Championship

England · Founded 2004 · 24 clubs · 46 matches each · August to May

The Championship is the second tier of English football, below the Premier League, and took its current name in 2004 when the Football League renamed its divisions. Twenty-four clubs play 46 matches each: the top two are promoted automatically, the next four contest a play-off for the third place, and the bottom three drop into League One.

Championship fixtures — most recent snapshot

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No Championship fixtures in the current snapshot. The schedule feed carries whichever competitions are playing when it is recorded, so a league between matchdays shows nothing here.

Championship match reports

Bristol City 0-1 Lincoln: Settled After a Goalless Half

Sep 15

Lincoln won 1-0 at Bristol City on September 15, 2026. The Championship match at Ashton Gate was goalless at half-time and decided by one second-half goal.

Middlesbrough 2-2 Millwall: Two-Goal Deficit Erased

Sep 15

Middlesbrough drew 2-2 with Millwall at the Riverside Stadium on September 15, 2026, after trailing 0-2 at half-time and scoring twice in the second half.

Sheffield United 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Away Win

Sep 13

Wolverhampton Wanderers won 1-0 away at Sheffield United in the Championship on September 13, 2026, settling a tight contest with a single goal.

Charlton 0-0 QPR: Draw Keeps QPR Fifth in the Table

Sep 10

Charlton Athletic and Queens Park Rangers drew 0-0 in the Championship on September 10, 2026, a result that keeps QPR fifth in the table with 12 points.

Championship — common questions

How many teams are in the Championship?
24 clubs contest the Championship. Each plays 46 league matches per season — every other club home and away — across a season running from August to May.
How is the title decided in the Championship?
Three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat. The club with the most points at the end of the 46-match season wins the title.
Where can I find Championship results?
4 Championship match reports are published on this page, each written after the final whistle from live provider data rather than from a preview or prediction.
When was the Championship founded?
The Championship was founded in 2004 and is the second tier of football in England.