Coventry City and Ipswich Town secured automatic promotion to the Premier League as the 2025-26 Championship season concluded, with Coventry finishing as champions on 95 points after a dominant campaign and Ipswich taking second on 84 points. The focus now turns to the playoffs for the third spot, where Millwall, Southampton, Middlesbrough, and Hull City compete in a knockout format that rewards recent momentum and home advantage. Southampton’s extended unbeaten run has positioned them as strong contenders, while Millwall’s defensive solidity and Middlesbrough’s attacking output create tight semi-final matchups. Playoff results will determine the final promoted side, with any late injuries or fixture congestion potentially shifting probabilities ahead of the final at Wembley.