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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 : 2025-2026 Off-season · Latest observation : 2026-08-15

ELO leaderFC Southampton
Average ELO1484
ELO spread241
Teams covered18

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Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1FC Southampton162248
2FC Millwall157848
3Middlesbrough FC153849
4Swansea City152446
5Wrexham AFC151446
6Norwich City151146
7Derby County149846
8Birmingham City149346
9West Bromwich Albion149046
10Sheffield United148946
11Blackburn Rovers146847
12Queens Park Rangers146546
13FC Portsmouth145646
14Charlton Athletic144246
15Bristol City144246
16Preston North End142646
17Stoke City138446
18FC Watford138146

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
1FC Southampton482315102784
2FC Millwall482412121384
3Middlesbrough FC492215122381
4Wrexham AFC46191512572
5Derby County4620917869
6Birmingham City46171316164
7Swansea City46181018-264
8Norwich City4618919663
9Bristol City46171118062
10Sheffield United4618622060
11Preston North End46151516-760
12Queens Park Rangers46161020-1258
13FC Watford46141517-1257
14Stoke City46151021-555
15Blackburn Rovers47141320-1355
16FC Portsmouth46141319-1555
17West Bromwich Albion46131419-1053
18Charlton Athletic46131419-1453

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.

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.

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.

For a deeper workflow, combine these metrics with daily match analysis, top AI picks, free AI football predictions, team form insights and AI probability reading.

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 Championship results to relate ELO, match readings and historical reliability.