Reading Football Club News Feed: September 2025

Jakirovic keeps reminding McBurnie of goal target

22 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Oli McBurnie says Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic keeps reminding him of his goal targets for the season.

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'North End feel like they might be going places'

22 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Radio Lancashire sports editor Andy Bayes says the early signs are good for new-look Preston North End.

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Play-offs will be 'tough ask' for Ipswich - Mathie

22 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Ex-Ipswich Town striker Alex Mathie says it will be boss Kieran McKenna's "biggest achievement" if he can get his side in contention for the play-offs.

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Brown savours 'dream' debut for Owls

22 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sheffield Wednesday forward George Brown says scoring on his Championship debut is "what you dream of".

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'Best is yet to come from De Keersmaecker'

22 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett says the best is yet to come from Belgian midfielder Brian De Keersmaecker.

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? Horrors at Hull - what's going wrong, Saints?

22 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and former Southampton midfielder Jo Tessem discuss a hard watch for Saints fans at Hull.

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We were not on QPR's level - Johansson

22 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Viktor Johansson says Stoke were not on the same level as opponents Queens Park Rangers after suffering a 1-0 loss at Loftus Road.

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Could Agyemang be the missing ingredient?

22 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Final Score reporter Sam Fletcher says striker Patrick Agyemang could be the spark Derby County need to start moving up the Championship table.

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Norwich must turn home form around quickly - Stacey

22 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Norwich City defender Jack Stacey says the club must find a way to quickly turn their home form around if they are to have a successful season.

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Out Of Bottom Four With Home Win

22 September 2025
By graham@royals.org (Graham Loader)

Reading climbed out of the bottom four with a hard-earned and well-deserved second league victory of the season.

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'We’re trying to make this place a fortress' - Hunt pleased after Reading victory

21 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading manager Noel Hunt called on his team to make their home ground a “fortress” after the nervous 2-1 League One victory over Leyton Orient.

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Reading secure second league win of the season as the Royals beat Leyton Orient

21 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading clinched only their second League One victory of the season when they edged past Leyton Orient 2-1 at the SCL Stadium.

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Sheff Utd's identity crisis and 'optimism' at QPR - EFL takeaways

20 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Final Score pundit Sam Parkin gives his five takeaways from Saturday's EFL action.

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Saints 'gifted' goals away - Still

20 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Southampton manager Will Still laments his side for having "gifted" goals away against Hull City following their 3-1 loss on Humberside.

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Tactical shape helped Hull succeed - Jakirovic

20 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic praises his side's tactical shape and discipline after the Tigers 3-1 win over Southampton.

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Parkinson cites Wrexham journey amid 'outside talk'

20 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Phil Parkinson is keen to remind the football world of Wrexham's remarkable rise following a week in which his position as manager came under scrutiny.

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Pedersen 'proud' of Sheff Wed's first league win

20 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen says he is "very proud" of the Owls after they registered their first league win of the season at Portsmouth.

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Mousinho lambasts 'awful' Portsmouth

20 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho says his team's performance in their 2-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday was "awful".

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Stoke feel the squeeze at Loftus Road

20 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Radio Stoke commentator Mark Elliott discusses what went wrong for Stoke City as they lost 1-0 at QPR.

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Oxford winger Phillips out for 'a few months'

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Oxford United boss Gary Rowett says Matt Phillips is likely to be out for "a few months" with a quad injury.

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QPR bring in free-agent goalkeeper Hamer

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Queens Park Rangers sign free-agent goalkeeper Ben Hamer on a short-term deal.

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Mousinho warns of 'dangerous' Wednesday side

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho wants improvement in their attack during Saturday's "dangerous" fixture against Sheffield Wednesday.

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Leicester provide 'different challenge' - Lampard

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Coventry boss Frank Lampard says Saturday's game against Leicester provides a "different challenge" to what the club have faced so far.

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'The ambition at Ipswich is insane' - Furlong

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Ipswich Town defender Darnell Furlong says the "ambition of Ipswich is insane" following his move from West Bromwich Albion.

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'Preston stood out from start' for Armstrong

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

On-loan midfielder Harrison Armstrong says "Preston stood out straight away" when deciding the next step in his career.

