Championship news, transfer latest and gossip plus EFL updates from League One and League Two | Football News – Sky Sports

Championship news, transfer latest and gossip plus EFL updates from League One and League Two | Football News  Sky Sports

Latest from Sky Sports News' Lyall Thomas:Southampton boss Tonda Eckert’s hearing over his FA charges for 'Spygate 2.0' is on Thursday, Sky Sports News understands.The outcome is expected to be known before the end of the international break.In July, the FA charged Eckert with misconduct and potentially bringing the game into disrepute.He was charged with three breaches of FA Rule E3.1 in relation to misconduct between December 2025 and May 2026.The FA said: "it is alleged that the head coach acted in an improper manner and/or brought the game into disrepute by directing and/or authorising the observation of training sessions of Oxford United FC, Ipswich Town FC and Middlesbrough FC ahead of fixtures between these clubs and Southampton FC in December 2025, April 2026 and May 2026 respectively."The charges come after 'Spygate 2.0', which saw Southampton kicked out of the Championship play-off final after admitting to spying on Middlesbrough ahead of the semi-final.

Former Luton boss Matt Bloomfield says West Ham will be a "real force" this year as they go in search of a return to the Premier League.Since losing 2-1 to Charlton in August, the Hammers are on a six-game unbeaten run in the Championship, including four wins.Their latest outing saw them battle back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with rivals Millwall."After relegation, there is so