A professional football club from Bermondsey, London, in the EFL Championship.
The Carabao Cup second round has been drawn, with Chelsea and Tottenham entering the competition alongside other Premier League clubs not in Europe. The draw is sectional (north and south) and ties will be played the week of 24 August. The nine top-flight teams in Europe this season join in the third round.
Two developments in football's landscape are reshaping the sport: a high-stakes Championship season following Spygate revelations and Newport County's season-opening push under Hayden Mullins, as they look to stabilise after a managerial shake-up.
A look at how early-season form across the Championship, League One and League Two is shaping expectations, with Charlton, Swansea, Swansea and Wolves noted for brisk starts and Derby’s ownership saga continuing to unfold.
The Carabao Cup ties see Manchester City and Norwich facing each other after City, the holders, may rest stars. Fleetwood and Liverpool advance to round four, with further ties shaping the fourth-round draw. Everton and Newcastle, Fulham and Palace, and Bournemouth and Villa also progress, setting up a busy slate of matches.
BBC and Guardian reports converge on the long-awaited Dockers Derby as Millwall hosts West Ham at The Den for the first time in nearly 15 years. The match underscores London football’s fierce rivalry, the emotional pull for fans, and the policing measures expected around a high-stakes clash.
Graham Alexander has returned to Preston North End as manager, replacing sacked Paul Heckingbottom. The former player has led Bradford City to top of League One this season and will look to turn Preston's fortunes around after a poor start to the Championship campaign.
Coventry City have climbed out of the relegation zone after a bold, risk‑taking win over Newcastle United. Jack Rudoni’s early penalty and late strikes by Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni propelled the Sky Blues, with Sidiki Cherif also scoring, as Frank Lampard’s side show a template of attacking bravery that could define their season.
The Championship match between Millwall and Swansea City was halted for about seven minutes after alleged racist abuse aimed at Swansea substitute Ji-sung Eom is reported. Police are investigating with clubs and authorities following the protocol. Swansea leads the table after a 1-0 win.