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First league win an 'energy boost' - McKenna

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna says his team has been "boosted" by their 5-0 win against Sheffield United last weekend.

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City have 'big belief' from results - Struber

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Bristol City have taken "big belief" from their results so far, says head coach Gerhard Struber, as the club remain unbeaten in the league.

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Wilder glad to be back from 'extended holiday'

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says he has been working "24/7 to get it right" upon his latest return to the club.

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Parkinson speculation a 'disgrace' - Wrexham's Harvey

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Wrexham's non-executive director Shaun Harvey hits back at speculation surrounding the future of manager Phil Parkinson.

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Sunderland's bold standard and EFL's search for 'utopia'

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

The EFL's head of youth development, Darren Wassall, on the success of the league's academy system and what more needs to be done.

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'Birmingham have hit challenging spell' - Davies

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City boss Chris Davies admits his side have endured a "challenging spell" following back-to-back away defeats in the Championship.

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Leicester defender Thomas signs new four-year deal

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Leicester City left-back Luke Thomas agrees a new contract to keep him at the King Power Stadium until 2029.

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Championship 'as tough as I've ever known it'

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom believes this season's Championship has been the most competitive he has experienced.

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'No reason why we can't get promoted' - Mepham

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion defender Chris Mepham says promotion to the Premier League is a "big reason" why he joined the club last month.

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Five things to look out for in EFL - Wilder's return and a top-two tangle

19 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Five things to keep an eye on in the EFL this weekend, including Chris Wilder's return to Sheffield United and a summit meeting in League One.

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Saudi takeover of Bristol City 'purely speculation' - Marshall

18 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Reports of a Bristol City takeover by Saudi Arabian investors are "purely speculation", says the club's director Gavin Marshall.

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Hull will be diligent over managing Millar's return

18 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden tells BBC Radio Humberside the club have to choose carefully how to reintegrate Liam Millar after his ACL recovery.

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Preston's Brady out for 'a number of months'

18 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Preston North End confirm winger Robbie Brady is out for "a number of months" with a calf injury.

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Boro in 'good spirits' for 'difficult' West Brom game

18 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards said there is a "good vibe around the place" as his unbeaten Championship leaders prepare to host West Brom.

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? Can Ipswich make it back-to-back wins?

18 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Ipswich Town legend John Wark joins BBC Radio Suffolk to look ahead to Saturday's game against Blackburn.

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Maja eyes start but Williams out until New Year

18 September 2025
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion forward Josh Maja could feature in Friday's match against Middlesbrough, but full-back Alex Williams faces a spell out.

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? Do Derby have the right balance in midfield?

18 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Malcolm Christie, Dominic Dietrich and Ed Dawes reflect on Derby's 1-0 win at West Brom, and the current stand-out players in the Rams squad.

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Stephan expects 'completely different game' v Stoke

18 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Queens Park Rangers head coach Julien Stephan is happy with consecutive 3-1 wins but says Stoke will present a very different challenge.

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Nunez move to Ipswich was a 'shock' - Gibbs

18 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Norwich City midfielder Liam Gibbs says Marcelino Nunez's move to East Anglian rivals Ipswich Town this summer was "a horrible one".

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? 'Momentum is building' at Middlesbrough

18 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Dom Shaw and Rob Law look back at the "character" shown by Middlesbrough to twice come from behind to earn a late draw at Preston.

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Charlton midfielder Anderson signs new deal to 2028

17 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Charlton midfielder Karoy Anderson signs a new deal with the club running until 2028.

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Sporting director Nestor named West Brom president

17 September 2025
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion appoint sporting director Andrew Nestor as club president in charge of "all club functions".

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Pompey's Schmid out for up to 12 weeks with broken hand

17 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid will be out for eight to 12 weeks with a broken hand sustained during Sunday's draw with Southampton.

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Norwich pair Kvistgaarden and Chrisene out for several weeks

17 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Norwich City boss Liam Manning says forward Mathias Kvistgaarden will miss six weeks with a knee injury.

