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Essential EFL

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Essential EFL from Sky Sports is the football podcast you need for in-depth coverage of the Championship, League One and League Two, with episodes released throughout the season. Simeon Gholam is joined by Sky Sports top EFL pundits to get their thoughts and opinions on the latest action and you'll regularly hear from players and managers too.-•You can watch the EFL action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports? DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen t...

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Latest episode

May 28, 2026

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Episodes

Luton march on, Bournemouth tighten their grip & 'Snakebite' Morris takes Ten To Tackle 21.03.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and David Prutton to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at another weekend of action as Bournemouth took full control of second spot after thumping Huddersfield, Luton rose to third after another win and Blackburn and QPR suffered further damaging defeats. At the o...

Dack’s back, Coventry go sky high and Morgan’s big ears 14.03.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Gary Weaver to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at Fulham and West Brom battling back for points, Bradley Dack’s unfortunate return for Blackburn, QPR’s comeback win at Luton, Coventry fan David Moore (@skybluesextra) talks us through their emphatic win ove...

Huddersfield rise, Millwall on the march & Uche's autobiography 07.03.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Jobi McAnuff to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at Huddersfield’s rise and whether they are genuine contenders for automatic promotion, a tough defeat for Blackburn at Fulham, QPR fan Charlie Wise (@TalkingRangers) reflects on their recent dip in form a...

The return of Sparky, top two tighten grip & Blackburn’s little magician 28.02.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and Daniel Mann to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel takes at how Fulham and Bournemouth tightened their grip on the promotion spots, while Blackburn returned to winning ways with a big victory over QPR. At the bottom half Peterborough’s survival hopes suffered a blow as th...

Pauno leaves Royals, Fergie’s Posh exit & Sorba’s walk in Memphis 21.02.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Lee Hendrie to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back on the managerial departures of Veljko Paunovic and Darren Ferguson from Reading and Peterborough respectively in the shakeup in the relegation battle, a big win for Huddersfield at Fulham and Sheffield United...

Who will make the top six? 14.02.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Gary Weaver to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at a week for Derby that’s moving in the right direction, Aleksandar Mitrovic’s record-equaling goal scoring feats for Fulham and the latest in the play-off race. We also hear from Stoke fan Ben Rowley abou...

Bruce joins the Baggies, Boro's big win & Bournemouth get Borehamed 07.02.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and Jobi McAnuff to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) there was a big managerial change as Steve Bruce replaced Valerian Ismael at West Brom, while Blackburn missed an opportunity in the automatic promotion race as they lost at Swansea. The guests also look back on the biggest result...

Sharp makes history, John-gone & transfer latest 31.01.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and David Stowell to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) take a look at the latest situation with Derby, West Brom’s danger of dropping out of the top six, a winning start for Shota Arveladze at Hull City, fan unrest at Birmingham and continued poor results for Reading. We also hear...

Forest win the derby, Hull’s fresh start & Yates’ bar sport 24.01.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Daniel Mann to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back on Nottingham Forest’s win over Derby, what it meant for Steve Cooper’s side and another tumultuous week for the Rams away from the pitch. It was also a great week for Hull as their takeover was confirmed a...

Defiant Derby, Fulham flying & Toff takes Ten To Tackle 17.01.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and Gary Weaver to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) there was another big win for Derby despite the latest turmoil engulfing the club, while Luton won a thriller against Bournemouth and Fulham enjoyed another thumping victory at the top. We also hear from Huddersfield’s Harry Toffol...

Carnage in the Cup 10.01.2022

With no Championship this week the panel took a look back at the FA Cup’s biggest shocks and upsets (from the start), including incredible results for Cambridge, Nottingham Forest and Reading. In League One (22m30s) the Sunderland missed the chance to go top after an incredible draw at Wycombe, Gillingham parted company with manager Steve Evans, and Lincoln enjoyed an important win over Oxford. An...

Who were the festive winners and losers in the EFL? 04.01.2022

Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Andy Hinchcliffe to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at all the festive action as Covid once again wreaked havoc on the schedule. Some sides didn’t play at all, while others such as Derby enjoyed a fine couple of weeks. There is also an assessment of all th...

