Championship 2025/2026: standings, schedule and stats
ScotlandSeason 2025/2026
About the league: Championship
Championship is a soccer league in Scotland. The 2025/2026 season features 10 teams, with St. Johnstone leading the standings on 77 points. Games average 2.43 goals, with both teams scoring in 48% of them. The schedule runs from August 1, 2025 through May 1, 2026.
Championship 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season overview
180 games have been completed in the 2025/2026 Championship season. St. Johnstone leads the standings with 77 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.43 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games. 44% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 52% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 39% of games. 34% end in a draw. Road teams win 27% of games.
Team leaders
St. Johnstone has the league's highest scoring average at 1.86 goals per game. Both teams scored in 61% of Ayr United's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St. Johnstone | 36 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 67:25 | +42 | 77 | 2.14 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Partick Thistle | 36 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 53:36 | +17 | 66 | 1.83 | DWDDD |
| 3 |  Arbroath | 36 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 43:41 | +2 | 52 | 1.44 | LLWDD |
| 4 |  Dunfermline Athletic | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 52:41 | +11 | 51 | 1.42 | LDLWD |
| 5 |  Raith Rovers | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 43:42 | +1 | 45 | 1.25 | WWLLW |
| 6 |  Queen's Park | 36 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 35:48 | -13 | 41 | 1.14 | WLDLD |
| 7 |  Ayr United | 36 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 38:47 | -9 | 39 | 1.08 | LWLLL |
| 8 |  Greenock Morton | 36 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 36:51 | -15 | 38 | 1.06 | LLDLD |
| 9 |  Airdrieonians | 36 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 35:49 | -14 | 36 | 1.00 | LDDWD |
| 10 |  Ross County | 36 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 35:57 | -22 | 34 | 0.94 | LLWWL |
League statistics
The 2025/2026 season stats cover 180 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1St. Johnstone1.86
- 2Partick Thistle1.47
- 3Dunfermline Athletic1.44
- 4Raith Rovers1.19
- 5Arbroath1.19
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1St. Johnstone0.69
- 2Partick Thistle1.00
- 3Arbroath1.14
- 4Dunfermline Athletic1.14
- 5Raith Rovers1.17
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Ayr United61%
- 2Partick Thistle58%
- 3Greenock Morton56%
- 4Queen's Park56%
- 5Arbroath53%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Ross County50%
- 2Dunfermline Athletic47%
- 3St. Johnstone47%
- 4Airdrieonians47%
- 5Arbroath44%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1St. Johnstone7.6
- 2Partick Thistle5.9
- 3Raith Rovers5.3
- 4Ayr United5.3
- 5Arbroath4.9
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Championship rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and below average for openness. Home advantage is close to average, game intensity is above average, and competitive balance is above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Dylan Corr7.35
- 2Zak Rudden6.73
- 3Barney Stewart6.67
- 4Miller Thomson6.66
- 5Lucas Fyfe6.62
- 6Ronan Hale6.55
- 7Michael Ruth6.53
- 8Stephen Mallan6.49
Most minutes
- 1Toby Steward3,240
- 2Joshua Rae3,240
- 3Calum Ferrie3,240
- 4Aidan Mcadams3,150
- 5Matthew Shiels3,125
- 6Louis Longridge3,103
- 7Scott McMann3,081
- 8Jack Wilkie3,066
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Johnstone | 35 | 1.78 | 0.83 | +0.95 | 70 | 77 | +7 |
| 2 | Partick Thistle | 35 | 1.58 | 1.27 | +0.31 | 55 | 63 | +8 |
| 3 | Raith Rovers | 35 | 1.30 | 1.23 | +0.07 | 50 | 44 | -6 |
| 4 | Arbroath | 35 | 1.28 | 1.26 | +0.02 | 49 | 51 | +2 |
| 5 | Dunfermline Athletic | 35 | 1.30 | 1.28 | +0.02 | 49 | 48 | -1 |
| 6 | Ayr United | 34 | 1.35 | 1.26 | +0.09 | 48 | 35 | -13 |
| 7 | Ross County | 36 | 1.25 | 1.40 | -0.14 | 46 | 34 | -12 |
| 8 | Airdrieonians | 35 | 1.17 | 1.47 | -0.30 | 41 | 36 | -5 |
| 9 | Greenock Morton | 35 | 1.17 | 1.52 | -0.35 | 40 | 38 | -2 |
| 10 | Queen's Park | 35 | 0.97 | 1.62 | -0.66 | 34 | 40 | +6 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 36
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Championship?
Championship has 10 teams in the 2025/2026 season.
When does the 2025/2026 Championship season start and end?
The 2025/2026 Championship schedule runs from August 1, 2025 through May 1, 2026.
How many rounds are in the Championship season?
The 2025/2026 Championship schedule covers 36 rounds.
Who leads the Championship standings?
St. Johnstone leads Championship with 77 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Championship?
St. Johnstone has the league's highest scoring average at 1.86 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Championship?
St. Johnstone allows the fewest goals in Championship, at 0.69 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Championship?
Championship games average 2.43 goals.
How often do Championship games finish Over 2.5 goals?
44% of Championship games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Championship?
Both teams score in 48% of Championship games.
How often do home teams win in Championship?
Home teams win 39% of Championship games.
What does xG show in Championship stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Championship xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in Championship?
Joshua McPake leads the recorded scoring table in Championship for 2025/2026 with 16 goals.