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'Dressing room leaders key to Mason start' - Davies

17 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Former Baggies defender Curtis Davies says West Bromwich Albion's experienced summer signings are "key" to boss Ryan Mason's early success.

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Sheffield United is my life - Wilder on return

16 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Returning Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he would probably not have come back to a different club in the same situation.

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Hourihane and Hunt react as Barnsley beat Reading at Oakwell

16 September 2025
By Chronicle

Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane thought his side’s performance in a 3-2 victory at home to Reading was “a bit flat” – but praised midfield duo Luca Connell and Jonathan Bland for their performances.

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Defensive duo and depth make difference for Derby

16 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Derby fan writer Amelia Warren discusses what was behind the Rams' win at West Brom and what to expect from the visit of Preston North End.

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Just how good has Bristol City's start been?

16 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Fan writer David Pottier searches for some precedent to Bristol City's fine start to the 2025-26 campaign.

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Cifuentes is building bridges with Foxes' fanbase

15 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Fan writer Kate Blakemore believes Foxes manager Marti Cifuentes is bonding with the fanbase.

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Wilder replaces Selles for third Sheff Utd stint

15 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Chris Wilder replaces Ruben Selles to begin his third spell in charge at Sheffield United.

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Wrexham's biggest concern and a cause for optimism

15 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport Wales addresses whether Wrexham fans should be concerned at the club's start to life in the Championship and if there are reasons to be optimistic.

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Wilmot outlines Stoke's play-off ambition

15 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Stoke City are second in the Championship table and see play-offs as a realistic aim for 2025-26.

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Weimann aims to show Rams fans best form in return

15 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Forward Andi Weimann hopes he can show Derby County fans his best form during his second spell at Pride Park.

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'Mousinho's men left St Mary's with heads held high'

15 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth fan writer Tom Chappell discusses a South Coast derby which was part-frustration, but part-pride.

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AI transfers, irate fans and flop Selles - why Wilder is back at Sheff Utd

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

On 24 May, Sheffield United narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League.

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'North End were immense from start to finish'

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Former Preston North End striker Brett Ormerod is enthused by what he saw at Deepdale as league leaders Middlesbrough were held to a 2-2 draw.

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New-look Blackburn built on familiar foundations

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Radio Lancashire's Andy Bayes sees reason for optimism following Blackburn's battling 1-0 win at Watford.

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'Mehmeti at the heart of everything'

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Final Score reporter Betty Glover reflects on Anis Mehmeti's influence in Bristol City's win at Sheffield Wednesday.

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Still: Southampton 'wasted 45 minutes'

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

The Saints boss says his team fell short against rivals Portsmouth at St Marys Stadium.

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Mousinho: 'I'm very disappointed with the challenge'

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Pompey head coach John Mousinho spoke to Andy Moon following the South Coast derby.

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Sheff Utd sack Selles as Wilder linked with return

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sheffield United sack head coach Ruben Selles after the club lose all six of their opening games of the season.

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Three points and an instant cult hero for Stoke

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Radio Stoke's Mark Elliott says that Potters fans got three points and an instant cult hero in the win over Birmingham City.

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'Heggebo must deliver to aid Albion promotion hopes'

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Final Score reporter Chris Latchem reflects on the impact Aune Heggebo must make if West Brom are to challenge for promotion.

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'Travis demanded high standards for Derby'

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Final Score's Chris Latcham reflects on the influence of Derby's Blackburn connection in their win at West Brom.

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'Johannson is the best keeper in the Championship'

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Stoke City are looking up again and Mark Robins has the Potters believing that the good times are coming back.

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Yalcouye impresses while Hull show 'tenacity'

14 September 2025
By BBC Sport

It was a dramatic finish in South Wales, with John Egan's 97th-minute equaliser securing a deserved point for Hull.

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Time to replace Selles with Wilder? Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

13 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport's EFL expert Aaron McLean looks at this weekend's talking points.

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Edwards: 'I loved the reaction from the team'

13 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards spoke to Mark Drury after the 2-2 draw at Preston.

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Watford's Dele-Bashiru moves to Turkey on loan

13 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Watford midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru joins Turkish side Genclerbirligi SK on a season-long loan.

