Championship standings: Coventry lead as Millwall, Wrexham and Portsmouth updated
Why the championship standings matter
The championship standings are a key barometer of form, promotion hopes and relegation risk in English football. Mid-season tables shape club strategy, transfer plans and fan expectations. Using the latest published data from ESPN, BBC Sport and reporting outlets such as The Athletic, this update summarises the current league order and highlights club-level details for Millwall, Wrexham and Portsmouth.
Main table overview
League order from ESPN
ESPN’s listing of the 2025–26 EFL Championship places Coventry City at the summit, followed by Middlesbrough, Ipswich Town and Preston North End in the top four. Millwall occupy fifth spot, with Watford, Hull City and Stoke City rounding out the top eight. Wrexham appear ninth and Bristol City tenth. The remainder of the table, in descending order from positions 11 to 24, includes QPR, Leicester City, Derby County, Birmingham City, Southampton, Sheffield United, Swansea City, West Bromwich Albion, Charlton Athletic, Blackburn Rovers, Portsmouth, Norwich City, Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday.
Context from wider coverage
The Athletic and other outlets continue to provide tactical analysis and injury updates that help explain weekly movement in the table. ESPN’s ordered listing offers a straightforward snapshot of where clubs stand at this point of the season.
Club snapshots from BBC Sport
Millwall (5th)
BBC Sport records Millwall having played 26 matches: 12 wins, 7 draws and 7 defeats, with 29 goals scored and 33 conceded (goal difference -4) for 43 points. Recent results show a mixed run — two consecutive losses earlier, followed by a draw, then a win and further draws and wins — indicating an inconsistent but effective points return.
Wrexham (9th)
Wrexham have also played 26 matches and sit ninth with 10 wins, 10 draws and 6 losses, 38 goals for and 32 against (goal difference +6) totalling 40 points. BBC’s recent form sequence highlights an upturn: after a draw and a defeat they recorded a string of wins, reflecting improving momentum.
Portsmouth (21st)
Portsmouth are 21st after 24 games, with 6 wins, 7 draws and 11 defeats, 21 goals for and 35 conceded (goal difference -14) and 25 points. Their recent results show a mixture of defeats, draws and occasional wins, underlining a club battling to stabilise.
Conclusion and significance
The current championship standings point to a competitive campaign: Coventry lead the pack while clubs such as Millwall and Wrexham are well placed to press for higher finishes, and Portsmouth face the challenge of improving results to avoid a relegation battle. As the season progresses, weekly updates from sources including ESPN, BBC Sport and The Athletic will be important for tracking shifts in form, squad fitness and tactical changes that influence the table.
