Preston appoint Graham Alexander from League One leaders Bradford City
Graham Alexander has left Bradford City to become Preston North End's head coach, with Chris Lucketti joining him as assistant after a difficult start at Deepdale.
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Coverage for EFL Championship focused on promotion, relegation, and cup narratives.
The Premier League feeder where parachute payments, play-off drama, and financial reset define every season.
Typical movement: 2 up to Premier League (champions + runners-up), 3 down to League One. Play-off winner from 3rd-6th also promoted. How the pyramid works.
Membership source: current-season source · checked 2026-08-10
- Clubs
- 24
- Promotion
- 1
- Relegation
- 2
- Avg capacity
- 27,355
- Profile depth
- 100%
The Table · 2026-27
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea City | 8 | +7 | 17 |
| 2 |  West Ham United | 8 | +11 | 15 |
| 3 |  Middlesbrough | 8 | +4 | 15 |
| 4 |  Wolverhampton Wanderers | 7 | +5 | 14 |
| 5 |  West Bromwich Albion | 8 | +2 | 14 |
| 6 |  Queens Park Rangers | 8 | +3 | 13 |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 8 | +1 | 13 |
| 8 |  Bristol City | 8 | -1 | 13 |
| 9 |  Charlton Athletic | 8 | -3 | 12 |
| 10 |  Birmingham City | 8 | +1 | 11 |
| 11 |  Millwall | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City | 8 | -1 | 11 |
| 13 |  Southampton | 8 | +9 | 10 |
| 14 |  Wrexham | 8 | -3 | 10 |
| 15 |  Bolton Wanderers | 8 | -4 | 10 |
| 16 |  Blackburn Rovers | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| 17 |  Norwich City | 8 | -1 | 9 |
| 18 |  Sheffield United | 8 | -2 | 9 |
| 19 |  Portsmouth | 7 | -1 | 8 |
| 20 |  Watford | 8 | -3 | 8 |
| 21 |  Cardiff City | 8 | -2 | 7 |
| 22 |  Derby County | 8 | -7 | 5 |
| 23 |  Preston North End | 8 | -7 | 4 |
| 24 |  Burnley | 8 | -8 | 4 |
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History & Structure
Context
EFL Championship sits at Level 2 in the English football pyramid.
Promotion, relegation, and club sustainability are central to how this league evolves each season.
Modern history
- 2015-2018: Stability and infrastructure investment period.
- 2019-2022: Competitive recalibration after pandemic-era disruption.
- 2023-2025: Promotion and relegation margins tightened across the division.
Every Club in EFL Championship
Birmingham CitySt Andrew'sProfile 100%Blackburn RoversEwood ParkProfile 100%Bolton WanderersToughsheet Community StadiumProfile 100%Bristol CityAshton GateProfile 100%BurnleyTurf MoorProfile 100%Cardiff CityCardiff City StadiumProfile 100%Charlton AthleticThe ValleyProfile 100%Derby CountyPride Park StadiumProfile 100%Lincoln CitySincil BankProfile 90%MiddlesbroughRiverside StadiumProfile 100%MillwallThe DenProfile 100%Norwich CityCarrow RoadProfile 100%PortsmouthFratton ParkProfile 100%Preston North EndDeepdaleProfile 100%Queens Park RangersLoftus Road StadiumProfile 100%Sheffield UnitedBramall LaneProfile 100%SouthamptonSt Mary's StadiumProfile 100%Stoke Citybet365 StadiumProfile 100%Swansea CitySwansea.com StadiumProfile 100%WatfordVicarage RoadProfile 100%West Bromwich AlbionThe HawthornsProfile 100%West Ham UnitedLondon StadiumProfile 100%Wolverhampton WanderersMolineux StadiumProfile 100%WrexhamRacecourse GroundProfile 100%