Welcome to the live Championship table, your authoritative source for up-to-the-minute EFL Championship standings. This page auto-updates throughout the season, serving fans, analysts and bettors with accurate, real-time positions. Trust our data because we source it directly from the league feed and double-check every figure – read our editorial policy to see how we keep it error-free.
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How to read the Championship table
The table shows each club’s Position (Pos), Matches Played (P), Wins (W), Draws (D), Losses (L), Goals For (GF), Goals Against (GA), Goal Difference (GD) and Points (Pts). Points are awarded: three for a win, one for a draw, none for a loss. If two or more teams are level on points, tiebreakers (applied in this order by the organisers) are: goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head record, and, if necessary, a play-off match. The exact tiebreaking rules are set by the EFL and may be updated ahead of each season.
Format
The EFL Championship is the second tier of English football. It features 24 teams playing a balanced 46-match round-robin (home and away) season. The season typically runs from early August to early May, with matches scheduled across weekends and midweek rounds. There is no split; all teams play each other twice. At the end of the season, the top two are promoted, positions 3 to 6 enter the play-offs, and the bottom three are relegated.
Promotion, relegation & qualification
Promotion to the Premier League: The top two teams in the Championship table earn automatic promotion. The clubs that finish 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th contest the EFL Championship play-offs – two-legged semi‑finals followed by a single final at Wembley – with the winner taking the third promotion spot. Relegation to League One: The three teams at the bottom of the final standings (positions 22, 23 and 24) are relegated to the third tier.
What to watch in the table
- Title race and automatic promotion: The fight for the top two spots is intense, with multiple clubs often separated by just a few points late in the season.
- Play-off chase: Positions 3–6 are fiercely contested; teams outside the top six in early months can still surge into the play-off places during the run‑in.
- Relegation scrap: The bottom quarter of the table is a constant battle. Even mid‑table teams can get dragged in if they go on a poor run.
- Goal difference swings: Tight ties are often broken by GD, making every goal matter – especially in high‑scoring games or against weaker sides.
- Form and momentum: A late-season winning streak can lift a team from mid‑table to play‑off contention, or drag a play‑off hopeful into safety worries.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the Championship table updated?
The table refreshes automatically in real time throughout matchdays. After full‑time, we incorporate official results within minutes. Very occasional delays may occur if the league feed is briefly inaccessible; we then update as soon as the data is restored.
How many teams are in the Championship?
There are 24 teams in the EFL Championship. Each club plays 46 league matches per season (23 home, 23 away).
Who gets relegated from the Championship?
The bottom three teams in the final standings (positions 22, 23 and 24) are relegated to League One. The exact number of relegation places has been three for many seasons and is set by the EFL.
How does the Championship promotion system work?
The top two teams are automatically promoted to the Premier League. The next four (3rd to 6th) enter the play‑offs: two-legged semi‑finals (3rd vs 6th, 4th vs 5th) and a single final at Wembley. The play‑off winner takes the third promotion place.
What is the difference between the Championship table and the EFL Championship standings?
There is no difference – “Championship table” and “EFL Championship standings” refer to the same thing. We use both terms naturally throughout this page.
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