 minutes ago 4minsyesterday · dcfc.co.uk ↗OUTTravis· ahead of 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.”
- PRESSERPOST-MATCH REACTION REACTION: Eustace and Morris admit disappointment after heavy QPR loss 1 hour ago 3mins4d ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS: Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County 5 hours ago 1min4d ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW PREVIEW: Queens Park Rangers (A) 1 day ago 3mins4d ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗
Lincoln6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Millwall vs Imps2d ago · weareimps.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam news West Ham United (H)4d ago · weareimps.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Imps vs West Ham United4d ago · weareimps.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam news Sheffield United (A)8d ago · weareimps.com ↗OUTHackett· matches feedOUTMelia· matches feed“Reeco Hackett misses out as he goes through concussion protocols following a knock in training during the international break”“Mason Melia is still recovering from his thigh injury”
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Sheffield United vs Imps8d ago · weareimps.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Imps vs Swansea City4w ago · weareimps.com ↗
Millwall2 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSPreview Millwall v Lincoln City Club News3d ago · millwallfc.co.uk ↗OUTEsse· matches feedOUTDe Norre· matches feedOUTCoburn· matches feedOUTServais· matches feedOUTIvanović· matches 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 News10d 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
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Portsmouth (H)yesterday · canaries.co.uk ↗OUTKovačević· matches feedDOUBTFisher· matches feedOUTDiallo· matches feedOUTAhmed· matches feed“Vladan (Kovačević) is not back yet, so that I can say.”“Yeah, Kellen (Fisher) trained today. Of course, it was a very, very soft session. It was light, but he felt better again. So, he can be in contention for…”
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Portsmouth (H)yesterday · canaries.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Southampton (H)4d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Norwich City v Southampton4d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Swansea City (A)8d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗FITChrisene· feed still flagsOUTTouré· matches feedOUTMcLean· matches feedOUTDiallo· matches feedOUTMahovo· matches feed“confirming Ben Chrisene is available for selection ahead of Saturday's clash against Swansea City.”“Mo [Touré] had surgery and he will be out until January, around that period.”
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Swansea City (A)10d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗
Portsmouth4 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Norwich v Pompey Match Previews3d ago · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Pompey v Sheffield United Match Previews5d ago · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Southampton v Pompey Match Reports9d ago · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Pompey v Blackburn Match Previews4w ago · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
Preston6 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSLiam Gibbs out for 2-3 months First Team News2d ago · pnefc.net ↗OUTGibbs· matches feed“Graham Alexander has confirmed that Liam Gibbs will be sidelined for 2-3 months following a scan on an injury sustained in our midweek clash at Birmingham.”
- TEAM NEWSTeam News Wrexham vs Preston North End First Team News2d ago · pnefc.net ↗STARTSLindsaySTARTSVukčevićSTARTSKennyRESTEDPotts“Liam Lindsay, Andy Vukčević and Johnny Kenny come into the lineup”“while Brad Potts returns to the bench”
- TEAM NEWSHIGHLIGHTS Classic Match: 1998/99 Wrexham 0-5 PNE First Team News3d ago · pnefc.net ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Wrexham (A) Match Previews3d ago · pnefc.net ↗
- TEAM NEWSWATCH Graham Alexander returns to Deepdale First Team News7d ago · pnefc.net ↗
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Birmingham City (A) Match Previews7d ago · pnefc.net ↗
Sheffield Utd2 RECENT UPDATES
- INJURYMixed news on injury front Men3d ago · sufc.co.uk ↗RETURNSOné· feed still flagsOUTDoherty· ahead of feedOUTShackleton· matches feed“Ryan (Oné) trained on Thursday and will be involved at the weekend.”“Matt (Doherty) has had a flare up in his knee in the last couple of weeks, he's had an injection, but he's unavailable for the weekend.”
- PRESSERPress Conference Men6d ago · sufc.co.uk ↗
Swansea5 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSMoussa Yeo C'est Magnifique6d ago · swanseacity.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSReport Swansea City 2 Norwich City 18d ago · swanseacity.com ↗OUTEustáquio· matches feed“the Canadian ruled out by a minor shoulder problem”
- INJURYJosh Key and Stephen Eustaquio ruled out of Norwich clash8d ago · swanseacity.com ↗OUTKey· matches feedOUTEustáquio· matches feed
- TEAM NEWSTeam news Swansea City v Norwich City8d ago · swanseacity.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSVitor Matos We have a lot of hunger to play in front of our fans8d ago · swanseacity.com ↗OUTEustáquio· matches feedOUTKey· matches feedFITStewart· feed still flags“The Swans will be without Stephen Eustaquio and Josh Key. Canada midfielder Eustaquio suffered a minor shoulder injury while on international duty, while…”“Ross Stewart is available and Vitor Matos otherwise has a fully fit squad to choose from.”
West Ham3 RECENT UPDATES
- TEAM NEWSStarting XI Four changes for Lincoln4d ago · whufc.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSStarting XI Of My Life Morato11d ago · whufc.com ↗
- TEAM NEWSStarting XI Nuno names team for Dockers Derby4w ago · whufc.com ↗OUTVeltman· matches feed“the injured Joël Veltman being replaced by Kyle Walker-Peters at right-back”
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Links are indexed daily from each club's official website and open on the club's own site. We track press conferences, team news and injury updates; kick-off decisions can change after a manager speaks, so treat this as a guide, not gospel.