The road to the richest game in sport is underway as the Championship playoffs kick off on Thursday on Paramount+ to see who will join Leeds United and Burnley in the Premier League next season. Sunderland,

Sheffield United finished third in the Championship this season, 10 points behind Leeds United and Burnley, though they enter the play-offs having been by far the best of the four sides since August. Contrastingly, Bristol City only clinched a play-off place with a final-day draw against Preston North End, finishing on 68 points.

Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Already promoted, Leeds United will continue their fight for the Championship title on Monday,