description EFL Championship Overview
The EFL Championship is the second-highest division of professional football in England, operating just below the Premier League. Comprising 24 teams, it was renamed in 2004 when the broader English Football League rebranded its divisions. Each season, the top two finishers earn automatic promotion to the Premier League, with the next four competing in a playoff for the final promotion spot, making it a financially significant league.
help EFL Championship FAQ
How many clubs play in the EFL Championship?
The EFL Championship has 24 professional clubs. It is the second-highest division in English football, directly below the Premier League.
How does promotion from the Championship work?
The top two teams are promoted automatically to the Premier League. Teams finishing in the playoff positions compete for the remaining promotion place.
When was the Championship name introduced?
The division was renamed the Championship in 2004, when the Football League rebranded its divisions. It remains the highest division operated by the English Football League.
Which league is directly below the EFL Championship?
League One is directly below the Championship in the English football pyramid. Championship clubs can be relegated there if they finish near the bottom of the table.
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