Championship, also known as Sky Bet Championship, Football League Championship, is a professional football league in England for men. There are overall 24 teams that compete for the title every year between September and May. SofaScore tracks live football scores and Championship table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 20/21 season, among the most popular teams in Championship for online searches are Aston Villa, Leeds United, Sheffield United. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in England.
Competition format of Championship
The first edition of the Championship took place in 2004 when the first league winner was Sunderland. The teams are placed in 1 table, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The best teams are promoted to the Premier League. The last 3 teams are relegated to the League One. In 20/21 Coventry City, Rotherham United, Wycombe Wanderers were promoted to the Championship. Bournemouth, Norwich City, Watford were relegated to Championship for the 20/21 season. Each team plays overall 552 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the Championship 19/20 season was Teemu Pukki with 29 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 20/21 is 2.24 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Sheffield Wednesday with the total capacity of 39,859. The highest attendance per game in the season Championship 19/20 was 36,514. This was during the match between Leeds United and Huddersfield Town. The total attendance in Championship 19/20 season was 5,961,550. The average attendance per game was 18,751.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partners for Championship are ESPN+, Sky Sports. The organization that is in charge of the league is English Football League.
Top 8 important questions about Championship
#1 What rank of competition is Championship in England?
Championship is the level 2 division in England.
#2 How many rounds are played each season in Championship?
Overall 46 rounds are played in Championship each season.
#3 How many goals are scored on average in Championship in 20/21?
The average number of goals in Championship is 2.24 per game in 20/21.
#4 Is there a playoff round in Championship after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Championship.
#5 When does the Championship start and when does it finish?
The Championship usually starts in September and ends in May.
#6 Which teams were relegated from Championship for the season 20/21?
The relegated teams from Championship in 20/21 season are Bournemouth, Norwich City, Watford.
#7 Which teams were promoted to the Championship in 20/21 season?
The promoted teams to Championship in 20/21 season are Coventry City, Rotherham United, Wycombe Wanderers.
#8 How many groups are there in Championship competition?
The teams in Championship are placed in 1 group.