The closing round of the 2025/26 English Football League season promises a day of drama across all three divisions, and every match will be broadcast live on Sky this Saturday. While the top of the table in the Championship has already been settled, several clubs are still fighting for the coveted promotion spots, play‑off berths, and even to avoid the drop. In the Championship, three teams remain in contention for the final promotion place to the Premier League: Ipswich Town, Millwall and Middlesbrough. Coventry City have already clinched both the league title and automatic promotion, leaving the race for the second automatic spot wide open.
Ipswich sit in the driver’s seat at the moment, but a slip in their final game could see either Millwall or Middlesbrough surge ahead and claim the coveted second‑place finish. Ipswich’s opponent is Queens Park Rangers, a mid‑table side that is unlikely to affect the outcome dramatically.
Millwall travel to Oxford United, a club that has already been condemned to relegation and therefore has little to lose. Middlesbrough, however, face a far tougher test against Wrexham, who are still battling for a place in the play‑offs.
A win for Middlesbrough is essential if they hope to keep their promotion hopes alive, while Wrexham will be looking to secure a top‑six finish that guarantees a home leg in the semi‑finals should they qualify. Moving down to League One, the stakes are equally high. The play‑off positions and the relegation battle are both still undecided.
While the top two spots have already been awarded—Lincoln City crowned champions and Cardiff City promoted—the fight for the remaining promotion places continues. Bolton Wanderers are the only club that can claim a guaranteed play‑off spot at this stage, but three more places are up for grabs among a tightly packed group of teams.
Further down the table, Exeter City currently sit in 21st place and are desperate to climb above Leyton Orient to secure their safety. The club’s survival hinges on a positive result in their final fixture, and they will be hoping that the teams around them drop points. In League Two, the drama is perhaps even more intense.
The title race is still alive, a promotion slot remains to be decided, and the play‑off places are contested fiercely. At the same time, the two relegation spots are still up for grabs, meaning that every point matters for clubs at both ends of the table. Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County are all aiming for a place in the Championship play‑offs. Wrexham sit in sixth place, giving them the leading position among the three, while Hull occupy seventh and Derby eighth.
All three clubs will be playing at home, and both Hull and Derby face mid‑table opponents with little to play for, which could work to their advantage. Wrexham’s challenge is tougher; they must defeat a Middlesbrough side that needs a win to keep its own promotion aspirations alive. A victory for Wrexham would not only solidify their play‑off hopes but also ensure they host the second leg of the semi‑final, should they progress. The final day also features a number of promotional messages from Sky Sports, reminding viewers to use the Chrome browser for the best video player experience and encouraging fans to follow Sky Sports on WhatsApp for up‑to‑date news, analysis, and video highlights.
Additionally, there are invitations to watch EFL matches via Sky Sports+ and NOW, as well as a promotional offer to play the Super 6 competition for a chance to win a £250,000 prize. In summary, Saturday’s fixtures will determine the fate of several clubs across the three divisions.
In the Championship, Ipswich, Millwall and Middlesbrough will battle for the final automatic promotion slot. In League One, the play‑off places and relegation battle remain unresolved, with Bolton already secured but three more spots still contested. In League Two, the title, promotion, play‑off, and relegation battles are all still open, with Wrexham, Hull and Derby eyeing a play‑off berth while Exeter fights for survival.
All of these crucial matches will be streamed live on Sky, promising an exhilarating conclusion to the season for fans across the country.