Wolverhampton Wanderers won the division to return to the Premier League after a five-year absence.
They secured the Championship title on 25 April, one week after having confirmed their promotion with a victory over QPR.
They secured their return to the top flight on the final day of the season by winning at promotion rivals Reading 2–1.
[5] Norwich City, Southampton and Charlton Athletic were relegated;[6] Burnley won the play-offs to reach the Premier League for the first time after a 1–0 win in the play-off final against Sheffield United, who had been in with a chance of automatic promotion on the final day.
However, since their relegation was confirmed following their penultimate match, their point penalty would be applied the next season in League One.