efl championship standings: Coventry lead after 29 matches

Introduction — why efl championship standings matter

The efl championship standings are the primary barometer of form, ambition and financial momentum across England’s second tier. For clubs, movement in the table affects promotion prospects, future revenues and recruitment; for supporters and media, it frames narratives for the run-in. With 29 matches played for the teams listed, the current snapshot highlights a mix of title contenders, competitive mid‑table sides and clubs seeking consistency.

Standings snapshot — key positions and stats

The following figures are drawn from the latest Sky Bet Championship table and related sources. All teams below have played 29 matches.

• Coventry City (1) — P 29, W 17, D 7, L 5, GF 62, GA 33, GD +29, PTS 58. Coventry sit top of the listed table, with a strong goal tally and the best goal difference among these teams.
• Birmingham City (13) — P 29, W 10, D 9, L 10, GF 39, GA 38, GD +1, PTS 39. Birmingham are in the lower mid‑table bracket, showing a balanced goals for/against record and a relatively even set of results.
• Leicester City (14) — P 29, W 10, D 8, L 11, GF 40, GA 43, GD -3, PTS 38. Leicester are close behind Birmingham in points, with a modest negative goal difference indicating defensive issues relative to goals scored.
• Swansea City (16) — P 29, W 10, D 6, L 13, GF 32, GA 37, GD -5, PTS 36. Swansea sit a few points lower, with fewer goals scored and a negative goal difference that suggests inconsistency.
• Norwich City (18) — P 29, W 9, D 6, L 14, GF 37, GA 41, GD -4, PTS 33. Norwich are further down this subset, with results indicating struggles to convert chances into points consistently.

What this means and short-term outlook

Coventry’s combination of goals scored (62) and a +29 goal difference underpins their position at the top of this snapshot and points to a sustained promotion push if form continues. Birmingham and Leicester remain competitively close in the mid‑table pack but will need improved defensive returns and more consistent wins to climb. Swansea and Norwich must address form and results to move clear of pressure, with goal difference and scoring rates likely focus areas.

Conclusion

The efl championship standings remain fluid — injuries, fixture congestion and transfer activity can shift positions rapidly. Fans and analysts should watch upcoming fixtures and form runs closely; the next few weeks will be decisive for promotion ambitions and mid‑table stability. Sources include the Sky Bet Championship table, Wikipedia and coverage from outlets such as The Athletic.