Match ReportThe GuardianUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
EFL Season Kicks Off with Saturday Showdowns
The 2026-27 Championship begins with a full slate of matches.
Middlesbrough— – —
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Bolton v Preston
What happened. The 2026-27 Championship season started with Bolton Wanderers facing Preston North End, among other fixtures.
- Bolton and Preston kicked off an hour ago.
- Other matches include Bristol City v Millwall and Middlesbrough v Lincoln City.
- Wolves beat Blackburn 2-2 in a separate game.
The season's opening weekend continues with more matches across the EFL.
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