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www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on EFL Championship promotion as of now.
- Coventry City and Middlesbrough lead the automatic promotion race, with others like Ipswich Town, Hull City, and Millwall in the playoff mix. This remains the core group contending for the two automatic spots and the four-playoff places.[5][6]
- Promoted teams are decided via the top two automatic spots plus the playoff winner (third to sixth place) at Wembley; the playoff final is often the richest game in football due to the Premier League prize money.[2][4]
- Current odds and expert analyses show Coventry and Middlesbrough as favorites for automatic promotion, with Ipswich and Millwall among the teams commonly cited for playoff contention; late-season form and fixtures will heavily influence final positions.[4][8]
Illustration: A snapshot of typical promotion structure
- Automatic promotion: 2 teams
- Playoffs: teams finishing 3rd–6th
- Playoff final venue: Wembley Stadium
- Prize: significant Premier League qualification and associated revenue
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Citation: Latest context on automatic promotion and playoff format comes from general Championship coverage and promotion rules.[6][2][4]