Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Bristol City and Stoke City square off against each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Robins aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Leicester City and the fact that they crushed Plymouth 4-1 in their last home game is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s encounter. Ross McCrorie continues to miss out thr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2023

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on St Marry’s Stadium when Southampton and Leeds United lock horns in Saturday’s matinee. The Saints are eager to put an end to their four-game losing run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the promotion hopefuls. Ryan Manning is pushing for a start, with fellow defender Mason Holgate likely to drop to the bench, while all Jack Stephens, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2023 at 12:30

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 September 2023

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Sparkles will be flying when Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland square off against each other in the opening match of the Championship round 9. The Owls made a slow start to the season, with the team still eyeing their first win of the process, but their poor defensive display in a 3-0 loss to Swansea City is not giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Friday’s clash. B ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 September 2023 at 20:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 September 2023

20:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Coventry City and Huddersfield Town face each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in the closing match of the Championship round 8. The Sky Blues aim to put an end to their five-game winless run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Terriers. All Ben Sheaf, Fabio Tavares, and Callum O’Hare are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 September 2023 at 20:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Sunday’s football game between Sunderland and Cardiff City will bring down the curtain on day 8 of the new Championship campaign. The Black Cats are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be pacey winger Jack Clarke, who scored a brace in a 3-1 win over Blackburn ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2023

12:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Stoke City and Hull City take on each other at Bet365 Stadium in Sunday’s matinee. The Potters are eager to put an end to their four-game winless run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Tigers. Both Vidigal and Hoever have been struggling with the lack of match fitness, while all Baker, Mmaee, Stevens, and Tegzel remain in the recovery room. You should ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2023 at 12:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

A highly-anticipated football game between West Bromwich Albion and Millwall will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 8. The Baggies are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run and their display in a 2-2 draw with Watford is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. Barring any fresh injury worries, Carlos Corberan is unli ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Swansea City and Sheffield Wednesday square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium on day 8 of the new Championship campaign. The Swans are still eyeing their first win of the season and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to get one. Oliver Coopers misses out through suspension, while all Liam Walsh, Steven Benda, and Azeem Abdulai are sidelin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Following back-to-back losses to Huddersfield and Millwall, Rotherham United will look to get back on course when they take on Preston at Aesseal New York Stadium. The Millers produce much better showings at home than on the travels, but they are still seen as underdogs in Saturday’s encounter against the in-form Lilywhites. Both Odoffin and Green are pushing for recalls t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Plymouth and Norwich City go head to head at Home Park in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Pilgrims continue with their old habit of producing fine displays at home, while struggling on the travels and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the Canaries in front of home fans. The likes of Cooper, Earley, and Galloway have been struggling with injurie ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

There will be fireworks when Middlesbrough and Southampton square off against each other at Riverside Stadium in the Championship derby. The Boro are desperate to record their first win of the season and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but both Anfernee Dijksteel and Matt Clarke remain on th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Leicester City will be aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Southampton (4-1) and Norwich City (2-0) when they take on Bristol City on Matchday 8. The Foxes are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to meet the goal. Kelechi Iheanacho should keep his place up front as a centre-forward after finding the net ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

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17 September 2026 • 11:14 UTC • 1 min read
Championship Predictions

Weekly Championship Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly Championship tips across the most important football betting markets, including Correct Score, BTTS, Over/Under 1.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

Championship Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

EFL Championship Betting Stats and Data

To support your Championship tips and betting decisions, FootballPredictions.com tracks five years of historical Championship statistics. These long-term trends provide the foundation for our weekly predictions across the Championship’s key markets.

Championship Stats (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.64
Away Teams 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.92
30.9 min/Goal (277 Goals in 95 matches)
39% Clean Sheets (37 times out of 95 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (65 times out of 95 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 31%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.96
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.43
Fouls Per Match 22.23
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.75
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.48
Offsides Per Match 4.23
Players Participated 657

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 8 5 2 1 13 6 +7 17 WDLWW
2 West Ham United 8 4 3 1 22 11 +11 15 WWWWD
3 Middlesbrough 8 4 3 1 16 12 +4 15 DWWDD
4 Southampton 8 4 2 2 19 10 +9 14 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 4 2 1 15 10 +5 14 WLDWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 8 4 2 2 10 8 +2 14 DWWDL
7 Queens Park Rangers 8 3 4 1 10 7 +3 13 WLDDD
8 Stoke City 8 4 1 3 13 12 +1 13 WWDWW
9 Bristol City 8 4 1 3 11 12 -1 13 WWLLW
10 Charlton Athletic 8 3 3 2 7 10 -3 12 DLDDL
11 Birmingham City 8 2 5 1 12 11 +1 11 DDLWD
12 Millwall 8 3 2 3 15 15 0 11 LWLDD
13 Lincoln City 8 3 2 3 7 8 -1 11 DDWWL
14 Wrexham 8 2 4 2 9 12 -3 10 WDDLW
15 Bolton Wanderers 8 3 1 4 11 15 -4 10 LLLWW
16 Blackburn Rovers 8 2 3 3 12 12 0 9 DLLWD
17 Norwich City 8 3 0 5 16 17 -1 9 LWWLL
18 Sheffield United 8 2 3 3 9 11 -2 9 WLWLL
19 Portsmouth 7 2 2 3 9 10 -1 8 LLWDD
20 Watford 8 2 2 4 7 10 -3 8 LLWLL
21 Cardiff City 8 1 4 3 10 12 -2 7 LLDLW
22 Derby County 8 1 2 5 7 14 -7 5 WLLLD
23 Preston North End 8 1 1 6 8 15 -7 4 LWLLD
24 Burnley 8 0 4 4 9 17 -8 4 DLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 1 - 2 Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City 3 - 4 Bolton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
09/10/2026, 19:00 West Ham United - Queens Park Rangers
10/10/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Norwich City
10/10/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City
10/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Wrexham
10/10/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Wolverhampton Wanderers
10/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Millwall
10/10/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Stoke City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Lincoln City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Watford - Burnley
10/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Cardiff City
11/10/2026, 11:00 Southampton - Portsmouth

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