James Ray

Sheffield United sanctioned an initial loan exit for Alex Matos in the summer, following a challenging debut year at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United stunted their progress with a dismal summer ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Stoke City are yet to see the best of young goalkeeper Tommy Simkin, but he’s starting to find form on loan at Doncaster Rovers. Stoke City have a solid academy setup, with some bright EFL talents emerging from their ranks in recent years.

QPR are out to build on their big Swansea City win, with Southampton up next. And, for the game, some welcome injury boosts could await.

West Ham sanctioned Niclas Fullkrug’s loan return to Werder Bremen in the summer, and the striker flop is going from strength to strength in Germany with 11 goals in nine games. West Ham fans didn’t have many complaints when Niclas Fullkrug was allowed to leave on loan in the summer.

QPR boss Julien Stephan hopes Ilias Chair, Boy Kemper and Alfie Lloyd can be fit to face Southampton this Saturday. QPR will be eager to produce another fine display this weekend as they head to Southampton off the back of a 5-0 win over high-flying Swansea City.

BCFC - Kanya Fujimoto departed Birmingham City on loan, joining Tokyo Verdy in Japan. Discover how he is faring away from the Blues.

Birmingham City sanctioned a loan exit for Kanya Fujimoto in September, and the 27-year-old is finding form back in Japan with Tokyo Verdy. Birmingham City’s summer transfer window focused on evolution, not revolution.

Jon McCracken had interest from Championship clubs earlier in 2026, including Blackburn Rovers. Now, he's starring at his new club.

LCFC - The72's expert writers offer their Leicester City vs Stevenage predictions for the League One clash on Saturday.

The72's expert writers offer their Swansea City vs Blackburn Rovers predictions for the Championship clash on Saturday.