Championship

West Brom have had a challenging start to life back in the Championship but are fancied to show their true worth at Norwich. Picking up just one point from their two opening games wasn't in the script, but Albion remain among the favourites for a quick return to the Premier League. More...

Middlesbrough did the double over Birmingham in the Championship last season and are again expected to come out on top when they meet on Teesside this Saturday. Boro beat the Blues 2-0 at the Riverside nine months ago and then prevailed 1-0 against City at St Andrew's in March. More...

Wigan returned to the Championship with an encouraging win over Sheffield Wednesday and can build on that by picking up a point at Aston Villa. The Latics were impressive League One champions last season and reached the FA Cup quarter-finals, so this step back up in class should hold no fears. More...

Frank Lampard enjoyed a good start to his managerial career when Derby secured a win at Reading and the Rams can follow up by beating Leeds. United's new boss Marcelo Bielsa began with a home win over Stoke, but the Whites must still prove they can put last season's poor away form behind them. More...

Nottingham Forest have spent big in a bid to end their 20-year absence from the Premier League and can make a statement by beating newly-relegated West Brom. Forest kicked off the Championship campaign with a solid draw at Bristol City, whereas Albion suffered a surprise defeat at home to Bolton. More...

Sheffield United produced some impressive early home form in the Championship last season and can get the new campaign off to a flying start by beating Swansea in Yorkshire. The Blades won seven of their first eight league games at Bramall Lane a year ago, including convincing victories over Wolves and Derby. More...

Leeds and Stoke are two of the favourites to gain promotion to the Premier League this season and a tight tussle is expected in Sunday's Championship clash. United have brought in high-profile manager Marcelo Bielsa to boost their hopes, while City are seeking to bounce straight back up to the top flight. More...

Aston Villa have been boosted by attracting new investors and can transfer that feelgood factor to the field of play when visiting Hull on Monday night. Steve Bruce steered the Midlands outfit to the Championship play-off final last term and has been given a vote of confidence to go one better this season. More...

Frank Lampard's arrival has created a real buzz about Derby this summer and they can start the new Championship campaign with a win at Reading. The Rams will be looking to build on last season's sixth-placed finish, whereas the ante-post odds suggest the Royals are facing another relegation battle. More...

We've picked out our Championship betting tips for next season, with Derby 5/1 to secure a Premier League return in Frank Lampard's first season as a manager, while Rotherham are 11/10 favourites to drop into League One for the second time in three years. More...

With the World Cup over and attention snapping quickly back to the 2018/19 season, there’s an additional sense of urgency in the transfer market. We’ve cast our eye back to the deals done in the Premier League and EFL last summer, comparing what each signing achieved on the pitch with their total cost to the club - based on reported fees and wages - to see which players represented the best and worst value for money in a range of categories. More...

Six of the last 10 Championship play-off finals have been decided by one goal in normal time and we're taking the Cottagers to shade a narrow win in our Fulham vs Aston Villa betting predictions. More...

This time last year, Burnley’s James Tarkowski had spent longer sitting on the bench than any other outfield player in the Premier League. Since then he has worked his way into not only the Clarets’ first team but the England squad. No player aspires to spending a career on the sidelines and Tarkowski has shown More...

Kick Off: 1230, 07/04/2018 Stadium: Carrow Road TV: Sky Sports Aston Villa still have a slim chance of securing automatic promotion back to the Premier League and that can help inspire them to claim victory at Norwich. The Canaries have looked like a team with little to play for of late and that makes them More...

Kick Off: 1945, 06/04/2018 Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium TV: Sky Sports Wolves can take a huge step towards Championship title glory by winning Friday night’s top-of-the-table clash at Cardiff. City will be trying to close to within three points of the summit and have played a game less than the leaders. However, we reckon Wanderers More...

Think Derby will win? BET HERE! Think Sunderland will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Derby 11/25, Draw 16/5, Sunderland 13/2 Kick Off: 1945, 30/03/2018 Stadium: Pride Park TV: Sky Sports Derby have faced some tough foes in a seven-match winless run and can capitalise on mixing in more conducive company when hosting Sunderland. More...

Think Middlesbrough will win? BET HERE! Think Wolves will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Middlesbrough 37/20, Draw 39/20, Wolves 8/5 Kick Off: 1730, 30/03/2018 Stadium: Riverside Stadium TV: Sky Sports Wolves have got their Championship title bid back on track with a couple of home wins but the leaders may now settle for More...

