The UK second division has just commenced this weekend, the 16th of February. There are 21 sides taking part despite the list showing 22.
The eagle eyed among you will have noticed that Featherstone is a different colour. That's because they went into administration, an ownership bid to revive the club was rejected by the RFL (governing body).
Therefore, the club is in a state of hiatus for the time being. I hope the Featherstine fans get their club back soon.
The other team highlighted is Salford, which was demoted from Super League (first division). They too had financial difficulties but the new owners were approved and they will take their place in the competition.
This season's Championship is an amalgamation of it and the lower division, League 1. League 1 was small and not financially strong. It is hoped that this combination will provide more games, more revenue and more variety. The negative could be some blow out scorelines.
The Championship will have an extended and amended playoff structure, played over four weekends and featuring ten teams. Last year, the Championship playoffs were over three weeks and featured six teams.
One way to keep in touch with the season is go to the BBC website (click here). Then the 'Scores & Fixtures' tab will show results under the 'Betfred Championship' title. The tab next to it is 'Tables'. Click on that and type 'Championship' in the search box. There you will find the league table, updated as the season progresses.
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