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Championship Catch-up: Swans soaring, Burnley win and Eckert saga ends

Swansea deservedly lead the way, Burnley get a win and Tonda Eckert saga finally ends as Southampton beat Portsmouth; Andy Hinchcliffe picks out the key stories in The Championship Catch-up; a Sky Sports column focusing on the second tier.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 6:00 AM
Championship Catch-up: Swans soaring, Burnley win and Eckert saga ends
Key Things to Know
  • Andy Hinchcliffe highlights Swansea leading the Championship, Burnley's first win, and Southampton's derby triumph over Portsmouth.
  • The writer praises manager Vitor Matos for making league leaders Swansea less reliant on a single goalscorer.
  • Burnley secured their first victory of the season with a 4-0 away win against Watford.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Andy Hinchcliffe analyzes key Championship developments, highlighting Swansea City's rise to the top of the table under Vitor Matos, Burnley earning their first win of the season by defeating Watford 4-0, and Southampton moving past the Tonda Eckert saga with a derby win over Portsmouth. Hinchcliffe praises Swansea's collective approach, noting they are less reliant on a single goalscorer compared to last season.

Hinchcliffe also reviews Nicky Hayen's Burnley side dominating Watford and suggests they can build momentum ahead of facing Wolves. Additionally, he reflects on Southampton's derby victory against John Mousinho's Portsmouth, stating that while Eckert avoided an enforced layoff, Southampton fully capitalized on the pitch despite receiving a red card.

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