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Championship is contested by 24 clubs. Each club plays the others twice, namely a double round-robin, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents’. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then goal difference, and then goals scored. The two top-finishing teams in the Championship are automatically promoted to the Premier League. The teams that finish the season in 3rd to 6th place will adopt a two-round elimination system at home and away in the play-offs. The third place will play the sixth place, and the fourth place will play the fifth place. with the winner also gaining promotion to the Premier League. A draw will determine which team will play at home first. The finals of the play-offs also adopts a two-round elimination system. If there is a tie, both will play in extra time, and kick penalties. The two winning teams will compete for the championship in a single game in a neutral position, and the winner can enter the Premier League.The three lowest-finishing teams in the Championship are relegated to League One.