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6 days ago
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EFL Championship odds: Latest 2025/26 Championship betting
Leeds were one of two sides to accumulate 100 points in the Championship last season (Getty Images) The EFL Championship delivers nine months of guaranteed drama each and every season, making it a favourite among both fans and football bettors alilke. Despite being the second tier of English football, the EFL Championship is one of the most intriguing and competitive leagues in world football, thanks in large part to its unpredictable nature. Advertisement This page will detail Championship odds for the 2025/26 season. We use the latest live Championship betting odds from the best football betting sites to help readers find the best prices throughout the course of the campaign. Punters will find top value on Championship football betting odds on this page, with any changes to markets made by betting sites immediately reflected by our odds comparison tool. All Championship odds come from recommended online bookmakers, all of which are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Championship Match Odds The Championship season is a marathon, not a sprint, with each of the 24 teams playing 46 matches. This season, matches begin on 8 August, with the regular season ending on the weekend of 2 May. The Championship play-off final concludes the campaign at Wembley on Saturday, 23 May 2026. Advertisement Punters can find the best SkyBet Championship odds for each fixture right here. All odds will dynamically update based on team news, suspensions, injuries, and other relevant factors including. Championship Winner Odds Last season's Championship title battle ended with Leeds winning a three-way race to claim top spot. Daniel Farke's side accumulated 100 points – as did Burnley – and won on goal difference on the final day. In recent season, clubs who were relegated from the Premier League often started the season as favourites, as Leeds did. However, the nature of the league means that surprise winners are not uncommon. Advertisement In 2011/12 Reading started the season as 16/1 outsiders and were 14th in November before a storming run, while Watford began the 2020/21 season at 16/1 before winning the league. Previous Championship Winners The table below shows the winners of the last five Championship seasons, along with their pre-season EFL odds. Season Winner Pre-season odds 2024/25 Leeds United 7/2 2023/24 Burnley 8/1 2022/23 Fulham 5/1 2021/22 Norwich 13/2 2020/21 Watford 16/1 Championship Promotion Odds Three teams are promoted each season from the Championship — two automatically and one via the play-offs. The odds for promotion are a little shorter than the outright winner market, but it's still one of the most popular outright Championship options on both established and new betting sites given punters could land more than one winner. Advertisement Some long-shots have gone on late-season runs to secure promotion, making this market one to keep an eye on throughout the campaign. Championship Play-Off Odds The teams finishing 3rd to 6th compete in the end-of-season play-offs for the final promotion spot. The race for the play-offs, as well as the play-off themselves, are often the most surprising and unpredictable part of the Championship season, with the favourites and form teams not always winning. Punters can bet on a team to make the play-offs by backing them for a top six finish. Whether they finish in the automatic promotion places (which are first and second place) or the play-off spots, the bet will be declared a winner. Advertisement There are several examples of teams who snuck into 6th place and then gained promotion, with Blackpool finishing over 30 points behind champions Newcastle in sixth place in 2009/10 but going up via the play-offs. Championship Relegation Odds Each season, the bottom three teams in the Championship table are relegated to League One, the third division of English football. Newly-promoted League One teams are often priced as favourites to go down, though that may not be the case this season. In fact, some teams can struggle to stop the slide down the league table, with Luton having suffered back-to-back relegations last season after coming down from the Premier League at the end of 2023/24. Advertisement The fight to avoid the drop can end up involving numerous teams, with 10 different sides still in danger of going down going into the final few weeks of last season. In fact, just two points separated 22nd-placed Luton and Stoke City in 18th in the final standings Responsible Gambling Bettors should always practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, betting apps, or any other gambling medium. Advertisement Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having: We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
The Independent
6 days ago
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- The Independent
EFL Championship odds: Latest 2025/26 Championship betting
The EFL Championship delivers nine months of guaranteed drama each and every season, making it a favourite among both fans and football bettors alilke. Despite being the second tier of English football, the EFL Championship is one of the most intriguing and competitive leagues in world football, thanks in large part to its unpredictable nature. This page will detail Championship odds for the 2025/26 season. We use the latest live Championship betting odds from the best football betting sites to help readers find the best prices throughout the course of the campaign. Punters will find top value on Championship football betting odds on this page, with any changes to markets made by betting sites immediately reflected by our odds comparison tool. All Championship odds come from recommended online bookmakers, all of which are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Championship Match Odds The Championship season is a marathon, not a sprint, with each of the 24 teams playing 46 matches. This season, matches