Fighting relegation & eyeing promotion? Championship set for six-team play-offs
BBC Sport · 2026-08-11 · all
The Championship play-offs expand to six teams this season. Here's a closer look at how it may pan out and the thoughts of those involved.
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West Ham United monitors changes to the English second tier as the promotion structure undergoes a significant adjustment this season. The Championship has confirmed an expansion of its play-off system, which will now feature six competing teams. This modification alters the competitive landscape of the division, offering more clubs the opportunity to secure a path toward promotion. By increasing the number of participating sides, the league aims to maintain competitive tension throughout the table, as a broader range of teams remains in contention for postseason football while others simultaneously navigate the threat of relegation at the opposite end of the standings.
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