Think Derby will win? BET HERE! Think Cardiff will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Derby 3/2, Draw 11/5, Cardiff 9/5 Kick Off: 1200, 18/03/2018 Stadium: Pride Park TV: Sky Sports Derby can shake up the Championship promotion race by securing a home win over high-flying Cardiff. The Rams have gone seven games without More...

Think Villa will win? BET HERE! Think Wolves will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Aston Villa 37/20, Draw 23/10, Wolves 7/5 Kick Off: 1730, 10/03/2018 Stadium: Villa Park TV: Sky Sports Aston Villa and Wolves were both impressive winners in midweek, but we just prefer the Championship leaders for Saturday evening’s Midlands derby. More...

Think Forest will win? BET HERE! Think Derby will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Forest 2/1, Draw 9/4, Derby 27/20 Kick Off: 1430, 11/03/2018 Stadium: City Ground TV: Sky Sports Nottingham Forest are starting to look hard to beat under Aitor Karanka and can pick up another positive result in Sunday’s Championship clash More...

Think Leeds will win? BET HERE! Think Wolves will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Leeds 12/5, Draw 5/2, Wolves 21/20 Kick Off: 1945, 07/03/2018 Stadium: Elland Road TV: Sky Sports Wolves have suffered a few recent wobbles in their bid to win the Championship title, but we’re backing them to steady the ship More...

Think Wolves will win? BET HERE! Think Reading will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Wolves 9/25, Draw 17/5, Reading 8/1 Kick Off: 1730, 03/03/2018 Stadium: Molineux TV: Sky Sports Wolves have seen their lead at the top of the Championship table cut to six points and will be determined to get back on More...

Think Middlesbrough will win? BET HERE! Think Leeds will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Middlesbrough 4/5, Draw 12/5, Leeds 7/2 Kick Off: 1945, 02/03/2018 Stadium: Riverside TV: Sky Sports Paul Heckingbottom has had a positive impact since settling in at Leeds and we’re backing United to secure another solid result at Middlesbrough on More...

Think Fulham will win? BET HERE! Think Wolves will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Fulham 7/4, Draw 9/4, Wolves 3/2 Kick Off: 1730, 24/02/2018 Stadium: Craven Cottage TV: Sky Sports Fulham have been in fantastic form at Craven Cottage in the Championship and are rated a value pick to see off leaders Wolves More...

Think Hull will win? BET HERE! Think Sheff Utd will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Hull 31/20, Draw 21/10, Sheff Utd 9/5 Kick Off: 1945, 23/02/2018 Stadium: KCOM Stadium TV: Sky Sports We highlighted Sheffield United’s great record in Yorkshire derbies when they faced Leeds recently and are hoping the Blades can continue More...

Think Leeds will win? BET HERE! Think Bristol City will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Leeds 7/5, Draw 23/10, Bristol City 37/20 Kick Off: 1630, 18/02/2018 Stadium: Elland Road TV: Sky Sports Two out-of-form teams go head-to-head when Leeds welcome Bristol City to Elland Road on Sunday. Leeds’ Championship play-off hopes have faded More...

Think Norwich will win? BET HERE! Think Ipswich will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Norwich 18/25, Draw 12/5, Ipswich 17/4 Kick Off: 1200, 18/02/2018 Stadium: Carrow Road TV: Sky Sports Norwich are unbeaten in their last nine East Anglian derby encounters and that trend should continue on Sunday. The Canaries sit below their More...

Think Villa will win? BET HERE! Think Birmingham will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Aston Villa 31/50, Draw 14/5, Birmingham 17/4 Kick Off: 1200, 11/02/2018 Stadium: Villa Park TV: Sky Sports Aston Villa are chasing a seventh straight Championship victory in Sunday’s Midlands derby with Birmingham, but City also go into this game More...

Think Sheff Utd will win? BET HERE! Think Leeds will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Sheff Utd 83/100, Draw 23/10, Leeds 7/2 Kick Off: 1230, 10/02/2018 Stadium: Bramall Lane TV: Sky Sports Saturday’s Yorkshire derby between Sheffield United and Leeds looks set to be a feisty affair and that could play into the More...

Think Millwall will win? BET HERE! Think Cardiff will win? BET HERE! Explore all bets Odds: Millwall 8/5, Draw 11/5, Cardiff 33/20 Kick Off: 1945, 09/02/2018 Stadium: The Den TV: Sky Sports Millwall and Cardiff have both shown good form in the Championship over the past few weeks and we can’t split them ahead of More...