West Brom leads Championship standings ahead of weekend league action
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

West Bromwich Albion holds the top spot in the Championship after winning its last match against Derby. Despite playing with 10 men for over an hour, the side secured a 1-0 victory to maintain its momentum under interim manager James Morrison. The team now prepares for a home fixture against QPR on Saturday at 12:30 BST. Elsewhere in the EFL, Birmingham faces pressure as manager Chris Davies looks to improve upon an underwhelming start to his third campaign. In League One, Leicester occupies 18th place with five points from five matches and will travel to Stockport on Saturday. These fixtures occur amid a busy period for the 72 clubs in the Championship, League One, and League Two.
- •West Brom holds the Championship lead following a 1-0 victory over Derby.
- •Derby hosts Birmingham at Pride Park this Saturday at 12:30 BST.
- •Leicester sits 18th in League One and faces Stockport on Saturday at 15:00 BST.
- •QPR trails the league leaders by two points ahead of the West Midlands match.
- •Birmingham manager Chris Davies holds seven points from his side's first six matches.
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"BBC Sport looks at five key talking points before the weekend's Championship, League One and League Two action.
"BBC Sport looks at five key talking points before the weekend's Championship, League One and League Two action.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:27 AMJust like riding a bike - five things to watch in the EFL
BBC Sport looks at five key talking points before the weekend's Championship, League One and League Two action.
- BBC SportSep 11, 2026, 7:27 AMJust like riding a bike - five things to watch in the EFL
BBC Sport looks at five key talking points before the weekend's Championship, League One and League Two action.
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