# Championship

This week

24th September 2023 - 27th September 2023

# club scene

Six key storylines from hectic weekend of GAA club action

Johnny Doyle still has it, Clarecastle gone out of senior after 91 years and Dunloy’s dual ambitions.

3.3k

Updated

Mon 12:02 PM

# Irish Eye

Connolly scores again, ex-Ireland U21 star grabs winner in Championship

Mark McGuinness starred at both ends in Cardiff’s defeat of Sunderland.

7.1k

Sun 5:49 PM

Last week

17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

# On the Move

'I was gobsmacked' - Neil Warnock exit from Huddersfield Town confirmed

Wednesday’s game at home to Stoke will be the 74-year-old’s last in his second spell with the Terriers.

5.1k

Sep 18th 2023, 3:32 PM

This month

September 2023

# Championship

Bazunu concedes four against Leicester, Aaron Connolly scores to rescue point for Hull

Jamie Vardy scored in the opening minute for Leicester.

7.6k

Sep 15th 2023, 11:01 PM

# going clubbing

5 key GAA club storylines to watch out for this weekend

Returning Aussie Rules stars, potential record-breakers, and the chances of one of the all-time greats coming back to county action.

3.5k

Sep 9th 2023, 8:00 AM

Last month

August 2023

# Championship

Irish youngster Emakhu scores late but Norwich ease past Millwall

The Canaries won 3-1 at Carrow Road.

2.4k

Aug 20th 2023, 2:57 PM

# Wrap

Forest seal late win over Sheffield United, Molumby central to West Brom draw with Leeds

Rounding up the action from the Premier League and Championship.

3.0k

Aug 18th 2023, 10:21 PM

# NERVES

Ireland's Will Smallbone set for scan following Southampton draw with Norwich

Smallbone suffered the injury late in the game on Saturday.

3.4k

Aug 13th 2023, 2:38 PM

# the hunt

Third Liverpool bid for Southampton midfielder rejected while West Ham pursue Maguire

The Reds continue to be frustrated in their pursuit of Romeo Lavia.

7.6k

Aug 7th 2023, 6:47 PM

# Championship

Ipswich make winning return to Championship as Leeds draw and Leicester prevail

Crysencio Summerville was Leeds’ hero as his stoppage-time equaliser rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw against gutsy Cardiff.

4.9k

Updated

Aug 6th 2023, 7:50 PM

# Wrap

Adam Idah nets late winner for Norwich, Emakhu helps to make the difference in Millwall win

A round up of the first Saturday’s action in the English football league.

3.6k

Aug 5th 2023, 5:13 PM

# second tier sightings

6 Irish players to watch in this season's Championship

England’s second tier returns this weekend.

4.3k

Aug 5th 2023, 6:00 AM

# new chapter

Tom Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City

The seven-time Super Bowl champion has become chairman of a new advisory board.

2.1k

Aug 3rd 2023, 9:00 AM

This year

2023

# Staying Put

Robbie Brady extends stay at Preston

Brady has signed a two-year extension with the club.

3.3k

Jun 6th 2023, 3:04 PM

# Review

Five of the best Irish performers in the 2022/23 Championship season

With a few honourable mentions, too.

5.7k

May 10th 2023, 12:26 PM

# Bittersweet

Ogbene forced off with injury but Rotherham secure Championship status

A 1-0 win over Middlesbrough means Rotherham will play in England’s second tier again next year.

5.1k

Updated

May 1st 2023, 7:56 PM

# Irish Abroad

'I still have a dream of returning to play in Ireland at some stage'

Ex-Munster wing Seán French has been prolific for Bedford in the English Championship.

29.6k

Apr 29th 2023, 8:00 AM

# RELEGATION SCRAP

Ogbene on target but late winner boosts Cardiff’s Championship survival bid

Cedric Kipre struck the decisive goal to down fellow strugglers Rotherham two minutes from time.

3.0k

Apr 27th 2023, 10:27 PM

# Top Of The Tree

Burnley clinch Championship title after gritty win over rivals Blackburn

Manuel Benson’s sumptuous curling strike secured the crown for Burnley.

5.1k

Apr 25th 2023, 11:02 PM

# Championship

Luton beat Middlesbrough to postpone Sheff Utd promotion party

The Blades saw their lead over third-placed Luton cut to four points.

