The Championship Chat Podcast

'The run-in' preview as Bristol City sack Struber

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George preview the final seven games of the season. Who finishes second, goes down and lands a play-off berth? Plus reaction to Bristol C...

Dropped points at top, QPR hit Pompey for six and the four-team play-off battle

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on another chaotic Championship weekend. Coventry were the only winners in the top four, Portsmouth were smashed 6-1 by QPR...

Coventry & Millwall lose, Boro stumble & big wins for Rovers and WBA

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George break down a bonkers Championship weekend. The top three all failed to win with Blackburn Rovers and West Brom big winners at the b...

Top three win, Oxford's great escape and who's heading for the beach?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott Jackson and George Smith dive through 10 Championship fixtures with big consequences at the top and bottom of the division. Learn more abo...

Coventry leave it late, Ipswich and Millwall wins, West Brom crisis and top-six battle

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George deliver their verdict on a busy Championship weekend. The five teams at the top in action all won. Oxford were the big winners at t...

Wrexham's thriller, Pompey and Rovers win as Sheff Wed are relegated

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap a Championship weekend where only one of the top-six pre-weekend won! Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers got big wins whilst She...

Coventry go top, Rovers win under O'Neill and Derby in sixth

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap six Championship games as well as the latest managerial movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Ipswich's big win, Hull City beaten and Norwich's step to safety

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott Jackson and George Smith breakdown a big weekend at the top and bottom of the Championship. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subsc...

Gracia resigns, top two race blown open and five-star Derby County

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George review the Championship weekend. Javi Gracia resigned as Watford boss, Coventry lost again and Derby spanked Bristol City 5-0 away!...

Boro win as Ipswich stumble, Wrexham into top-six and Cifuentes sacked

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George discuss the Championship weekend. Middlesbrough took advantage of Ipswich's slip up, Oxford shocked Leicester City, who sacked Mart...

Top three triumph and big wins at the bottom

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on victories for the automatic promotion chasing trio. Charlton, Portsmouth and Norwich City all won at the bottom. Millwal...

Mid-season predictions!

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George cast their predictions for the end of the Championship season. Who goes up, who makes the top-six and who gets relegated? Thank yo...

Wrexham's perfect Christmas, Coventry wobble and four fail to win

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George review the fixtures from New Year's Day and Jan 4. Wrexham were the big winners with maximum points whilst four teams failed to win...

Ipswich, Watford & Portsmouth triumph, Boro and Charlton slump in festive fixtures

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George bring you a round-up of the festive fixtures. Ipswich, Watford, Wrexham and Pompey were the big winners. Boro, Charlton and others ...

Boro beaten, Ipswich & Hull profit, Rovers & Charlton big winners

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott Jackson and George Smith review the Championship weekend. Middlesbrough slipped up at Bristol City, Hull City are fourth at Christmas and Blac...

Big wins at the bottom as Coventry and Boro pull clear

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George dissect another eventful Championship weekend. Coventry and Boro were the big winners whilst Norwich and Portsmouth claimed importa...

Ipswich shock Cov, Boro ball and touchline scraps

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott Jackson and George Smith review the Championship weekend. Coventry fell to defeat at Ipswich, Middlesbrough thrashed Hull, Sheff Utd put four ...

Blades' hat-trick, Cov win again and first victories for Boro & Norwich bosses

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George breakdown the Championship weekend. Four games ended 3-2, including Millwall's win over Southampton. Coventry claimed another victo...

Derby spoils, comeback wins and bags of Championship fun

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George breakdown the Championship weekend including comeback wins for Coventry City, QPR and Watford. Sheffield United and Blackburn Rover...

Sheehan sacked, manager round table and surprise packages

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George discuss Swansea City's decision to sack Alan Sheehan. They also discuss the frontrunners for the four vacant Championship jobs and ...

Edwards fury at Boro, Norwich sacking Manning as Coventry, Saints & Derby get big wins

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George break down the Championship weekend. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clic...

Saints sack Still, hat-trick heroes and Championship drama

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George break down the standout weekend of the season in the Championship. Will Still is sacked by Southampton, three players score hat-tri...

Cov's big six, managers under pressure and Sheff Wed enter administration

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on a big Championship weekend, on and off the pitch. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you g...

