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Championship Press Conferences & Team News

112 recent updates from 18 clubs, linked straight to the official club websites. What the managers said, before you pick your XI.

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FITCabangoSwansea · feed still flags“Club captain Ben Cabango is fit enough for a place on the bench.” ↗

Birmingham6 RECENT UPDATES

TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Birmingham City v Wolves We look ahead to the Sky Bet Championship clash at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park 06 Sep 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗
PRESSERPress conference: Chris Davies previews Wolves clash Chris Davies speaks to Blues+ ahead of Sunday's clash against Wolves in the Sky Bet Championship 04 Sep 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗
TEAM NEWSTeam news: Birmingham City v Wolves Check out the latest team news ahead of the Sky Bet Championship clash at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park 06 Sep 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗RESTEDVicente OUTSolis· ahead of feed“The winger, who arrived on loan from Hull City on transfer deadline day, comes in for Carlos Vicente who drops to the substitutes bench.”“He is one of just two changes to the starting line-up, with Paik Seung-Ho coming in for Jhon Solis, who has picked up a knock.”
PRESSERChris Davies praises Blues' character after pulsating draw Reaction: Birmingham City 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 06 Sep 2026yesterday · bcfc.com ↗OUTSolis· ahead of feed DOUBTGray· matches feed“Jhon Solis missed the game after picking up a knock, while Demarai Gray had to be withdrawn after coming on as a second-half substitute.”“And Dimmy was just a bit dazed. He got a couple of knocks in a couple of duels, but I don't know exactly what happened. I think he was a bit dazed by that.”
TEAM NEWSChampionship Preview: Birmingham City v Southampton We look ahead to the Sky Bet Championship clash at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park 01 Sep 20266d ago · bcfc.com ↗
TEAM NEWSTeam news: Birmingham City v Southampton Check out the latest team news ahead of tonight's Sky Bet Championship clash at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park 01 Sep 20266d ago · bcfc.com ↗STARTSRoberts FITGray· feed still flags“Patrick Roberts come in to replace Demarai Gray.”“Gray took a knock to the shoulder in the win at the Racecourse Ground, but is fit enough to take his place amongst the substitutes.”

Blackburn4 RECENT UPDATES

TEAM NEWSTeam news: Preston North End v Rovers Club3d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSPreview: Preston North End v Rovers Club4d ago · rovers.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSTeam news: Rovers v Sheffield United Club2w ago · rovers.co.uk ↗RESTEDForshaw“Adam Forshaw is rested and isn't included in the squad.”
TEAM NEWSPreview: Rovers v Sheffield United Club2w ago · rovers.co.uk ↗OUTBaradji· matches feed OUTKargbo· matches feed OUTWharton· matches feed“Moussa Baradji, Augustus Kargbo and Scott Wharton remain sidelined through injury”

Bolton6 RECENT UPDATES

TEAM NEWSTeam News Sheffield United v Wanderers2d ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Sheffield United v Wanderers2d ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSTeam News Wanderers v Lincoln City7d ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗STARTSIling-Junior“Sam Iling-Junior makes his full Wanderers' debut as the Whites bid to extend their unbeaten Championship start.”
TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Wanderers v Lincoln City7d ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗OUTRodrigues· matches feed OUTStephenson· matches feed OUTSimons· matches feed“Ruben Rodrigues (knee), Luca Stephenson (thigh) and Xavier Simons (suspension) are unavailable for the visit of Lincoln.”
TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Wanderers v Preston North End3w ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSTeam News Wanderers v Preston North End3w ago · bwfc.co.uk ↗OUTSimons· matches feed OUTRodrigues· matches feed STARTSFamewo STARTSStephenson STARTSLarrazabal DOUBTBrunt· matches feed STARTSErhahon STARTSSheehan“Suspension for Xavier Simons and Ruben Rodrigues' injury means a start in midfield for Ethan Erhahon alongside Josh Sheehan, who captains the Whites against…”“Defenders Akin Famewo and Luca Stephenson and wideman Gaizka Larrazabal start for Steven Schumacher's side, with Lewis Brunt, Ryan Hardie and Samuel…”

