EFL Championship Play-Offs All Winners (1987-2024)

The EFL Championship Play-Offs are a thrilling conclusion to the English Football League Championship season, determining the final team to be promoted to the Premier League. Involving the clubs that finish third to sixth in the league standings, the play-offs consist of two-legged semi-finals and a single-leg final. The semi-finals pit the third-placed team against the sixth-placed team and the fourth-placed team against the fifth-placed team, with the winners advancing to the final at Wembley Stadium. This format ensures high-stakes matches filled with tension and excitement, as clubs vie for the lucrative and prestigious promotion spot.

The Play-Off Final, often referred to as the "richest game in football," offers the victor not only promotion to the Premier League but also substantial financial rewards from increased broadcast revenues and commercial opportunities. This match is one of the highlights of the English football calendar, drawing significant attention from fans and media alike. The intense competition and dramatic narratives, where underdogs can triumph and favorites can falter, make the EFL Championship Play-Offs a captivating and essential part of the season, celebrated for its unpredictable and electrifying nature.