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Who's Leading the Race in the Scottish Championship?
The ins and outs of Scotland's second-tier football league
BBC Sport provides all the latest news, scores, and fixtures
The Scottish Championship, also known as the cinch Championship due to sponsorship, is the second tier of Scotland's professional football league system. The league consists of 10 teams, who play each other four times throughout the season. The top two teams at the end of the season are promoted to the Scottish Premiership, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Scottish League One.
The current leaders of the Championship are Arbroath, who have won seven of their first nine matches. They are followed by Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Ayr United, who are both tied on points but have a slightly inferior goal difference. At the other end of the table, Queen of the South are currently bottom with just one point from their first nine matches.
The Championship is always a competitive league, and this season is no exception. With so many teams in contention for promotion and relegation, there is sure to be plenty of excitement in the months to come. BBC Sport will keep you up to date with all the latest news, scores, and fixtures from the Scottish Championship.
Here are some of the key storylines to watch in the Championship this season:
- Can Arbroath maintain their lead at the top of the table?
- Who will challenge Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Ayr United for the other promotion spot?
- Can Queen of the South avoid relegation?
- Which teams will surprise us this season?
Tune in to BBC Sport to find out the answers to these questions and more. We'll have all the latest news, scores, and fixtures from the Scottish Championship throughout the season.
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