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EFL clubs prepare for weekend fixtures following early season standings shifts

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

EFL clubs prepare for weekend fixtures following early season standings shifts

Summary

The 2026-27 EFL season continues this weekend across the Championship, League One, and League Two. Championship table-toppers Charlton, QPR, and Swansea look to maintain their unbeaten starts in upcoming matches. A series of rivalries highlight the schedule, including a Lancashire derby between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers and a meeting between Birmingham City and Wolves at St Andrew's. Wrexham travels to face Swansea on Saturday following a win over Millwall. Elsewhere, West Ham United seeks momentum after securing its first league victory on Tuesday. Clubs continue to manage off-field concerns, with ownership developments affecting both West Ham United and Derby County.

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By the Numbers

•Charlton, QPR, and Swansea occupy the top three spots in the Championship table.
•Preston North End remains without a point after four matches ahead of Saturday's game against Blackburn Rovers.
•Birmingham City hosts Wolves on Sunday for the first time in eight years.
•Daniel Kretinsky increased his ownership stake in West Ham United to 46% on Thursday.
•Derby County secured its first win of the season following a failed takeover bid.

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