The gap closes on Fulham and Bournemouth

Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Gary Weaver to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at a back weekend at the top as Fulham and Bournemouth slipped up again, allowing the chasing pack - particularly West Brom and Blackburn - to close ever further. There was also a triumphant return for Steve Cooper to South Wales as Nottingham Forest romped to victory at Swansea, and new Preston boss Ryan Lowe began with a win over Barnsley.We also hear from North End midfielder Alan Browne (29m32s), who answered our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.In League One (34m37s) there was another win for Rotherham at the top, while Plymouth were beaten at Sunderland in Steven Schumacher’s first game in charge, and Bolton’s recent dip continued.And in League Two (45m53s) there was a frantic 10-goal draw for leaders Forest Green at a near-empty Boundary Park as Oldham’s fan protests continued. While the panel assess Newport’s good form under James Rowberry, Colchester’s recent plight and indiscipline at Bristol Rovers.All that and much more!Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: [email protected]