After their exit from the English Football League Cup on Tuesday, Championship leaders Newcastle will now turn their full attention to the league and attempt to maintain their 2-point lead on top of the table when they visit The City Ground to square off against Nottingham Forest on Friday evening. A shocking loss to Blackburn … Read more
Garry Monk’s recently-impressive Leeds United host former top-flight side Aston Villa at Elland Road on Saturday evening and the battle between the onetime English football giants is one that is keenly anticipated. Leeds have lost only 2 of 8 of their last league games, and their late form has seen them move to 5th on … Read more
There is an old saying in football that ‘the table never lies’. But even for those well versed in football’s oldest clichés, this season’s final Championship rankings look like they’re telling a few fibs. From the bottom up, it’s a table of statistical oddities. Peterborough, relegated on the final day after conceding two late goals … Read more
After a thrilling finale to the 2012-13 Championship season, I assess the Championship compared to different big European leagues. After Saturday lunchtime’s showing, the second tier of the English game has once again proven why it is one of the most exciting football leagues around in the current climate. With the second automatic promotion place still at … Read more