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📽️ | Reynolds receives 'make it to the Prem' message from Chelsea

Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali was spotted sharing a private moment with Wrexham's co-chairman Ryan Reynolds in the aftermath of a pulse-pounding FA Cup fifth-round encounter at the Racecourse Ground. Following the Red Dragons' 4-2 defeat in extra time, the Blues supremo made it clear he wants to see the Welsh outfit on the same stage as the Premier League heavyweights permanently.

Lampard & Coventry get ‘disaster’ PL promotion warning

Frank Lampard and Coventry City have been warned that it could be a “disaster” if they fail to secure automatic promotion into the Premier League this season, given how dominant they have been in the Championship at times. Sky Blues legend Gary McAllister has told GOAL why a “big decision” in the dugout is paying off for a club that has been out of the top-flight for 25 years.

Wrexham can show they're EPL-ready by beating Chelsea

When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham in 2020, the Welsh club were a long way from the Premier League. Back then, the Red Dragons were still in the National League, the top tier of non-league. But since returning to the EFL in 2023, Wrexham's rise has been literally unprecedented, becoming the first team in English football to achieve three successive promotions. Now, they're after a fourth.

Championship play-offs to feature SIX teams from next season

The Championship is set for a radical transformation next season after English Football League clubs officially agreed to expand the play-off format to include six teams. In a historic move designed to keep the promotion race alive for more clubs deep into the season, the traditional four-team lottery will be replaced by a more inclusive structure that will see teams finishing as low as eighth place retain a shot at reaching the Premier League.

Wrexham co-owners Reynolds & Mac land surprise Sky Sports job

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are set to make their broadcasting debut in English football after signing a unique deal with Sky Sports. The Hollywood duo will provide exclusive live commentary for the club's upcoming Championship clash against Swansea City, offering supporters a first-of-its-kind alternative viewing experience. This innovative move marks another milestone in the pair's transformative five-year ownership of the Welsh side.

Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Premier League

PL clubs propose compensation fee limit for EFL academy signings

English football’s youth development system could face major changes as Premier League teams seek to cap the compensation fees paid to EFL clubs for academy players. Driven by post-Brexit recruitment challenges, the top flight wants to control rising costs for domestic prospects. Lower-league clubs will discuss the proposal this week alongside broader financial overhauls.

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Posición	Equipo	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	Puntos	Formulario
1	Coventry	36	22	8	6	74	38	36	74	W W W W W
2	Middlesbrough	35	19	9	7	54	35	19	66	W D D L W
3	Millwall	36	19	8	9	50	41	9	65	W W W L W
4	Ipswich	35	18	10	7	61	35	26	64	D W W W L
5	Hull	36	18	6	12	57	52	5	60	L L W W L

Posición

Equipo

+/-

Puntos

Formulario

Coventry

W
W
W
W
W

Middlesbrough

W
D
D
L
W

Millwall

W
W
W
L
W

Ipswich

D
W
W
W
L

Hull

L
L
W
W
L

Preguntas frecuentes

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.