The EFL fixtures for the new season were announced on Thursday – but what can we expect from the first round of matches? In contrast to the Premier League, where Manchester City have won their last eight opening fixtures, Manchester United four in a row and Liverpool five of their last six, only three Championship teams can even boast winning starts in each of the last two seasons.
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Chris Wilder pleased with second-half display as Sheffield United draw at Stoke
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder hailed his side’s second-half display after they ended their Championship promotion-winning season with a 2-2 draw away at Stoke.
Stevens gets the point for promoted Blades
Enda Stevens’ late equaliser earned promoted Sheffield United a final day 2-2 draw at Stoke.
Charlie Adam to leave Stoke after seven years
Charlie Adam has confirmed he will be leaving Stoke at the end of the season.
McClean discloses vile tirade against him in sick birthday card
Stoke midfielder James McClean has revealed the sickening abuse he has received in a birthday card.
Harris hails Lions are securing survival
Manager Neil Harris hailed Millwall’s spirit after a goalless draw with Stoke helped secure Championship football for another year.
Lions get the point with battling performance against Stoke
Millwall picked up a vital point in their Sky Bet Championship survival scrap from a 0-0 home draw against Stoke.
Farke does not want to see his Canaries doubt themselves
Norwich boss Daniel Farke says his players must continue to believe in themselves following their 2-2 draw at Stoke.
Norwich edge closer to the Premier League with draw at Stoke
Norwich’s return to the Premier League remains on hold after they were held to a 2-2 draw at Stoke.
Pulis praises determined Boro
Tony Pulis has paid tribute to Middlesbrough’s players for holding their nerve after a narrow 1-0 victory over Stoke earned a play-off spot once again.
Assombalonga fires Boro back into the play-offs
Britt Assombalonga’s 14th goal of the season lifted Middlesbrough back into the Sky Bet Championship’s top six by securing a 1-0 win over Stoke at the Riverside Stadium.
Warne reflects on ‘bitter-sweet’ point after Millers hit back to earn draw
Rotherham boss Paul Warne felt his side should have claimed all three points, despite coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Stoke.
Rotherham battle back to earn draw at Stoke
Second-half goals from Will Vaulks and Matt Crooks saw Rotherham come from two goals down to earn a battling 2-2 draw at Stoke in the Championship.
Potter hails James after starring role in win over Stoke
Swansea manager Graham Potter hailed Dan James’ performance as the best he has ever seen and declared him “above the Championship” as he starred in a 3-1 win over nine-man Stoke.
Giggs watches on as James shines in Swansea’s win against nine-man Stoke
Dan James produced another scintillating display as Swansea downed nine-man Stoke 3-1 in front of watching Wales manager Ryan Giggs at the Liberty Stadium.
Jones lauds Etebo winner as Stoke beat Blackburn
Stoke manager Nathan Jones hailed the “scintillating” finish that ended their four-match goal drought as they ran out 1-0 winners at Blackburn.
Stoke end goal drought in win over Blackburn
Peter Etebo’s piledriver ended Stoke’s goal drought as they edged Blackburn 1-0.
Bruce left to rue “big decision” after Wednesday are held at Stoke
Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce was left frustrated after George Boyd had a goal disallowed for offside but was pleased with a battling display from his side that earned a goalless draw at Stoke.
Wednesday earn point at Stoke to maintain play-off push
Championship play-off hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday extended their unbeaten league run to 12 games after frustrating Stoke into a 0-0 draw at the bet365 Stadium.
Wales captain Ashley Williams frustrated after being dropped for Slovakia tie
Wales captain Ashley Williams has voiced his frustration at being dropped for the opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia.