Rachel Rowe

LONG READ | Why relegation matters

On Sunday 16 March, Crystal Palace will be facing one of, if not, the biggest game in their history to date. It should be one of the talking points of the season. Leif Smerud’s side will walk out at the VBS Community Stadium knowing absolutely that it is do or die. A win against Aston Villa – a possibility which is not unthinkable right now – will bring them right back into the relegation battle; defeat and their fate will surely be decided.

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Barclays Championship 23/24 | A league that promises to be more unpredictable than ever

The start of the 2023/24 Barclays Championship is upon us! With plenty of change happening over the summer, it promises to be a league that is more dramatic and unpredictable than ever, which perhaps makes these potential predictions somewhat questionable.

The stakes have never been higher. 12 clubs will be vying for the title and coveted promotion spot while, for the first time, the bottom two will be relegated. Will Birmingham build on their narrow miss last season? What will London City look like this campaign? How will a reinvigorated Sheffield United do? Will Watford be able to adjust and stay up?

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