Championship play-offs expanded to six teams 

The Championship play-offs will now include six teams instead of four, starting from next season.

This change has been in the works since the 1989/90 season, but it’s finally being expanded.

EFL chief executive, Trevor Birch, confirmed the update.

He said: “After talking with clubs and other key people for several months, we believe this change will make the Championship stronger and give more teams and their fans a real chance to move up to the Premier League.”

The main reason for this change, is to give more teams a chance to qualify for the play-offs and get promoted to the Premier League.

From next season, teams that finish in positions three through eight will take part.

Championship play-offs expanded to six teams