Championship Lowdown

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The definitive voice of the Championship. Join James, Elliott, Ollie, and Lewis every week for the most comprehensive coverage of the second tier.

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How many episodes does Championship Lowdown have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.

Championship Lowdown episodes:

January 16, 2026 The Juggernaut Rolls On - Championship Preview
Ollie is joined for the first time by new host Tom. They discuss this weekend's upcoming championship fixtures.
The two fear for Blackburn this weekend, and there’s a surprise prediction in the fixture roundup from Ollie!
Timestamps:
0.41 - WBA v Boro
7.03 - Coventry v Leicester
12.38 - Wrexham v Norwich
18:00 - Southampton v Hull City
24:40 - Ipswich v Blackburn
30:45 - Swansea v Birmingham
36:15 - Remaining games

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52min
January 14, 2026 Our Championship Predictions were WRONG!
James and Ollie are back to react to the team’s predictions from before the Championship season began!
Hull massively over-performed and Norwich massively under-performed our expectations, as well as a few more predictions mishaps!
This is not an episode you want to miss!
Hosts: James and Ollie
Timestamps:
Sheffield Wednesday - 1:00
Hull City - 2:25
Oxford United - 4:57
Stoke City - 6:45
Charlton Athletic - 8:38
Preston North End - 10:17
Watford - 12:41
Portsmouth - 14:58
Blackburn Rovers - 16:54
Queens Park Rangers - 18:44
Derby County - 20:38
Bristol City - 22:16
Wrexham - 24:13
Swansea City - 26:33
Middlesbrough - 29:09
Millwall - 31:48
Norwich City - 33:35
West Brom - 35:44
Leicester City - 37:38
Coventry City - 39:20
Sheffield United - 41:24
Birmingham City - 44:02
Southampton - 48:29
Ipswich Town - 51:25

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59min
January 09, 2026 Our Championship Team of the Season So Far!
James and Ollie are back as they give their picks for their Championship Team of the Season So Far!
No Coventry Attackers? Is Imran Louza the best player in the league? A shock choice at Goalkeeper?
Goalkeeper: 1:00
Right Back: 4:45
Centre Back: 7:35
Centre Back: 10:04
Left Back: 13:30
Centre Midfield: 17:08
Centre Midfield: 20:20
Centre Midfield: 23:50
Right Winger/Attacking Midfielder: 27:10
Left Winger/Striker: 31:20
Striker: 35:13
Find out in this episode!
Hosts: James and Ollie

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43min
January 03, 2026 Time for Coventry City to Show they are EFL Championship Title Winners - Review/Preview
Can Coventry City prove they are true EFL Championship Title Winners? In this episode of The Championship Lowdown, Ollie and James review the Sky Blues' title credentials as they face a crucial derby against Birmingham City.
We preview a massive week of Championship football, analysing Ipswich Town's chase for the top spot against a struggling Portsmouth, and Watford's red-hot form under Javi Gracia as they visit Hull City. The hosts also debate if the wheels are falling off at Middlesbrough and discuss the mounting pressure on management at West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City.
From transfer rumours (Haji Wright, Imran Louza) to injury crises, get the full lowdown on the race for promotion and the battle for survival.
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In this episode:
Coventry City Analysis: Are they stumbling or just resting?
Ipswich Town: Can they snatch the league title?
Relegation Battle: The pressure on West Brom and the drop zone fears.
Swansea City: Their turnaround under Vitor Matos.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:42 - Birmingham City vs Coventry City 8:34 - Middlesbrough vs Southampton 16:30 - Hull City vs Watford 23:17 - Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town 30:35 - Millwall vs Swansea City 37:40 - Leicester City vs West Bromwich Albion 43:13 - Other Results (QPR, Sheffield Utd, Derby, Wrexham, Norwich vs Stoke)
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59min
December 19, 2025 Snoop Dogg vs Ryan Reynolds?! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Swansea vs Wrexham & EFL Championship Preview
Welcome back to The Championship Lowdown! James and Ollie are back to break down a massive weekend of EFL action. From the "not-a-derby" Welsh showdown on Friday night to the battle at the top of the table between Southampton and Coventry, we’ve got every big storyline covered.
Is the Wrexham "fairytale" finally hitting a wall in the Championship? Can anyone stop the Middlesbrough train under Kim Helberg? And why on earth can’t Birmingham City buy a win away from home?
We dive deep into the tactics, the form guides, and the boldest predictions for Match Week.
In this episode:
The Welsh Rivalry: Swansea vs Wrexham — is the media hype surrounding Snoop Dogg and Ryan Reynolds overshadowing the football?
Top of the Table: Coventry's "slump" meets a frustrated Southampton side at St Mary's.
The Middlesbrough Surge: Why Boro might be the best team in the league right now.
Goal Fest at the MKM: Hull City vs West Brom — second-worst defense vs a strike force on fire.
Leicester’s Screamer: Can the Foxes build on Fatao’s halfway-line heroics against QPR?
Quickfire Predictions: Blackburn, Preston, Ipswich, and the Sheffield Wednesday struggle.
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Who are your picks for the weekend? Will Wrexham silence the Swansea crowd, or is the "underdog" narrative officially over? Drop your score predictions in the comments below!
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55min
December 12, 2025 The Race For Promotion Heats Up - Championship Preview
James is joined by Lewis as they both review the best of midweek action, and look forward to this weekend’s Championship fixtures!
Are Ipswich going to catch Coventry? Can Portsmouth win a vital relegation six pointer? Is Wrexham’s superb run over for good?
Find out what we think!
Hosts: James and Lewis
Timestamps:
Reviews -
Swansea 1-0 Portsmouth - 0:40
Southampton 3-2 West Brom - 7:32
Hull City 2-0 Wrexham - 13:24
Previews
Norwich City vs Southampton - 19:38
Stoke City vs Swansea City - 24:35
Leicester City vs Ipswich Town - 30:35
Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers -39:46
Our Bottom Three Predictions 47:25

