Football ELO rankings

Championship team ELO ranking

Compare Championship clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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Championship team ELO ranking

Season : 2026-2027 · Latest observation : 2026-09-20

ELO leaderFC Southampton
Average ELO1468
ELO spread282
Teams covered18

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1FC Southampton16247
2Swansea City15517
3Middlesbrough FC15436
4FC Millwall15157
5Birmingham City14917
6Wrexham AFC14866
7Norwich City14836
8West Bromwich Albion14766
9Queens Park Rangers14666
10Sheffield United14586
11Bristol City14506
12FC Portsmouth14465
13Blackburn Rovers14426
14Charlton Athletic14277
15Derby County14226
16Stoke City14146
17FC Watford13887
18Preston North End13425

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
1Swansea City7421614
2FC Southampton7412913
3Stoke City6402412
4Middlesbrough FC6321311
5West Bromwich Albion6321111
6Birmingham City7241110
7Bristol City6312-110
8Queens Park Rangers623129
9Charlton Athletic7232-49
10Wrexham AFC6222-38
11FC Millwall7223-48
12Blackburn Rovers621307
13FC Watford7214-37
14Norwich City6204-36
15Sheffield United6123-35
16Preston North End5113-34
17Derby County6114-44
18FC Portsmouth5023-52

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method

Championship statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read Championship through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. The Championship stands out for its heavy schedule and rotation load, so form can shift quickly. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

  • Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
  • Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
  • Interpret Championship better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
  • Next step: connect this page with the Championship hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.
FAQ

Championship ELO FAQ

How do I read the Championship ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in Championship?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the Championship hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.