Cardiff6 RECENT UPDATES

Charlton6 RECENT UPDATES

TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS Full league debuts for Skipp and Ouma2d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗
INJURYCollins Sichenje injury update2d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW Charlton vs Liverpool2d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW Stoke City v Charlton2d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSMATCH PREVIEW West Bromwich Albion v Charlton6d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS One change as Mesík starts6d ago · cafc.co.uk ↗STARTSMesík OUTKoumetio· matches feed RETURNSOuma· feed still flags STARTSOkonkwo“Ivan Mesík will make his full Charlton league debut as the Addicks host Preston North End at The Valley (KO 3pm BST).”“Mesík replaces Billy Koumetio, who limped off against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday with a hamstring injury.”

Derby5 RECENT UPDATES

PRESSERPOST-MATCH REACTION REACTION: Eustace reacts to West Ham loss 6 hours ago 3mins2d ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗DOUBTBrewster· ahead of feed“He took a nasty bang to the head. I think when the ball hit him on the head, he was just a little bit sick and a bit dizzy. So, we'll have to have a look at…”
TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS: West Ham United vs Derby County 9 hours ago 1min2d ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS: Portsmouth vs Derby County 8 hours ago 1min6d ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗
PRESSERPOST-MATCH REACTION REACTION: Eustace and Sanderson reflect on Swansea defeat 11 hours ago 3mins9d ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS: Derby County vs Swansea City 14 hours ago 1min9d ago · dcfc.co.uk ↗STARTSClark STARTSTravis STARTSBlackett-Taylor STARTSLangås STARTSSalvesen“Bobby Clark begins in midfield having got onto the scoresheet in the Rams' 2-2 draw with the Bluebirds.”“Lewis Travis captains the Rams”

Lincoln6 RECENT UPDATES

TEAM NEWSTeam news Southampton (H)2d ago · weareimps.com ↗
TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Imps vs Southampton2d ago · weareimps.com ↗
TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Imps vs Blackburn Rovers7d ago · weareimps.com ↗OUTDarikwa· matches feed“with the unfortunate injury sustained by Tendayi Darikwa”
TEAM NEWSTeam news Bolton Wanderers (A)7d ago · weareimps.com ↗OUTDarikwa· matches feed OUTHamer· matches feed STARTSElder STARTSTowler STARTSMcGrandles“The midfielder takes the armband in the absence of Tendayi Darikwa, who has been ruled out for the season with the knee injury he suffered against…”“He lines up in defence alongside Ryley Towler, who comes in as Tom Hamer also misses out due to injury.”
TEAM NEWSTeam news Blackpool (A)13d ago · weareimps.com ↗STARTSGauci STARTSCoubiș STARTSHonohan STARTSKonak STARTSBayliss STARTSMelia STARTSOlaofe STARTSStreet STARTSElder STARTSJackson STARTSTowler“Joe Gauci is handed his first start following his loan move from Aston Villa”“summer signing Andrei Coubiș also comes into the XI for his first start since joining City from Universitatea Cluj”
TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Blackpool vs Imps13d ago · weareimps.com ↗

Millwall4 RECENT UPDATES

TEAM NEWSPreview Millwall v Bolton Wanderers Club News4d ago · millwallfc.co.uk ↗OUTCrama· matches feed OUTDoughty· matches feed OUTServais· matches feed OUTLeonard· matches feed OUTIvanović· matches feed OUTJensen· matches feed OUTCundle· matches feed DOUBTArconte· matches feed DOUBTLisbie· matches feed DOUBTDe Norre· matches feed DOUBTCoburn· matches feed RETURNSMazou-Sacko· feed still flags“Alex Neil will be without a lengthy list this weekend, as Tristan Crama, Alfie Doughty, Mathis Servais, Ryan Leonard, Mihailo Ivanovic, Lukas Jensen and…”“with the fitness of Tairyk Arconte, Kyrell Lisbie, Casper De Norre and Josh Coburn to all be assessed before kick-off”
TEAM NEWSPreview Millwall v Wrexham Club News6d ago · millwallfc.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSPreview Cambridge United v Millwall Club News2w ago · millwallfc.co.uk ↗FITBaggott FITBatth FITDykes FITLovelace· feed still flags OUTAzeez· matches feed OUTCrama· matches feed OUTMazou-Sacko· matches feed OUTDoughty· matches feed OUTServais· matches feed OUTLeonard· matches feed OUTIvanović· matches feed“with names such as Elkan Baggott and Danny Batth in line for Lions debuts”“whilst the likes of Jordi Osei-Tutu, Lyndon Dykes and Zak Lovelace could be handed more action if the Head Coach shakes things up”
TEAM NEWSPreview Bristol City v Millwall Club News4w ago · millwallfc.co.uk ↗

