Who says that the Championship doesn't bring entertainment to our Saturday and Sunday afternoons? This league constantly delivers drama, and things are pretty unpredictable, from the opening day until the end of the season. For those who do not know, this is the second-most competitive league in England, consisting of 24 teams.
The top six teams in the Championship table are investing a lot of effort to enter the EPL. Yet, only the first two go directly, while the remaining four go to the play-offs. Simultaneously, the last three teams will get relegated. Currently, Coventry holds the first spot, but three clubs are pretty close to taking over - Middlesbrough, Millwall, and Ipswich.
Each weekend, you can follow the Championship results of 12 different matches (24 teams in total) at LiveScore. After the end of each round, we update the points, goal difference, and other essential information to keep you informed.
Yet, if the Championship standings are not the only thing you are interested in, then we have prepared something else for you before, during, and after the match.
Before the beginning of the matches, you can gain some valuable information, including player stats, team stats, head-to-heads, and line-ups. We have also prepared additional facts, such as which Championship players are injured, who has to miss the match because of yellow or red cards, and so on. For the most curious ones, we actively update the lists of top individual and team scorers. The point is to provide the necessary information that will help people make good predictions.
During the match, you can follow the Championship scores that are updated in real-time. If you can’t watch a particular game on TV, our team has also prepared live commentary where all the essential moments are highlighted.
What if you missed a Championship match? Don’t worry, we deliver highlights as well, where crucial situations, such as goals, major missed scoring opportunities, and substitutions are shown.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Championship
When is the Championship play-off final?
For many years, the Championship play-off final has been organized in late May. The location is always the same - Wembley Stadium in London. In 2026, it is scheduled for May 23rd.
How Many Games Are Played in the Championship?
Since there are 24 teams in total, each one plays 23 games twice a season, at home and at an away stadium. That means the regular season has 46 matches in total. The regular round is always organized from Friday to Sunday, but there are exceptions during some weeks when games are played between Tuesday and Thursday.
How does the Promotion and Relegation System work?
Each Championship season consists of 46 games. At the end of the campaign, the bottom three clubs are relegated to League One. The top two sides earn automatic promotion to the Premier League, while a further four clubs — finishing third through sixth — compete in the play-offs for the final promotion spot. The play-off semi-finals are played over two legs, with the third-placed side facing sixth and fourth taking on fifth, with the semi-finals scheduled for mid-May 2026. The play-off final takes place on Saturday 23 May 2026 at Wembley Stadium, with the single-leg showpiece widely dubbed 'the richest game in football' — promotion to the Premier League is worth over £100 million to the winning club. From 2026-27, the play-offs will expand from four to six teams.
How does Participation in European and Domestic Cups
Championship clubs do not qualify for European competition, so the focus outside of league action is entirely on domestic cup runs. Clubs across the division take part in:
- The FA Cup
- The Carabao Cup (EFL Cup)
- The EFL Trophy (open to under-21 squads)
Domestic cup competitions offer Championship sides the opportunity to test themselves against Premier League opposition, while the EFL Trophy provides younger players with valuable first-team experience across the course of the season.
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