The 2025/26 Championship season promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with newly promoted Wrexham and rejuvenated Birmingham City both aiming for Premier League football.
Wrexham's Fairytale Continues
After back-to-back promotions from the National League to League One, and now the Championship, Wrexham are living every underdog's dream. Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have transformed the club into a force to be reckoned with.
Key to their success has been manager Phil Parkinson's ability to build a squad capable of competing at higher levels. The Red Dragons have strengthened smartly this summer, adding Championship experience to their core of promotion heroes.
Birmingham's New Era
Meanwhile, Birmingham City enter the season with renewed optimism under ambitious new ownership. After narrowly missing out on promotion last term, Blues have invested heavily in their squad, particularly in attacking options.
Manager John Eustace has built a team that blends youthful energy with seasoned Championship campaigners. Their pre-season form suggests they could be serious contenders for automatic promotion.
Promotion Contenders
The Championship is notoriously unpredictable, but several other clubs will fancy their chances:
- Leeds United: Looking to bounce back after Premier League relegation
- Southampton: Another recent top-flight side rebuilding
- Sunderland: Continuing their upward trajectory under Tony Mowbray
With the season set to kick off in August, fans of all clubs can dare to dream. Will it be Wrexham's Hollywood story, Birmingham's resurgence, or another club's turn to reach the promised land of Premier League football?
