Coventry City dominated the 2025-26 Championship with a league-high 95 points and +52 goal difference, securing automatic promotion in mid-April after a consistent run of results that left them clear at the top. Ipswich Town followed on the final matchday with 84 points, confirming their immediate return to the Premier League via a strong home performance. The third promotion spot now hinges on the playoffs, where Millwall, Southampton, Middlesbrough, and Hull City compete in a knockout format. Southampton’s 20-game unbeaten streak entering the postseason gives them momentum, while Millwall’s defensive record and home advantage could prove decisive in the semi-finals and final. Recent fixture congestion and squad depth will influence which side joins the top flight for 2026-27.