EFL Championship · England
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Werder Bremen face a crucial decision as they work frantically to get midfielder Jens Stage fit for Saturday's North Derby. The Danish midfielder's availability could swing both the match outcome and betting markets, with Bremen's odds already drifting from 2.10 to 2.35 as uncertainty grows.
16 Apr 2026
Patrick Agyemang's World Cup-ending injury has exposed the USMNT's persistent bias against Championship performers, with Haji Wright's 16 goals for table-topping Coventry demanding the recognition that Mauricio Pochettino must deliver to prove he's different from his predecessors.
16 Apr 2026
Werder Bremen captain Marco Friedl's one-match suspension for his red card against Cologne means he'll miss the crucial DFB-Pokal North Derby against Hamburg. The timing couldn't be worse for the relegation-threatened Bundesliga side, who must face their fiercest rivals without their defensive leader and organisational cornerstone.
16 Apr 2026
Sporting manager Rui Borges has claimed Benfica hold a significant freshness advantage ahead of Sunday's Lisbon derby, citing his rivals' lack of European fixtures. The Portuguese boss's comments reveal growing concern about fixture congestion as both clubs battle for the Primeira Liga title.
16 Apr 2026
West Bromwich Albion face potential relegation weeks after the Championship season ends, with P&S charges threatening to create unprecedented chaos as the EFL's rulebook ambiguity allows points deductions as late as June. The situation echoes Derby's 2021 'interchangeable fixtures' crisis but with far more serious implications for a club sitting just two points above the drop zone.
14 Apr 2026
Pep Guardiola has bizarrely claimed sunshine is the key to Manchester City's success while acknowledging the Premier League title race remains competitive. His cryptic comments ahead of Sunday's crucial Arsenal clash suggest mounting pressure as both teams prepare for what could be the season's defining fixture.
14 Apr 2026
Werder Bremen captain Leonardo Bittencourt has promised his side will arrive with a 'knife between their teeth' for Sunday's North Derby against Hamburg. The desperate rhetoric comes after a humiliating 3-1 defeat to Cologne left Bremen's promotion hopes in serious jeopardy.
13 Apr 2026
Tomás Araújo's likely absence from Sunday's Lisbon derby leaves Benfica facing a defensive crisis at the worst possible moment. The 23-year-old's injury exposes concerning depth issues that could hand Sporting a crucial advantage in the title race, with betting markets already reflecting the shifted dynamics.
12 Apr 2026
Sporting CP's Iván Fresneda was forced off at half-time against Santa Clara with physical complaints, triggering a selection crisis for manager Rui Borges ahead of crucial fixtures against Arsenal and Benfica. The right-back's potential absence exposes Sporting's squad depth issues at the worst possible moment, with Champions League progression and domestic supremacy both hanging in the balance.
12 Apr 2026
Jack Wilshere's 39-game managerial career faces its biggest test against Dave Challinor's 605-match, nine-trophy CV in Sunday's EFL Trophy final. The numbers alone tell you why Stockport are the smart bet at Wembley.
11 Apr 2026
Sporting CP will rest key defenders Diomandé and Inácio plus midfielder Morita against Estrela da Amadora, giving Eduardo Quaresma and Daniel Bragança rare starting opportunities. The rotation gamble prioritises freshness for the upcoming Lisbon derby while testing the league leaders' squad depth against 14th-placed opposition.
11 Apr 2026
Sporting CP's Nuno Santos leads a desperate fitness race ahead of Sunday's Lisbon derby, with the winger joining Luís Guilherme and Ioannidis on an injury list that could hand bitter rivals Benfica a crucial advantage in the Portuguese title race. The Lions' depleted attack has averaged just 1.25 goals per game without key players, raising serious concerns about their derby chances.
11 Apr 2026
The Scottish FA's appointment of external consultant Mark Blackbourne to investigate Old Firm disorder exposes a fundamental crisis in managing Scottish football's biggest fixture. With 13 arrests already made and dramatic differences in ticket allocations fuelling tensions, the review could reshape how Glasgow derbies are staged and priced.
10 Apr 2026
Newcastle United's EFL Cup triumph masks a harsh financial reality that will force them to sell stars like Sandro Tonali or Anthony Gordon this summer. Despite Saudi backing, PSR restrictions mean Eddie Howe's side face the same 'sell to buy' constraints as any mid-table club, with the manager's future increasingly uncertain.
9 Apr 2026
Hearts and Celtic could face a title-deciding clash on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season, marking the first genuine threat to Old Firm dominance in decades. Derek McInnes' side hold a one-point lead over Rangers with five games remaining, setting up a potential end to their 65-year championship drought.
7 Apr 2026
