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- Ipswich Town are 9/2 favourites to win the 2025/26 Championship after dropping out of the Premier League.
- Southampton (11/2) and Sheffield United (17/2) follow in a wide-open title market.
- Odds live now at Paddy Power, with free bets available for new punters across all top UK betting sites.
Ipswich Lead Championship Title Odds Following Premier League Exit
Following their relegation from the top flight, Ipswich Town have been installed as 9/2 favourites with Paddy Power to win the 2025/26 EFL Championship, as they aim to return to the Premier League at the first attempt.
Kieran McKenna’s side impressed many in their top-flight campaign despite the drop, and the core of that squad, if retained, could prove dominant back in the second tier.
Bookmakers are backing the Tractor Boys to carry their attacking style and tactical continuity into a promotion-winning campaign.
Also relegated, Southampton are second favourites at 11/2, while Sheffield United, who narrowly missed out in the Play-Off Final to Sunderland, are priced at 17/2.
| Championship Winner 25/26 | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Southampton | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| Sheffield United | 17/2 | 10.5% |
| Middlesbrough | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Birmingham City | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Coventry City | 9/1 | 10.0% |
What the expert says...
Wide Open Race as Big Clubs Reset
While the top three in the betting are driven by recent Premier League and play-off campaigns, the next cluster of teams, Middlesbrough, Birmingham, and Coventry, all offer strong claims, each priced at 9/1.
With managerial moves, squad rebuilds, and transfer activity still to come, this market is likely to shift significantly over the summer.
Where to Bet on the 2025/26 Championship Winner
Championship outright markets are now available at all major best football betting sites, including top UK betting sites like Paddy Power.
With markets open well before pre-season, punters can grab early value ahead of summer transfers and friendlies.
Make sure to explore the latest new betting offers, especially if you're combining outright league picks with promotion, top scorer, or relegation bets in long-term football multiples.
