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 each week. Simeon Gholam is joined by Sky Sports top EFL pundits to get their thoughts and opinions throughout the season 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-efl You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL". For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Episodes
Simeon Gholam is joined by Gary Weaver and Tommy Smith for the latest Championship Catch-up on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast.
The panel look back on the last part of the season, as Frank Lampard’s scintillating Coventry side went top. They also discuss the top six shakeup, manager movements at Watford, the fallout of the abandonment of Blackburn vs Ipswich and a potential change to the playoff format.
All that and much more!
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The panel look back on the last part of the season, as Frank Lampard’s scintillating Coventry side went top. They also discuss the top six shakeup, manager movements at Watford, the fallout of the abandonment of Blackburn vs Ipswich and a potential change to the playoff format.
All that and much more!
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October 2, 2025 • 38 mins
Simeon Gholam is joined by Ben Tozer and David Stowell on League One and Two review on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast.
The panel look at the surprising top three in League One of Bradford, Stevenage and Lincoln, and then the struggles at the bottom of Rotherham, Blackpool and Wycombe.
Onto League Two and an analysis of the form of Walsall, the upsurge of Bristol Rovers, and the poor starts made by Cheltenham and Newport. All th...
The panel look at the surprising top three in League One of Bradford, Stevenage and Lincoln, and then the struggles at the bottom of Rotherham, Blackpool and Wycombe.
Onto League Two and an analysis of the form of Walsall, the upsurge of Bristol Rovers, and the poor starts made by Cheltenham and Newport. All th...
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September 30, 2025 • 30 mins
Simeon Gholam is joined by five different EFL players for five minutes apiece, as he speaks to Norwich's Josh Sargent, Derby's Patrick Agyemang, QPR's Harvey Vale, Charlton's Lloyd Jones and Leicester's Jakub Stolarczyk.
Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl
You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".
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Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl
You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".
For more...
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September 25, 2025 • 18 mins
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek SEVEN of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order… West Brom vs Leicester, Coventry vs Birmingham, Swansea vs Millwall, Wrexham vs Derby, Rest of the Saturday 3pms
Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl
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Running order… West Brom vs Leicester, Coventry vs Birmingham, Swansea vs Millwall, Wrexham vs Derby, Rest of the Saturday 3pms
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September 18, 2025 • 20 mins
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek Six of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order… Middlesbrough vs West Brom, Leicester vs Coventry, Birmingham vs Swansea, QPR vs Stoke, Millwall vs Watford, Rest of the weekend games
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Running order… Middlesbrough vs West Brom, Leicester vs Coventry, Birmingham vs Swansea, QPR vs Stoke, Millwall vs Watford, Rest of the weekend games
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September 11, 2025 • 20 mins
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek Five of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order… Ipswich vs Sheff Utd, Charlton vs Millwall, Oxford vs Leicester, Preston vs Middlesbrough, Southampton vs Portsmouth, Rest of the Saturday 3pms.
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Running order… Ipswich vs Sheff Utd, Charlton vs Millwall, Oxford vs Leicester, Preston vs Middlesbrough, Southampton vs Portsmouth, Rest of the Saturday 3pms.
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September 9, 2025 • 43 mins
Simeon Gholam is joined by Aaron McLean and David Stowell to look back at the opening stages of the League One and Two seasons.
The panel assess all the sides starring and struggling in both tiers, including Cardiff City flying high in League One as well as Doncaster's excellent start. And then unbeaten Gillingham, Ian Holloway's Swindon and Walsall who have bounced back from heartbreak in May.
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The panel assess all the sides starring and struggling in both tiers, including Cardiff City flying high in League One as well as Doncaster's excellent start. And then unbeaten Gillingham, Ian Holloway's Swindon and Walsall who have bounced back from heartbreak in May.
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September 4, 2025 • 55 mins
Simeon Gholam is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Jobi McAnuff to look back on the first part of a thrilling 2025/26 Championship season.
The panel take a look at good starts for Middlesbrough, West Brom, Stoke, Leicester and Coventry, difficult beginnings for the two Sheffield clubs and Ipswich, a mixed bag at Southampton, Norwich keeping hold of Josh Sargent and plenty more.
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The panel take a look at good starts for Middlesbrough, West Brom, Stoke, Leicester and Coventry, difficult beginnings for the two Sheffield clubs and Ipswich, a mixed bag at Southampton, Norwich keeping hold of Josh Sargent and plenty more.
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August 28, 2025 • 17 mins
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek FOUR of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order… Leicester vs Birmingham, Middlesbrough vs Sheff Utd, QPR vs Charlton, Stoke vs West Brom, Rest of the Saturday 3pms
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Running order… Leicester vs Birmingham, Middlesbrough vs Sheff Utd, QPR vs Charlton, Stoke vs West Brom, Rest of the Saturday 3pms
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August 21, 2025 • 20 mins
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek Three of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order… Derby vs Bristol City, Charlton vs Leicester, Hull vs Blackburn, Swansea vs Watford, Rest of the Saturday 3pms
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Running order… Derby vs Bristol City, Charlton vs Leicester, Hull vs Blackburn, Swansea vs Watford, Rest of the Saturday 3pms
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August 19, 2025 • 31 mins
Simeon Gholam is joined by five different EFL players for five minutes each.
