Must-know about the Championship!

 

Are you looking forward to the Championship - one of the most prestigious football leagues as well as the wealthiest non-top flight football division in the entire world? If the answer is yes, then you must never miss out on this article with everything you will need to know about this wonderful league. Now, let's get started!

 

What is the Championship?

 

The English Football League League Championship is the highest division in the English Football League (EFL), and the second-highest in the total English football league system following the Premier League. The Championship is the world's richest non-top flight football division, as well as Europe's ninth richest.

 

The History of Championship

 

The Football League First Division (1992–2004) and the Football League Second Division (1892–1992) were the earlier names for the Championship, which was introduced for the 2004–05 season. The EFL Championship trophy is awarded to the EFL Champion, it is similar to that of the old First Division champions before the Premier League's introduction in 1992. Welsh clubs can play in the division, just like in other professional English football divisions.

 

The Championship's Format 

 

The promotion-relegation system is used in the EFL Championship. A total of 24 clubs compete in the league. The top two teams in the Championship are promoted to the Premier League automatically every season. Teams that end in 3rd to 6th place in the regular season compete in a playoff contest, with the victor earning promotion to the Premier League. The Championship's three lowest-placed teams are relegated to League One.

 

Notable Clubs In Championship

 

Barnsley is the club that has contributed the most seasons to English football's second-tier, with a 2–1 home victory over Coventry City on 3 January 2011 making it the first to reach 1,000 victories in English football's second tier. 

 

Besides, it is also the first in the second-tier league to be present in 3,000 matches. Nottingham Forest and Derby County currently have been fighting in the Championship for the longest period of time, having last been relegated in the 2007–08 season.

 

Final Thought

 

The Championship has increasingly gained popularity and a tremendous profit. For any football fan, it is a must-watch league.

 

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