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EFL Set to Vote on Expanding Championship Playoffs to Six Teams

2/11/2026

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The English Football League (EFL) will vote on expanding the Championship playoffs to six teams on March 5 after Football Association (FA) approval.
A majority of the 72 clubs is required to formalize.
It would introduce an eliminator round similar to the National League format.
The Premier League opposes the proposal on competitive balance.
Sky Sports backs the change and notes the potential extension to League One and League Two.

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Story summary

The English Football League (EFL) will vote on expanding the Championship playoffs to six teams on March 5 after Football Association (FA) approval.
A majority of the 72 clubs is required to formalize.
It would introduce an eliminator round similar to the National League format.
The Premier League opposes the proposal on competitive balance.
Sky Sports backs the change and notes the potential extension to League One and League Two.