Norwich6 RECENT UPDATES

TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Sheffield United v Norwich City2d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSTeam News Sheffield United v Norwich City2d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSTeam News Stoke City (A)6d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗RETURNSMaghoma· feed still flags DOUBTMakama· matches feed“Paris was today back in training with the group, so we need to decide if we take him in the selection or not towards tomorrow, or if we train him a few days…”“It's going to be too early to take him in the selection for tomorrow, but he's also in a good spot.”
TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Stoke City v Norwich City6d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗
TEAM NEWSTeam News Burnley (H)6d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗RETURNSCrnac FITChrisene“Ante Crnac made his return from a 10-month absence against Cardiff, scoring the winning goal shortly after coming on.”“Clement confirmed that Ben Chrisene had no injury issue following Tuesday's game and is available for the squad.”
TEAM NEWSMatch Preview Cardiff City v Norwich City13d ago · canaries.co.uk ↗

Portsmouth1 RECENT UPDATE

TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Pompey v QPR Match Previews4w ago · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗

Preston6 RECENT UPDATES

Sheffield Utd1 RECENT UPDATE

PRESSERPress Conference Menyesterday · sufc.co.uk ↗

Southampton1 RECENT UPDATE

TEAM NEWSMen's Team Newssouthamptonfc.com ↗

Swansea6 RECENT UPDATES

TEAM NEWSReport Swansea City 0 Wrexham 0today · swanseacity.com ↗FITCabango· feed still flags“Club captain Ben Cabango is fit enough for a place on the bench.”
TEAM NEWSJosh Key Another clean sheet is really importanttoday · swanseacity.com ↗
TEAM NEWSSwansea City v Wrexham How to watch or listentoday · swanseacity.com ↗DOUBTCabango· matches feed OUTStewart· matches feed OUTBurgess· matches feed OUTFranco· matches feed“Club captain Ben Cabango has resumed full training and will continue to be assessed”“Ross Stewart, Cameron Burgess and Gonçalo Franco remain sidelined”
TEAM NEWSTeam news Swansea City v Wrexhamtoday · swanseacity.com ↗
TEAM NEWSTeam news Derby County v Swansea City7d ago · swanseacity.com ↗
TEAM NEWSJacob Cook makes Hemel Hempstead loan move7d ago · swanseacity.com ↗DOUBTCabango· matches feed OUTFranco· matches feed“Vitor Matos has confirmed Swansea City are continuing to assess the fitness of club captain Ben Cabango ahead of the trip to Derbyshire.”“Gonçalo Franco, however, remains sidelined with his ankle injury but is stepping up his recovery as he nears a return to full fitness.”

Watford2 RECENT UPDATES

West Brom4 RECENT UPDATES

West Ham1 RECENT UPDATE

TEAM NEWSStarting XI Solomon makes West Ham debut at Burnley3w ago · whufc.com ↗RESTEDÁlvarez STARTSOrford STARTSKanté“Solomon replaces Edson Álvarez in the starting XI in the only change from our 3-1 Carabao Cup first-round win over Portsmouth last weekend.”“It is also a big afternoon for Lewis Orford, who makes his full league debut for the Club he joined at the age of five in 2011.”

Wrexham2 RECENT UPDATES

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