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Promotion

13/05/2026
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Wembley, Wealth & SpyGate: Hull vs. Southampton

The Championship play-offs never disappoint when it comes to drama, but this year’s final at Wembley already feels different. Hull City had already booked their place under the arch after overcoming Millwall in their semi-final, but now they know exactly who they’ll face next weekend: Southampton. The Saints secured their spot at Wembley with victory over Middlesbrough last night, surviving a tense second leg to keep their Premier League return alive. Under normal circumstances, the story would be simple — one of the biggest clubs in the division taking one... Read More

19/06/2024
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Ipswich Town: Back In The Premier League

While there may be an important international tournament going on right now, we can’t overlook some of the more incredible stories from the League in the meantime… Back in May, Ipswich Town secured a triumphant return to the Premier League after a remarkable 22-year absence. For more than two decades, the club has navigated the tumultuous waters of the lower leagues, facing countless challenges and setbacks. But through it all, the spirit of the club and its supporters remained unbroken. The first significant step in Ipswich Town’s resurgence came with... 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

30/04/2024
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Derby’s Return To The Championship: A Club Revived

After facing what seemed like insurmountable challenges, Derby County‘s comeback to the Championship not only marks a significant milestone in its history but also reignites hope and excitement among its faithful followers. The past few years have been a rollercoaster for Derby County. Going into administration in 2022 marked one of the darkest periods in the club’s storied history, relegating them to the third tier of English football for the first time in 36 years. With financial backing eventually secured to solidify the club’s future prior to the 2022-23 season,... Read More

17/04/2024

League Two Promotions: Stockport, Wrexham & Mansfield Go Up

The heart of English football, with its vibrant community, passionate fanbase, and storied clubs, never fails to deliver compelling narratives of triumph and struggle, especially when it comes to league promotions. Stockport County, Wrexham & Mansfield‘s recent ascent to League One exemplifies the unyielding spirit of football, bringing joy not only to their fans but also to spectators of the beautiful game around the world. This blog post is a testament to the remarkable journeys of the two clubs and the significant impact they are poised to make as they... 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

11/03/2024
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A Tight Fight In League One!

The top of the table looks very interesting in the third division of English football right now! Every point clearly counts in the final stretch of the season – the top three currently have 9 games to go, with Portsmouth leading the way on 77 points, 5 clear of 2nd place Derby County, with Bolton a further point behind in 3rd. The table then shows Peterborough and Barnsley a handful behind on 68 and 67 points respectively; however they still have an extra game to play – meaning there’s 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

24/05/2016
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2016 Play-Off Finals – The Last Chance At Promotion

So this year’s season is wrapping up shortly – Leicester made the fairytale come true to win the Premier League, Burnley went straight back up with Middlesbrough returning after 7 years away, Wigan get back on the right path and head back to the Championship having only been in the top tier as recently as 2013 whereas Burton continue to surprise with automatic promotion in their first ever year in the third tier, and in League Two Northampton Town put financial worries aside to demolish the division, with Oxford United... Read More

30/03/2016
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Promotion Race: Are Northampton about to go up?

You might remember back in October, we discussed League Two’s Northampton Town and their financial battle to fight administration. Despite everything they were going through, the performance on the pitch was still doing relatively OK. What a difference five months makes. Not only have the Cobblers got any financial worries put well in the past, but their performances have been nothing short of dominant – they haven’t lost a league game since December 19th, having gone their last seventeen games undefeated which included a string of ten consecutive wins –... Read More