begin on 8 August, with the regular season ending on the weekend of 2 May. The Championship play-off final concludes the campaign at Wembley on Saturday, 23 May 2026. Punters can find the best SkyBet Championship odds for each fixture right here. All odds will dynamically update based on team news, suspensions, injuries, and other relevant factors including. Last season's Championship title battle ended with Leeds winning a three-way race to claim top spot. Daniel Farke's side accumulated 100 points – as did Burnley – and won on goal difference on the final day. In recent season, clubs who were relegated from the Premier League often started the season as favourites, as Leeds did. However, the nature of the league means that surprise winners are not uncommon. In 2011/12 Reading started the season as 16/1 outsiders and were 14th in November before a storming run, while Watford began the 2020/21 season at 16/1 before winning the league. The table below shows the winners of the last five Championship seasons, along with their pre-season EFL odds. Championship Promotion Odds Three teams are promoted each season from the Championship — two automatically and one via the play-offs. The odds for promotion are a little shorter than the outright winner market, but it's still one of the most popular outright Championship options on both established and new betting sites given punters could land more than one winner. Some long-shots have gone on late-season runs to secure promotion, making this market one to keep an eye on throughout the campaign. The teams finishing 3rd to 6th compete in the end-of-season play-offs for the final promotion spot. The race for the play-offs, as well as the play-off themselves, are often the most surprising and unpredictable part of the Championship season, with the favourites and form teams not always winning. Punters can bet on a team to make the play-offs by backing them for a top six finish. Whether they finish in the automatic promotion places (which are first and second place) or the play-off spots, the bet will be declared a winner. There are several examples of teams who snuck into 6th place and then gained promotion, with Blackpool finishing over 30 points behind champions Newcastle in sixth place in 2009/10 but going up via the play-offs. Championship Relegation Odds Each season, the bottom three teams in the Championship table are relegated to League One, the third division of English football. Newly-promoted League One teams are often priced as favourites to go down, though that may not be the case this season. In fact, some teams can struggle to stop the slide down the league table, with Luton having suffered back-to-back relegations last season after coming down from the Premier League at the end of 2023/24. The fight to avoid the drop can end up involving numerous teams, with 10 different sides still in danger of going down going into the final few weeks of last season. In fact, just two points separated 22nd-placed Luton and Stoke City in 18th in the final standings Responsible Gambling Bettors should always practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, betting apps, or any other gambling medium. Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having:
Leader Live
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Joe Rothwell thankful for chance to finally join Rangers
After spending last season on loan at Leeds, helping the Yorkshire club win promotion back to the Premier League, midfielder Rothwell, 30, completed a permanent transfer from Bournemouth, where he still had a year to run on his deal. Rothwell – who has signed a three-year contract – will link up again with new Gers manager Russell Martin, having played on loan for him at Southampton in the successful 2023-24 campaign, which ended with victory in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley. 👊 Getting straight to work — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) July 3, 2025 Former Manchester United trainee Rothwell revealed there was a possibility he could have joined Rangers when he was leaving Blackburn in the summer of 2022, before instead opting to sign for the Cherries. 'It probably took a little bit longer than I would have would have liked it to, but I am delighted it is finally done and I can't wait to get going now,' Rothwell told a press conference. 'Just before I signed for Bournemouth, it was kind of a toss-up between the two (with Rangers). 'I decided to go to Bournemouth at the time, but I am thankful that the offer came back around this time and I jumped straight at it.' We can confirm that Joe Rothwell has joined Rangers on a permanent transfer. We'd like to thank Joe for his efforts at #afcb 👊 — AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) July 2, 2025 Rothwell added: 'I think selfishly I always had in my head, once when I left United as a kid, my plan was always to try and get back and play in the Premier League. 'So they (Bournemouth) gave me the opportunity to do that and it was something that I couldn't turn down at the time.' Having taken up a new challenge in Scotland, Rothwell feels Rangers – who have also brought in right-back Max Aarons on loan from Bournemouth, midfielder Lyall Cameron and defender Emmanuel Fernandez – can move forward under Martin. 'The manager was obviously a big factor in me coming here,' Rothwell said. 'He sees the game how I would see it if I was a manager, that was the main pull, but it is more about how he is as a guy. 'You want to come and work for him. The manager treats everyone the same – there is no-one better than anyone else. 'He is really good at bringing clubs back together and creating a fantastic bond.' Rothwell added: 'If you want to win things, it starts off the pitch, so if he can get everyone buying into the same thing here, I think he can create a really successful time at Rangers. 'You can see from the outside how huge this club is – it is built to win trophies. 'Hopefully, if the manager implements how he wants to do things, it can be really successful and we can go on and win things.'
