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06/05/2026
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2026 Promotion Party: Who’s Celebrating?

The football season is nearing an end – but for some teams, the celebrations have already begun! CHAMPIONSHIP Coventry City have by far been the leading team this past season – it’s no surprise to see them lifting the trophy this year, but behind them it was a closely fought battle for the second automatic promotion spot, with Ipswich Town securing a direct return to the Premier League on the final day, beating QPR. LEAGUE ONE A phenomenal season for Lincoln City saw them become champions of the third division... Read More

04/06/2024
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Bromley FC – Welcome To PunkFootball!

In an unprecedented turn of events, Bromley FC made history last month by securing a place in League Two for the first time in their 132-year existence. Their promotion came about through a nail-biting penalty shootout against Solihull Moors in the National League Playoffs, clinching the victory 4-3 following a thrilling 2-2 draw after extra time. Now that Bromley FC has achieved promotion, the challenge is to maintain their status in League Two and avoid immediate relegation. While it will be difficult, it’s not impossible – take two recent examples... Read More

29/05/2024
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Southampton Edge Leeds To Return To The Premier League

This past weekend, the Championship Playoff Final saw Southampton narrowly edge out Leeds United with a 1-0 victory. The atmosphere at Wembley was electric as both teams were desperate for an immediate return to the Premier League after their relegations last season. The pivotal moment came in the 24th minute when Adam Armstrong found the back of the net for Southampton. His goal, a clinical finish, not only secured the Saints’ promotion but also sent their fans into celebratory mood as they returned to the top flight. For Leeds, it... Read More

09/04/2024
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Chesterfield’s Return To The EFL

In the historic annals of football, resurgence stories often hold a peculiar charm. A team, once the pride of a community, found itself relegated, far from the glittering lights, striving in the dimly lit arenas, to reclaim lost glory. Such was the saga of Chesterfield FC, a tale of sheer grit and determination that recently culminated in promotion back to League Two. For fans of The Spireites, this isn’t just a promotion; it’s a beacon of hope, a narrative of resilience lighting the way for the coming generations of players... Read More

26/02/2024
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Stan Bowles: 1948-2024

Over the weekend we learned of the sad passing of footballing icon Stan Bowles at the age of 75. Born on Christmas Eve of 1948, Bowles would go on to play for 8 different teams in his senior career, but most famously for Queens Park Rangers, for whom he played over 250 games. He started off in 1967 with Manchester City, where over 17 appearances he scored twice. He then played for Bury, Crewe Alexandra and Carlisle United between 1970-72 before moving to QPR. Considered by QPR’s fans as the... Read More

12/05/2023
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2023’s Promotion Party!

The end of the season is upon us, which only means one thing – teams are on the up! Burnley and Sheffield United have both booked their return to the Premier League – the former doing it in dominant fashion with 101 points! In League One, It was Plymouth Argyle & Ipswich Town making their way to the Championship, meanwhile in League Two the trio of Leyton Orient, Stevenage and Northampton Town all saw automatic promotion. In regards to the National League, Wrexham’s Hollywood blockbuster story saw them become champions... Read More