Cov stay top, Boro beat Ipswich and a scrap at St Andrew's

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend. Coventry City and Boro secured big wins whilst Birmingham City and Hull City played out a dramatic ...

Watford swap Pezzolano for Gracia and the Championship's biggest potential movers

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George discuss Watford's decision to sack Paulo Pezzolano and appoint Javi Gracia as their new head coach. They also discuss the teams tha...

Ipswich's derby delight, Coventry hit five and Boro lose unbeaten start

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott Jackson and George Smith break down the Championship weekend. There were big wins for Ipswich, Coventry, Portsmouth, Leicester City and Hull a...

Coventry City's promotion credentials, Sheff Utd's first win and seven draws!

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend. Coventry City beat Birmingham 3-0, Sheffield United secured their first victory and there were seve...

Charlton leave it late, Oxford and Wednesday secure first wins

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George review the Championship weekend as Charlton win late at Sheffield United whilst Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday secure first ...

Selles sacked, five-star Ipswich and more away wins

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George review the Championship weekend as Ruben Selles becomes the first manager to be sacked. Thank you for listening. Make sure you ar...

Good window, bad window

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George pick out five winners and losers from the summer transfer window. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever y...

Boro's 100% record, Sheff Utd crisis, Bristol City cut loose and free-kicks galore!

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend. Middlesbrough are top with four wins as Blades' issues worsen. WBA win at Stoke, Bristol City score...

Stoke & Boro 100% starts, Coventry hit seven and Sheff Utd stutter again

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend as two teams maintain 100% starts, Coventry score seven goals and Sheffield United lose again. Lea...

Coventry's eight-goal thriller, Hull and Birmingham's late winners and Sheff Utd concern

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott brings you up to speed with the Championship weekend with goals galore across the division. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subsc...

Saints, Stoke and Charlton leave it late as Bristol City shock Sheffield United

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George breakdown each match in the opening weekend of the Championship. Late drama, shock results and officiating we have grown to ...acce...

2025/26 1-24 predictions

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reveal their combined predictions for the 2025/26 Championship season. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed whe...

10 Championship transfers to watch

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George are back for the 2025/26 Championship season with a warm-up act ahead of the 1-24s. They take a look at 10 transfers to watch ahead...

Chris Wilder sacked, Ruben Selles in and three more managerial arrivals

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George bring you up to speed with the managerial landscape in The Championship. Sheffield United, Bristol City, Middlesbrough and QPR all ...

Boro sack Carrick, Owls in crisis and 1-24s review

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on Middlesbrough sacking Michael Carrick, West Brom appointing Ryan Mason and Sheffield Wednesday's crisis. They also revi...

Championship TOTS & Awards

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George name their Team of the Seasons and dish out individual awards for Player, Young Player and Manager. Thank you for listening. Make...

Sunderland promoted, Sheff Utd heartbreak and more managerial movement

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George review The Championship play-off final as Sunderland beat Sheffield United in dramatic fashion. They also assess Charlton Athletic'...

Play-off final preview and manager merry-go-round

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George preview the Championship play-off final between Sheffield United and Sunderland. They also discuss Hull City's decision to sack Rub...

Sheffield United and Sunderland reach Wembley, Watford appoint Pezzolano and Wednesday uncertainty

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

George and Dom review the Championship play-off semi-finals and look ahead to the final. They also discuss Watford's decision to sack Tom Cleverley...

Luton relegated, Leeds champions and play-off previews

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George breakdown the final weekend of the regular Championship season. They also preview the upcoming play-offs. Thank you for listening....

Cardiff relegated, Hull and Preston woes and final-day play-off battle

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap the Championship's penultimate weekend. The battle for survival goes to the final day as does the race to finish in the play-...

Two up, three sacked and carnage at the bottom

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on a bonkers Easter weekend. Leeds and Burnley win promotion, two managers are sacked, plus another during the live recordi...

Blades' big slip, Stoke survival boost and Millwall move in

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on the Championship state of play with four games to play. Sheffield United lost a third successive games, Stoke got a big ...

Burnley go top, play-off mix-up and Sheffield Wednesday woes

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on an eventful Championship weekend. Burnley moved top as Sheffield United and Leeds dropped points. Middlesbrough and Bris...

Leeds drama, Blackburn meltdown and a mad goal for the Hatters

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on a dramatic weekend at the top and bottom of the Championship. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed whe...

