English Championship League Table - Updated Standings
The English Championship League is in full swing and the race to the top has been as competitive as ever. The updated standings reveal the current rankings of the 24 teams that make up the league, with some familiar faces edging closer to the top spot.
Top of the Table
At the time of writing, Norwich City sits in first position with an impressive 63 points. The team has been in scintillating form with just one loss in their past 10 games, and a solid goal difference of +30. The Canaries will be hoping to maintain their momentum and secure a return to the Premier League next season.
In second place, four points behind Norwich, is Watford. The Hornets have been on a great run of form, winning six of their last seven games, and boasting the best defensive record in the league. Their promotion push is in full swing and they will be looking to secure automatic promotion.
Swansea City has also been a surprise package this season, sitting in third place with 54 points. A run of six wins in seven games has propelled them up the table, with Andre Ayew leading the way with 13 goals for the season. The Swans will be hoping to continue their push for promotion.
The Play-off Challengers
The Championship League rewards the top six teams with a chance to compete in the play-offs for promotion. The teams currently in contention are Brentford, Bournemouth, Reading, Cardiff City, Middlesbrough, and Barnsley.
Brentford is currently in 4th place with 51 points, with the team's impressive run of form seeing them win eight of their last 10 games. Bournemouth is in 5th place with 49 points, and after a slow start, the Cherries have won six of their last seven games, including an impressive win over Watford.
Reading is in 6th place with 48 points, four points ahead of Cardiff City. Despite a recent dip in form, the Royals will be looking to secure their spot in the play-offs. Middlesbrough is just behind Cardiff with 43 points, while Barnsley rounds off the top six challengers with 42 points.
The Relegation Battle
The bottom three teams in the league are at risk of relegation to League One. The teams currently in the relegation zone are Wycombe Wanderers, Sheffield Wednesday, and Derby County.
Wycombe is rock bottom of the table with just 23 points, while Sheffield Wednesday is in 23rd place with 28 points. Derby County, currently in 22nd place with 29 points, has had a tumultuous season with off-field issues affecting their form on the pitch.
Conclusion
The English Championship League is as competitive as ever, with promotion and relegation battles in full swing. With just over a quarter of the season remaining, the league is finely poised, and any of the top six teams have a realistic chance of securing promotion. Similarly, the bottom three teams will be hoping to avoid relegation to League One. It's sure to be an exciting end to the season.
