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Tom Clarke is joined by the Times Joe Harston and Kit Shepard and EFL stalwart Gregor Robertson to preview the start of the EFL season which kicks off this weekend!
Can anyone stop West Ham? And is Jarrod Bowen going to run away with the Golden boot? We discuss how the Hammers will cope with the pressure of having to win every week having just dropped into the Championship
Elsewhere we look at how well equipped the other two relegated sides, Burnley and Wolves are to have an immediate return to the Premier League.
How much of an impact will spygate have on Southampton's season? It may be last season's story but the scandal is still set to have a prominent role in the terraces and the media throughout the season.
And Tom tells us why his beloved Lincoln will silence their doubters and remain in The Championship following their promotion from League One.
Elsewhere we look at how Leicester will cope in League One and is this finally the year that Salford City get their coveted promotion from League Two?
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"The BIG Football League season preview" is an episode of The Game. Runtime 1 hr 2 min. Published August 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.