Revamped Championship Play-Offs: Understanding the 26/27 Season Changes
The 2026/27 Championship season has begun, and with it comes a significant overhaul of the play-off system. In March, EFL clubs voted to expand the play-offs from four teams to six, starting from the 26/27 season, marking the first alteration to the second-tier format since 1990. This change follows the model used in the National League, incorporating eliminator matches prior to the semi-final st…
Aug. 11, 2026, 4:25 p.m.