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Norwich winger Sainz banned for six games after spitting incident
Norwich winger Borja Sainz handed six-game ban and fined £12,000 for spitting incident during last months Championship defeat at Sunderland; the Championships top scorer spat at Chris Mepham; Spaniard said: Spitting at an opponent is completely out of character for me
Published 7 hours ago on SkySports - Championship
Leeds boss Farke backs keeper Meslier
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke gives his support to goalkeeper Illan Meslier following criticism he received after the 3-3 draw at Hull City on Saturday.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football - Championship
Luton manager Edwards leaves after poor run
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards leaves the club following a run of four successive defeats in the Championship.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
FA Cup game postponements this weekend: Two games already rescheduled as UK is gripped by cold snap
The FA Cup third round is usually a highlight of the English football calendar but bad weather is wreaking havoc with the schedule this weekend.The gl
Published 2 hours ago on TalkSport
Man Utd winger Diallo signs new contract until 2030
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo signs a new five-and-a-half-year contract, until June 2030.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football - Premier League
Rovers forward Leonard out to impress
Blackburn Rovers forward Harry Leonard says he's looking to "gain the trust" of boss John Eustace as he returns from long-term back and shoulder issues.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
‘Lowest of the low’ – Troy Deeney left disgusted by Norwich star as lengthy spitting ban announced
Troy Deeney ripped into Borja Sainz after the Norwich striker was punished for spitting at an opponent.Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fi
Published 5 hours ago on TalkSport
Leeds boss Farke backs keeper Meslier
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke gives his support to goalkeeper Illan Meslier following criticism he received after the 3-3 draw at Hull City on Saturday.
Published 6 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
Norwich's Sainz banned for six matches for spitting
Norwich City's top scorer Borja Sainz is suspended for six matches after admitting to spitting at Sunderland's Chris Mepham in December.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
Norwich's Sainz banned for six matches for spitting
Norwich City's top scorer Borja Sainz is suspended for six matches after admitting to spitting at Sunderland's Chris Mepham in December.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
Clarets close in on ex-England midfielder - Friday's EFL gossip
A round-up of Friday's transfer gossip involving EFL clubs during the January transfer window.
Published 8 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
| Sunderland's Results | |||
| Jan 5 | Portsmouth | 1 - 0 | H |
| Jan 1 | Sheffield United | 2 - 1 | H |
| Dec 29 | Stoke City | 0 - 1 | A |
| Sunderland's Fixtures | |||
| Jan 11 | Stoke City | H | |
| Jan 17 | Burnley | A | |
| Jan 21 | Derby County | A | |
| Championship Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 2 | Leeds | 25 | 28 | 50 |
| 3 | Burnley | 24 | 22 | 50 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 26 | 17 | 50 |
| 5 | WBA | 26 | 11 | 40 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough | 24 | 11 | 39 |