Npower Championship News

The latest news from England's competitive second division, the Npower Championship.  The Championship sides all have their eyes on the top prize, promotion to the Barclays Premier League and every year three teams book a place in the top flight.

  • Ollie: Palace given impetus

    Ollie: Palace given impetus

    Tuesday, 21. May, 2013

    Ian Holloway has thanked whoever sullied Crystal Palace's dressing room at Brighton for his easiest-ever teamtalk.

  • Palace get Brighton apology

    Palace get Brighton apology

    Monday, 20. May, 2013

    Brighton have apologised to Crystal Palace for the "vandalism" in their dressing room before last week's play-off semi.

  • Race for Austin is hotting up

    Race for Austin is hotting up

    Monday, 20. May, 2013

    Burnley are bracing themselves for bids for striker Charlie Austin, with a host of clubs including Celtic and Sunderland chasing his signature.

  • Brighton's dressing-room probe

    Brighton's dressing-room probe

    Saturday, 18. May, 2013

    Brighton have launched an investigation after excrement was found on the floor of the Crystal Palace dressing room.

  • Poyet suspended by Brighton

    Poyet suspended by Brighton

    Thursday, 16. May, 2013

    Brighton have suspended manager Gus Poyet, his assistant Mauricio Taricco and first-team coach Charlie Oatway.

  • Zola wants more Wembley joy

    Zola wants more Wembley joy

    Wednesday, 15. May, 2013

    Watford boss Gianfranco Zola is eager to extend his rich Wembley history in the Championship play-off final.

  • Zaha fires Palace to Wembley

    Zaha fires Palace to Wembley

    Monday, 13. May, 2013

    Wilfried Zaha's brace was enough to send Crystal Palace to Wembley after they defeated Brighton 2-0 on Monday night.

  • Mackay cool on Everton links

    Mackay cool on Everton links

    Monday, 13. May, 2013

    Malky Mackay admits he is flattered to be linked with the Everton manager's job, but insists he is focused on Cardiff.

  • Watford heading to Wembley

    Watford heading to Wembley

    Sunday, 12. May, 2013

    Troy Deeney scored late on as Watford reached the Championship play-off final with a 3-2 aggregate win over Leicester.

  • Watford v Leicester preview

    Watford v Leicester preview

    Saturday, 11. May, 2013

    Team news for Sunday's Championship play-off semi-final second leg between Watford and Leicester at Selhurst Park.

  • Wembley is in Nugent's sights

    Wembley is in Nugent's sights

    Saturday, 11. May, 2013

    David Nugent hopes Vicarage Road continues to be a happy hunting ground as he aims to fire Leicester to Wembley.

  • Holloway targeting final spot

    Holloway targeting final spot

    Saturday, 11. May, 2013

    Ian Holloway is hoping for a moment of magic from one of his players when Crystal Palace head to Brighton on Monday.