'The gap between Championship and Premier League already feels massive'

Sunderland were promoted via the Championship play-off final in 2024-25Image source, Shutterstock
ByAndrew Moon
BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator
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It was announced this morning that EFL clubs have voted in favour of expanding the Championship play-offs from four to six teams from next season.

When asked by the Portsmouth News recently, John Mousinho said he wasn't in favour of this change.

In theory it increases Pompey's chances of promotion but eighth place feels a long way off, given their current Championship journey.

My intrigue is the motivation behind the move. Will more games at the business end of the season increase TV money for the EFL? Or are clubs thinking this increases the chance of promotion?

The gap between the Championship and Premier League feels massive. An eighth-placed side being able to survive, let alone compete in the top flight, feels unlikely.