Barnsley Join The Championship

The Tykes defeated Swansea City on penalties in today's final at the Millennium Stadium. Paul Hayes opened the scoring for the South Yorkshire side in the 19th minute, before Rory Fallon and Andy Robinson gave the Swans a half time lead. Daniel Nardiello levelled things in the 62nd minute, and no more goals followed in normal time or extra time, taking the game to a penalty shoot-out. Swansea had one saved and one off target, while Barnsley scored all of theirs to win 4-3.

Barnsley come up with Southend and Colchester, who were promoted as champions and runners up respectively of League One.

Sunderland, West Brom and Birmingham play Championship football next season after relegation from the Premiership.

Reading, Sheffield United and Watford all leave the Championship for England's top tier, while Brighton, Millwall and Crewe are relegated to League One.

Teams competing in the Championship in 2006/07:
Barnsley
Birmingham City
Burnley
Cardiff City
Colchester United
Coventry City
Crystal Palace
Derby County
Hull City
Ipswich Town
Leeds United
Leicester City
Luton Town
Norwich City
Plymouth Argyle
Preston North End
Queens Park Rangers
Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton
Stoke City
Sunderland
West Bromich Albion
Wolverhampton Wanderers