72+ EFL Pod: 2026/2027 EFL season preview

The new EFL season is back with nine months of drama to come across the Championship, League One and League Two. Aaron Paul is joined by Andy Woodman, Luke Chambers and Lyle Taylor to preview all three divisions, looking at promotion contenders, relegated giants and, dark horses. West Ham and Wolves return to the second tier, Southampton and Middlesbrough all have their eyes on promotion.

Bromley manager Andy Woodman discusses the club's historic first season in the third tier, while Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday look to bounce back after relegation. Salford City manager Peter Cklamovski joins us to discuss his journey from Australia and Asia to English football, working with Ange Postecoglou and the pressure of taking charge of one of the division's promotion favourites.

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00:00 Intro

02:10 Championship preview

03:05 West Ham

09:40 Wolves

13:50 Burnley

17:30 Southampton

22:40 Middlesbrough

25:40 Championship dark horses

31:30 League One and Bromley

36:10 PFA open legal proceedings over the EFL

37:10 Leicester City, Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United

39:40 Salford City boss Peter Cklamovski

46:30 York City

5Live commentaries this week:

Wednesday 12th August: PSG v Aston Villa

Sunday 16th August: Manchester City v Arsenal