While much of the attention in English football will be on the Premier League, the upcoming Championship season promises to be just as captivating.
With several big-name clubs in the division – including relegated West Ham – the 2026-27 campaign has all the ingredients of a classic battle for promotion.
If you’re planning to follow the season closely, here’s a look at the current title favourites according to Sky Bet.
At the time of writing, West Ham are favourites to win the Championship and secure an immediate return to the Premier League, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side priced at 7/4.
Who are the favourites to win the Championship this season? Sky Bet odds revealed
The Hammers were relegated after 14 consecutive seasons in the top flight following a dismal campaign that saw them finish 18th, two points behind 17th-placed Tottenham.
Their task now is to bounce back at the first attempt and put last season’s disappointment behind them.
The other two relegated clubs are also expected to challenge for promotion. Wolves are second favourites at 11/2, while Burnley are joint third favourites at 9/1 alongside Middlesbrough, setting the stage for what could be a fiercely competitive race at the top of the table.
Southampton and Birmingham round out the five shortest-priced clubs in the market, with both sides priced at 12/1.
With several established top-flight clubs looking to bounce back and ambitious Championship contenders hoping to make their mark, the race for promotion is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in recent seasons.
A full list of the Championship title odds can be found here.
- All odds are correct at the time of publication
