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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.-Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
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- 5 days ago30 min
Feisty derbies, trouble at the bottom & a "reality check" for Wrexham
Sim is joined by David Prutton on this week's episode of the Essential EFL podcast.They discuss the big news from the Championship and take a look at why Burnley and Preston find themselves at the bottom of the division.They also chat about West Ham's thumping 6-0 win over Wrexham and why the result might be a 'reality check' for the Welsh side.Plus, Prutts makes his predictions for the Championship matches you'll be able to watch live on Sky Sports this weekend.-•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 to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast•You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".•For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- 1 weeks ago36 min
From nightmare starts to positivity at last & the first managerial sacking
Sim is joined by Ben Tozer and David Stowell to take a look at the latest news and talking points from League One on this episode of the Essential EFL podcast.They discuss Leicester City's nightmare start to life in the third tier - can Russell Martin's possession-based style of play get them back into the Championship?Ben and David also share their thoughts on the first managerial sacking of the season with Michael Duff departing Wycombe Wanderers.-•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 to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast•You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".•For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- 2 weeks ago40 min
Bristol Rovers top League Two! Plus, training ground 'curses' and finally getting off the mark
Sim is joined by former EFL striker Sam Parkin and commentator David Stowell to take a look at how the League Two season has begun.With four games gone there are no 100% records, but a host of teams will be pleased with the starts they have made including early league leaders Bristol Rovers.On the other hand some sides have struggled to get going with concern growing at Port Vale and Gillingham, and a much-needed win at Salford.-•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 to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast•You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".•For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- 3 weeks ago26 min
'Destination' Millwall and should West Ham & Leicester be worried?
Sim is back with David Prutton on this week's episode of the Essential EFL podcast.They discuss Millwall's excellent start to the season and whether West Ham and Leicester City should be concerned by their openings to the new campaign.Plus, Prutts makes his predictions for the four Championship games you can watch live on Sky Sports this weekend: Wrexham vs Birmingham City, Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion, Derby County vs Swansea City and Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Stoke City.-•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 to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast•You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".•For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- Aug 20, 202631 min
What did we learn from the Championship opening weekend? Plus Prutts makes his predictions...
Sim is joined by David Prutton for the first time this season on the latest episode of the Essential EFL podcast.They take a look back at the opening round of Championship fixtures and predict what will happen in the four games you can watch live on Sky Sports this weekend: Lincoln City vs Portsmouth, Birmingham City vs Bristol City, Millwall vs Norwich City and West Bromwich Albion vs Burnley.-•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 to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast•You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".•For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- Aug 12, 20261h 6m
2026/27 season preview! Star players, new managers & playoff changes!
Simeon is back with the Essential EFL podcast's season preview for the 2026-27 campaign.In the first half of the episode he's joined by Curtis Davies and Luke Chambers to take a look at the teams who could be fighting it out to win promotion to the Premier League.Then in the second half of the pod, Ben Tozer and David Stowell join Sim to run the rule over Leagues One and Two where there are already plenty of storylines!-•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 to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast•You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".•For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- May 28, 202652 min
Play-off finals review! Hull, Bolton & Notts County promoted!
Simeon Gholam is joined by Sky Sports EFL pundits to look back at three dramatic play-off finals.Andy Hinchcliffe and Gary Weaver join to discuss the Championship play-off final, as Hull City beat Middlesbrough.Aaron McLean and David Stowell then takeover to look at League One and Two, as Bolton saw off Stockport, and Notts County won out against Salford.-•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 to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast•You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".•For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- May 25, 20266 min
League Two final review: Notts County ease past Salford to seal promotion
Simeon Gholam is joined pitchside by Aaron McLean at Wembley for an immediate review of the League Two play-off final, as Notts County beat Salford 3-0 to reach League One.-•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 to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast•You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".•For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
About Essential EFL
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.-Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
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