Coventry City clinched the 2025-26 EFL Championship title with 95 points to secure automatic promotion, while Ipswich Town earned the second automatic spot on 84 points through consistent results and strong attacking output. Hull City completed the trio by winning the play-offs, defeating Middlesbrough in the final after a dramatic late goal. These outcomes reflected sustained form, effective squad management, and favorable fixture runs in the closing months, with Hull overcoming a mid-table transfer embargo to peak at the right time. Relegated Premier League sides and ambitious Championship clubs like Millwall and Southampton fell short in the promotion race, shaping the final standings.