🎧2026-27 EFL season previewpublished at 16:59 BST 12 August
16:59 BST 12 August
The new EFL season is back and so is the 72+ podcast.
Aaron Paul is joined by Andy Woodman, Luke Chambers and Lyle Taylor to preview all three divisions on our new 72+ feed, looking at who are the promotion contenders, relegated giants and dark horses.
Salford City manager Peter Cklamovski also discusses his journey from Australia and Asia to English football, working with Ange Postecoglou and the pressure of taking charge of one of League Two's promotion favourites.
Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.
Gossip: Burnley agree loan for Man City's Alleynepublished at 10:45 BST 12 August
10:45 BST 12 August
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Burnley have agreed a loan deal for Manchester City defender Max Alleyne, 21, and the England under-21 international is undergoing a medical at Turf Moor on Wednesday. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Burnley are also showing interest in Belgian goalkeeper Tobe Leysen, with his club OH Leuven willing to listen to offers because the 21-year-old only has one year left on his contract. (Mail - subscription required), external
🎧 Welcome back to… 72+published at 14:59 BST 11 August
14:59 BST 11 August
The 72+ podcast is BACK and it's got a brand new home.
Follow along as Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff dive into the biggest stories across the EFL, with expert analysis, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.
A new episode drops on Tuesday night so make sure not to miss it by clicking subscribe on the new 72+: The EFL Podcast BBC Sounds page here.
Follow your club this 2026-27 seasonpublished at 15:21 BST 7 August
15:21 BST 7 August
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Can't get enough of your beloved Championship club? Fear not.
BBC Sport covers all 24 Championship sides with dedicated online and radio reporters at hand to tell the story from every angle.
Expect match reports, analysis, in-depth features, interviews, fan views, quizzes - the works.
We'll also have live text pages for every Championship match this season so you won't miss any of the action even when you're out of town.
Remember, the best way to get all of this content is to download the BBC Sport app and follow your favourite teams and sports using the My Sport tab.
Once you've set this up, you'll have quick access to those pages at the top of your Home tab and we'll be able to serve you better, more personalised, experiences in future.
And when following your Championship team, from the start of the 2026-27 season you'll also get Live Notifications which gives you score updates directly on your phone's lock screen during a match.
'You know where you are with Hayen' - Laurentpublished at 16:46 BST 6 August
16:46 BST 6 August
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Burnley midfielder Josh Laurent has praised the open communication he has with new boss Nicky Hayen ahead of their upcoming Championship season.
Hayen has been vocal about being open to exits for players who wish to leave.
"He is very honest and very open, I think it's nice," Laurent told BBC Radio Lancashire.
"You know exactly where you are as people and as players and you can work from that. I don't think you could ever be angry with someone's opinion, and now it's clear.
"You want people that want to play football for Burnley. I think it's a mutual understanding between everyone and I think it can only be a positive thing."
Robinson follows in father Paul's footstepspublished at 15:20 BST 6 August
15:20 BST 6 August
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Sometimes it just runs in the family. That can certainly be said about the Robinsons.
Paul Robinson became one of the most recognisable figures in English football during his playing career - turning out for Leeds, Tottenham and Blackburn during a distinguished Premier League career.
He played 41 times for England, too.
And now his son Jack, also a goalkeeper, is following in his father's footsteps - signing professional terms with Championship side Burnley - a club Paul also represented during his career.
Having completed his scholarship at Bradford City, the 18-year-old signed a 12-month contract with the Turf Moor side last week and will link up with the club's under-21 set-up during the forthcoming season.
"This is a really good opportunity and I'm really excited," Jack told Burnley's official website.
"It's a real proud moment for me and my family and with all the hard work that we've put in over the last few years, it means a lot.
"There seems to be a really good development line here, because if you're not playing you can go out on loan.
"I had a trial here last season, which was good, and I've really enjoyed settling in well again now."
The teenager is determined to make his own way in the game. Indeed, there is no mention of dad Paul in Burnley's official communication of Jack's contract.
Having spent time in the academy system at Leeds, the young goalkeeper was then picked up by Hull City where he spent two seasons.
Robinson joined Bradford in the summer of 2024 going on to play for Bantams' U17 and U19 sides.
He was a key player for Bradford's run to the FA Youth Cup third round last season captaining the side in their eventual loss to Premier League Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
And following a successful trial with Burnley last season, Robinson can now look forward to being involved in even bigger occasions as he takes his first steps in senior football.
Clarets academy manager Chris Casper added: "Jack has earned this contract following his time here last season, because he has the qualities we look for in a goalkeeper.
"If he can settle into the new environment well and work hard with his coaches and fellow 'keepers, I'm sure he will continue to improve."
