| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Football team crush defensive formation (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | 19 Aug 2026 |
| 2025-2028 EFL Championship club coached by Alex Neil since 2024 whose home is The Den; beaten 2004 FA Cup finalists (8) | ||
| London football team who play at The Den (8) | ||
| 2024-25 EFL Championship club coached by Alex Neil (8) | ||
| Part of a factory football team (8) | Puzzler Cryptic | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Football club based at The Den | The Guardian Weekend | 16 Apr 2022 |
| Where work is a grind lining borough |