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'Owners support me' - Selles bullish despite Blades' start

13 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sheffield United head coach Ruben Selles says he has the support of the club's board despite their worst start to a season for 30 years.

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'I've explained to a few of them how big it is' - Stephens on derby

13 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Southampton defender Jack Stephens says he has spoken to some of his team-mates about the importance of Saints' rivalry with Portsmouth before Sunday's derby.

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'We don't fear anyone' - Shaughnessy

13 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth's Conor Shaughnessy feels confident before Sunday's derby with Southampton after Pompey's solid start to the season and a well-utilised international break.

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Win 'would mean more than three points' - Mousinho

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says a win over local rivals Southampton on Sunday would "mean more" than just three points to the club.

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Former Millwall and Sheff Wed striker Gregory retires

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Former Millwall and Sheffield Wednesday striker Lee Gregory announces his retirement at the age of 37.

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Inside the bitter rivalry between Saints and Pompey

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

As Southampton and Portsmouth prepare for their first league meeting since 2012, BBC Sport examines the rivalry between the clubs.

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Edwards 'excited' about new signing Strelec

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards says that new signing David Strelec is "an exciting player" for the squad after the forward impressed while on international duty.

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Leicester belong in the Premier League - Cifuentes

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Leicester City boss Marti Cifuentes wants patience as he bids to win promotion to the Premier League in a "sustainable" way.

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? Analysis of Gestede and Ismael interviews

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Listen back to BBC Radio Lancashire's exclusive interviews with Rudy Gestede and Valerian Ismael.

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Oxford name Brannagan as new club captain

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Oxford United name midfielder Cameron Brannagan as their new club captain.

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Edwards named manager of the month for August

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards is named Championship manager of the month for August.

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Sargent named Championship player of the month

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Norwich City striker Josh Sargent is awarded the English Football League's Championship player of the month award for August.

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Five things to look out for in EFL with new records and derby delights

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport takes a look at five standout matches in this weekend's busy EFL schedule.

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Are Middlesbrough early pacemakers or real deal under Edwards?

12 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough have made their best league start for 31 years under new head coach Rob Edwards as excitement starts to build on Teesside.

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Barnsley vs Reading Preview: Everything you need to know ahead of the trip to Oakwell

12 September 2025
By Chronicle

The Royals are back in action this weekend following the first international break of the season, as they travel up to Oakwell to take on Barnsley.

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Montague leaves Swansea after seven months

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Richard Montague left a similar role at League Two club Notts County to take up a key position at Swansea in February.

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Heckingbottom 'delighted' with addition of Armstrong

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom has said he is "delighted" with the deadline day signing of Harrison Armstrong.

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McKenna on making Ipswich 'hard to play against'

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Ipswich Town take on bottom of the Championship Sheffield United on Friday (20:00 BST).

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Coventry name Grimes as new club captain

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Midfielder Matt Grimes is named as Coventry City's new club captain.

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Charlton league game 'main focus' - Neil

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Millwall boss Alex Neil says Saturday's Championship game against Charlton is the "main priority" despite their EFL Cup meeting with Crystal Palace next week.

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Bird getting 'sharpness' back after injury

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Bristol City midfielder Max Bird says he feels his "sharpness" coming back after missing all of pre-season with a calf injury.

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Pedersen 'really happy' with Sheff Wed signing Amass

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen is "really happy" with new signing Harry Amass as the teenager could make his debut against Bristol City on Saturday.

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Derby's evolution has begun

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Radio Derby's Dominic Dietrich discusses Derby County's hunt for their first victory of the season.

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Excitement is palpable but pressure is off Pompey

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth fan writer Tom Chappell sums up his feelings with the first South Coast derby of the decade just around the corner.

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What's gone wrong at Sheff Utd and can Selles turn it around?

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport looks at Sheffield United's disastrous start to the Championship season.

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'More than goals, it's the way Kone plays for the team'

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Queens Park Ranger boss Julien Stephan praises summer signing Richard Kone's "commitment" to the team.

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Pompey fans want bragging rights - Defoe

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Jermain Defoe says fans and players want the "bragging rights" ahead of Sunday's South Coast derby.

