West Ham: Nuno will stay on despite relegation
Nuno Espírito Santo will remain at West Ham next season despite their relegation from the Premier League, the club have confirmed.
The final week of the season - What's still on the line for African players?
As we enter the final week of the 2025-26 season, there's still much at stake for African stars across Europe's biggest competitions. Here's everything that's still up for grabs for the continent's stars in Europe's major leagues.
Sources: Parker in West Ham mix if Nuno exits
Nuno Espirito Santo's West Ham future is in doubt, with Scott Parker and Gary O'Neil in the mix to replace him if he does leave following their relegation to the Championship, sources have told ESPN.
EFL playoffs 2025-26: Schedule, results, how to watch, more as teams battle for promotion
After a gripping final day across the EFL, the 12 teams to make the playoffs have been confirmed.
Bolton win final 4-1, promoted to Championship
Bolton Wanderers have been promoted to the Championship after beating Stockport County 4-1 in the League One playoff final.
Hull City earn fairytale promotion; but how long will 'Spygate' saga rumble on?
Hull City completed one of the Championship's greatest underdog stories by securing promotion through the playoffs. But will the 'spygate scandal', through no fault of their own, continue to dominate the rhetoric?
Hull's Jakirović sees 'Spygate' funny side
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirović has admitted that he "started to laugh" when he first heard about the 'Spygate' scandal that has engulfed this season's Championship playoffs, adding that if it were to happen in his country "nothing happens."
Congrats, you're promoted to the Premier League! Now what? A guide to staying up
The English Championship playoff final is known as "the richest game in sports" as it gets you promoted to the Premier League, but how do you go about staying there?
Hull promoted to Premier League after Boro win
Hull City emerged from the chaos of the Championship playoffs to beat Middlesbrough in the 'spygate' final at Wembley and seal a return to the Premier League.
Jubilant Hull City promoted to the Premier League
Hull City have been promoted to the Premier League after a 1-0 win in the Championship playoff final against Middlesbrough on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.
Hull vs Middlesbrough in Championship playoff final: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news
All you need to know ahead of Saturday's Championship Playoff Final between Middlesbrough and Hull
Hull vowed legal action if they lost EFL final
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali had promised to take legal action if his side were unsuccessful in Saturday's Championship playoff final.
Hull won't care if playoff final didn't heat up
Talking points from Wembley Stadium as Hull City booked a Premier League spot for next season.
Spygate explainer: Why Southampton were booted from Championship playoff
Southampton were preparing for the "richest game in soccer" in the Championship playoff final until the league ruled them guilty of spying and expelled them days before the game. What did they do?
Promotions and relegations in the EFL: Who's going up, who's going down?
From the high-life of the Premier League all the way to League Two, ESPN rounds up every side to have been promoted or relegated this season.
Southampton admitted to spying before three Championship games - but didn't win any of them
Southampton were thrown out of the Championship playoffs for spying, but which matches did they spy in?
Boro boss Hellberg: 'I have chapters to write'
Kim Hellberg knows he will have a story to tell whatever happens to Middlesbrough at Wembley on Saturday.
UWCL! Championship! NBA! DFB Pokal! Finals Fever hits ESPN Africa
ESPN Africa will be airing a packed line-up of major finals and championship action, set to air across ESPN (DStv 218, Startimes 248), ESPN2 (DStv 219, Startimes 249), and on both linear channels on Disney+ in South Africa.
EFL: 'Deplorable' Saints pressured staff to spy
Southampton conducted a "contrived and determined plan" to spy on opponents via "deplorable" treatment of junior members of staff who were pressured to comply, according to the English Football League.
Jakirovic on 'spygate': Promoting Hull would be the best idea (1:00)
Middlesbrough's Hellberg 'very happy' with spygate verdict (0:47)
Laurens: Tonda Eckert should never manage again after spying scandal (1:48)
'Anger, sadness': Soton stars on 'spygate' verdict
Southampton winger Léo Scienza has said he reacted with "anger and sadness" after the club were expelled from the Championship playoffs.
FA launch probe into Southampton over Spygate
The FA has launched an investigation into Southampton and the spygate case which could lead to complicit individuals being charged.
EFL Championship Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry City | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | +52 | 95 |
| Ipswich Town | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | +33 | 84 |
| Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | +15 | 83 |
| Southampton | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +26 | 80 |
| Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +25 | 80 |
| Hull City | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | +4 | 73 |
| Wrexham | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | +4 | 71 |
| Derby County | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | +8 | 69 |
| Norwich City | 46 | 19 | 8 | 19 | +7 | 65 |
| Birmingham City | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | +1 | 64 |
| Swansea City | 46 | 18 | 10 | 18 | -2 | 64 |
| Bristol City | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 62 |
| Sheffield United | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 60 |
| Preston North End | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | -7 | 60 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | -12 | 58 |
| Watford | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | -12 | 57 |
| Stoke City | 46 | 15 | 10 | 21 | -5 | 55 |
| Portsmouth | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | -15 | 55 |
| Charlton Athletic | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | -14 | 53 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | -14 | 52 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | -10 | 51 |
| Oxford United | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | -14 | 47 |
| Leicester City | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | -10 | 46 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | 2 | 12 | 32 | -60 | 0 |