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Welcome to the Big Show: EFL Championship 25/26 Fixtures Unleashed!
Pull up a chair, football fans. The curtain is up, the fixtures are out, and the drama is already simmering. Yes, the EFL Championship 25/26 is here, (and so is the Premier League 2025/26 – but this isn’t about that!) and we’ve got the full Championship fixtures list in hand, and we would argue this is the most anticipated fixture list of the year. It’s hard to believe the Championship 2024/25 play offs was only a few months ago but now all eyes are ahead.
Whether you’re tracking the EFL Championship table, scouting the next breakout EFL Championship players, or setting your alarm for all the best EFL Championship games, we’ve got your back. Let’s dive in.
Opening Weekend Blockbusters: Friday Night Lights and Saturday Shocks
The Championship fixtures 25/26 kick off on Friday 8th August with Ipswich Town hosting Birmingham City. You want atmosphere? You’ll hear the roar from Portman Road through your tv. Then on Saturday, it’s Hollywood versus heartbreak, Southampton vs Wrexham lights up the weekend like a Netflix original. Leicester take on Sheffield Wednesday in a clash drenched in tradition, while Charlton vs Watford brings back proper South London vs Hertfordshire spice.
Expect goals, chaos, and early clues to who’s got the minerals for this long and winding EFL Championship road.
Here is the full opening weekend schedule:
- 8th August 20:00 – Birmingham vs Ipswich
- 9th August 12:30 – Southampton vs Wrexham
- 9th August 12:30 – Coventry vs Hull City
- 9th August 12:30 – Charlton vs Watford
- 9th August 15:00 – West Brom vs Blackburn Rovers
- 9th August 15:00 – Norwich City vs Millwall
- 9th August 15:00 – Oxford Utd vs Portsmouth
- 9th August 15:00 – Stoke City vs Derby
- 9th August 15:00 – Middlesbrough vs Swansea
- 9th August 15:00 – QPR vs Preston
- 9th August 17:30 – Sheffield United vs Bristol City
- 10th August 16:30 – Leicester City vs Sheffield Wednesday
Fixtures That'll Set the League on Fire
Bookmark it: Matchweek 6 in late September. By then, the pretenders and contenders will start separating. Is Leicester gliding like a Premier League side in waiting like Leeds United, or stuttering in mid-table purgatory?
Then comes the always-mental Boxing Day fixtures, when weather, fatigue, and fixture pile-ups brew utter chaos. By May 1st, it’s all on the line, promotion glory, playoff heartbreak, and relegation despair. It’s not just a fixture list, it’s a drama series with 46 episodes.
Clubs With a Mission: Promotion or Bust
Let’s not sugar-coat it: Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton were sent down and now want revenge. These aren’t just clubs in the Championship EFL, they’re heavyweights, and the expectation is nothing short of automatic promotion. Hovering nearby are the plucky underdogs: Wrexham and Charlton Athletic, fresh from League One success and now dreaming big.
And don’t forget Coventry City. With Frank Lampard at the helm, there’s buzz. There’s talk. There’s pressure. This is a club that missed the playoffs by inches. With their new gaffer and a chip on their shoulder, they’re dark horses for a top-six charge.
EFL key dates 2025/26
Fixture Release Date
- Thursday 26th June 2025 at 12:00pm
EFL Opening Weekends
- League One and League Two: Friday 1st August – Sunday 3rd August
- Championship: Friday 8th August – Sunday 10th August
Final games of the regular season
- Weekend of 2/3 May 2026
Carabao Cup
- Round One Draw – Thursday 26th June 2025
- Round One – w/c 11th August 2025
- Final – Sunday 22nd March 2026
Vertu Trophy
- Group Stage Draw – Thursday 26th June 2025
- Matchday One – w/c 1st September 2025
- Final – Sunday 12th April 2026
- Championship Play-Off Final – Saturday 23rd May 2026
- League One Play-Off Final – Sunday 24th May 2026
- League Two Play-Off Final – Monday 25th May 2026
Promotion Picks: Who’s Going Up?
Let’s talk favourites. Leicester City, well-drilled, well-funded, and freshly wounded. Southampton? Hungry, experienced, and ready to climb. And if you like a narrative, Coventry City and Wrexham offer different flavours of hope: one strategic, one sensational.
If you’re thinking about EFL Championship betting, early punts on those four are where smart money’s going.
Playoff Mayhem and Surprise Packages
Once the top two clear the horizon, it’s anyone’s guess. Blackburn Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Charlton Athletic, all capable of making noise. Stoke City? They’ve been quiet, but a late charge wouldn’t be unprecedented on a cold Tuesday night. And don’t underestimate Wrexham, Hollywood glitz meets gritty ambition. A playoff push isn’t fantasy. It’s on the table.
Relegation Radar: Who’s in Trouble?
At the other end of the EFL Championship table, tension builds. Oxford United barely survived last time, will the Championship EFL beast prove too much this time? Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday are entering with off-field drama and inconsistent form. Betting markets are watching them closely.
If you’re hedging your bets, relegation markets offer drama, value, and heartbreak in equal measure.
Relegation Radar: Who’s in Trouble?
At the other end of the EFL Championship table, tension builds. Oxford United barely survived last time, will the Championship EFL beast prove too much this time? Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday are entering with off-field drama and inconsistent form. Betting markets are watching them closely.
If you’re hedging your bets, relegation markets offer drama, value, and heartbreak in equal measure.
EFL Championship Stats: The Numbers That Matter
Want to bet smart? Watch these:
- Goal difference early on – It’s a tone-setter.
- Manager stability – Chaos off the pitch often means chaos on it.
- Home form – Fortress or doormat? You’ll know by October.
- Results vs relegated clubs – That’s the acid test.
EFL Championship stats don’t lie, and they’re your secret weapon.
Smart Bets, Big Rewards
Our tipsters at Casino Kings are eyeing:
- Leicester – Title favourites.
- Southampton – Top two watch.
- Coventry & Wrexham – Playoff specials.
- Oxford United – Relegation danger.
- Top scorer markets? Look for EFL Championship players with Premier League pedigree. Those goals don’t dry up overnight.
Final Whistle: What’s Your Play?
So, where are you putting your chips? Backing Leicester to sprint away with it? Fancy a cheeky outside bet on Lampard’s Coventry? Or are you sensing relegation chaos and looking for value at the bottom?
The EFL Championship 25/26 has dropped, and it’s got twists, turns, and tension by the truckload. Whether you’re in it for the Championship fixtures, EFL Championship news, or just soaking up the weekly EFL Championship games, we’ll be here with the insights, updates and cheeky banter all season long.
Now, who’s ready for kick off?
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