Valerien Ismael happy to get his reign at Barnsley off to a winning start
New head coach Valerien Ismael believes Barnsley’s 3-0 win over 10-man QPR at Oakwell was a huge step in the right direction.
Championship
Wycombe draw with Watford to pick up first Championship point
Wycombe secured their first Sky Bet Championship point of the season with a 1-1 draw at home to Watford, but Gareth Ainsworth’s side could easily have claimed all three.
Kenny McLean nets late equaliser as Norwich leave Brentford with a point
Kenny McLean’s lucky late strike rescued a point for Norwich as they drew 1-1 at Brentford.
Middlesbrough leave it late to see off Coventry
Late goals from Britt Assobalonga and Djed Spence earned Middlesbrough a 2-0 win over Coventry at the Riverside Stadium.
Yakou Meite scores after eight seconds as leaders Reading march on
Yakou Meite scored unbeaten Reading’s fastest ever competitive goal to extend their lead at the top of the Championship to seven points with an impressive 4-2 win at Blackburn.
Valerien Ismael’s reign at Barnsley gets off to flying start with win over QPR
Valerien Ismael made the perfect start as Barnsley head coach after leading his new side to a 3-0 victory over 10-man QPR at Oakwell.
Coronavirus wrap: Gianni Infantino tests positive as more games are postponed
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for Covid-19, while a number of games in the English Football League have been wiped out because of the virus.
Rotherham to choose from same squad for derby against Sheffield Wednesday
Rotherham boss Paul Warne is expected to choose from an unchanged squad for the home derby against Sheffield Wednesday.
Wayne Rooney still sitting it out for Derby
Wayne Rooney will miss Derby’s home game against Cardiff as he continues to self-isolate under Covid-19 protocols.
James Collins returns to Luton contention following self-isolation
Luton will have James Collins available for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Nottingham Forest.
Full-back Darnell Fisher could return for Preston against Millwall
Preston could have Darnell Fisher back in contention for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Millwall at Deepdale.
David Brooks pushing to return for Bournemouth
Bournemouth could have David Brooks available for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Bristol City on Wednesday night.
Birmingham could welcome back Jon Toral for Huddersfield game after groin injury
Birmingham boss Aitor Karanka remains hopeful Jon Toral will be fit to face Huddersfield.
Blackburn to check on goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski ahead of Reading game
Blackburn goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski is doubtful for Tuesday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Reading.
Brentford captain Pontus Jansson doubtful for visit of Norwich
Brentford captain Pontus Jansson is a doubt ahead of the visit of Norwich.
Barnsley begin life under Valerien Ismael against QPR
Valerien Ismael takes charge of his first match since being appointed Barnsley manager as QPR visit Oakwell in the Sky Bet Championship.
Uche Ikpeazu could make full Wycombe debut against Watford
Uche Ikpeazu could make his full Wycombe debut at home to Watford.
Patrick Roberts could return as Middlesbrough shuffle pack
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock is set to rotate his squad as the hectic schedule continues with a Sky Bet Championship clash with Coventry.
Kasey Palmer returns for Swansea and could make first start
Loan signing Kasey Palmer is available for Swansea’s home game with Stoke after being ineligible to play against parent club Bristol City last weekend.
Nathan Jones delighted as Luton return to winning ways with ‘glorious’ victory
Luton boss Nathan Jones spoke of the importance of his side’s “glorious” 1-0 victory at Sheffield Wednesday following back-to-back defeats.
Veljko Paunovic hails players as Reading extend lead at Championship summit
Reading manager Veljko Paunovic praised the “super important” qualities of his team as they moved five points clear at the top of the Championship with a 3-0 home win over Rotherham.
Steve Cooper hits out at decision to award Bristol City late penalty
Steve Cooper was left fuming by the 83rd-minute penalty that cost his Swansea side two points in the 1-1 draw with Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
Tony Mowbray delighted as Blackburn break down 10-man Coventry
Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray was delighted as Adam Armstrong’s double helped his side break down 10-man Coventry to claim a 4-0 victory at St Andrew’s.
Birmingham boss Aitor Karanka ‘not concerned at all’ by lack of goals
Birmingham manager Aitor Karanka insists he is not worried about his side’s failure to score in open play this season.
Gareth Ainsworth backs Wycombe to avoid relegation
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth is convinced his promoted side have got what it takes to stay up despite suffering a seventh successive defeat after going down 2-1 to 10-man Norwich at Carrow Road.
Michael O’Neill: We made life more difficult for ourselves than was necessary
Stoke boss Michael O’Neill admitted his side took him through the wringer as they clung on for a battling home win against Sky Bet Championship promotion hopefuls Brentford.
Alex Neil: Preston players ‘worked their socks off’ in Huddersfield win
Manager Alex Neil hailed Preston’s team spirit and work ethic after they came from behind to win 2-1 at Huddersfield.
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock unhappy with referee after draw with Cardiff
Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock called Cardiff’s equaliser “a disgrace” after he was denied a winning return to the Welsh capital in a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw.
Adam Murray “excited” to work with new Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael
Adam Murray is looking forward to getting to know new Barnsley head coach Valerien Ismael after his spell in caretaker charge came to an end with a 1-1 draw at Millwall.
Alan Browne brace lifts Preston past 10-man Huddersfield
Alan Browne hit a rapid-fire double as Preston came from behind to win 2-1 at Huddersfield.