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Bree nominated for second Championship award for October

Southampton right-back James Bree has been nominated for Championship Goal of the Month for October after scoring an outrageous goal against West Ham United.

By Dan Hargraves · Daily Echo

Published: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 10:29 AM

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Southampton right-back James Bree has been nominated for October's Championship Goal of the Month award.
Bree's nominated half-volley came in Southampton's 3-2 victory against West Ham United at the London Stadium.
The defender was also nominated for October's Championship Player of the Month, which was won by Will Lankshear.

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Southampton right-back James Bree has earned a nomination for the Championship Goal of the Month award for October. His shortlisted strike was an 11th-minute half-volley that helped Saints secure a 3-2 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium. Bree faces competition from Wrexham's Kieffer Moore, Portsmouth's Zak Swanson, and Middlesbrough's Will Lankshear for the monthly accolade.

This marks Bree's second Championship recognition for October, having previously been nominated for the Player of the Month award won by Lankshear. Alongside scoring in Southampton's derby win against Portsmouth, Bree contributed to three clean sheets throughout the month. Fan voting closes on Monday, November 16, with results combined with an expert panel to decide the winner.

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