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Swansea fume at special Reynolds & Mac coverage of Wrexham derby

Swansea City intend to raise concerns with the EFL regarding the special treatment that Wrexham continue to receive, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac allowed to take on commentary duties as part of Sky Sports’ coverage of a fierce Welsh derby. The Hollywood superstars were given the chance to call a competitive Championship clash at the Racecourse Ground on March 13.

Wrexham fight back to seal 'one of our best wins' under Parkinson

Wrexham sealed one of their "best wins" under manager Phil Parkinson after fighting back from a goal down to beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship on Saturday at Bramall Lane. The win keeps the Red Dragons' hopes of making it into the play-offs alive ahead of the final seven games of the season as they sit in seventh place in the table but level on points with Southampton in sixth.

Ipswich vs Millwall: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Championship match between Ipswich and Millwall, as well as kick-off time and team news

Swansea vs Coventry: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Championship match between Swansea and Coventry, as well as kick-off time and team news

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Grealish urged to join Wrexham after Man City exit

Jack Grealish has been told his time at Manchester City is over, with a sensational move to Wrexham touted as a "great story." Former England star Chris Waddle believes the winger may have to drop down the divisions as a Premier League stay looks unlikely.

Reigan next? Heskey’s son enjoys ‘getting battered’ on City loan

Emile Heskey has revealed to GOAL that his son Jaden is enjoying “getting battered” during a spell at Sheffield Wednesday, with England U18 star Reigan next in line for a loan transfer away from Manchester City. Ex-Liverpool striker Heskey is playing the role of proud father as his children seek to forge their own career in the professional game, with senior football required in order to complete that process.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Coventry	39	24	8	7	81	40	41	80	W L W W W
2	Middlesbrough	39	20	11	8	59	37	22	71	D D L W W
3	Ipswich	38	19	12	7	67	39	28	69	D W D D W
4	Millwall	39	20	9	10	53	44	9	69	D L W W W
5	Hull	39	20	6	13	62	57	5	66	W L W L L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Coventry

W
L
W
W
W

Middlesbrough

D
D
L
W
W

Ipswich

D
W
D
D
W

Millwall

D
L
W
W
W

Hull

W
L
W
L
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Championship titles?

Leicester City, with eight second tier league titles to their name, are the most successful Championship side in history. Their most recent triumph came at the end of the 2023-24 camapign, while their first-ever title came in the 1924-25 season.

How many teams are in the Championship?

The Championship is the second division of the English football system and is currently contested by 24 teams. The second tier began with 12 teams in 1892, before expanding to 16 in 1894, 20 in 1905, and 24 in 1988.

Who has made the most Championship appearances ever?

With 526 appearances while representing six different clubs, Ghanaian winger Albert Adomah is Championship's record holder for most appearances.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Championship?

English striker Billy Sharp is the leading goalscorer of all-time in the Championship, finding the back of the net 130 times in 410 appearances. Sharp played for Hull City, Sheffield United, Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers, Reading, Nottingham Forest, and Southampton.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Championship and how old was he?

English-born Grenadian winger Reuben Noble-Lazarus is the youngest player ever to feature in a Championship game. Noble-Lazarus was just 15 years and 45 days old when he made his debut for Barnsley away at Ipswich Town in 2008.

Which famous players have played in the Championship?

Jamie Vardy, Gareth Bale, James Maddison, John Stones, and Darren Bent are some of the most iconic players to have played in the Championship.

Which famous managers have managed in the Championship?

Marcelo Bielsa, Rafa Benitez and Neil Warnock are among the Championship's most famous managers.

What is the biggest stadium in the Championship?

The Stadium of Light, which is Sunderland's stadium, is the biggest Championship stadium with a capacity of almost 49,000.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Championship?

Belgian footballer Mike Tresor is the most expensive player in Championship history. Burnley bought him from Genk for £16 million in 2024.