The run-in - Top two, play-off and relegation analysis and predictions

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George take a look at the crucial games that could decide the Championship table in the last eight games. Predictions are made for the top...

Blades & Burnley cut the gap, Blackburn woes and Derby's treble

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on a big week in the Championship. Leeds lost ground in the top-two race, Bristol City and Coventry were top-six winners wh...

Pompey upset Leeds, Cov's late show and Derby defeat Blackburn

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George discuss the biggest talking points after a narrative-fuelled Championship weekend. Coventry and Derby got the bragging rights again...

Blades cut the gap, Coventry crash top-six and Luton's lifeline

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George breakdown the weekend's Championship results. Sheffield United and Sunderland won at the top, Coventry break into the top-six, Boro...

Sunderland stutter, Swan attack and Pompey play up

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on another entertaining weekend of Championship action. Sunderland dropped points in the top-two race, Swansea began life w...

Top-two battle Michael Carrick pressure and Swans in crisis

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George review the Championship weekend as Blades go top, Michael Carrick comes under pressure at Boro, Coventry win again and Swansea City...

John Eustace drama, Plymouth resurrection and play-off battle

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on John Eustace's decision to swap Blackburn Rovers for Derby County. The battle at the bottom heats up with big wins for A...

Leeds' seven heaven, Plymouth lifeline and Swansea crisis

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend. Leeds thumped Cardiff, Swansea are on the slide and Plymouth earned a lifeline in their battle to s...

Hull heroics, West Brom top-six winners and Derby slump

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George breakdown the winners and losers of the Championship weekend. Hull City shocked the Blades, Derby and Millwall were big winners at ...

Oxford and QPR on fire, top four win and relegation scrap intensifies

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap the last two Championship matchdays. Four teams collected six points whilst the top and the bottom tightened up. Learn more a...

Mid-season predictions

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George make their mid-season predictions with 20 Championship matches to go. They also react to Rob Edwards' departure at Luton Town. CCP ...

Top four breakaway, seven draws and late comebacks

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on the Championship weekend. Three of the top four win, there are seven draws and some late combacks! Follow us on X @Champ...

Sunderland strike, Windass worldie and Rooney's exit

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on two Championship matchdays. They analyse the battle at the top, bottom and race for the play-offs. Plus Wayne Rooney's e...

Burnley's statement, relegation worries and dramatic comebacks

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap the Boxing Day action. There were big wins for Burnley, Leeds United, Oxford United and Watford. Plus more worry for Stoke, P...

Blades Christmas no.1, top four triumph and big wins at the bottom

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on big triumphs for the top four, wins at the bottom and a managerial appointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Out of Buck, Black Cats' comeback and sixy Blackburn

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George breakdown the weekend's action as Oxford United sack Des Buckingham, Blackburn get their sixth successive win and Sunderland come f...

Neil Harris resigns, Ruben Selles in, Blackburn, QPR and Leeds' perfect week

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap the last two Championship matchdays with two wins in a week for Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United and QPR. Neil Harris resigns a...

Blackburn upset Leeds, brilliant Blades and Plymouth problems

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George breakdown the key talking points from the Championship weekend as Blackburn Rovers beat Leeds United, Sheffield United edge out Sun...

Tim Walter sacked, Lampard in, QPR, Leeds and Burnley wins

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George return to dissect a busy Championship slate. One managerial exit, a fresh appointment and big wins at the top and bottom of the tab...

Rise and Fall predictions

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George each select five teams they think will definitely rise or fall from their current position in the Championship table. CCP is sponso...

Brilliant Boro, Blades' derby spoils and Bishop's fairytale

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reunite to break down the latest Championship headlines. CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Use code 'CHAMPCHAT' at checkout for...

Robins sacked by Coventry, magnificent Millwall, Hull worry

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott reflects on the breaking news that Mark Robins has been sacked by Coventry City, with input from Sky Blues fans Glenn. Plus a round-up of the ...

Great goals, big comebacks and a weekend of drama

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott Jackson is joined by EFL expert Gab Sutton to look at the Championship weekend. Stunning goals, big comebacks and plenty of drama! CCP is spon...

Sunderland, Leeds and Cardiff at the double

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on the last two Championship matchdays with six points for Sunderland, Leeds and Cardiff City. CCP is sponsored by Mezzala ...

