Championship news: Sheffield Utd vs Sunderland – Five key battles and score prediction
Saturday sees the culmination of the Championship season as Sheffield United and Sunderland meet at Wembley to battle it out for a place in the Premier League.
Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry considers five key battles to anticipate in what is commonly regarded as the sport’s most lucrative match.
Championship recall: A look into Sunderland’s previous playoff finals
Sunderland take on Sheffield United on Saturday at Wembley Stadium to fight for promotion to the Premier League.
Sunderland were relegated back in 2017 following years of mismanagement, now the Mackems are just 90 minutes away from a return to the promised land.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at how the Black Cats have fared in their previous playoff finals.
Championship news: Sheffield Utd vs Sunderland – Who fares best in the play-offs?
Following two very different Championship play-off semi-final ties, with one ultra-competitive and the other a landslide, Sheffield United and Sunderland will duke it out for a place in the Premier League next season.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley takes a look at the last three play-off campaigns for both finalists and predicts who will seal their place amongst the elite.
Championship news: Sunderland vs Coventry City – Five key battles and score prediction
After an intense affair on Friday saw Sunderland emerge 2-1 victors over Coventry City in their Championship play-off semi-final first leg, attention now shifts to the second leg at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.
Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry takes a look at five key battles that could decide who heads to Wembley for the play-off final and makes a score prediction.
Championship news: Coventry City vs Sunderland – Five key battles and score prediction
The Championship play-offs are here, with fourth-placed Coventry City welcoming fifth-placed Sunderland to the CBS Arena on Friday for the first leg of a much-anticipated semi-final.
Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry breaks down five key battles ahead of the clash.
Championship news: Bristol City vs Sheffield United - Five key battles and score prediction
Bristol City welcomes Sheffield United to Ashton Gate for the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on Thursday.
Both teams finished sixth and third in the Championship respectively, with the Blades being contenders for automatic promotion, but fell short to the valiant efforts of Leeds United and Burnley.
Sports News Blitz writer - and Leeds Utd fan Maddie Newton assesses the playoff clash and the five key battles to decide the outcome.
Championship news: The three relegated clubs - Where did it all go wrong?
While the likes of Leeds United and Burnley celebrate a return to the Premier League, there are three Championship sides that ended their season on a sour note, being relegated to the third tier of English football.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Dylan Easton breaks down what went wrong for the three clubs.
Leeds United news: Five players that need to be signed by Leeds this summer
Leeds United are looking to stay in the Premier League and build the club to be an established top-tier side.
Written by Sports News Blitz’s Elliot Ward, here are the transfers that could do the job for Leeds, from the least priority to the highest.
Leeds Utd news: Daniel Farke discusses promotion, Plymouth and rumours around future
Leeds United face Plymouth on Saturday lunchtime at Home Park, with victory sealing the title ahead of Burnley.
On Thursday, Daniel Farke held his press conference ahead of the match which Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Easton watched on YouTube - and below is a breakdown of proceedings.
Plymouth Argyle vs Leeds United: Five key battles and score prediction
The final day of another frankly remarkable Championship campaign is upon us and Leeds United travel to Home Park for a matchup with title consequences and relegation confirmation on the line.
Despite not being mathematically relegated, Plymouth require a 14-goal swing in their favour to possibly escape relegation and will be preparing for a return to League One after a two year spell in the Championship.
Leeds enter this fixture knowing a win secures both the title and a 100-point campaign, and their performance against Bristol City shows a side intent on claiming silverware.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles for the final-day showdown and offers a score prediction.
Elland Road Ramble - Bristol City result, Farke’s future, Plymouth predictions and more
The latest Elland Road Ramble podcast is now available - and Leeds Trinity University placement students Elliot Ward and Maddie Newton discuss the 4-0 win over Bristol City before asking one key question: should Largie Ramazani get more minutes?
Watch the episode in full here, then subscribe to the Sports News Blitz YouTube channel.
Leeds Utd news: The standout players of the season so far
Leeds United are looking to finish strong after their promotion to the Premier League and win the title.
Sports News Blitz writer, Elliot Ward, looks at which players he thinks have been the standouts this season for Leeds United.
Wrexham news: A rollercoaster ride from National League to the Championship
After languishing in the lower tiers of the football pyramid, Wrexham are finally in the Sky Bet Championship - a sudden rise that nobody expected to happen so fast.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Dylan Easton takes a look at how the club have managed their success and the challenges that lie ahead of them.
Leeds Utd round-up: Dominant display, Daniel Farke rumours, Jose Mourinho link and more
Leeds United stunned Bristol City in a 4-0 win at Elland Road for the final home game before their return to the Premier League.
Daniel Farke’s hosts were on top form, with midfielder Ao Tanaka opening the scoring in the 21st minute.
The second half saw this electric performance continue, with Wilfried Gnonto giving the team another goal following a stunning pass from captain Ethan Ampadu.
Substitute Largie Ramazani added a third in the 82nd minute with his first touch of the game, and sealed the game off in style with a fourth goal in the final minute.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Maddie Newton outlines her analysis of the game and addresses some rumours around the manager’s position at the club.
Wrexham news: A detailed look at their rise through the English football ranks
After 42 years, Wrexham A.F.C have been promoted to the EFL Championship, with Premier League football only one step closer now.
The club confirmed second place in League One on the 26th of April following a 3-0 home win against promotion rivals Charlton Athletic, with Birmingham City taking the title of champions.
Goals from both Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith in the first half helped stun Charlton, and a second goal for Smith in the second half confirmed promotion for the Welsh side.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Maddie Newton takes a look at their rise through the ranks.
Championship betting tips: Oxford to confirm safety and Sheffield United to bounce back at Stoke
Matchday 45 of an enthralling Championship season is upon us, with the greatest league on the planet sure to provide another round of elation and despair
Leeds and Sheffield United have confirmed their promotion to the Premier League, but the play-off race and a place in next year's Championship is still massively up for grabs.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s resident Championship tipster Ethan Pitts selects four bets that will help you cash in on the bookies this week.
Leeds United vs Bristol City: Five key battles and score prediction
Leeds United will officially be a Premier League club next season but their job is not quite complete in terms of securing the Championship title.
Many of the Leeds squad are itching to lift the title with full-back Jayden Bogle in particular stating “The aim at the start of the season was silverware”.
Bristol City will be looking to spoil any possible title aspirations by boosting their own play-off chances with an opportunity to seal their place on Monday, April 28.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley considers five key battles for this Elland Road clash and offers a score prediction.
Leeds Utd opinion - Survival checklist for the Premier League: Daniel Farke, Illan Meslier and more
Sports News Blitz has an array of Leeds United fans still recovering from an Easter Monday to remember as they secured automatic promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke has once again proved he is the man when it comes to reaching England’s top tier - but keeping the Whites up there is the biggest challenge.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s betting guru and resident Leeds Utd fan George Dempsey takes a break from slam-dunking NBA tips and gives his take on his team’s glorious return to the top table of English football.
Leeds United secure Premier League return after thrashing Stoke
Leeds United produced a performance worthy of promotion, dismantling Stoke City 6-0 at Elland Road to confirm their long-awaited return to the Premier League.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on Daniel Farke’s tactical brilliance and Joel Piroe’s four-goal masterclass, noting how Leeds’ explosive form sets a thrilling tone for next season.
Leeds Utd news: Whites on the brink of promotion after defeating Oxford Utd
Leeds United beat Oxford United 1-0 in the Championship on Friday to make it three wins in a row and set themselves up to be promoted as early as Monday.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on a vital victory at the Kassam Stadium.