EFL Championship standings: Coventry lead after 29 games
Why the EFL Championship standings matter
The EFL Championship standings determine promotion to the Premier League and relegation to League One, shaping clubs’ finances, recruitment and long‑term strategy. With the season past the two‑thirds mark, every point matters as teams push for automatic promotion, seek play‑off places or fight to avoid the drop. This update looks at the current table positions and what the numbers imply for key clubs.
Main table snapshot
Coventry City — clear leaders
Coventry City top the EFL Championship on 58 points from 29 matches. Their record reads 17 wins, seven draws and five defeats, with 62 goals scored and 33 conceded (goal difference +29). That tally places them in a strong position as the season progresses, with a healthy goal difference indicating both attacking output and defensive stability.
Mid‑table cluster: Birmingham City and Leicester City
Birmingham City sit 13th after 29 games on 39 points, with a record of 10 wins, nine draws and 10 defeats. They have scored 39 goals and conceded 38 (goal difference +1), highlighting a fairly balanced season so far.
Leicester City are close behind in 14th on 38 points from 29 matches (10 wins, eight draws, 11 defeats). Leicester have scored 40 and conceded 43 (goal difference −3), indicating defensive issues have offset their attacking returns and left them outside the top groups chasing promotion.
Swansea City and Norwich City — lower mid‑table
Swansea City occupy 16th place with 36 points following 10 wins, six draws and 13 defeats from 29 fixtures. They have netted 32 goals while allowing 37 (goal difference −5).
Norwich City are 18th on 33 points after 29 matches, with nine wins, six draws and 14 defeats, scoring 37 and conceding 41 (goal difference −4). Their position places them closer to the lower reaches of the table than the automatic promotion places.
Conclusion and outlook
With Coventry City leading on 58 points, they are well placed in the race for automatic promotion, though consistency will be required to maintain that advantage. The mid‑table pack featuring Birmingham and Leicester remains within reach of moving up the table with a sustained run of results. Swansea and Norwich will aim to stabilise and climb away from the lower positions. As the season advances, small margins in goal difference and single results will have amplified effects on final league outcomes, making each fixture increasingly significant for clubs and supporters alike.
