Birmingham and Blackpool go head-to-head in the Championships playoffs semi-final, with the sides both desperate to make it to Wembley and give themselves a chance of promotion back to the Premier League. Birmingham have work to do after a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, but Chris Hughton's men will be confident that they can…

West Ham United will try to put their best foot forward this week as they try to become fifth team in the last seven years, who have finished third in the Championship, to win the end of season Play-Offs to win the third and final promotion place to the Premier League from the second tier…

When Liverpool bought Jonjo Shelvey from Charlton Athletic for  £1.7 million in the summer of 2010, the Reds had landed one of England's revered young talents; one who could be Liverpool's answer for Gerrard when his boots are hung up for the last time. Over his time at Liverpool has enjoyed a few first team…

Pictures  last week suggested that Steven Gerrard may be close to a return to action for the Reds, which will be a sigh of relief for Reds fans world-wide.  Gerrard has been out of action since October with an ankle infection, and has only featured twice this campaign.  The Reds are currently in a crucial…

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Liverpool will look to get back on the winning trail this weekend when they return to Anfield to take on Premier League new-boys QPR. The Reds have dismal yet unlucky record at Anfield this season, and the Reds will surely be out to change that this Saturday after seeing their 11-match unbeaten run come to…

NPOWER ChampionshipSaturday 15 October 3pm – NPOWER Championship West Ham secured an emphatic 4-0 victory over Blackpool on Saturday afternoon after three goals in eight second-half minutes. John Carew got the scoring underway after 12 minutes before Blackpool collapsed after the break as a Sam Baldock double and a Jack Collison strike ensured a miserable…

Brighton have won their first three Championship games of the 2011-12 season and sit joint top of the pile, and face Blackpool at Falmer Stadium on Saturday. Brighton won promotion from League One in 2010-11 by winning the division and have started this campaign with a bang, winning all of their first three games. Gus…

Two unbeaten sides meet at Bloomfield Road on Sunday, as last year's relegated Premier League side Blackpool host newly promoted Peterborough in The Championship. Blackpool lost their Premier League status on the last day of last season, and have since lost some of their top players that impressed last term, including Charlie Adam, DJ Campbell…

Claim your Titan Bet Bonus Hull City and Blackpool kick off the 2011-12 English Championship when they meet at the KC Stadium on Friday night, with both sides looking to start the season well. Hull finished the 2010-11 season strongly, and ended up in 11th place after a slow start. Nigel Pearson has the team…

The Championship year on year is one of the most tightly contested leagues in England and in Europe, with an unpredictability that adds to the suspense. With two automatic promotion places and a further one available through the playoffs, Premier League football is a mere season away. QPR, Norwich and Swansea gained promotion in 2010/11,…

After ending the Adam/Liverpool transfer saga Thursday night, Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has expressed his delight at finally landing his man, and his expectations for his fellow Scot. The Scotland midfielder completed his £9 million transfer on Thursday night - six months after the Reds first tried to sign him. However, Blackpool held onto their…