The Championship's promotion race is about to get even more chaotic this season, with the play-offs expanding from four to eight teams, according to the BBC.
Under the new format, sides finishing anywhere from third to 10th place will have a shot at reaching the top flight, meaning the traditional relegation battle at the bottom of the table could now overlap with clubs still harbouring genuine promotion ambitions deep into the campaign.
The BBC's report examines how the expanded system might reshape the division's dynamics, with more clubs staying in contention for longer and the play-off picture becoming far less predictable than under the old top-six model.
While specific details of the new bracket structure weren't fully outlined, the shift signals a significant change to English football's second tier, giving mid-table sides renewed hope of a route to the Premier League and adding fresh incentive for clubs previously resigned to a mid-table finish.