Pompey's 2026/27 Championship Opponents Confirmed

Following the conclusion of the SkyBet Championship and League One Play-Offs, as well as the final day of the Premier League season, we now know all 23 teams the Blues will face in the second tier next term.

The South Coast Derby remains on the schedule and there are sides returning to the second tier after prolonged periods away! After shock promotions, unprecedented relegations and controversial Play-Off drama in May, we can now confirm which teams the Blues will be going to-to-toe with next term!

RELEGATED FROM THE PREMIER LEAGUE:

West Ham United

Burnley

Wolverhampton Wanderers

PROMOTED FROM LEAGUE ONE:

Lincoln City

Cardiff City

Bolton Wanderers

REMAINING IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP FROM 2025/26:

Birmingham City

Blackburn Rovers

Bristol City

Charlton Athletic

Derby County

Middlesbrough

Millwall

Norwich City

Portsmouth

Preston North End

Queens Park Rangers

Sheffield United

Stoke City

Swansea City

Watford

West Bromwich Albion

Wrexham

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