THE FLP PODCAST: EFL Opening Weekend Review – Will Lankshear stars, Luton rally & Leicester’s woes

Non League & Football League Paper · Aug 18, 2026 · 45m

In this week’s edition of The Football League Paper Podcast...

Matt Badcock is joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy and John Lyons, Football League Paper Editor, to talk through all the latest in the EFL.

In the Championship, Will Lankshear fired home a brace, which included a stoppage-time winner, as Middlesbrough made a winning start to their 2026/27 campaign with a 2-1 victory over Lincoln City.

It was a difficult start for the relegated sides as Wolves kicked off the season with a 2-2 draw at home to Blackburn Rovers, while West Ham and Burnley played out a thrilling…