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Championship manager of the month nominations announced

11 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards, Coventry City's Frank Lampard, West Bromwich Albion's Ryan Mason and Stoke City's Mark Robins are nominated for the Championship's manager of the month award for August.

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Blackburn 'will need time to evolve' after key exits

10 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Blackburn will "need time to adapt and evolve" and to develop the "next Callum Brittain and Tyrhys Dolan" after a summer of key exits, says boss Valerien Ismael.

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Next transfer window must be 'better' - Struber

10 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Bristol City head coach Gerhard Struber says the Championship club needs to avoid dealing in the last few days of a transfer window.

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Reading rejected Transfer Deadline Day move for highly-rated youngster

10 September 2025
By Chronicle

It has been reported that an Italian side made a Deadline Day offer for Reading’s Tyler Sackey.

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Watford FC to wear Elton John-inspired football kit

10 September 2025
By BBC Sport

The shirt celebrates the club's long-term relationship with the music icon.

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New date confirmed for when Reading will take on Northampton Town in the league

10 September 2025
By Chronicle

A new date has been set for when Reading will take on Northampton Town in the league.

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Robins 'really happy' to keep Vyner after Wrexham bid

09 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Bristol City chief executive Tom Rawcliffe says the club is "really happy" to keep Zak Vyner after Wrexham bid for defender.

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West Brom and Stoke fined for mass brawl

08 September 2025
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City have been fined £5,000 each after a brawl during their Championship match last month.

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Baggies managing director Miles to step down

08 September 2025
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion Managing Director Mark Miles is set to leave club on 15 September after spending over two decades at The Hawthorns.

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Blackburn's 'abject' start compounded by key departures

08 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Fan writer Lindsey Lindsey Lewis discusses the troubling first month of Blackburn's season.

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Dodd wants 'intense atmosphere' on derby day

08 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Former Southampton player Jason Dodd calls on Saints fans to bring an "intense atmosphere" to St Mary's for this weekend's south coast derby.

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Record-breaker Price on target for Northern Ireland

08 September 2025
By BBC Sport

West Brom midfielder Isaac Price becomes the youngest player to score 10 goals for Northern Ireland as they lose 3-1 to Germany.

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Stoke's Rigo scores last-minute winner for Slovakia

08 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Stoke City midfielder Tomas Rigo scores a last-minute winner for Slovakia in their 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Luxembourg.

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Leicester sign former Betis keeper Vieites

06 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Leicester City sign former Real Betis goalkeeper Francisco Vieites on a two-year deal.

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'Wouldn't change a thing' - ex U's boss Buckingham

05 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Des Buckingham speaks to BBC Radio Oxford for the first time since being sacked by Oxford United in December 2024.

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Foxes forward Ayew scores to keep Ghana on course for World Cup

05 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Leicester forward Jordan Ayew scores for Ghana in a 1-1 draw with Chad to keep them on track for World Cup qualification.

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Saints' Charles scores first international goal

05 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Shea Charles scores his first senior goal for Northern Ireland in their World Cup qualifier win over Luxembourg

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Boro new boy Strelec stars for Slovakia in win over Germany

05 September 2025
By BBC Sport

New Middlesbrough foward David Strelec scores for Slovakia as they beat Germany in a World Cup qualifier.

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Ownership nightmares to Mick McCarthy: the highs and lows of a Reading reporter

04 September 2025
By Chronicle

After 177 competitive matches, three managers, one relegation, one top-half finish and the very-near extinction of the football club, today was my last day after a not-so-quiet three-and-half year stint.

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? The right signings for a promotion push?

04 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Former Southampton captain Jason Dodd talks summer signings and the South Coast derby on Saints Social.

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Chaplin loan 'a massive bonus' for Pompey - Evans

04 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Former Pompey player Gareth Evans thinks loanee Conor Chaplin can help the team climb the table.

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Reading name 19 players in 22-man EFL squad- leaving space for free agent recruits

04 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading have confirmed their squad list for the 2025/26 League One campaign following the closure of the summer transfer window.

