Oct 29, 202637 min
Sim is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe to discuss the biggest EFL news and look ahead to the weekend's Championship games on the latest episode of Essential EFL. They start by looking back on Fleetwood Town's remarkable win...
About this Podcast:
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 every Thursday throughout the season. Simeon Gholam is joined by Sky Sports' top EFL pundits to get their thoughts and opinions on the latest action and you'll regularly hear from players and managers too. - •You can watch the EFL action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast •You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL". •For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
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What is Essential EFL about?
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 every Thursday throughout the season. Simeon Gholam is joined by Sky Sports' top EFL pundits to get their thoughts and opinions on the latest action and you'll regularly hear from players and managers too.
What has Essential EFL covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Fleetwood stun Arsenal, Burnley make a change & the over-performers" (29 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Hammers close in on the top, Birmingham hitting form & can Preston turn things around?" (22 October 2026, 39 minutes), and "A Savage blow for Leicester & a Duff start for Bradford" (15 October 2026, 49 minutes).
How often does Essential EFL publish?
Essential EFL publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Essential EFL?
Booking probability for Essential EFL is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Essential EFL requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Essential EFL's contact route on record: verified email.
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- Oct 22, 202639 min
Sim is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe on this week's episode of Essential EFL to take a look at the big talking points in the Championship. They discuss West Ham and Birmingham's form towards the top of the table - could...
- Oct 15, 202649 min
Simeon Gholam is joined by Ben Tozer and Sam Parkin to look at all the latest news and talking points from League One and Two on this episode of the Essential EFL podcast. They discuss Robbie Savage winning his first...
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The Championship returns with a blockbuster weekend!
Oct 8, 202623 minSim is joined by David Prutton on this week's episode of the Essential EFL podcast. The pair look ahead to the big return of the Championship after the international break, and Prutts makes his predictions for some big...
- Oct 1, 20261h 6m
Simeon Gholam is joined by Ryan Lowe on this week's episode of Essential EFL. We take a look at Lowe's recent managerial career, including his spells at Wigan and Preston, and ask him what's next. David Stowell then...
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Swans flying high, West Ham and Wolves finding their groove & what's going wrong at Burnley?
Sep 24, 202654 minSim is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Billy Sharp on this week's episode of Essential EFL. They take a look at the start of the Championship season with Swansea City leading the way as we head into the first...
- Sep 17, 202630 min
Sim is joined by David Prutton on this week's episode of the Essential EFL podcast. They discuss the big news from the Championship and take a look at why Burnley and Preston find themselves at the bottom of the...
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Bristol Rovers top League Two! Plus, training ground 'curses' and finally getting off the mark
Sep 3, 202641 minSim is joined by former EFL striker Sam Parkin and commentator David Stowell to take a look at how the League Two season has begun. With four games gone there are no 100% records, but a host of teams will be pleased...
- Aug 27, 202627 min
Sim is back with David Prutton on this week's episode of the Essential EFL podcast. They discuss Millwall's excellent start to the season and whether West Ham and Leicester City should be concerned by their openings to...
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What did we learn from the Championship opening weekend? Plus Prutts makes his predictions...
Aug 20, 202631 minSim is joined by David Prutton for the first time this season on the latest episode of the Essential EFL podcast. They take a look back at the opening round of Championship fixtures and predict what will happen in the...
- Aug 12, 20261h 7m
Simeon is back with the Essential EFL podcast's season preview for the 2026-27 campaign. In the first half of the episode he's joined by Curtis Davies and Luke Chambers to take a look at the teams who could be fighting...
- May 28, 202653 min
Simeon Gholam is joined by Sky Sports EFL pundits to look back at three dramatic play-off finals. Andy Hinchcliffe and Gary Weaver join to discuss the Championship play-off final, as Hull City beat Middlesbrough. Aaron...
- May 25, 20266 min
Simeon Gholam is joined pitchside by Aaron McLean at Wembley for an immediate review of the League Two play-off final, as Notts County beat Salford 3-0 to reach League One. - •You can watch the EFL action live on Sky...
- May 24, 20268 min
Simeon Gholam is joined pitchside by Andy Hinchcliffe at Wembley for an immediate review of the League One play-off final, as Bolton beat Stockport 4-1 to reach the Championship. - •You can watch the EFL action live on...
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Championship final review: The McBurnie final! Hull beat Middlesbrough to reach Premier League
May 23, 202610 minSimeon Gholam is joined pitchside by Don Goodman at Wembley for an immediate review of the Championship play-off final, as Hull beat Middlesbrough 1-0 to win and reach the Premier League. - •You can watch the EFL action...
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Championship final preview!
May 21, 202627 minSimeon Gholam is joined by Luke Chambers and Gary Weaver to look ahead to the Championship play-off final between Hull and Middlesbrough. They assess the strangest build-up to a play-off final in history following the...
- May 19, 202629 min
Simeon Gholam is joined by Aaron McLean and Ben Tozer to review the League One and Two play-offs. The panel look back at the semi-finals, and then ahead to the finals at Wembley and try to predict who will be promoted...
- May 13, 202641 min
Simeon Gholam is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Tommy Smith to look back at two dramatic play-off semi-finals. They assess Southampton's win over Middlesbrough, then Hull's victory against Millwall, what it all means...
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League One and Two play-off semi-finals preview!
May 7, 202642 minSimeon Gholam is joined by Aaron McLean and David Stowell to look ahead to the League One and Two play-off semi-finals. The panel starts by looking ahead to the League One semi-finals: Stevenage vs Stockport & Bolton vs...
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Championship play-off semi-finals preview!
May 5, 202642 minSimeon Gholam is joined by Don Goodman and Andy Hinchcliffe to preview the Championship play-off semi-finals. The panel looks ahead at all the talking points for Hull vs Millwall and Middlesbrough vs Southampton, and...
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