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The English Football League (EFL) contributes three teams to the English Premier League (EPL) each season. The teams that gain promotion do so in a specified manner that we shall discuss in this post. Read on.

a) Automatic Promotion

Automatic promotion is similar in all leagues across Europe. In this format, the team with the most points gains automatic promotion to a higher league. The same happens in the EFL as well. The two most prolific teams gain promotion to the English Premier League.

These two teams are the best two in the league in terms of points. If several teams tie in the same position because of similar points accumulated, the focus shifts to goals scored and those scored against.

The league officials compare these two figures and the team with the highest number of derived goals gains a higher league position than the other. Derived goals refer to the difference between the number of goals scored and those scored against the team in question. This rule goes by the phrase ‘goal difference rule’. In recent times, it was a crucial determining factor when Manchester City won the Premier League title against bitter city rivals Manchester United in the 2011/2012 season.

b) Playoffs

The playoffs are the other means by which promotion from the EFL to the EPL is determined. In this case, the teams that finish the league as position three to six, after considering points and goal difference, enter the playoffs.

These four teams are then pooled, and the winners from either match after two legs then square it off at Wembley Stadium. The winner from playoff final then makes the third promotion spot to the EPL. The playoffs attract a huge crowd and compare to a mini world cup in English football. Upsets are common in the playoffs, and many times underdogs surprise the favourites.

The English Football League (EFL) Championship, also called the championship is one of the most-watched sporting events all over the world. The teams in this league are recognised in most parts of the world because of the popularity of the sport. If you are one of the people who follow the game, then this website is the place to be. We are a team of people who are passionate about EFL and we bring you all the information you may need about the English Football League Championship.

The Facts

From the player who has scored the most goals in the EFL, to how the players are chosen, you will find fascinating trivia. You will also learn about the largest stadiums in the EFL and what makes those stadiums stand out, the features you will find in them, and some of the teams that have played in these stadiums. We go beyond focusing on the ball and the players and give you all the other details that will make you enjoy the EFL even more, or give you the reason to start following it if you have not already.

The Teams

It is the teams that make the game even more interesting to watch. That explains why media interviews with players in the EFL always get the most views. In this website, you will find the most interesting information about the teams that play in the EFL Championship. We provide well-researched information on some of the most dramatic playoffs in history, the longest-serving managers in the 2019/2020 season, and what makes them stand out. We also understand that people want to read about the “behind the scenes” of getting players, and that is extensively covered in an article on some of the most expensive transfers in the EFL. Check and see if your favourite player is on the list. We give your love for football and the EFL Championship a boost by bringing you the facts.