The Championship is back: Predicting every club's 2026-27 finish and your guide to new season

The English Championship begins its 2026-27 season, with ESPN predicting every club's finishing position. Relegated Premier League side West Ham are among the favourites for promotion, despite losing key players Manuel Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville, with attackers Jarrod Bowen, Taty Castellanos and Simon Adingra forming their core. The season also features a new playoff format that could significantly impact which clubs earn promotion to the Premier League.