Championship playoffs will expand to six teams after approval from EFL clubs

Guardian Sport

by Matt Hughes

March 5, 2026

Two more teams in playoffs from next season Plan meant increase number of competitive games The Championship playoffs will expand to six teams from next season after the change was approved by EFL clubs on Thursday. The Guardian revealed last month that a proposal to add a quarter-final stage to the playoffs had been recommended by the EFL board, and the clubs gave their assent in a vote at an extraordinary general meeting held at the Belfry. Continue reading...

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 3/5/2026