Wrexham miss playoffs on Championship's final day - CBS Sports
It was a day full of drama as Hull City nipped Wrexham at the wire to slip into sixth and the last seed in the promotion playoffs
www.cbssports.comI don’t have live tool access in this turn, but here’s the latest overview based on the most recent reports up to May 2026.
Direct answer
- The EFL Championship play-offs for the 2025-26 season concluded with Coventry City and Ipswich Town securing automatic promotion, while the playoff spots were decided on the final day, with Hull City earning the last seed and joining Millwall, Middlesbrough, and Southampton in the promotion mix. Wrexham missed out on a playoff berth on the final day of the season.[3][4]
Context and recent developments
- There has been substantial discussion about expanding the Championship play-offs from four to six teams, with the EFL board weighing the idea after broad support from club executives. If implemented, this would change the playoff landscape for future seasons.[2][8]
- Final-day results in 2025-26 showed Coventry Town and Ipswich Town clinching automatic promotion, with the remaining playoff contenders determined by the day’s outcomes, including Hull City, Millwall, Middlesbrough, and Southampton as the main playoff challengers. Wrexham narrowly missed the cut.[4][3]
Illustration: playoff landscape after the season
- Automatic promotion: Coventry City, Ipswich Town.
- Playoffs (contenders on final day): Hull City, Millwall, Middlesbrough, Southampton.
- Missed out: Wrexham.
Notes
- If you’d like, I can pull the latest headlines from specific outlets (BBC Sport, Sky Sports, CBS) and summarize the key playoff matchups, dates, and Wembley final details. I can also track any official EFL announcements about playoff format changes and provide a concise timeline.[1][8]