EFL’s big kick-off; Romero joins Atlético; transfer updates and more – matchday live

<p>⚽ News and buildup to the first Saturday of the EFL season<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/fixtures">This weekend’s fixtures</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/14/wolves-blackburn-championship-match-report">Wolves 2-2 Blackburn</a> | <a href="mailto:matchday.live@guardian.co.uk">Mail us</a></p><p><strong>Just a reminder that you can keep up to date with everything happening in the transfer market</strong> with our men’s transfer interactive…</p><p><strong>As always, be sure to <a href="mailto:matchday.live@guardian.co.uk">message in</a></strong> today with any thoughts, feelings, predictions or observations.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/aug/15/community-shield-buildup-championship-and-club-friendly-updates-matchday-live">Continue reading...</a>