Championship news

Birmingham City and Wrexham remain locked in a battle to reach the Premier League, but will Tom Brady or Ryan Reynolds be celebrating first? Ex-Blues striker Clinton Morrison has delivered his bold prediction during an exclusive interview with GOAL, as two teams with famous faces in their respective boardrooms are tipped to spend big again while taking aim at the Promised Land.

Hull narrowly secured the fourth and final Championship playoff spot, but they now require only one victory away from the Premier League.

As speculation intensifies regarding Pep Guardiola’s potential departure from Manchester City this summer, the debate over his standing among managerial greats has been reignited. Tony Pulis argues that while the Spaniard’s tactical influence is peerless, he remains second to Sir Alex Ferguson due to the sheer scale of the Scotsman's rebuilding job.

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The English Football League (EFL) has issued an urgent update regarding the disciplinary case against Southampton, confirming that an Independent Disciplinary Commission will meet by Tuesday, May 19. While the Championship play-off final remains scheduled for May 23 at Wembley, the EFL has warned supporters of "exceptional circumstances".

Southampton and a staff member may be forced to hand over private phone and bank records as the English Football League intensifies its investigation into allegations of spying on Middlesbrough’s training. With a crucial disciplinary hearing looming before the Championship play-off final on May 23, the Saints face the risk of a historic sporting sanction including potential exclusion from the final.

The independent disciplinary panel investigating Southampton’s alleged 'spygate' breach will consider a severe six-point deduction. Following a formal complaint from Middlesbrough over training ground espionage, the club face massive EFL sanctions just days before their crucial Championship play-off final at Wembley, a match that decides Premier League promotion.

Middlesbrough defender Luke Ayling has formally informed the Football Association that he will not proceed with his discrimination allegation against Southampton captain Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The alleged incident happened during Tuesday's fiery play-off clash, adding extreme tension to a fixture already overshadowed by an ongoing 'Spygate' investigation into illicit training ground surveillance.

Dele Alli’s fall from grace remains one of the most perplexing mysteries in modern English football. Once the crown jewel of Tottenham’s midfield and a guaranteed starter for the Three Lions, the 30-year-old now finds himself in the wilderness of free agency after being released by Cesc Fabregas’ Como.

Ryan Reynolds has humorously labelled Wrexham co-owner Rob Mac a "sick f*ck" after the pair finally confirmed the completion date for Wrexham's stadium expansion. The Hollywood duo have been working tirelessly to transform the Racecourse Ground as the Red Dragons continue their remarkable ascent through the English football pyramid.

Southampton captain Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been accused of using "discriminatory language" towards an opponent during the Saints' Championship play-off semi-final win over Middlesbrough. The allegations emerged during a heated first half at St Mary's, overshadowing a dramatic second leg comeback that saw the hosts secure their place at Wembley.

Wrexham co-owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds have finally provided a definitive timeline for the completion of the club's highly anticipated new Kop stand. The massive redevelopment project at the Racecourse Ground is a cornerstone of the duo's ambitious plan to guide the Red Dragons toward the top flight of English football.

How to watch the Championship match between Southampton and Middlesbrough, as well as kick-off time and team news