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Southampton v Middlesbrough - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg

Middlesbrough issue bombshell statement calling for Southampton BAN

Middlesbrough have released an explosive public statement demanding the immediate expulsion of Southampton from the upcoming Championship play-off final at Wembley. The Teesside club have urged the EFL to enforce ultimate sporting sanctions following a controversial 'spygate' incident that occurred just 48 hours before their crucial semi-final encounter.

Wrexham AFC v Stockport County FC - Sky Bet League One

Wrexham release players on free transfer - including ex-England striker

Wrexham have officially confirmed their summer retained list ahead of their upcoming campaign in the second tier of English football. The marquee news from the Racecourse Ground sees veteran forward Jay Rodriguez and long-serving midfielder Andy Cannon headline the senior departures as their contracts expire.

Championship playoff final odds: The team that deserves to join the EPL

Hull narrowly secured the fourth and final Championship playoff spot, but they now require only one victory away from the Premier League.

Brady vs Reynolds: Who will win race to the Premier League?

Birmingham City and Wrexham remain locked in a battle to reach the Premier League, but will Tom Brady or Ryan Reynolds be celebrating first? Ex-Blues striker Clinton Morrison has delivered his bold prediction during an exclusive interview with GOAL, as two teams with famous faces in their respective boardrooms are tipped to spend big again while taking aim at the Promised Land.

‘Behind one man’ - Why Guardiola is not Premier League GOAT

As speculation intensifies regarding Pep Guardiola’s potential departure from Manchester City this summer, the debate over his standing among managerial greats has been reignited. Tony Pulis argues that while the Spaniard’s tactical influence is peerless, he remains second to Sir Alex Ferguson due to the sheer scale of the Scotsman's rebuilding job.

Stockport County FC v Bolton Wanderers - Sky Bet League One

League One playoffs 2026: Everything you need to know

All you need to know about the race for promotion to the Championship from League One.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Coventry	46	28	11	7	97	45	52	95	W W W D D
2	Ipswich	46	23	15	8	80	47	33	84	W D D W D
3	Millwall	46	24	11	11	64	49	15	83	W D W W D
4	Southampton	46	22	14	10	82	56	26	80	W D D W W
5	Middlesbrough	46	22	14	10	72	47	25	80	D W W D L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Coventry

W
W
W
D
D

Ipswich

W
D
D
W
D

Millwall

W
D
W
W
D

Southampton

W
D
D
W
W

Middlesbrough

D
W
W
D
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.