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English eighth-tier club owners charged with trafficking, rape and sexual assault

Maldon and Tiptree owners Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow are set to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Friday.

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Referee observer charged over alleged language referencing 'race, ethnic origin or nationality'

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Row Z: Tottenham x Peppa Pig - the collaboration football really needed

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George Wickens: My game in my words – The goalkeeper who matched Ederson's assists record

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Was Leyton Orient manager's rant the best of the season?: 'A year of my career wasted'

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Sheffield Wednesday takeover completed by David Storch, 15-point League One deduction waived

The new owners were confirmed ahead of Wednesday hosting West Bromwich Albion on the final day of the Championship season.

Philip Buckingham and Matt Slater Comments count 58

Illegal streaming ringleader facing 10 further years in prison if £2.35m not repaid

The pirate organisation made in excess of £7m ($9.5m) in five years and investigations continued since the initial sentencing.

Adam Leventhal Comments count 12

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Harry Winks joining Leicester City was considered a coup. Now both parties need a fresh start

The former England midfielder, whether rightly or wrongly, has become the poster boy for an underachieving squad destined for League One

Rob Tanner Comments count 119

Police looking into footage of National League player appearing to strike fan in dramatic final-day match

York City scored an added-time equaliser against Rochdale to secure promotion back to the English Football League.

Richard Sutcliffe Comments count 3

Late goals, pitch invasions and a wild ride from despair to joy – was this football's most dramatic title finale?

A remarkable National League season ended in hugely dramatic fashion as York pipped opponents Rochdale to the title with an added-time goal

Richard Sutcliffe Comments count 47

West Brom deducted two points by EFL after financial regulation breach

The deduction leaves them 20th in the Championship, six points above the relegation zone with only two games left to play.

Matt Slater and Jessica Hopkins Comments count 36

English football's 'new deal' - What the Premier League and EFL want, and why the clock is ticking

Changing how the Premier League shares revenue with the EFL has been mooted since 2023. Progress has been slow and time's now of the essence

Matt Slater Comments count 90

BBC's Football Focus to end after 52 years

The BBC confirmed the news in a press release on Thursday, citing "changing audience behaviours" as a reason for the decision.

Ali Rampling and Philip Buckingham Comments count 204

Leicester City: A cautionary tale of incompetence, dysfunction and decline

The former Premier League winners’ spectacular fall into League One has been a long time coming. There are many figures to blame at the club

Rob Tanner Comments count 86

Can Bromley make long-ball football fashionable again?

Some teams pass their way to promotion. Andy Woodman's side do things a little bit differently

Anantaajith Raghuraman Comments count 29

From miracle to misery: Leicester City relegated to England's third tier, a decade after winning Premier League

There were scenes of anger and fury at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night as Leicester's demotion to League One was confirmed

Daniel Taylor Comments count 79

Leicester City provisionally relegated from Championship, 10 years after Premier League title

Leicester have not played in League One since the 2008-09 campaign.

Rob Tanner Comments count 125

EFL clubs reject VAR proposal to allow head coaches to challenge decisions

The Football Video System (FVS) does not use dedicated video match officials and would require specific coach challenges to decisions.

Dan Sheldon Comments count 24

Brighton in talks with Amario Cozier-Duberry over new deal after Bolton loan

Cozier-Duberry has scored nine goals in 36 appearances for Bolton this term across all competitions.

Andy Naylor Comments count 12

The Business of Football: A 10-year anniversary EFL special, plus League Two takeover talk

Our regular column also takes in Leagues One and Two adding a Championship-style PSR backstop to their SCMP approach. Confused? Read on

Matt Slater Comments count 15

Family of footballer who died from cardiac arrest 'shocked, disappointed' as FA opposes coroner's wishes

Adam Ankers died from sudden cardiac arrest aged 17 while playing for the Wycombe Wanderers foundation team.

Daniel Taylor Comments count 40

Welcome to Lincoln, the underdogs who could soon be welcoming some big Premier League names

Lincoln have won promotion to the Championship - potentially putting them in competition with top teams next season

Eduardo Tansley Comments count 18

Inside Lincoln City: The U.S.-owned club with Landon Donovan as investor who have reached the Championship

Chaired by former San Diego Padres owner Ron Fowler, Lincoln became 'the Arsenal of League One' – now they're Championship-bound

Adam Crafton Comments count 14

Chelsea 7 Port Vale 0: Will progress into the FA Cup semi-finals settle Rosenior's team down?

The Premier League side ended a run of four successive defeats in all competitions to secure comfortable passage into the FA Cup semi-finals

Cerys Jones Comments count 43

Why are Port Vale called Port Vale?

The third-tier club are a rarity in the English Football League as no place called 'Port Vale' is in existence now - but there once was

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English eighth-tier club owners charged with trafficking, rape and sexual assault

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Sheffield Wednesday takeover completed by David Storch, 15-point League One deduction waived

Illegal streaming ringleader facing 10 further years in prison if £2.35m not repaid

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Harry Winks joining Leicester City was considered a coup. Now both parties need a fresh start

Police looking into footage of National League player appearing to strike fan in dramatic final-day match

Late goals, pitch invasions and a wild ride from despair to joy – was this football's most dramatic title finale?

West Brom deducted two points by EFL after financial regulation breach

English football's 'new deal' - What the Premier League and EFL want, and why the clock is ticking

BBC's Football Focus to end after 52 years

Leicester City: A cautionary tale of incompetence, dysfunction and decline

Can Bromley make long-ball football fashionable again?

From miracle to misery: Leicester City relegated to England's third tier, a decade after winning Premier League

Leicester City provisionally relegated from Championship, 10 years after Premier League title

EFL clubs reject VAR proposal to allow head coaches to challenge decisions

Brighton in talks with Amario Cozier-Duberry over new deal after Bolton loan

The Business of Football: A 10-year anniversary EFL special, plus League Two takeover talk

Family of footballer who died from cardiac arrest 'shocked, disappointed' as FA opposes coroner's wishes

Welcome to Lincoln, the underdogs who could soon be welcoming some big Premier League names

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