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Community Shield and Championship fixtures highlight busy matchday live

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Community Shield and Championship fixtures highlight busy matchday live

Summary

Matchday updates include the return of the Championship and the upcoming Community Shield set for tomorrow. The EFL is fully underway with League One and League Two kicking off today. Fans can expect news on exciting transfers as the summer window approaches its end. The buildup to the annual Community Shield serves as a focal point for teams and supporters alike, adding anticipation to the weekend's fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•Community Shield takes place tomorrow.
•Championship matches resumed last night.
•League One and League Two start their seasons today.
•Transfer developments continue as the summer window nears closure.

Latest Updates

7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Community Shield buildup, Championship and club friendly updates – matchday live

What they're saying

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⚽ News and buildup to Community Shield and more ⚽ This weekend’s fixtures | Saturday news | Mail us Hello, good morning and welcome to another Matchday live! The Championship returned last night and the EFL is back in full swing today as League One and League Two kick off. While it might not be time for Premier League action just yet, the annual curtain-raiser of the Community Shield takes place tomorrow, so we’ll be looking ahead to that. Be sure to stick around for all the latest updates from the football world and the most exciting transfer developments as we edge closer to the end of the window. Join us! Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Emillia Hawkins

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