The journey to the highest-stakes match in soccer has officially begun as the playoffs for the Championship kick off on Thursday. Fans can tune in to Paramount+ to see which team will accompany Leeds United and Burnley in the Premier League next season.
Overview of the Championship Playoffs
History has been made as Leeds United clinched the Championship title from Burnley, both finishing the season with remarkable 100 points. This notable achievement is the first instance in which two clubs have hit the century mark in the same division. Additionally, Birmingham City has marked their 100th season, setting a world record with 111 points.
In the Championship playoff, there are 12 teams competing for 3 promotion spots, making every match critical. Coventry City, under manager Frank Lampard, has displayed strong form recently, winning 8 out of 9 matches from January to March. They face Sunderland next, who have had ups and downs towards the end of the season.
The League One Showdown
In League One, the climactic playoff battle will see Stockport County take on Leyton Orient, both having performed strongly in recent matches. Leyton Orient’s hopes rest on American forward Charlie Kelman, who has netted 21 goals and provided 5 assists this season.
Let’s break down the important playoff schedules available on Paramount+:
Championship Playoff Schedule
- Thursday, May 8: Bristol City 0 - Sheffield United 3
- Friday, May 9: Coventry City 1 - Sunderland 2
- Monday, May 12: Sheffield United vs. Bristol City at 3 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, May 13: Sunderland vs. Coventry City at 3 p.m. ET
- Saturday, May 24: Championship Playoff Final
Qualified Teams
- Promoted to Premier League: Burnley, Leeds United
- Championship Playoff Contenders: Bristol City, Sheffield United, Coventry City, Sunderland
- League One Playoff Teams: Stockport County, Charlton Athletic, Wycombe Wanderers, Leyton Orient
League One Playoff Schedule
- Saturday, May 10: Leyton Orient vs. Stockport County at 7:30 a.m. ET
- Sunday, May 11: Wycombe Wanderers vs. Charlton Athletic at 1:30 p.m. ET
- Monday, May 12: Additional rounds and final allocations of playoff dates engagements are yet to be announced.