4.2k

Apr 24th 2023, 10:29 PM

# Championship

Kelly and Ogbene help Rotherham grab draw against leaders Burnley

Elsewhere Sheffield United took another step closer to automatic promotion to the Premier League.

4.0k

Apr 18th 2023, 10:25 PM

# Championship

Kompany's Burnley secure promotion to the Premier League

A 19-game unbeaten league run has taken the Clarets up.

5.5k

Apr 7th 2023, 10:25 PM

# Championship

Tom Cannon scores again as Mick McCarthy questions if Blackpool have quality to stay up

Preston North End ran out 3-1 winners against Mick McCarthy’s Blackpool.

5.4k

Apr 1st 2023, 4:33 PM

# Fixtures

Camogie championship draw pits Galway against Cork on opening weekend

Kilkenny will get the defence of their senior title under way in a group involving Dublin, Tipperary and Wexford.

3.0k

Mar 23rd 2023, 7:39 PM

# Championship

Carrick's 'Boro maintain promotion push, McClean nets brilliant equaliser for Wigan

Rotherham and Cardiff’s clash was abandoned after a second-half deluge.

2.5k

Mar 18th 2023, 5:07 PM

# Championship

Luckless Idah forced off in Norwich draw, Burnley win yet again

Idah was forced off injured on the eve of Stephen Kenny’s squad announcement.

4.4k

Mar 15th 2023, 10:32 PM

# Championship

Stoke hold off rally in five-goal fight to dent Blackburn's promotion hopes

The visitors failed to prevent their 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions from drawing to an end.

2.1k

Mar 10th 2023, 10:48 PM

# Championship

Sema double helps Watford beat West Brom to move back into play-off spots

Ismaila Sarr was also on target for Watford while Conor Townsend and Jed Wallace were the scorers for Albion.

2.7k

Feb 20th 2023, 10:18 PM

# Championship

Parrott converts crucial penalty on injury return, Molumby scores in West Brom draw

There was more misery for Mick McCarthy at bottom-of-the-league Blackpool.

5.2k

Feb 15th 2023, 10:42 PM

# Stalemate

McClean lines out for Wigan in Blackburn draw hours after birth of daughter

Blackburn missed out on a chance to climb into the top six on the Championship table.

6.6k

Feb 6th 2023, 10:28 PM

# Championship

Championship: Burnley continue march to promotion, Hendrick among Irish on target

Scott Hogan, Mark Sykes, and Cyrus Christie all scored vital goals for their respective sides.

5.4k

Updated

Feb 4th 2023, 5:41 PM

# Championship

Grady Diangana on target as West Brom climb to fifth after beating Coventry

The Baggies have won six in a row at home in the league without conceding.

2.0k

Feb 3rd 2023, 10:42 PM

# celebration

Aaron Connolly bags birthday brace as Hull end wait for home win

The Ireland international is on loan from Brighton until the end of the season.

10.4k

Jan 28th 2023, 5:30 PM

# Championship

Sunderland close in on play-off places with victory over 10-man Middlesbrough

Ross Stewart and Amad Diallo on target for Tony Mowbray’s side.

2.2k

Jan 22nd 2023, 2:58 PM

# tom cannon

Ireland underage striker moves from Everton to sign on loan for Preston

Cannon made his Premier League debut for Everton last November.

8.6k

Jan 10th 2023, 12:48 PM

Last year

2022

# Championship

Sunderland put four past sorry Wigan to boost promotion hopes

Will Keane levelled for Wigan early but three second half goals moved the Mackems into fourth.

5.0k

Dec 29th 2022, 10:07 PM

# Time to say goodbye

Norwich sack manager Dean Smith amid crumbling hopes of Premier League return

Former Aston Villa boss Smith succeeded Daniel Farke in November 2021.

7.5k

Dec 27th 2022, 6:22 PM

# halted

Last-gasp heartache for Dara O'Shea as West Brom sunk by penalty

The Baggies had won five games in a row before losing to Coventry City.

4.6k

Dec 21st 2022, 11:05 PM

# steady as she goes

Ireland's Egan on target as Sheffield United close in on Championship leaders Burnley

Billy Sharp also scored for the winners in their 2-1 win over struggling Wigan.

5.0k

Dec 19th 2022, 10:44 PM

# super subs

West Brom substitutes sink Sunderland as Baggies hit back to win

Goals from Tom Rogic and Daryl Dike secured victory for the visitors, who trailed at the break.

4.7k

Dec 12th 2022, 10:32 PM