Championship 2026/2027
EnglandSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Championship
Championship is a football league from England that we track match by match. 24 teams are competing in the 2026/2027 season; Swansea City lead the table with 10 points. The campaign runs from 14 August 2026 to 1 May 2027. The average is 2.94 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 73% of matches.
Championship 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 48 Championship matches have been completed. Swansea City leads the table with 10 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.94. BTTS: 73%. Over 2.5: 67%. Clean-sheet matches: 27%.
Result split
Home wins: 40%. Draws: 31%. Away wins: 29%.
Team rankings
Wolverhampton Wanderers has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.75. Both teams scored in 100% of West Bromwich Albion's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | +6 | 10 | 2.50 | WDWW |
| 2 |  Queens Park Rangers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | +4 | 10 | 2.50 | WDWW |
| 3 |  Charlton Athletic | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | +3 | 10 | 2.50 | WWWD |
| 4 |  Southampton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | +5 | 7 | 1.75 | LWWD |
| 5 |  Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:8 | +3 | 7 | 1.75 | DWWL |
| 6 |  Middlesbrough | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | +2 | 7 | 1.75 | WLWD |
| 7 |  Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | +1 | 7 | 1.75 | LDWW |
| 8 |  West Bromwich Albion | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | +1 | 7 | 1.75 | WWLD |
| 9 |  Birmingham City | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | +1 | 6 | 1.50 | DDWD |
| 10 |  Sheffield United | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | +1 | 6 | 1.50 | DDDW |
| 11 |  Millwall | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 6 | 1.50 | WWLL |
| 12 |  Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | +2 | 5 | 1.25 | DDLW |
| 13 |  West Ham United | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8:7 | +1 | 5 | 1.25 | DLDW |
| 14 |  Blackburn Rovers | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 | DWLD |
| 15 |  Watford | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 5 | 1.25 | WDDL |
| 16 |  Bolton Wanderers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | -1 | 4 | 1.00 | WDLL |
| 17 |  Lincoln City | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 4 | 1.00 | LLWD |
| 18 |  Derby County | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | -2 | 4 | 1.00 | LDLW |
| 19 |  Cardiff City | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 | DDDL |
| 20 |  Norwich City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:7 | -2 | 3 | 0.75 | LLWL |
| 21 |  Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | -3 | 3 | 0.75 | LWLL |
| 22 |  Stoke City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | -5 | 3 | 0.75 | LLLW |
| 23 |  Burnley | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:10 | -5 | 2 | 0.50 | DLLD |
| 24 |  Preston North End | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:9 | -6 | 0 | 0.00 | LLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 48 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Wolverhampton Wanderers2.75
- 2Southampton2.50
- 3West Ham United2.00
- 4West Bromwich Albion1.75
- 5Queens Park Rangers1.75
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Swansea City0.25
- 2Queens Park Rangers0.75
- 3Charlton Athletic0.75
- 4Wrexham1.00
- 5Birmingham City1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1West Bromwich Albion100%
- 2Burnley100%
- 3Southampton100%
- 4West Ham United100%
- 5Cardiff City100%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Wolverhampton Wanderers100%
- 2West Bromwich Albion75%
- 3Burnley75%
- 4Southampton75%
- 5Blackburn Rovers75%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Cardiff City8.3
- 2West Ham United7.5
- 3Portsmouth7.5
- 4Millwall6.5
- 5Bolton Wanderers6.5
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 sits Above average for match pace, Below average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Close to average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Jack Bonham8.18
- 2Will Lankshear7.91
- 3Finn Azaz7.73
- 4Isaac Price7.64
- 5Lloyd Jones7.64
- 6Arthur Okonkwo7.64
- 7Michael Cooper7.60
- 8Phil Neumann7.58
Most minutes
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 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 1.89 | 1.17 | +0.72 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | Queens Park Rangers | 4 | 1.90 | 1.21 | +0.69 | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| 3 | Swansea City | 4 | 1.63 | 0.97 | +0.66 | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 | 1.78 | 1.26 | +0.51 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 5 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1.73 | 1.31 | +0.42 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| 6 | Norwich City | 4 | 1.72 | 1.35 | +0.37 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| 7 | Millwall | 4 | 1.59 | 1.19 | +0.39 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | Southampton | 4 | 1.76 | 1.46 | +0.29 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 4 | 1.35 | 1.08 | +0.27 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 10 | Cardiff City | 4 | 1.86 | 1.59 | +0.27 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| 11 | West Ham United | 4 | 1.69 | 1.53 | +0.16 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 12 | Bolton Wanderers | 4 | 1.53 | 1.44 | +0.10 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 13 | Birmingham City | 4 | 1.24 | 1.16 | +0.08 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 14 | West Bromwich Albion | 4 | 1.41 | 1.36 | +0.05 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 15 | Burnley | 4 | 1.46 | 1.48 | -0.02 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 16 | Preston North End | 4 | 1.33 | 1.56 | -0.24 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| 17 | Watford | 4 | 1.35 | 1.60 | -0.25 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 18 | Bristol City | 4 | 1.18 | 1.62 | -0.44 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| 19 | Lincoln City | 4 | 1.29 | 1.88 | -0.59 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | Stoke City | 4 | 0.98 | 1.63 | -0.64 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 21 | Derby County | 4 | 1.34 | 1.99 | -0.65 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 22 | Charlton Athletic | 4 | 1.11 | 1.80 | -0.69 | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| 23 | Sheffield United | 4 | 1.04 | 1.75 | -0.70 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 24 | Blackburn Rovers | 4 | 1.13 | 1.88 | -0.76 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 5
FAQ
How many teams play in Championship?
The 2026/2027 season of Championship includes 24 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Championship season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Championship season runs from 14 August 2026 to 1 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the Championship season have?
The 2026/2027 Championship season spans 46 matchweeks.
Who leads the Championship table?
Swansea City leads Championship with 10 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Championship?
Wolverhampton Wanderers has the strongest attack in Championship, scoring 2.75 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Championship?
Swansea City concedes the fewest goals in Championship, 0.25 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Championship?
Championship averages 2.94 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Championship?
Over 2.5 lands in 67% of Championship matches.
How often do both teams score in Championship?
BTTS lands in 73% of Championship matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Championship?
Home teams win 40% of matches in Championship.
Who is the top scorer in Championship?
Will Lankshear leads the recorded scoring table in Championship for 2026/2027 with 4 goals.