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Championship table and standings
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Birmingham | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +13 | 18 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Stoke | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 16 | WDWWW |
| 3 |  Middlesbrough | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 14 | DWWLD |
| 4 |  West Brom | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 14 | WDWDW |
| 5 |  Southampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 14 | DWWDL |
| 6 |  Wolves | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 14 | DWWWD |
| 7 |  Sheffield Utd | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 13 | WDWWL |
| 8 |  Norwich | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | +9 | 12 | LWWWW |
| 9 |  Portsmouth | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 12 | DDDWL |
| 10 |  QPR | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 11 | LWLDW |
| 11 |  Cardiff | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 11 | DWLDW |
| 12 |  Blackburn | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 10 | LDLLW |
| 13 |  Wrexham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 9 | WDLWD |
| 14 |  Swansea | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -3 | 9 | LLWLL |
| 15 |  West Ham | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 8 | WLLDL |
| 16 |  Millwall | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 8 | DDWLL |
| 17 |  Bolton | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 | DLLWL |
| 18 |  Watford | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 7 | WLLWD |
| 19 |  Burnley | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 6 | LLDDL |
| 20 |  Charlton | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 5 | LLLLW |
| 21 |  Bristol City | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 5 | LDWLL |
| 22 |  Derby | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 5 | LDLLW |
| 23 |  Lincoln | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 4 | DWLLL |
| 24 |  Preston | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 4 | LDLLW |
How to watch the Championship
Every Championship match on this page links to its own page, which lists the official broadcasters by country along with the kick-off time in your time zone. Broadcast rights change from season to season, so check the where-to-watch tab for the current rights holders where you live.
Frequently asked questions
How many teams compete in Championship?
Championship features 24 clubs battling across a 46-match season from August to May.
How does promotion work in Championship?
The top two teams in Championship earn automatic promotion to the Premier League, while third to sixth compete in the play-offs for the third spot.
What are the Championship play-offs?
Clubs finishing third to sixth in Championship contest two-legged semi-finals, with the winners meeting in a final at Wembley for the last promotion place.
How does relegation work in Championship?
The three lowest-placed clubs in Championship at the end of 2026 are relegated to League One.
Who are the reigning Championship champions?
Coventry City won the Championship title in 2025/26 and enter 2026 as defending champions.
Where can I follow Championship scores and standings?
Live scores, results and the full table for Championship are updated throughout 2026 on this site.