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51min
December 05, 2025 EFL Championship Preview & Predictions - Ipswich vs Coventry Leicester Crisis & Swansea Panic!
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Welcome back to the Championship Lowdown! ⚽️
In this episode, James and Ollie return to preview another massive weekend of EFL Championship action. We break down the biggest fixtures, analyze the latest form, and give our score predictions for the upcoming Matchday.
In this video: Can anyone stop the rampant Coventry City as they travel to Ipswich? We discuss whether the Sky Blues are destined for the title or if Ipswich can halt their run. Plus, the pressure is mounting on Marti Cifuentes at Leicester City—is his time up if they lose to Derby County?
We also dive into Swansea City’s relegation "six-pointer" against Oxford, Sheffield United's resurgence under Wilder, and whether Hull City can handle Friday Night Football against Middlesbrough.
👇 Key Matchups Discussed:
Middlesbrough vs Hull City
Derby County vs Leicester City
Ipswich Town vs Coventry City
Sheffield United vs Stoke City
Southampton vs Birmingham City
Swansea City vs Oxford United
From automatic promotion battles to the relegation scrap, get the full lowdown on everything happening in the Championship this weekend!
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Hull City vs Middlesbrough - 0:48
Derby County vs Leicester City - 7:25
Ipswich Town vs Coventry City - 13:54
Sheffield United vs Stoke City - 21:07
Southampton vs Birmingham City - 26:45
Swansea City vs Oxford United - 33:34
Other Fixtures - 42:18
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The contents of this video are made for entertainment purposes only and any opinions expressed are those of the hosts and not of LSM Publishing LTD.
This Episode
Hosts: James and Ollie
Producer: Ryan Whelan
Head of Podcasts Sam Griffin
Company The Deck / LSM Publishing LTD
Graphics: Ryan Whelan

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57min
December 02, 2025 All Marti Wants For Christmas Is Wins! - Championship Review
James is joined by Chris as they once again discuss all the best results from another week of Championship action!
Is it time for Leicester to change managers? Are Swansea in relegation danger? Can Derby find their form again without Carlton Morris?
Find out what we thought in this week’s episode!
Timestamps:
Oxford United 2-1 Ipswich Town - 0:30
Leicester City 2-3 Sheffield United - 6:54
Stoke City 1-2 Hull City - 14:22
Millwall 3-2 Southampton - 20:58
Norwich City 3-1 QPR - 27:15
West Brom 3-2 Swansea City - 32:11
Other Results - 39:46

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56min
November 28, 2025 Can Anyone Stop Coventry City? - Championship Preview
James and Ollie are back as they preview yet another exciting week of Championship action!
Can Charlton halt the Coventry goal frenzies? Will Swansea end their losing streak? Is it time to panic for Leicester?
Find out what we think in this week’s episode!
Timestamps:
Oxford United vs Ipswich Town - 0:40
Leicester City vs Sheffield United - 7:20
Stoke City vs Hull City - 14:04
Coventry City vs Charlton Athletic - 22:25
Millwall vs Southampton - 29:00
West Brom vs Swansea City - 35:54
Other Fixtures - 42:12

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57min
November 25, 2025 Goal Frenzies, New Managers, Shock Results - Championship Review
James is joined by Chris as they discuss all the action from a wild week of Championship action!
A five star Southampton performance, Sheffield United Derby Day delight, and Birmingham hit big at home!
Certainly a review you don’t want to miss!
Hosts: James and Chris
Timestamps:
Bristol City 3-0 Swansea City - 0:42
Charlton Athletic 1-5 Southampton - 6:16
Coventry City 3-2 West Brom - 12:35
Birmingham City 4-1 Norwich City - 18:00
Derby County 2-3 Watford - 23:46
Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Sheffield United - 29:40
Other Results - 35:58

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52min

FAQs about Championship Lowdown:

How many episodes does Championship Lowdown have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.