Championship

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray opened up on a 'frustrating' day as his men fell to a 2-1 defeat at Stoke City.

Alex Neil praised his Stoke side for securing a valuable 2-1 victory over his former employers Sunderland, saying “we needed a bit of optimism”.

After enjoying a well-earned rest during the international break, ​Rhys Tovey, who runs his AGF football service on Tipstrr, returns with his best bets from some of Saturday’s big games.

Ipswich are the only side keeping pace with league leaders Leicester at the moment and Kieran McKenna will be hoping that remains the case when his men travel to Rotherham on Friday night (2000 BST).

A PFA survey shows that most players in the English Football League believe not enough is being done to keep players safe from physical and emotional abuse on the field.

Newcastle Thunder have withdrawn from the professional game following their relegation from the Betfred Championship.

Wayne Rooney has joined Birmingham City as the club's new manager after signing a three-and-a-half year deal.

Birmingham chief executive Garry Cook has vowed to turn the club into a powerhouse of English football amid rumours Wayne Rooney is about to take over as manager.

Daniel Farke singled out Archie Gray after the teenager starred in Leeds’ 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win over Bristol City.

Gareth Ainsworth insisted he can turn things around at QPR after a 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn increased the pressure on him.

Steve Evans played down speculation linking him with the vacant Sheffield Wednesday job after his Stevenage side moved up to fourth in League One with a 1-0 win over Wigan.

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca says it will be impossible to keep all of his top players happy this season as he aims to take the club back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

Birmingham City and West Brom renew Championship rivalries at St Andrew’s on Friday.

Leicester City will be looking to close out the Championship weekend by returning to the top of the table.

Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland will look to bounce back from defeat when they meet at Hillsborough on Friday night (2000).

The new working week kicks off with a big game in the Championship as Coventry and Huddersfield both look to climb the league table on Monday night.

It’s slim pickings on Wednesday but there’s still enough meat on the bones to throw together a small Championship acca.

After enjoying a well-earned rest during the international break, ​Rhys Tovey, who runs his AGF football service on Tipstrr, returns with his best bets from each of the top four English divisions.

Planet Sport has compiled a weekend acca made up of selections from the EFL Championship, League One and League Two.