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Important to build a strong dressing room - Walters

04 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sporting Director Jonathan Walters has faith in Stoke's summer signings to deliver this season.

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It's 'time to repay' Ismael - Gardner-Hickman

04 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Blackburn Rovers' newest addition Taylor Gardner-Hickman is keen to be reunited with boss Valerien Ismael after the international break.

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Reading recruit on Madejski moment to forget and summer talk with Sam Smith

04 September 2025
By Chronicle

New Reading recruit Jack Marriott is hoping to make happy memories with the club- overriding one stand-out one to forget.

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Blades boss Selles 'can have no excuses now' - McAnuff

04 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC EFL pundit Jobi McAnuff believes Sheffield United boss Ruben Selles can have no excuses for poor results after their signings in the transfer window.

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'Green shoots' - winless Rams showing positive signs

04 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Radio Derby's Amelia Warren says the Rams performances point to a promising rest of the season.

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Manager ins and outs - 2025-26 season

04 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.

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Derby loan Goudmijn to Go Ahead Eagles

04 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Derby County midfielder Kenzo Goudmijn joins Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles on a season-long loan.

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Matt Ritchie debut 'a bright spark' as Reading fall to Swindon Town defeat

04 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading manager Noel Hunt labelled Matt Ritchie's debut 'a plus' in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Swindon Town in the Vertu Trophy.

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Noel Hunt on 'frustrating' deadline day and list of possible free agents

03 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading boss Noel Hunt has revealed they have a list of free agents they will speak to after missing out on targets during transfer deadline day.

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Ex-Huddersfield & Blackburn striker Rhodes retires

03 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Former Huddersfield and Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes - the third highest scorer in English league football in the past two decades - retires at the age of 35.

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Ipswich break transfer record and Jobi's best and worst

03 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Join Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown as Ipswich break Championship transfer record

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Boro have signed a 'very good pro' in Browne

03 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough have got a "very, very good pro" in new signing Alan Browne, says BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes.

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New boy Gyabi 'will be massive' for Hull City

03 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Leeds United writer Adonis Storr says new Tigers signing Darko Gyabi can improve Hull's counter-attacking ability.

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Sky Sports confirm television slot for Reading's trip to Wrexham in Carabao Cup

03 September 2025
By Chronicle

Sky Sports have confirmed that Reading's trip to Championship Wrexham in the Carabao Cup will be televised this month.

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Cajuste excited to be back at Ipswich

03 September 2025
By BBC Sport

On-loan Ipswich Town midfielder Jens Cajuste says he is "delighted" to be back at the club for the 2025-26 season.

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'Promotion is the goal' - Blues' new boy Robinson

03 September 2025
By BBC Sport

New Blues signing Jack Robinson is excited to contribute to a successful season in Birmingham.

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Swindon Town boss praises both sides in 'great game of football' against Reading

03 September 2025
By Chronicle

Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway praised both sides in what he labelled a 'great game of football' on Tuesday.

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Blackburn's summer business offers cause for concern

03 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Radio Lancashire's Andy Bayes reflects on Blackburn Rovers' transfer window and what fans could expect from the season ahead.

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I'm in a good spot at Norwich - Sargent

03 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Norwich City captain Josh Sargent says he's in a "good spot" at Carrow Road after an expected deadline day move failed to materialise.

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Reading put Michael Owen hypothesis into practice for 'strange' Swindon Town goal

03 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading boss Noel Hunt confirmed that his side took inspiration from Liverpool and England legend Michael Owen in not constructing a wall as Will Wright's free-kick won Swindon Town the M4 Derby.

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Was Chaplin the Championship's best deadline deal?

03 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Andrew Moon, Chris Wise and Jordan Cross discuss Portsmouth's late dealings in the transfer window, as well as reflecting on the win against Preston North End.

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Why Sheffield Wednesday are stuck in takeover limbo

03 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport examines the state of play at troubled Sheffield Wednesday, and what is preventing a takeover from being finalised.

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Noel Hunt on 'invaluable' experience for young side as Reading fall to derby defeat

02 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading boss Noel Hunt believed Tuesday's Vertu Trophy defeat to Swindon Town was 'eye-opening' for his young squad.

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Jack Marriott scores on full Reading debut in derby defeat to Swindon Town

02 September 2025
By Chronicle

Swindon Town edged out Reading 3-2 in the first group stage fixture of the Vertu Trophy at the County Ground.

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Burnley's Benson joins Swansea after paperwork issue

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Following an issue with the paperwork in the deal, Burnley's Manuel Benson has completed a loan move to Swansea City.

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Wrexham's summer net spend among Europe's elite

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Following the closure of the transfer window, BBC Sport Wales looks at how Championship side Wrexham's summer spending stacks up against that of Europe's elite clubs.

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As it happened: Swindon Town edge out Reading in Vertu Trophy derby clash

02 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading look to kick off their Vertu Trophy campaign against rivals Swindon Town.

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Strelec is 'the total package' for Boro

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Slovakian journalist Lukas Vrablik tells BBC Radio Tees all about Middlesbrough's new striker David Strelec.

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The six former Reading stars to make transfer deadline day moves

02 September 2025
By Chronicle

While Reading did not make any first-team incomings on transfer deadline day, that did not stop the rest of the English Football League from keeping busy and strengthening.

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Blues boss made one call and I was sold - Roberts

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Patrick Roberts says one conversation with Birmingham City boss Chris Davies was all it took to convince him to join.

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QPR defender Morrison signs new contract

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

QPR defender Liam Morrison signs a new contract with the Championship club.

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'New-look Watford can challenge for play-offs'

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC 3CR's Geoff Doyle says Watford's updated squad is strong enough to challenge for play-offs.

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Ings confident Sheff Utd can recover from awful start

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sheffield United striker Danny Ings believes it is just a matter of time until the team get going in the right direction after their terrible start to the season.

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Reading summer transfer targets seal League One moves late on deadline day

02 September 2025
By Chronicle

Two rumoured Reading targets sealed deadline day moves to League One rivals.

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West Brom's methodical transfer rebuild takes shape

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon analyses West Brom's 'remarkable but methodical' rebuild under Shilen Patel and Bilkul's ownership.

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'I'm proud' - captain Moore leaves Oxford

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Oxford United captain Elliott Moore has left the U's following a six-year stay at the Kassam Stadium.

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'It's not over': Reading boss on lack of deadline day action and free agent market

02 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading boss Noel Hunt is still looking to add to his squad in the free agent market after Monday's transfer deadline day.

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Hull winger Kamara heads to Getafe on loan

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Abu Kamara will spend the season on loan with La Liga outfit Getafe, having only joined Hull City 12 months ago.

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Southampton sign winger Scienza from Heidenheim

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Brazilian winger Leo Scienza says he has a "great feeling" after joining Southampton from Heidenheim on a four-year deal.

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Birmingham midfielder Gardner-Hickman joins Blackburn

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City midfielder Taylor Gardner-Hickman reunites with his former boss Valerien Ismael after joining Blackburn Rovers.

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Armstrong joins Preston on loan from Everton

02 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Preston North End complete the season-long loan signing of Everton's 18-year-old midfielder Harrison Armstrong.

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Matt Ritchie 'needs to get up to speed' ahead of debut after switch from Portsmouth

02 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading summer signing Matt Ritchie should be ready for action after the international break.

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Charlton sign Southampton defender Bree on loan

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Charlton Athletic bring in defender James Bree on a season-long loan from Championship rivals Southampton.

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Birmingham sign defender Robinson and winger Roberts

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City sign Sheffield United defender Jack Robinson on a two-year deal and Sunderland winger Patrick Roberts on a season-long loan.

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Watford bring in Chikovani, Petris and Mendy

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Watford sign right-back Jeremy Petris and winger Nikoloz Chikovani on permanent deals, while centre-back Formose Mendy joins on loan.

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Republic of Ireland teenager the only Reading signing of transfer deadline day

01 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading made only one piece of business on Transfer Deadline Day as teenage forward Sean Patton joined the Under-21s.

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Wednesday sign Man Utd teenager Amass on loan

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sheffield Wednesday sign defender Harry Amass on loan from Manchester United until January.

