The EFL Championship: A League Where Attacking Output Can Be Highly Misleading

The Championship should not be underestimated simply because it is the second division of its country. Although there is a clear difference in overall level, stylistically it is similar to the Premier League. The atmosphere is strong, the discipline level is high, the games are intense and physical, and the league includes every type of player and coach. Many important players such as Michael Olise, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi, Bryan Mbeumo, Viktor Gyökeres, Ben White and Ollie Watkins have passed through this league before proving themselves in the biggest clubs in world football.

Why Are There So Many Goals in the League?

When a player is physically pushed to his limits, it becomes harder for him to use his intelligence to manage the game. The Championship is exactly that type of league. Matches are intense, physical and almost always competitive. On top of that, the fixture is both long and demanding.

There are 24 teams in the league, and most of them fight for their objectives until the final weeks. The bottom four are in the relegation zone, while the top seven are either promoted directly or enter the play-off spots. As a result, players are heavily affected physically.