Observations not conclusions

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George zoom out after nine Championship games. Who is performing and who should be concerned? CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs, use the...

Flying Canaries, brilliant Blades, Meslier's mess

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on the Championship weekend. One away win, five draws and plenty of hot topics! CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Check ...

Hull and Boro double, Cardiff off the mark and Luton concern

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George round-up the last two Championship matchdays after a full slate of midweek action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Bulut bullet, Hull first win and confusing Coventry

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on Erol Bulut's exit at Cardiff City. West Brom and Sunderland win again, whilst Hull City get off the mark. Learn more abo...

Stoke sack Schumacher, Plymouth's first win and WBA impress

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George break down the Championship weekend as Stoke City sack Steven Schumacher. There's a first win for Plymouth Argyle whilst West Brom,...

Winners and losers of the window

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George discuss the teams that had the best and worst transfer window. Subscribe in your podcast app and follow us on Twitter.com/champchat...

Sunderland soar, Millwall win and impressive Baggies

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George break down the biggest talking points from the Championship weekend. Sunderland maintain their 100% start, Millwall get off the mar...

Sunderland, Watford perfect starts, Hecky off the mark

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George break down the Championship weekend with wins for Sunderland, Watford and PNE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Burnley battering, Sunderland statement and more PNE uncertainty

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George break down the main talking points from the Championship weekend. This podcast is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Check out their web...

Opening weekend: Lowe out, Plymouth Röhl over and Oxford punish Norwich

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George dissect the opening weekend of the Championship season. CCP is sponsored by Mezzala designs, check out their prints here and use c...

1-24 pod

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oh yes. It's the big one. The CCP 1-24s. As always, it's one table each and that made for a long pod. We hope you enjoy it! Please subscribe to the p...

Welcome to 2024/25 with CCP

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Championship Chat Podcast! As we gear up for the 2024-25 season, this episode provides an exciting preview of what's to come. Afte...

1-24 review!

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the final pod of the season, Elliott and George reflect on their 1-24 predictions from August. The Championship Chat Podcast is proudly sponsored ...

Newcomers welcome

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George take an in-depth look at the six teams set to join the Championship next season. The Championship Chat Podcast is proudly sponsore...

Awards night + TOTS!

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George pick their Teams of the Season and dish out some awards! The Championship Chat Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cards Accepted, the...

Southampton promoted, Leeds post-mortem and Plymouth's Rooney risk

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George break down the play-off final as Saints edge out Leeds. What next for both teams? Plus Plymouth appoint Rooney! The Championship C...

Wagner axed, Saints delighted and welcome Oxford

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George review the play-off semi-finals, preview the final, discuss David Wagner's sacking and welcome Oxford United to the Championship. ...

Tight, tense and all to play for

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George review the play-off semi-final first legs, discuss the League One final, Premier League relegation and Michael Duff joining Hudders...

Play-off preview

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George preview the play-offs and react to Hull City sacking Liam Rosenior. The Championship Chat Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cards Ac...

Blue day of reckoning

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George review the final day of the Championship season as Ipswich Town are promoted and Birmingham City get relegated. The Championship C...

The final showdown

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George preview a blockbuster final weekend of the season. Ipswich Town are on the cusp of promotion, Huddersfield are all but relegated an...

A pressure weekend

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George preview the penultimate weekend of the Championship season. Can Leicester City win promotion and how will Leeds and Ipswich handle ...

Chaos approaching

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George look ahead to a massive weekend at the top and bottom of the Championship. The Championship Chat Podcast is proudly sponsored by C...

Does anyone want to go up?

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George break down a double Championship weekend with plenty more twists and turns at the top and bottom. The Championship Chat Podcast is...

Ipswich go top, Plymouth sack Foster and more Easter madness

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George review the Easter weekend and preview a massive weekend in the Championship. The Championship Chat Podcast is proudly sponsored by...

An Easter treat

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George preview the Easter weekend and make their predictions for the top two, sixth place and the battle to avoid relegation as we enter t...

Stoppage time drama, EFL deal and Ismael out

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George recap the biggest headlines from the Championship week. They chat about the collapse of a financial package for the EFL, Watford sa...

Time for the run-in

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliott and George reflect on two matchdays in the Championship as the race for automatic promotion and the battle to avoid relegation heats up. The ...