2013–14 Football League Championship
Season | 2013–14 |
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← 2012–13 2014–15 → |
The 2013–14 Football League Championship is the tenth season of the Football League Championship under its current title, the twenty-first season under its current league division format and will mark the 125th anniversary of the Football League's inaugural season. The season is due to begin on 3 August 2013 and finish on 3 May 2014, with all matches on the final day kicking off simultaneously.[1]
Changes from last season
Team changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2012-13 season.[2]
To ChampionshipPromoted from League One Relegated from Premier League |
From ChampionshipRelegated to League One Promoted to Premier League
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Rule changes
Changes to the Championship's financial fair play system allow clubs:[3]
- Acceptable losses of £3 million during the 2013–14 season (down from £4 million during the 2012–13 season)
- Acceptable shareholder equity investment of £5 million during the 2013–14 season (down from £6 million during the 2012–13 season).
Teams
Of the 24 participating teams, eighteen remain following the 2012–13 Football League Championship. They are joined by three teams promoted from the 2012–13 Football League One and three relegated from the 2012–13 Premier League.
On 20 April 2013, Bournemouth were promoted to the Championship after Brentford's 1–1 draw with Hartlepool. A week later, Doncaster were promoted as champions of League One after scoring a late goal against Brentford. This pushed Bournemouth down to second place. On 19 May, Yeovil Town won promotion by beating Brentford in the 2013 Football League One play-off Final.
On 28 April 2013, Queens Park Rangers and Reading were both relegated from the Premier League after a goalless draw against each other. On 14 May, Wigan Athletic were relegated from the Premier League after a 4–1 defeat at Arsenal.
Team overview
Stadia and locations
Personnel and sponsoring
Managerial changes
Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
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Doncaster Rovers | ![]() |
End of contract | 3 May 2013[33] | Pre-season | ![]() |
20 May 2013[34] |
Millwall | ![]() |
Resigned | 7 May 2013[35] | ![]() |
6 June 2013[36] | |
Wigan Athletic | ![]() |
Signed by Everton | 3 June 2013[37] | ![]() |
League table
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Transfers
For transfers see: List of English football transfers summer 2013–14 in Championship
References
- ^ "League confirms 2013/14 start date". Football League. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ^ "Premier League and Football League: Ups and downs". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Financial Fair Play in The Football League". Football League. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Barnsley FC sign Nike as kit supplier". fcbusiness.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Birmingham City secure new kit deal with Diadora". birmingham mail. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Birmingham City signs sponsorship deal with EZE Group". birmingham post. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Rovers team up with Nike". Blackburn Rovers Fc. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Seasiders Announce New Kit Deal". blackpool fc. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Bolton Wanderers announce Adidas Kit Deal". footballshirtculture. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Bolton Wanderers drop QuickQuid pay-day loan firm sponsor". BBC. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Cherries: Mitchell delighted with huge Fila kit deal". bournemouth echo. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Brighton and Hove Albion sign shirt deal with American Express". the argus. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Burnley sign new Puma kit deal". lancashire telegraph. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Burnley announce Premier Range Shirt Sponsor Deal". footballshirtculture. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Charlton Athletic announce Nike Kit Deal". footballshirtculture. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Derby County Announce Kappa Kit Deal". footballshirtculture. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "How To Vote". doncaster rovers fc. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Doncaster Rovers: Fans to vote on new kits". southyorkshiretimes. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Cider firm Rekorderlig to sponsor new Huddersfield Town shirt". examiner.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Town Extend Mitre Kit Contract". twtd.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ a b "LEEDS UNITED 13/14 MACRON HOME KIT". footyheadlines.com. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Leicester City announce Puma Kit Deal". footballshirtculture. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Boro FC unveil new kit deal with Adidas for the next three seasons". gazettelive.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Ramsdens sign new five-year sponsorship deal with Middlesbrough". gazettelive.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Millwall renew Macron kit deal". sportspromedia.com. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Millwall announce new shirt sponsorship deal". fcbusiness.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "QPR extend AirAsia sponsorship". fcbusiness.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Waitrose signs three-year sponsorship deal with the England & Wales Cricket Board". The Drum. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Sheffield Wednesday sign Puma kit Deal". footballshirtculture. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Sheffield clubs unite in sponsorship deal". sportspromedia. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ a b c "2013-14: Hornets Treble To Kick Off!". www.watfordfc.com. Retrieved 07 June 2013.
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(help) - ^ a b "New Home Kit Unveiled". www.ytfc.net. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ "Doncaster Rovers boss Brian Flynn named director of footbal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
- ^ "Paul Dickov: Doncaster Rovers appoint former Oldham boss". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ^ "Kenny Jackett: Millwall manager resigns". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ "Steve Lomas: Millwall appoint St Johnstone manager". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ "Everton agree Martinez compensation". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 June 2013.