And while despite his family's football heritage being steeped in goalkeeping excellence, Jack is making his own way in the game - though there will be, of course, one very interested and supportive onlooker.
Burnley bring in experienced goalkeeper Amospublished at 15:07 BST 5 August
15:07 BST 5 August
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Ben Amos has made 318 league appearances across his career
Burnley have signed goalkeeper Ben Amos on a one-year deal.
The 36-year-old, who started his career with Manchester United, was a free agent after leaving Port Vale at the end of last season.
He has also played for Oldham Athletic, Hull City, Bolton Wanderers, Carlisle, Cardiff City, Charlton Athletic and Wigan Athletic during a much-travelled career.
"I think there's a good blend of younger and older players here and hopefully I can bring something to the dressing room with my experience and be part of the senior group," Amos told the club website., external
Burnley winger Koleosho joins Paris FCpublished at 13:28 BST 29 July
13:28 BST 29 July
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Luca Koleosho has been involved in Burnley's pre-season preparations
Burnley winger Luca Koleosho has joined French club Paris FC for an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old American-born Italy international arrived at Turf Moor from La Liga side Espanyol for £2.6m in 2023 and went on to make 45 appearances, scoring three times.
Koleosho signed a five-year contract extension with Burnley in September 2024 that was due to run until June 2029.
His first season in the Premier League was cut short by a knee injury but he played 28 Championship games as Scott Parker's team returned to the top flight at the first attempt before spending last season out on loan.
He had one unsuccessful spell before Christmas with previous club Espanyol, where he made just three appearances, before another from January with Ligue 1 Paris, where he appeared 16 times, scoring three goals, including the winner on his debut.
Koleosho made his full Italy debut in a 1-0 friendly win over Luxembourg in June and also started against Greece as the Azzurri won by the same scoreline later that month.
He follows Jaidon Anthony, Maxime Esteve, Lesley Ugochukwu, Loum Tchaouna and Quilindschy Hartman in leaving Turf Moor this summer following Burnley's relegation from the Premier League.
Could Luis be a good signing for Hull?published at 12:07 BST 27 July
12:07 BST 27 July
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Former Burnley winger Glen Little says Hull City transfer target Florentino Luis is "confident in himself" as a player but could "find it tough" if the Tigers are in a relegation battle this season.
"He was quite promising in the early days of being at Burnley," Little said. "He is good at getting on the ball in midfield, having that composure and being comfortable in possession.
"My worry with him was that it is alright being a good footballer in the Premier League, keeping things ticking over, but what would happen if things started to become a bit of a struggle? That's exactly what happened last season with one win in six months.
"By the end of last season, all of Burnley's players were beaten up. It wasn't just him but if Hull City were to struggle like Burnley did, he might find it tough going through it all over again.
"He might start thinking: 'What have I done to deserve this? I've come into English football and hardly won a game!' But if Hull City do alright, he will look a good player.
"It would be a shame if he does go because he would be a really good player for Burnley in the Championship.
"I suppose it will all depend on the season Hull City have. If they come up and do alright, he will be a good signing. If they don't, it will be a struggle for all the players including him."
'Don't want to be here? Leave' - Roberts wants unitypublished at 20:31 BST 24 July
20:31 BST 24 July
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Burnley defender Connor Roberts has said he needs a squad around him that want to play for the Championship club if they are to realise their potential.
The 30-year-old has twice won promotion from the Championship with the Clarets since joining in 2021 but missed the entirety of last season with an Achilles injury and later groin and hamstring problems.
The Welshman highlighted the importance of squad unity as Burnley aim to make another immediate return to the top flight, having finished second from bottom of the Premier League last term.
"When the hectic Championship season starts, it is all hands on deck and I'm really hopeful I've got myself a group of players and a squad around me that want to be here and want to play for Burnley," Roberts told BBC Radio Lancashire.
"Because if you don't want to be here then don't come - or leave. It's as simple as that.
"We want a group of players who want to be here and want to get promoted, want to work every single day to make the fans proud, themselves proud and be part of something hopefully special once again."
Burnley's Adewumi joins Hertha Berlin on loanpublished at 15:51 BST 24 July
15:51 BST 24 July
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Oluwaseun Adewumi spent last season on loan with Cercle Bruges
Burnley midfielder Oluwaseun Adewumi has joined German second tier side Hertha Berlin on a season-long loan.
The 21-year-old, who is yet to make a first team appearance for the Clarets spent last season on loan with Cercle Bruges in Belgium, scoring five goals in 32 appearances.
Adewumi is an Austria Under-21 international and signed for Burnley from Floridsdorfer AC in 2024 after also spending time with Rapid Vienna in his homeland.
He has also previously had a loan spell with Dundee in the Scottish Premiership where he scored four goals in 28 games in the 2024-25 season.
