Legend P - Points Earned | MP - Matches Played | W - Wins | D - Draws | L - Losses | GF - Goals For | GA - Goals Against | GD - Goal Difference
Promotion - Premier League
Promotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals)
Relegation - League One
Club
P
MP
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Burnley
84
40
23
15
2
55
12
43
Sheffield Utd
83
40
26
7
7
56
30
26
Leeds
82
40
23
13
4
79
28
51
Sunderland
75
40
21
12
7
57
37
20
Middlesbrough
60
40
17
9
14
61
49
12
Bristol City
60
40
15
15
10
51
43
8
Coventry
59
40
17
8
15
57
53
4
West Brom
57
40
13
18
9
48
36
12
Millwall
54
40
14
12
14
39
41
-2
Watford
53
40
15
8
17
48
53
-5
Norwich
52
40
13
13
14
62
56
6
Blackburn
52
40
15
7
18
42
43
-1
Sheffield Wed
52
40
14
10
16
54
61
-7
Preston
48
40
10
18
12
40
47
-7
Swansea
48
40
13
9
18
41
51
-10
QPR
46
40
11
13
16
45
53
-8
Portsmouth
45
40
12
9
19
48
63
-15
Oxford Utd
45
40
11
12
17
41
57
-16
Hull
44
40
11
11
18
40
48
-8
Stoke
43
40
10
13
17
41
53
-12
Derby
41
40
11
8
21
42
52
-10
Cardiff
41
40
9
14
17
43
63
-20
Luton
39
40
10
9
21
36
61
-25
Plymouth
37
40
8
13
19
42
78
-36
The English Football League Championship, or the Championship as it is called by football fans across the United Kingdom, is the second highest tier of English football. On this page, we are going to explain the EFL standings, the promotion and relegation rules, analyse some teams who we predict will do well and those who will struggle, and take a look at some interesting stats.
Above, you can see the Championship table and it will be updated with each passing match.
Understanding the EFL Standings
There are 24 teams in the EFL Championship, and they battle it out with each between the months of August and May to try and finish as high up the table as possible. In this section, we will explain how the teams are ranked as well as take a gander at promotion and relegation rules.
How the EFL Championship Standings are Calculated
The EFL Championship makes use of round robin format where every team plays each other twice across the course of the season – one match is at home and the other one is away.
Since there are 24 teams in the league, each team will play 46 matches in a campaign. A team that wins will be rewarded with three points, if there is no winner then both teams earn a point, while a losing team will receive nothing.
The teams are ranked in the table according to the number of points that they gain. If teams are level on points, then a team’s position will be determined by goal difference, goals scored, and then the head-to-head record.
If teams are still level after all these dividing factors and promotion or relegation is at stake, then there will be a play-off match to determine the final position.
Promotion and Relegation Rules in EFL/ English Football System
At the end of the season, the teams in first and second place will earn automatic promotion to the Premier League. The teams that finish third, fourth, fifth, and sixth will compete in a play-off for the final promotion spot in the EPL.
On the other hand, the three teams that finish at the bottom of the table will find themselves relegated to League 1.
Top of the Championship Table
At the time of writing, Sunderland are siting at the top of the table, which is a huge improvement to their 2023/24 campaign. Last season, they finished in 16th place and went through no fewer than three managers along the way.
Regis Le Bris is the man in charge at the Stadium of Light, and they now play some stylish counter-attacking football. They are the top scorers in the league with 16 goals from eight games, while they also have a solid defence. Two things that bode well for promotion.
Championship Teams in Danger of Relegation
At the other end of the table, Cardiff City are looking in a lot of trouble already. They have just four points from eight matches, but their main concern will be how porous they are at the back and how blunt they are in attack.
They have been conceding 2.13 goals per game, while they have scored just the three goals. Portsmouth and Queens Park Rangers are the two other teams that are struggling to pick up points.
Championship Analysis and Stats
If you are thinking about placing a bet on a football match in the English Football Championship, or any other football league for that matter, it is always a wise move to check out some stats.
If you are thinking about betting on a scorer, for instance, then you should see who has been scoring for fun lately. Over on the Championship stats page you can find many useful and intriguing stats.
Championship Goals Scored & Conceded
The Championship is a very entertaining league to watch because of how competitive it is and the fact that goals are never in short supply.
During the 2023/24 season, there was an average of 2.68 goals per match in the Championship, while the average this season is standing at 2.56.
It is pretty similar in League One and League Two, with the former averaging 2.55 goals per game last season and the latter averaging 2.98.
Manchester City hold the record for the most goals scored in a single Championship season, having scored 108 during the 2001/02 campaign.
Shaun Goater was their top scorer with 28 goals. The team which has conceded the most in EFL history across a season is Rotherham, who let in 98 goals in 43 matches in the 2016/17 campaign.
News on EFL Championship Standings
There is always something happening in the EFL Championship, and it can be hard to stay up to date with it all. One of the best ways to do so is via the Championship social media Twitter page, which you can find below.
Frequently Asked Questions on EFL Championship Standings
How Many EFL Teams Get Promoted to the Premier League?
Three EFL teams get promoted to the English Premier League each season. The top two teams in the standings get automatic promotion, while the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth teams will battle it out via the play-offs. Third will play sixth and fourth will play fifth in two-leg semi-finals and then the winners play in the huge final.
How Many Teams Get Relegated to the EFL Championship?
The three teams that finish at the bottom of the English Premier League once all teams have played 38 matches will be relegated to the EFL Championship.
Who is the Most Successful EFL Team?
Leicester City are the most successful EFL team in history as they have won the title a total of eight times. When they won the 2013/14 EFL title and earned promotion, they went on to win the Premier League the following season. This is a feat which is unlikely to ever be repeated.
How many Teams Go Up from EFL League One?
Three teams get promoted from League One to the Championship each season. The top two earn automatic promotion, while the teams in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth battle it out in play-offs that follow the same format as those in the Championship.