Birmingham City
Blackburn Rovers
Bolton Wanderers
Bristol City
Burnley
Cardiff City
Charlton Athletic
Derby County
Lincoln City
Middlesbrough
Millwall
Norwich City
Portsmouth
Preston North End
Queens Park Rangers
Sheffield United
Stoke City
Swansea City
Watford
West Bromwich Albion
West Ham United
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wrexham
SouthamptonEFL Championship 2026/27 Standings — About
The EFL Championship standings are updated automatically after every match. The 24 clubs of England's second tier play 552 regular-season matches between 14 August 2026 and 1 May 2027, and every position in the table matters.
The top two clubs are promoted straight to the Premier League. Those finishing 3rd to 6th contest the promotion play-offs — two-legged semi-finals and a one-off final at Wembley — for the third promotion spot. The bottom three (22nd to 24th) are relegated to League One.
Frequently Asked Questions — Championship Standings
How is the Championship table updated?
The EFL Championship standings update automatically as soon as each match ends: 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss.
Who gets promoted and relegated in the Championship?
The top two are promoted straight to the Premier League. Clubs finishing 3rd to 6th contest the promotion play-offs, with the final at Wembley, for the third spot. The bottom three are relegated to League One.
Can I watch the matches of teams in the table live?
Yes, click on any club in the standings to go to their page and watch their upcoming matches live and free.