The 2026/27 EFL Championship sees 24 clubs battle for promotion, the play-offs and survival across another action-packed season. Follow the latest standings, results, fixtures, goals and key statistics from across the Championship.
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EFL Championship 2026/27
The 2026/27 EFL Championship brings together 24 clubs for another highly competitive season in England’s second tier. West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers enter the division following relegation from the Premier League, while Lincoln City, Cardiff City and Bolton Wanderers step up from League One.
With promotion to the Premier League the ultimate prize, clubs will battle across a demanding 46-game league campaign for automatic promotion, a place in the play-offs and Championship survival.
EFL Championship 2026/27 FAQs
Which teams were relegated to the Championship for 2026/27?
West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers were relegated from the Premier League and joined the Championship for the 2026/27 season.
Which teams were promoted to the Championship for 2026/27?
Lincoln City, Cardiff City and Bolton Wanderers were promoted from League One. Lincoln went up as champions, Cardiff secured automatic promotion in second place, while Bolton won the play-offs.
How many teams are in the EFL Championship?
The Championship consists of 24 clubs, with every team playing 46 league matches during the season.
How many matches are played in the Championship?
Each club plays every other team twice – once at home and once away – giving each side a 46-match league campaign.
How does promotion from the Championship work?
The top two teams earn automatic promotion to the Premier League, while another promotion place is decided through the Championship play-offs.
How does relegation from the Championship work?
The three teams finishing at the bottom of the Championship table are relegated to League One for the following season.
How many points do teams get for a win?
Championship clubs receive three points for a win, one point for a draw and no points for a defeat.
When does the 2026/27 Championship season end?
The regular Championship season is scheduled to conclude on Saturday 1 May 2027, before the promotion play-offs take place.