He speaks to Wigan Athletic's Paul Mullin, Stockport County's Malik Mothersille, Bolton Wanderers' John McAtee, Grimsby Town's Jaze Kabia and Walsall's Aden Flint.
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He speaks to Wigan Athletic's Paul Mullin, Stockport County's Malik Mothersille, Bolton Wanderers' John McAtee, Grimsby Town's Jaze Kabia and Walsall's Aden Flint.
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August 14, 2025 • 20 mins
Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek Two of the Championship season.
Running order… Wrexham vs West Brom, Derby vs Coventry, Portsmouth vs Norwich, Ipswich vs Southampton, rest of the weekend games.
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Running order… Wrexham vs West Brom, Derby vs Coventry, Portsmouth vs Norwich, Ipswich vs Southampton, rest of the weekend games.
Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl
You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".
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Simeon Gholam is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Luke Chambers on the Essential EFL podcast to look ahead to the new Championship season.
The guests look at the prospective fate of the three relegated clubs in Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton, if Sheffield United can recover from Wembley heartache and how the three promoted clubs of Birmingham City, Wrexham and Charlton may get on.
The panel then turns its attention to the current p...
The guests look at the prospective fate of the three relegated clubs in Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton, if Sheffield United can recover from Wembley heartache and how the three promoted clubs of Birmingham City, Wrexham and Charlton may get on.
The panel then turns its attention to the current p...
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July 31, 2025 • 38 mins
Simeon Gholam returns for a new season of the Essential EFL podcast from Sky Sports. He's joined by Aaron McLean and David Stowell on this first episode of the new campaign to take a look ahead to the League One and League Two seasons.
It all starts on Friday 1st August when Luton take on AFC Wimbledon live on Sky Sports. Every game over the opening weekend is also available to watch, either via Sky Sports+ or on the Sky Sports app....
It all starts on Friday 1st August when Luton take on AFC Wimbledon live on Sky Sports. Every game over the opening weekend is also available to watch, either via Sky Sports+ or on the Sky Sports app....
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May 29, 2025 • 58 mins
The Championship Catch-up meets the League One & Two Review as Simeon Gholam and the panel look back at all three play-off finals at Wembley.
Andy Hinchcliffe and Gary Weaver are first up to deep dive into Sunderland's victory over Sheffield United in the Championship, while also looking at what's next for both clubs.
Then it is onto the other tiers, with Aaron McLean and David Stowell joining the party to assess Charlton's win o...
Andy Hinchcliffe and Gary Weaver are first up to deep dive into Sunderland's victory over Sheffield United in the Championship, while also looking at what's next for both clubs.
Then it is onto the other tiers, with Aaron McLean and David Stowell joining the party to assess Charlton's win o...
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May 26, 2025 • 10 mins
Simeon Gholam is with Luke Chambers at Wembley Stadium to look back at the League Two play-off final between AFC Wimbledon and Walsall.
Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl
You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".
For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football
For advertising opportunities email: skyspor...
Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl
You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".
For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football
For advertising opportunities email: skyspor...
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May 25, 2025 • 10 mins
Simeon Gholam is joined by Aaron McLean pitchside at Wembley immediately after full-time to look back at Charlton's victory over Leyton Orient in the League One play-off final.
Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl
You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".
For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football
For...
Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl
You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".
For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football
For...
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May 24, 2025 • 11 mins
Simeon Gholam is joined by Don Goodman and Andy Hinchcliffe pitchside at Wembley to look back on a dramatic Championship play-off final.
They assess Sunderland's remarkable comeback victory over Sheffield United as they sealed their return to the Premier League.
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They assess Sunderland's remarkable comeback victory over Sheffield United as they sealed their return to the Premier League.
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May 22, 2025 • 40 mins
Simeon Gholam is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Gary Weaver to look ahead to the biggest game in football - the Championship play-off final!
The panel look ahead to the game at Wembley between Sheffield United and Sunderland, assessing the key battles, who needs the win more, and what tactics and lineups may be deployed by Chris Wilder and Regis Le Bris.
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The panel look ahead to the game at Wembley between Sheffield United and Sunderland, assessing the key battles, who needs the win more, and what tactics and lineups may be deployed by Chris Wilder and Regis Le Bris.
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May 19, 2025 • 35 mins
Simeon Gholam is joined by Aaron McLean and David Stowell to look back on the League One and League Two play-off semi-finals, and ahead to the finals.
The panel analyse how our finalists arrived at Wembley, and ahead to the big showpiece games: Charlton vs Leyton Orient in League One, and Walsall vs AFC Wimbledon in League Two.
Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl
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The panel analyse how our finalists arrived at Wembley, and ahead to the big showpiece games: Charlton vs Leyton Orient in League One, and Walsall vs AFC Wimbledon in League Two.
Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl
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