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 : 2026-11-07

ELO leaderFC Southampton
Average ELO1475
ELO spread342
Teams covered22

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1FC Southampton165013
2Middlesbrough FC157612
3Birmingham City157214
4West Ham United15438
5Swansea City153314
6West Bromwich Albion152813
7FC Portsmouth151413
8Norwich City150913
9Sheffield United149912
10Wrexham AFC149513
11FC Millwall149513
12Wolverhampton Wanderers14918
13Queens Park Rangers148613
14Stoke City148512
15Blackburn Rovers145413
16Bristol City144013
17Cardiff City14348
18Burnley FC13718
19Derby County136213
20FC Watford135714
21Charlton Athletic134714
22Preston North End130812

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
1Birmingham City148421428
2FC Southampton138231426
3Stoke City12813825
4West Bromwich Albion13742725
5Swansea City14725323
6Middlesbrough FC12642622
7Queens Park Rangers13553520
8Blackburn Rovers13616-119
9Norwich City13607618
10Wolverhampton Wanderers8521617
11Wrexham AFC13445-216
12FC Portsmouth13445-216
13Sheffield United12435-215
14Bristol City13436-815
15Cardiff City8422414
16FC Millwall13427-814
17FC Watford14428-1014
18Charlton Athletic14356-1114
19West Ham United823339
20Derby County13238-139
21Preston North End12228-138
22Burnley FC814307

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.

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.

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.