Bolton v Preston, Middlesbrough v Lincoln, Bristol City v Millwall and more: football - live

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The 2026-27 Championship race started dramatically last night …

… but it really gets going now. Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End are already partying like it’s 1888-89, having kicked off an hour ago, and we’ll have more of that Victorian-adjacent malarkey in a minute.

But!

Wait!!

Here’s the 3pm card!!!

Bristol City v Millwall

Charlton Athletic v Derby County

Middlesbrough v Lincoln ‌City

Norwich City v West Bromwich ​Albion

Portsmouth v Queens Park ⁠Rangers

Stoke City v Swansea ​City