English professional men's football club, competing in the EFL Championship.
Lincoln City’s return to the Championship ends in stoppage-time heartbreak as Lankshear strikes a late winner for his new club after Adam Reach had given Lincoln the lead. Bolton, QPR, Charlton and Swansea collect early points in the weekend’s opening fixtures; Derby and Preston share the spoils in a 2-1 encounter, while Millwall, Bristol City, Norwich and others suffer mixed starts.
Arsenal have reinforced their title bid by signing Christos Tzolis for 34m and Illan Meslier in a club-record swoop, while fitness concerns and ongoing transfer talk shape preparations for the new season. Arsenal also faces questions over William Saliba’s injury and potential midfield additions as the club aims to sustain pressure at the top.
Wrexham has confirmed a high-profile pre-season tour to the United States, with fixtures against Leeds United, Liverpool and Sunderland. The team is focused on training and results as injuries shape squad selection ahead of the Championship campaign.
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United after five years in charge, with the departure following a 4-1 pre-season defeat to Bristol City. The club is facing upheaval as it sells key players and contemplates Bruno Guimaraes' future. Arsenal are linked with the Brazil midfielder amidst reported interest from elsewhere, while new signings and managerial replacements loom.
Newcastle United has appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe. Jaissle, 38, arrives from Al Ahli with a track record of high‑intensity, attacking football and a trophy‑laden spell in Asia. The club aims to rebuild after a difficult 2025-26 season and a flurry of summer departures.