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Huddersfield Town's Damien Johnson (back) comes in to challenge Sheffield United's Stephen Quinn
Huddersfield's Danny Ward (L) competes for the ball against Sheffield United's Nick Montgomery
Cardiff City's Kevin McNaughton holds off a challenge during the 2010 Championship playoff
West Ham United's Jack Collison, pictured in 2009
West Ham United's Jack Collison, pictured in 2009
Victory over Wigan would ensure Blackburn's fight to avoid relegation continues to the last day of the season
The Saints return to the top-flight for the first time since 2005
Saints had opened the scoring in the south-coast derby through Sharp in the 27th minute
Saints had opened the scoring in the south-coast derby through Sharp in the 27th minute
Cardiff City's Malaysian Chairman Dato Chan Tien Ghee (R)
Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt celebrates after scoring a penalty
Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt celebrates after scoring a penalty
Liverpool's Martin Skrtel (R) vies for the ball against Cardiff City's Rudy Gestede
Cardiff City's Joe Mason (R) scores his team's first goal against Liverpool
Liverpool's Martin Skrtel (R) celebrates his goal
Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt celebrates after scoring a penalty
Liverpool's Luis Suarez (C) plays against Cardiff City
Liverpool's Martin Skrtel (R) vies for the ball against Cardiff City's Rudy Gestede
Cardiff City's Joe Mason (R) scores his team's first goal against Liverpool
"Leeds is a club that should be in the Premier League," Warnock said

Leaders Cardiff back on track

Cardiff got back on track in the race to reach the Premier League as the Championship leaders cruised to a 2-0 win at Sheffield on Saturday.
 

England's Zaha admits charge over rude gesture

England international Wilfried Zaha has admitted a Football Association charge of improper conduct after making a rude gesture to Leeds fans during Crystal Palace's Championship clash on Saturday.
 

Club has bright idea to grow grass

English football club Notts County are using heat lamps confiscated in police raids on illegal cannabis farms to help maintain their pitch, British media reported on Wednesday.
 

Man United's Zaha charged over rude gesture

Manchester United forward Wilfried Zaha has been charged with improper conduct over allegations he made an obscene gesture to Leeds United supporters while playing on loan for Crystal Palace, the Football Association announced on Tuesday.
 

Struggling Reading sack McDermott

Reading sacked manager Brian McDermott as the Premier League strugglers look to breathe new life into their bid to avoid relegation.
 

Nigerian Emeghara stars in Italy

Nigerian Innocent Emeghara scored one goal and created the other as Siena won 2-1 at Palermo in a weekend Serie A relegation clash.
 

England star Zaha apologises for gesture

England international Wilfried Zaha has apologised for a rude gesture he made towards Leeds supporters during Crystal Palace's 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park.
 

Watford stunned by Blackpool, Palace held

Watford's challenge for a place in the Premier League suffered a blow as they crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Blackpool, while promotion rivals Crystal Palace were held to a 2-2 draw by Leeds.
 

City seek FA Cup salvation against Barnsley

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta admits the Premier League champions have a lot to learn from this season as they look to overcome Barnsley in their FA Cup quarter-final at Eastlands.
 

McDermott braced for tight drop fight

Reading manager Brian McDermott believes this season's relegation battle could be the closest for years and has warned his side the final outcome could be decided by goal difference.
 

Reading's Roberts set to miss rest of season

Reading's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League suffered a blow on Friday when veteran striker Jason Roberts revealed he expects to miss the rest of the season with a hip injury.
 

Strachan hands Bridcutt surprise call-up

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan handed English-born Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt a surprise call-up to his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Serbia.
 

Watford blow chance to cement second place

Gianfranco Zola's Watford squandered a chance to cement their hold on the second automatic promotion place in the Championship after conceding a late equaliser in Friday's 1-1 draw at struggling Wolves.
 

Penitent Mata calls for Chelsea cup reaction

Juan Mata says Chelsea must use recent disappointments as a source of motivation as they bid to set up an FA Cup quarter-final glamour tie with Manchester United.
 

Penitent Mata calls for Chelsea cup reaction

Juan Mata says Chelsea must use recent disappointments as a source of motivation as they bid to set up an FA Cup quarter-final glamour tie with Manchester United.
 

Swansea spearhead Welsh football resurgence

Swansea City's maiden trophy success in the League Cup final could be the beacon that heralds a new dawn in Welsh club football.
 

Zola impressed by gritty Watford

Gianfranco Zola insists Watford's gritty 2-1 win over Derby proves his side can hold their nerve as the race for promotion to the Premier League heads for a tense finale.
 

Watford go second as Hull falter

Watford climbed to second in the Championship with a 2-1 win over Derby, while promotion rivals Hull crashed to a 4-1 defeat at Bolton on Saturday.
 

Ince confirmed as Blackpool boss

Former England captain Paul Ince was confirmed as manager of Championship club Blackpool on a one-year rolling contract.
 

Paul Ince confirmed as Blackpool boss

Former England captain Paul Ince was confirmed as manager of Championship club Blackpool on a one-year rolling contract on Monday.
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

Football League Championship
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Countries England
 Wales
Founded2004
1992–2004 (as Division One)
1892–1992 (as Division Two)
Number of teams24
Promotion toPremier League
Relegation toLeague One
Levels on pyramidLevel 2
Domestic cup(s)FA Cup
League Cup
Current championsWolverhampton Wanderers (2008–09)
WebsiteOfficial
Soccerball current event.svg 2009–10 Football League Championship