UEFA confirm Europa reward
The Europa League winners will qualify for the Champions League from the 2015/16 season, UEFA have confirmed.
The 2013/4 Championship season will see Wigan, Reading and QPR drop down from the Premier League while Doncaster, Bournemouth and Yeovil are promoted from League One.
| Time | Home | Draw | Away | Betting |
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27 May 2013 |
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15:00 |
Crystal Palace (12/5) |
Draw (12/5) |
Watford (7/5) |
All Odds |
The Europa League winners will qualify for the Champions League from the 2015/16 season, UEFA have confirmed.
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| Position | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cardiff |
87 |
| 2 |
Hull City |
79 |
| 3 |
Watford |
77 |
| 4 |
Brighton |
75 |
| 5 |
Crystal Palace |
72 |
| 6 |
Leicester |
68 |
| 7 |
Bolton |
68 |
| 8 |
Nottm Forest |
67 |
| 9 |
Charlton |
65 |
| 10 |
Derby |
61 |
| 11 |
Burnley |
61 |
| 12 |
Birmingham |
61 |
| 13 |
Leeds |
61 |
| 14 |
Ipswich |
60 |
| 15 |
Blackpool |
59 |
| 16 |
Middlesbrough |
59 |
| 17 |
Blackburn |
58 |
| 18 |
Sheffield Wed |
58 |
| 19 |
Huddersfield |
58 |
| 20 |
Millwall |
56 |
| 21 |
Barnsley |
55 |
| 22 |
Peterborough |
54 |
| 23 |
Wolverhampton |
51 |
| 24 |
Bristol City |
41 |