All-time Championship table including Preston North End, Cardiff City, Leeds United, QPR and rivals - gallery

The Football League was rebranded in 2004 - having previously been Division One, Two and Three

By George Hodgson

Published 27th Mar 2024, 07:00 BST

Updated 27th Mar 2024, 07:23 BST

Preston North End have spent all bar four seasons competing in the Championship, since the Football League rebranded the division in 2004. But, where do the Lilywhites - one of the biggest clubs to never grace the Premier League stage - sit in the all time table for the league? We take a look, right here!

Matches: 820 Wins: 328

1. Cardiff City - 1,212 points

Matches: 820 Wins: 328

Matches: 782 Wins: 300

2. Derby County - 1,092 points

Matches: 782 Wins: 300

Matches: 736 Wins: 286

3. Reading - 1,042 points

Matches: 736 Wins: 286

Matches: 727 Wins: 273

4. Preston North End - 1,023 points

Matches: 727 Wins: 273

Football League League One The Championship Cardiff City Leeds United QPR

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