EFL 2026/27 Season Kicks Off with Championship Predictions and Betting Insights
The 2026/27 Sky Bet EFL season has commenced, featuring live broadcasts of all Championship, League One, and League Two matches on Sky Sports this weekend. Football betting expert Jones Knows has shared his top betting insights for the opening games.
Fans can enjoy over 1,000 live games throughout the season, including the EFL Trophy and Carabao Cup. Highlights will be available for free on the Sky Sports app, along with analysis through the Essential EFL podcast and The EFL Show on Sky Sports News.
Key matches include Wolves facing Blackburn, with Wolves positioned as second favorites for the Championship title. Predictions suggest a low-scoring match, while other games feature teams like Preston and Millwall, both looking to start strong. Sheffield United is favored against Birmingham, and Southampton aims for a winning start against Watford.