South Wales Guardian
04-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Joe Rothwell thankful for chance to finally join Rangers
After spending last season on loan at Leeds, helping the Yorkshire club win promotion back to the Premier League, midfielder Rothwell, 30, completed a permanent transfer from Bournemouth, where he still had a year to run on his deal. Rothwell – who has signed a three-year contract – will link up again with new Gers manager Russell Martin, having played on loan for him at Southampton in the successful 2023-24 campaign, which ended with victory in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley. 👊 Getting straight to work — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) July 3, 2025 Former Manchester United trainee Rothwell revealed there was a possibility he could have joined Rangers when he was leaving Blackburn in the summer of 2022, before instead opting to sign for the Cherries. 'It probably took a little bit longer than I would have would have liked it to, but I am delighted it is finally done and I can't wait to get going now,' Rothwell told a press conference. 'Just before I signed for Bournemouth, it was kind of a toss-up between the two (with Rangers). 'I decided to go to Bournemouth at the time, but I am thankful that the offer came back around this time and I jumped straight at it.' We can confirm that Joe Rothwell has joined Rangers on a permanent transfer. We'd like to thank Joe for his efforts at #afcb 👊 — AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) July 2, 2025 Rothwell added: 'I think selfishly I always had in my head, once when I left United as a kid, my plan was always to try and get back and play in the Premier League. 'So they (Bournemouth) gave me the opportunity to do that and it was something that I couldn't turn down at the time.' Having taken up a new challenge in Scotland, Rothwell feels Rangers – who have also brought in right-back Max Aarons on loan from Bournemouth, midfielder Lyall Cameron and defender Emmanuel Fernandez – can move forward under Martin. 'The manager was obviously a big factor in me coming here,' Rothwell said. 'He sees the game how I would see it if I was a manager, that was the main pull, but it is more about how he is as a guy. 'You want to come and work for him. The manager treats everyone the same – there is no-one better than anyone else. 'He is really good at bringing clubs back together and creating a fantastic bond.' Rothwell added: 'If you want to win things, it starts off the pitch, so if he can get everyone buying into the same thing here, I think he can create a really successful time at Rangers. 'You can see from the outside how huge this club is – it is built to win trophies. 'Hopefully, if the manager implements how he wants to do things, it can be really successful and we can go on and win things.'
Rhyl Journal
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Joe Rothwell thankful for chance to finally join Rangers
After spending last season on loan at Leeds, helping the Yorkshire club win promotion back to the Premier League, midfielder Rothwell, 30, completed a permanent transfer from Bournemouth, where he still had a year to run on his deal. Rothwell – who has signed a three-year contract – will link up again with new Gers manager Russell Martin, having played on loan for him at Southampton in the successful 2023-24 campaign, which ended with victory in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley. 👊 Getting straight to work — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) July 3, 2025 Former Manchester United trainee Rothwell revealed there was a possibility he could have joined Rangers when he was leaving Blackburn in the summer of 2022, before instead opting to sign for the Cherries. 'It probably took a little bit longer than I would have would have liked it to, but I am delighted it is finally done and I can't wait to get going now,' Rothwell told a press conference. 'Just before I signed for Bournemouth, it was kind of a toss-up between the two (with Rangers). 'I decided to go to Bournemouth at the time, but I am thankful that the offer came back around this time and I jumped straight at it.' We can confirm that Joe Rothwell has joined Rangers on a permanent transfer. We'd like to thank Joe for his efforts at #afcb 👊 — AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) July 2, 2025 Rothwell added: 'I think selfishly I always had in my head, once when I left United as a kid, my plan was always to try and get back and play in the Premier League. 'So they (Bournemouth) gave me the opportunity to do that and it was something that I couldn't turn down at the time.' Having taken up a new challenge in Scotland, Rothwell feels Rangers – who have also brought in right-back Max Aarons on loan from Bournemouth, midfielder Lyall Cameron and defender Emmanuel Fernandez – can move forward under Martin. 'The manager was obviously a big factor in me coming here,' Rothwell said. 'He sees the game how I would see it if I was a manager, that was the main pull, but it is more about how he is as a guy. 'You want to come and work for him. The manager treats everyone the same – there is no-one better than anyone else. 'He is really good at bringing clubs back together and creating a fantastic bond.' Rothwell added: 'If you want to win things, it starts off the pitch, so if he can get everyone buying into the same thing here, I think he can create a really successful time at Rangers. 'You can see from the outside how huge this club is – it is built to win trophies. 'Hopefully, if the manager implements how he wants to do things, it can be really successful and we can go on and win things.'