Covid chaos & cryptocurrency at Christmas 20.12.2021

In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at another poor result for Bournemouth, which allowed Blackburn to close the gap on the promotion-chasers, while Middlesbrough’s good run continued under Chris Wilder and Blackpool returned to winning ways. We also hear from Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier (33m31s), who answered our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle. In League One (37m54...

The gap closes on Fulham and Bournemouth 13.12.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Gary Weaver to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at a back weekend at the top as Fulham and Bournemouth slipped up again, allowing the chasing pack - particularly West Brom and Blackburn - to close ever further. There was also a triumphant return for Steve C...

Santiago's son, Ipswich chop Cook & chat with Chair 06.12.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and David Stowell to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at a huge game between the two pacesetters of Fulham and Bournemouth, West Brom’s return to winning ways, Blackburn’s impressive recent form and the ominous gap forming ahead of Peterborough and Barnsley in th...

Heck in, Hull streaking and Godden’s deep heat ‘problem’ 29.11.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Jobi McAnuff to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) there is a look back at a week of upheaval for Sheffield United as they replaced Slavisa Jokanovic with Paul Heckingbottom in the dugout - and kicked off with a win against Bristol City. The panel also reflected on dropped point...

Derby, Reading and the damage of deductions 22.11.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Gary Weaver to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. In the Championship (from the start) the panel reflect on another week of points deductions in the second tier, and morale-boosting results for Derby and Reading after being hit with them. They also take a look at why Sheffield United are underachieving, new cont...

Can WBA catch the top two? League One and Two review 15.11.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and Lee Hendrie to assess all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. The panel dissects all the most recent news and talking points from the EFL, and Blackpool's Kevin Stewart takes Ten To Tackle. The Championship (from the start) was on a rest week due to the international break, so the panel took some time to reflect on the recent for...

Wilder for Warnock, Cardiff finally win and the return of streaky Lee 08.11.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and David Stowell to assess all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. The panel dissects all the most recent news and talking points from the EFL, while we also hear from Middlesbrough's Matt Crooks in Ten To Tackle. In the Championship (from the start) it’s all about Middlesbrough and the arrival of Chris Wilder in place of Neil War...

Sacking season starts as Schopp gets the chop 01.11.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Jobi McAnuff to assess all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. The panel dissects all the most recent news and talking points from the EFL, while we also hear from Swansea midfielder Korey Smith in Ten To Tackle. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back on a big win for Fulham, Bournemouth’s continuing run at...

Play-off dark horses, change at Cardiff & Cairney’s cue skills 25.10.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and Michelle Owen to assess all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. The panel dissects all the most recent news and talking points from the EFL, while we also hear from Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney in Ten To Tackle. In the Championship (from the start) the panel take a look Mick McCarthy’s sacking by Cardiff after their eighth-strai...

Mitro magic, Big Mick on the brink & Mowatt's lucky boxers 18.10.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Keith Andrews and Gary Weaver to assess all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. The panel dissects all the most recent news and talking points from the EFL, while we also hear from West Brom midfielder Alex Mowatt in Ten To Tackle. In the Championship (from the start) the panel take a look back at another brilliant performance from Aleksandar Mi...

Derby weekend! Championship reflection & L1, L2 review 11.10.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Jobi McAnuff to assess all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. The panel dissects all the most recent news and talking points from the EFL, before looking ahead to a huge weekend of derby games on Sky Sports. In the Championship (from the start) the panel look ahead to three massive derby games on Sky Sports this coming weekend...

Are Stoke contenders? Cherries on top & Cauley's Candy Shop 04.10.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Lee Hendrie to assess all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. The panel dissects all the most recent news and talking points from the EFL, while we also hear from Barnsley striker Cauley Woodrow in Ten To Tackle as he answers our quickfire questions. In the Championship (from the start) the panel discuss defeats for West Bro...

Coventry climbing, the Diaz effect and Swifty's superstitions 27.09.2021

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Keith Andrews and David Stowell to assess all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. The panel dissects all the most recent news and talking points from the EFL, while we also hear from Reading midfielder John Swift as he answers our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle. In the Championship (from the start) the panel discuss the brilliant form of C...

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