Championship

Various forms of competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion

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Ampthill v Hartpury abandoned after referee hit by ball Ampthill's Championship game against Hartpury is abandoned after referee Alex Thomas was hit by a clearing kick during the first half. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2024
A week of Championship firsts... what's at stake? BBC Sport takes a look at the biggest talking points ahead of a full midweek round of Championship fixtures. BBC Sport - Published on December 9, 2024
Championship bid 'good news' for Warriors fans Worcester Warriors Supporters Trust says the club's intention to apply for a place in next season's Championship is "good news". BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2024
Derbyshire beat Glamorgan for first home win in 1,803 days Derbyshire earn their first Championship win at the County Ground for 1,803 days as they beat Glamorgan by 10 wickets. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2024
What shape are relegated sides in for Championship return? BBC Sport looks at how Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are shaping up after their relegation from the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on August 8, 2024
Ex-England wing Rokoduguni joins Doncaster Former England winger Semesa Rokoduguni signs for Championship side Doncaster Knights for the 2024-25 season. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2024
GB's Ingham shines before Olympics with Luhmuhlen win Britain's reigning world champion Yasmin Ingham wins the four-star German Championship event on Banzai Du Loir at the Luhmuhlen Horse Trials. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2024
Crystal Palace lift Championship trophy to reach WSL The Women's Football Show discuss Crystal Palace's promotion to the Women's Super League as they lift the Championship trophy in front of a record crowd. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2024
Derby beat Carlisle to seal Championship return Derby seal promotion to the Championship with a poised and polished victory against already relegated Carlisle at a jubilant Pride Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2024
Newry City relegated as Portadown win Championship Portadown win the Championship title after a 1-1 draw with Dundela at Shamrock Park, a result which relegates Newry City from the top flight. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2024
EFL: Championship, League One & League Two updates Follow live text commentary from the EFL after Norwich beat Championship leaders Ipswich in derby. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024
Lowe levels to leave Owls in Championship drop zone Sheffield Wednesday miss the chance to move out of the Championship drop zone after Jamal Lowe's goal earned a point for Swansea City in a 1-1 draw. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2024
Preston fans take up AFC Totton offer after postponement A section of Preston fans, who travelled to Hampshire for their postponed Championship game against Southampton on Wednesday, take up an offer to watch non-league AFC Totton's game on the same night.. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024	Farke calls for Leeds cool before Leicester game Leeds boss Daniel Farke warns his side against getting "over-motivated" before Friday's home game with Championship leaders Leicester. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024
Sunderland sack head coach Beale after 12 games Sunderland sack head coach Michael Beale after just 12 games in charge, following back-to-back Championship defeats. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2024	EFL: Leicester v Swansea & Coventry v Bristol City, plus League One & Two Follow scores & live text updates from two Championship games, plus League One, League Two and EFL Trophy. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2024
Ipswich snatch late leveller against Championship leaders Leicester Substitute Jeremy Sarmiento returns Ipswich to the automatic promotion spots with a last-minute equaliser against Championship leaders Leicester. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2024	Sussex name Simpson and Mills as captains for 2024 John Simpson will captain Sussex in at least their first seven Championship games, with Tymal Mills set to lead the team in the T20 Blast. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2024
Winter at Wimbledon - Inside the Slam that never sleeps The crowds arrive for Championship fortnight, but for the other 50 weeks of the year, work continues at the All England Club. BBC Sport - Published on December 28, 2023	Bristol City beat Hull for rare back-to-back wins Bristol City secure back-to-back Championship victories for the first time since February, after coming from 2-1 down to beat Hull 3-2 at Ashton Gate. BBC Sport - Published on December 22, 2023
Queen of the South shock Dundee Utd - Scottish Cup round-up Championship leaders Dundee United are knocked out of the Scottish Cup by third-tier Queen of the South on penalties. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2023	In-form Leeds held by managerless Rotherham Leeds miss out on a seventh win in eight Championship games as they are held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Rotherham. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2023
Championship: 10 games at 15:00 including Leicester v Watford Follow live text updates, Final Score & Squad Goals as leaders Leicester host Watford as one of 11 Championship games. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2023	Championship: Leaders Leicester host third-placed Leeds Follow live text updates as Championship leaders Leicester City host third-placed Leeds United. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2023
Rankin-Costello gives Blackburn win over Cardiff Blackburn Rovers earn back-to-back Championship wins for the first time this season as they beat Cardiff City. BBC Sport - Published on October 21, 2023	Osmajic winner keeps Preston top of Championship Championship leaders Preston come from behind to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign with a 2-1 win over Birmingham. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2023
Leeds end Ipswich's perfect start with first win Leeds United come from behind to register their first Championship win of the season and end Ipswich Town's perfect start. BBC Sport - Published on August 26, 2023	Listen: Super League and Championship commentaries Listen to local BBC radio commentary as Leeds Rhinos welcome Warrington Wolves in the Super League and Widnes Vikings face York Knights in the Championship BBC Sport - Published on August 19, 2023
Ipswich beat Sunderland on return to Championship Ipswich Town celebrate their return to the Championship with victory against 10-man Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. BBC Sport - Published on August 6, 2023	Yorkshire earn first Championship win in 14 months Yorkshire celebrate a County Championship victory for the first time in 14 months as they beat Derbyshire by three wickets. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2023
Southampton CEO Semmens steps down after relegation Southampton chief executive Martin Semmens steps down from his role after the club's relegation to the Championship. BBC Sport - Published on May 22, 2023	Wasps denied place in 2023-24 Championship by RFU The RFU withdraws its offer of a place in the Championship for 2023-24 for fallen Premiership side Wasps. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2023
Listen: Championship and League 1 commentaries Listen to local BBC radio commentaries from three Championship games and two League 1 matches. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2023	Huddersfield beat Sheffield Utd to secure survival Huddersfield Town beat promoted Sheffield United to secure their Championship status and relegate Reading in the process. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
'Championship run beckons for resilient Tyrone' Donegal All-Ireland winner Michael Murphy explains why a big summer beckons for Tyrone and discusses Derry's injury concerns and Fermanagh's chances. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023	Man City score six to cruise into FA Cup semi-final Watch highlights as Manchester City put six goals past Championship leaders Burnley to reach a fifth consecutive FA Cup semi-final, including an Erling Haaland hat-trick. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2023
Tella scores hat-trick as leaders Burnley beat Hull Nathan Tella edges Championship leaders Burnley closer to an immediate Premier League return with a hat-trick in their win against Hull City. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023	Kaba header sees Cardiff draw with West Brom Cardiff City edge closer to securing their Championship status for next season as Sory Kaba's equaliser frustrates play-off hopefuls West Bromwich Albion. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023
EFL: Millwall v Burnley one of five Championship games Follow live text updates of Tuesday's EFL action, including Championship leaders Burnley's trip to Millwall. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023	RFU approves Wasps' place in Championship The RFU confirms that Wasps - currently without a home - will play in next season's Championship but Worcester will not take part. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2023
Watford dash Burnley's hopes of record winning run Burnley's hopes of a record-breaking 11th straight Championship win are ended as they are held to a draw by Watford at Turf Moor. BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2023	EFL: Build-up to Tuesday's Championship L1 & L2 games as Burnley host Watford Follow six Championship games as leaders Burnley host play-off challengers Watford, with a full programme in League One and League Two. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2023
Tella hat-trick earns Burnley 10th win in a row Nathan Tella grabs a hat-trick as runaway leaders Burnley crush Preston to make it 10 consecutive Championship wins. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2023