Stoke City legend Peter Dobing dies at 87
Peter Dobing, who captained Stoke City to the League Cup in 1972, has died at the age of 87.
2026/27 · England
Championship predictions
Championship predictions and previews: every fixture with our model's 1X2 probabilities, recent form, attack and defence ratings, head-to-head records and the table. Our picks for each match are free 48 hours before kick-off.
Fixtures
Friday 30 October
Saturday 31 October
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Lincoln City 
Birmingham City Our pick -
Norwich City 
Watford Our pick - Stoke City
Preston North End Our pick -
Bolton Wanderers 
Bristol City Our pick -
Burnley 
Portsmouth Our pick -
Middlesbrough 
Charlton Athletic Our pick -
Millwall 
Derby County Our pick -
Southampton 
Queens Park Rangers Our pick -
Swansea City 
Blackburn Rovers Our pick -
West Ham United 
West Bromwich Albion Our pick -
Wolverhampton Wanderers 
Cardiff City Our pick
Tuesday 3 November
- Watford Lincoln City Our pick
- Queens Park Rangers Burnley Our pick
- Preston North End
Sheffield United Our pick - Blackburn Rovers Stoke City Our pick
- Derby County Norwich City Our pick
- Charlton Athletic Bolton Wanderers Our pick
- Portsmouth Swansea City Our pick
- Birmingham City Millwall Our pick
- West Bromwich Albion Southampton Our pick
Wednesday 4 November
Friday 6 November
Saturday 7 November
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Wrexham Wolverhampton Wanderers Our pick - Bristol City Norwich City Our pick
- Portsmouth Stoke City Our pick
- Birmingham City Swansea City Our pick
- Blackburn Rovers West Ham United Our pick
- Cardiff City Burnley Our pick
- Charlton Athletic Sheffield United Our pick
- Preston North End Southampton Our pick
- Queens Park Rangers Lincoln City Our pick
- Watford Middlesbrough Our pick
- West Bromwich Albion Millwall Our pick
Saturday 21 November
- Southampton Derby County
- Norwich City Cardiff City
- Millwall Queens Park Rangers
- Bolton Wanderers Portsmouth
Times are UTC.
Table 2026/27
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27:17 | +10 | 25 |
| 2 | Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24:12 | +12 | 24 |
| 3 | Swansea City | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16:13 | +3 | 23 |
| 4 | West Ham United | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32:15 | +17 | 22 |
| 5 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20:16 | +4 | 21 |
| 6 | West Bromwich Albion | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16:13 | +3 | 21 |
| 7 | Birmingham City | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20:12 | +8 | 20 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20:12 | +8 | 20 |
| 9 | Stoke City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18:16 | +2 | 20 |
| 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19:16 | +3 | 18 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16:15 | +1 | 18 |
| 12 | Sheffield United | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16:15 | +1 | 16 |
| 13 | Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19:20 | -1 | 15 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12:15 | -3 | 15 |
| 15 | Lincoln City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13:20 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 | Cardiff City | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19:17 | +2 | 14 |
| 17 | Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:18 | -3 | 14 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16:23 | -7 | 14 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11:18 | -7 | 14 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20:22 | -2 | 12 |
| 21 | Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10:20 | -10 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17:25 | -8 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby County | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10:21 | -11 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston North End | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10:25 | -15 | 5 |
Our table from the results: points, then goal difference, then goals scored. Official tie-breakers can differ.
Latest results
All resultsNo Championship matches in the last 48 hours.
Championship news
All news-
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Charlton appoint Mansford as chief executive
Charlton Athletic have named Ben Mansford as their new chief executive, the Championship club has confirmed.
Charlton Athletic Preview: Middlesbrough vs Charlton Athletic -
Carter hopeful injury troubles are behind him
Blackburn Rovers defender Hayden Carter says he hopes his fitness problems are finally over after several injury-hit years.
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West Brom again concede the opening goal
West Bromwich Albion fell behind first once more in a league match on Saturday, continuing a run of conceding the opening goal. The club has had longer such runs in the past.
West Bromwich Albion Preview: West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion -
Burnley name Diego Lopez chief football officer
Burnley have appointed Diego Lopez as their new chief football officer. The club is still looking for a manager after dismissing Nicky Hayen.
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Salech praises partnership with Moylan at Cardiff
Yousef Salech says he and Jack Moylan are helping each other as Cardiff City's Championship form improves.
Cardiff City Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Cardiff City -
Wolves need sharper finishing after narrow Watford win
A BBC Final Score reporter said Wolves must be more clinical in front of goal following their tense 1-0 victory over Watford.
Wolverhampton WanderersWatford Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Cardiff City -
Kone hits form as QPR face Swansea
A BBC Final Score reporter says QPR striker Richard Kone has returned to form at the right moment for the match against Swansea.
Queens Park RangersSwansea City Preview: Southampton vs Queens Park Rangers -
Swansea seek response after heavy loss at QPR
Swansea City are picking up the pieces after a painful defeat at Queens Park Rangers, which followed a strong start to their Championship campaign.
Swansea CityQueens Park Rangers Preview: Swansea City vs Blackburn Rovers -
QPR thrash Swansea 5-0 as leaders lose top spot
Swansea City, top of the Championship, were beaten 5-0 by Queens Park Rangers in the 12th round, ending Vítor Matos's side's hold on first place.
Swansea CityQueens Park Rangers Preview: Swansea City vs Blackburn Rovers
Clubs
- Birmingham City1729
- Blackburn Rovers1664
- Bolton Wanderers1650
- Bristol City1656
- Burnley1714
- Cardiff City1680
- Charlton Athletic1604
- Derby County1635
- Lincoln City1728
- Middlesbrough1776
- Millwall1717
- Norwich City1686
- Portsmouth1668
- Preston North End1575
- Queens Park Rangers1677
- Sheffield United1701
- Southampton1817
- Stoke City1644
- Swansea City1709
- Watford1591
- West Bromwich Albion1684
- West Ham United1911
- Wolverhampton Wanderers1810
- Wrexham1706