Bet on EFL Championship on 1xBet
The EFL Championship is the second tier of English football, sitting directly below the Premier League and widely regarded as one of the most competitive divisions in the world. Average attendances in the Championship outstrip many European top flights, and the promotion race regularly carries some of the highest financial stakes in the sport.
Format and Structure of the Championship
The Championship comprises 24 clubs playing a full home-and-away round-robin, with each team facing every other side twice across a season of 46 matches. Three points are awarded for a win and one for a draw, with goal difference used as the main tiebreaker. The top two teams at the end of the season earn automatic promotion to the Premier League, while the clubs finishing third to sixth enter a play-off tournament for a third promotion spot. The bottom three teams are relegated to League One.
46-match season - 24 clubs play each other home and away across the full campaign.
Automatic promotion - the top two finishers go straight up to the Premier League.
Play-off tournament - third to sixth-placed teams contest two-legged semi-finals and a Wembley final for the third spot.
Three relegated each year - the bottom three drop into League One.
Why the Championship Appeals to Bettors
The Championship's depth means matches between mid-table sides can be just as competitive as fixtures involving the promotion favorites, which keeps match-result and goal markets interesting across a full 46-game season. The play-off race adds an extra storyline that runs deep into May, with the eventual Wembley final often described as the richest single match in football given the financial reward of Premier League promotion. The division's reputation for goals and physical, end-to-end football also supports strong markets on totals and both teams to score.
Popular Betting Markets for the Championship
Match winner and double chance markets see heavy use across the regular season, particularly in fixtures between sides chasing automatic promotion or fighting relegation. Asian handicap lines help balance contests between top-of-the-table clubs and struggling sides lower down. Outright markets on the title, automatic promotion, and the play-off places stay relevant from the opening weeks right through to the closing rounds.
Match result and double chance markets for every round
Over/under goal totals reflecting the division's attacking tempo
Asian handicap options for uneven matchups across the table
Outright markets for the title, automatic promotion, and play-offs
How to Bet on the Championship at 1xbet
Betting on England's second tier through 1xbet takes only a few steps once an account is active. The platform lists every Championship fixture with full pre-match odds and, for many games, live in-play betting as the action unfolds.
Register an account on 1xbet and verify the details
Deposit funds using any of the supported payment methods
Open the football section and select England Championship
Choose a match and review the available pre-match markets
Confirm the stake and place the bet before kickoff
Betting on the Championship Through the 1xbet App
The 1xbet mobile app mirrors the desktop site, giving access to the same Championship odds and live betting tools from a phone or tablet. Push notifications can alert users to goals, cards, or odds changes during a live match, which suits punters who want to react quickly to in-play shifts. Account management, deposits, and withdrawals work the same way on mobile as they do on the main 1xbet website, so switching between devices does not interrupt an ongoing betting session.