EFL recap: All the EFL talking points amid yet another international break
The international break is back again, and to be fair to it, it’s been pretty interesting this time. Ireland got the playoffs and Scotland qualified, both in cinematic fashion, with Wales also making it to a playoff spot.
But less about them - here’s everything that happened in the EFL, with some of League One and all of the Championship called off as expected.
There will still be some Championship talk, but here, Sports News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner reflects on some of the matches.
Top matches from Round 1 of the FA Cup: Yorkshire derbies and hat-trick heroes
Leagues One and Two of the EFL were suspended from Friday, October 31, to Monday, November 1, all thanks to the return of the FA Cup.
Before current holders Crystal Palace begin their defence of the trophy, the first round has already seen a couple of upsets and surprises in fixtures that would be hard to find anywhere else.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner shares some talking points from the first round of the FA Cup.
EFL recap: Plenty from League Two, managerial changes in League One, the Championship’s Sheffield Wednesday special, and more from the midweek action
Another late one this week as there were a few games set to be played on Monday and Tuesday this week, but nevertheless, no shortage of entertainment.
It was a week of cup games where Wycombe took Fulham to penalties and Grimsby Town were shrugged off by Brentford.
Read on for Sports News Blitz’s weekly EFL recap, written by Charlie Gardner, to find out what happened in the leagues.
EFL analysis: Steve Bruce sacked, Wrexham draw, Ipswich win derby and more
In a world where the Premier League dominates all the media, with hundred-million-pound fees and endless VAR controversy, the EFL seems somewhat overlooked at times.
Written by Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Gardner, here’s the first of a weekly series in which all the latest Football League excitement and drama can be found in one place, with a selection of the best moments, biggest results and maybe even who could be the next manager down at the job centre.
League One news: Optimism at Reading FC as Rob Couhig buys out unpopular Dai Yongge
For several years now, being a fan of Berkshire-based Reading Football Club has been an arduous ordeal as a 150-year-old institution, once the symbol of responsible football governance, was driven to the brink of extinction by owner Dai Yongge.
Now, with Rob Couhig’s takeover officially completed, Film News Blitz and Sports News Blitz writer David Bason surveys the scene at the Madejski Stadium and counts himself bloody delighted to be a Reading fan once again.
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.
Barnsley FC opinion: Fans hoping for play-off push under Conor Hourihane
On March 12 of this year, it was officially announced that Head Coach Darrell Clarke would be leaving Barnsley.
It was to be expected because Barnsley have not been in the best of form under Clarke’s management, and have been struggling throughout the season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jonathon House takes a look at how the club have faired this season under Clarke, and whether he’s got what it takes.
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.
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.