EFL Championship News
The latest EFL Championship news, results and transfer updates, updated throughout the day.
Latest result
Norwich 3–4 Bolton
20 Sep · Round 8
Top scorer
C. Larin
Southampton · 7 goals
Kick-off times are shown in UK time (BST).
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Stoke-on-Trent Live
I ripped up my Stoke City transfer plans when Jurgen Klopp wanted to meet me
Daily Echo
Eckert in FA misconduct hearing over Spygate: Head coach’s fate still unknown
Saints Marching
Why Southampton should join the race for the Premier League’s brightest young prodigy
Portsmouth News
Portsmouth boss addresses defender’s Fratton Park future amid Bradford loan frustration
The Northern Echo
What is happening with Middlesbrough’s defence that could be key to rest of season
Gazette Live
Middlesbrough’s January transfer priority emerging but one player could still change that
The Northern Echo
The Bukayo Saka link powering Amario Cozier-Duberry – and why he chose to join Boro
The 72
Birmingham City pair expected to return to training during international break
EFL Championship Videos
Mass CLEAR OUT incoming...
Another relegation SCRAP?
Rating Your WILDEST Championship Takes! Ft. Benjamin Bloom
⭐️ BLACK HEROES! | EFL stars have their say for Black History Month
#BlackHistoryMonth: Who is your football idol? ⚽️ #EFLTogether
Manchester City in the Championship?! New manager at Preston! | Championship news round-up and Q&A!
Every Championship Club’s Main Striker RANKED!
Ranking EVERY Championship clubs season so far | Part Two
Why the City Football Group Is DYING
WHY ARE BURNLEY SO BAD?! | w/ Joe (Turf Cast)
The Championship RUINED
Bielsa 2.0 at the Riverside?
Calmer Waters Ahead Or Relegation Battle?
West Brom Are PROMOTION Contenders! | Benjamin Bloom x The Liquidator Podcast
Compare the Market Goal Hero of the Month September nominees!
Injury crisis survived?
Bolton’s Wild Ride!
Anthony Gordon scores in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy back in 2019! ⏪ #RaisedInTheEFL
How Do They Respond?
WHO'S GOING DOWN?! Championship Relegation Special! | w/ Geo Hammers Chat
Better thank it looks...
Is Anyone Doing a Better Job?
Wembley Hearing Limbo
Alexander to Preston + Sam Parkin's STARS Of The Season XI! | Championship Check-In
Table, Fixtures & Results
EFL Championship Table
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea |
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 17 | WinDrawLossWinWin |
| 2 |  West Ham |
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 15 | WinWinWinWinDraw |
| 3 |  Middlesbrough |
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +4 | 15 | DrawWinWinDrawDraw |
| 4 |  Wolves |
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 14 | WinLossDrawWinWin |
| 5 |  West Brom |
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 14 | DrawWinWinDrawLoss |
| 6 |  QPR |
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 | WinLossDrawDrawDraw |
| 7 |  Stoke City |
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 | WinWinDrawWinWin |
| 8 |  Bristol City |
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 13 | WinWinLossLossWin |
| 9 |  Charlton |
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 12 | DrawLossDrawDrawLoss |
| 10 |  Birmingham |
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +1 | 11 | DrawDrawLossWinDraw |
| 11 |  Millwall |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | LossWinLossDrawDraw |
| 12 |  Lincoln |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 | DrawDrawWinWinLoss |
| 13 |  Southampton |
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +9 | 10 | DrawDrawWinWinLoss |
| 14 |  Wrexham |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -3 | 10 | WinDrawDrawLossWin |
| 15 |  Bolton |
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 10 | LossLossLossWinWin |
| 16 |  Blackburn |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | DrawLossLossWinDraw |
| 17 |  Norwich |
8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -1 | 9 | LossWinWinLossLoss |
| 18 |  Sheffield Utd |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 | WinLossWinLossLoss |
| 19 |  Portsmouth |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 | LossLossWinDrawDraw |
| 20 |  Watford |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 | LossLossWinLossLoss |
| 21 |  Cardiff |
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 | LossLossDrawLossWin |
| 22 |  Derby |
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 | WinLossLossLossDraw |
| 23 |  Preston |
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 4 | LossWinLossLossDraw |
| 24 |  Burnley |
8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -8 | 4 | DrawLossDrawLossDraw |
Top six after the split
Form: last 5 league matches, newest on the right
Clubs in orange link to their page
Next Matches
West Ham
QPR
Swansea
Norwich
Charlton
Bristol City
Watford
Burnley
Preston
Millwall
Sheffield Utd
Lincoln
Blackburn
Cardiff
Bolton
Stoke City
Kick-off times are shown in UK time (BST).
Latest Results
Bristol City
1–0
Watford
Cardiff
3–1
Charlton
QPR
2–2
Preston
Lincoln
1–2
Swansea
Top Scorers
- 1 C. Larin Southampton 7
- 2 W. Lankshear Middlesbrough 6
- 3 M. Touré Norwich 5
- 4 Fer López Wolves 4
- 5 K. Mavropanos West Ham 4
- 6 J. Bowen West Ham 4
- 7 L. Dykes Millwall 4
- 8 F. Azaz Southampton 3
- 9 J. Morgan West Brom 3
- 10 O. Afolayan Blackburn 3
EFL Championship Clubs
Birmingham
Blackburn
Bolton
Bristol City
Burnley
Cardiff
Charlton
Derby
Lincoln
Middlesbrough
Millwall
Norwich
Portsmouth
Preston
QPR
Sheffield Utd
Southampton
Stoke City
Swansea
Watford
West Brom
West Ham
Wolves
Wrexham
About the EFL Championship
The 2026/27 EFL Championship season features 24 clubs. Swansea currently lead the table with 17 points after 8 matches.
EFL Championship FAQs
Who is top of the EFL Championship?
Swansea are top of the EFL Championship with 17 points from 8 matches, 2 points ahead of West Ham in 2nd.
When are the next EFL Championship fixtures?
Round 9 of the EFL Championship is from Friday 9 October to Sunday 11 October 2026, with 12 matches. The first match is West Ham vs QPR, kicking off at 20:00 BST (UK time).
What was the latest EFL Championship result?
The latest result was Norwich 3–4 Bolton on 20 September 2026 (Round 8).
Who is the EFL Championship top scorer?
C. Larin (Southampton) is the EFL Championship top scorer with 7 goals this season.
How many teams are in the EFL Championship?
There are 24 teams in the EFL Championship this season.
How does the EFL Championship split work?
After each club has played 33 matches, the league splits into a top six and a bottom six. Each club then plays five more matches against the other teams in its half, making 38 matches in total. Clubs can't move between the two halves after the split.
These answers update automatically from live data. Kick-off times are in UK time.