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Hull bring in midfielders Gyabi and Hadziahmetovic

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Hull City sign Leeds midfielder Darko Gyabi on a three-year deal and bring in Amir Hadziahmetovic from Besiktas on a season-long loan.

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Swansea complete deal for Celtic striker Idah

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Swansea City sign Celtic striker Adam Idah for an undisclosed fee which is believed to be an initial £6m.

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Sheff Utd sign Mee, McGuinness & Ogbene

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sheffield United complete the signings of defenders Ben Mee and Mark McGuinness and a season-long loan deal for Ipswich winger Chiedozie Ogbene.

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El Khannouss joins Stuttgart on loan from Leicester

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Leicester winger Bilal El Khannouss joins Stuttgart on an initial loan deal.

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Chaplin returns to Portsmouth on loan

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth seal the loan return of Conor Chaplin to Fratton Park in one of the stories of transfer deadline day across the EFL.

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West Brom sign Iling-Junior and Taylor on loan

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa midfielder Samuel Iling Jr and Southampton defender Charlie Taylor join West Bromwich Albion on loan for the season.

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Leicester sign Carranza, James and Ramsey on loan

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Leicester sign Feyenoord striker Julian Carranza and midfielders Jordan James from Rennes and Aaron Ramsey from Burnley on season-long loans.

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No additional tickets for Reading fans in Swindon derby due to 'minor setback'

01 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reading will not get an increase in their sold-out away allocation for tomorrow's trip to Swindon Town.

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'Murphy's value outweighs any offer'

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Fan writer Tom Chappell believes any sale of Josh Murphy would be disastrous for Portsmouth.

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Southampton forward becomes third former Reading star to join Leyton Orient

01 September 2025
By Chronicle

Southampton forward Dominic Ballard has become the third former Reading youngster to join Leyton Orient this summer.

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Oxford sign Bulgaria international Krastev on loan

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Oxford United sign Bulgarian international Filip Krastev on a season-long loan from Belgian side Lommel.

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Coventry sign Ipswich defender Woolfenden

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Coventry City sign Ipswich Town defender Luke Woolfenden on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Boro sign Strelec, Browne and McLaughlin

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough sign Slovakia international forward David Strelec, goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin and midfielder Alan Browne.

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Sheffield United sign Chelsea midfielder Matos

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Sheffield United sign midfielder Alex Matos from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee.

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Rumoured Reading target confirms Wycombe Wanderers exit ahead of deadline day

01 September 2025
By Chronicle

Reported Reading target Garath McCleary has left Wycombe Wanderers ahead of a busy transfer deadline day.

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Foxes have made 'promising start' under Cifuentes

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Fan writer Chris Forryan feels it's a promising season ahead with Marti Cifuentes at the helm.

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Vipotnik set to stay as Swansea eye three signings

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Celtic striker Adam Idah and Strasbourg left-back Ishe Samuels-Smith are poised to sign on deadline day while Zan Vipotnik is set to stay.

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'Do Ipswich need to re-learn the dark arts?'

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Final Score reporter Marc Webber says Ipswich Town have some learning to do during the international break.

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Wrexham show intent with Sheaf, Hyam and Kabore signings

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Championship newcomers Wrexham sign Coventry City midfielder Ben Sheaf, Blackburn Rovers defender Dominic Hyam, and also secure Issa Kabore on loan from Manchester City.

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'Not a crisis' but injuries and attack concerning

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

It's too early in the season to start calling "crisis" but the combination of an increasing number of injuries to key players and a toothless attack is making me more than a little itchy and scratchy, writes Nick Hart.

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As it happened: Reading sign Ireland youngster on Transfer Deadline Day

01 September 2025
By Chronicle

The summer transfer window slams shut at 7pm as Reading look to finish off their business.

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Homework not done: Addicks exposed in dreary defeat

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

As the schools return, Charlton have much homework to get through before their next big Championship exam, fan writer Paul Sullivan says.

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Bristol City sign Middlesbrough's Borges on loan

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Bristol City sign Middlesbrough defender Neto Borges on loan for the rest of the season.

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Transfers - September 2025

01 September 2025
By BBC Sport

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

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