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The English Football League Championship, known simply as the Championship and for sponsorship purposes as Sky Bet Championship, is a professional football league in England and Wales. EFL Championship is the highest division of the English Football League (EFL) and second-highest overall in the English football league system, after the Premier League, and is contested by 24 clubs.

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Head coach Williams set to leave Swansea Head coach Luke Williams is expected to leave Swansea City after a run of seven defeats in the club's past nine Championship matches. BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago
Eustace leaves Blackburn to become Derby boss Head coach John Eustace leaves Championship promotion chasers Blackburn Rovers to take the helm of relegation-threatened Derby County. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Plymouth stun Liverpool in FA Cup giant-killing Watch highlights as the Championship's bottom side Plymouth Argyle knock out Premier League leaders Liverpool with a hard-fought victory in the FA Cup fourth round. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Azeez double gives Millwall shock win at Leeds Watch highlights as a Femi Azeez brace gives Millwall a shock win over Championship leaders Leeds United to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2019. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Azeez scores second for Millwall against Leeds Watch as Millwall's Femi Azeez scores his second goal of the match against Championship leaders Leeds to put them 2-0 up at Elland Road in the FA Cup fourth round. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Derby sack boss Warne after dire losing run Derby County sack head coach Paul Warne with the Rams in the Championship relegation places and on a seven-match losing run. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Ipswich Town sign goalkeeper Palmer from West Brom Premier League strugglers Ipswich Town sign goalkeeper Alex Palmer from Championship club West Bromwich Albion. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
From Championship to England contention - the rise of 'fearless' Delap BBC Sport looks at Ipswich striker Liam Delap's rise as he prepares to face former club Manchester City on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2025
Ralls confident as Cardiff face 'massive week' Joe Ralls says Cardiff City have the ability to pull clear of the Championship relegation fight as they prepare for a "massive week" in their season. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2025
Plymouth stun Brentford with late winner Watch highlights as the Championship's bottom club Plymouth Argyle find a late winner to knock Premier League side Brentford out of the FA Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2025

Leicester beat QPR and fog to reach fourth round Watch the highlights as Leicester City beat Championship side QPR 6-2 in a foggy encounter to reach the FA Cup fourth round. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2025
Ashford fires Cardiff ahead against Sheffield United Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford fires his team ahead against Championship rivals Sheffield United in the FA Cup at Bramall Lane. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2025
EFL preview: Farewells and reunions Sheffield United and Leeds United vie for the lead of the Championship as Millwall bid farewell to Neil Harris and Shrewsbury face Wycombe. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2024	Ireland game could be 'line in sand' for England England's game against Ireland in the Six Nations could be a 'line in the sand' for England, while Scotland are among Championship favourites, says Matt Dawson. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2024
EFL preview: Managerial tipping points and top guns Luton Town meet fellow strugglers Hull City in the Championship while leaders Sunderland visit in-form Millwall. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2024	Rooney banking on home comfort - EFL midweek preview Strugglers Plymouth and Portsmouth meet in a full midweek Championship programme as Leeds and Sheffield United chase Sunderland at the top. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2024
Sunderland aim to stay clear as Rooney goes to Leeds Leeds United, Burnley and Sheffield United will be attempting to close the gap on Championship leaders Sunderland this weekend. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2024	Championship to Champions League - England next for Rogers? Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers has gone from the Championship to the Champions League during 2024 - is an England call-up next? BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2024
Bamba tributes planned for Cardiff v Leeds game Cardiff City are planning a tribute to defender Sol Bamba around their Championship home game with Leeds United, on 21 September. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2024