Championship Relegation Odds 2025/26: Leicester Almost Down, Oxford Likely to Follow

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The Championship is reaching the business end of the season, and it's clear now which teams are fighting to stay in England's second tier. Sheffield Wednesday have already been relegated after a total of 18 points were deducted, leaving just two spots available. Leicester are now eight points adrift with three games left, while Oxford currently occupy the other remaining relegation spot and appear likely to join the Foxes in League One next season.

Why it matters

The tight race for Championship promotion and relegation is one of the most exciting in world football, with even teams that came down from the Premier League last season facing the realistic prospect of dropping down further. The odds on UK betting sites reflect the unpredictability of the league, with a handful of teams in single-digit figures for the drop.

The details

Leicester have struggled for consistency, and a six-point deduction in February threw them right into the relegation mix. Oxford gave themselves too much work to do despite four wins and three draws in their last nine games. Blackburn and West Brom, both former Premier League stalwarts, have also found themselves battling to stay in the Championship after finishing just outside the playoff spots last season. Portsmouth spent most of last season in and around the bottom three but managed to eke out enough points in the final months to remain in the EFL's top tier.

• Sheffield Wednesday were deducted a total of 18 points, with relegation confirmed on 22 February after a 2-1 defeat to rivals Sheffield United.
• Leicester are now eight points adrift with three games left to play.