
Brentford are no longer satisfied with Championship familiarity. However, more importantly, Said Benrahma, David Raya and Rico Henry all look set to stay for at least another year at the Bees. Star striker Ollie Watkins has gone but has been astutely replaced with Peterborough ace Ivan Toney. It feels like the birth of a new era for the team who have become the staple for many well-run clubs across England. Top scorer Lewis Grabban will be crucial to your success alongside midfielder Joe Lolley and, with some smart additions, you could be the one to replicate the legacy of the great Brian Clough and guide them out of the second tier and beyond.īrentford are perhaps one of the most fascinating teams to manage in FM21. Following a hugely promising 7th placed finish last season, FM21 is the platform to finally secure Forest’s place back amongst the English elite. One of England’s most successful clubs and the definition of a sleeping giant. If you’re a player who loves a hardcore challenge, this is easily the most difficult challenge on this list and it could be you to do the impossible and save one of England’s oldest clubs into the freefall of the English third tier.įorest haven’t been in the top flight since 1999 and haven’t made the Championship playoffs since 2011. A 12 point deduction following the breaking of spending rules and key players leaving meant that many predict Wednesday could be League One bound in 2021. They are a team truly in the darkest of days. Sheffield Wednesday narrowly missed out on my Top 5 teams overall to manage on FM21. This is a squad destined for the big leagues but, as always, it’s easier said than done in the Championship. Watford will be demanding promotion at the first time of asking and have a fantastic squad of Premier League quality including the likes of Ismaïla Sarr, Christian Kabasele and captain Troy Deeney. It also sees their old rivalry with fellow team on this list Luton. Watford were relegated on the final day of the 19/20 Premier League season at the hands of Arsenal and now face their first season in the Championship for five years.

It’s a long-term save for the more expert fans as you try to guide the boys of Kenilworth Road clear of the bottom half and into the big time. Led by Pelly Ruddock and Harry Cornick, Luton’s squad should be an interesting one in FM21, with some space for big improvements. While a Premier League charge may be some way off, the Hatters are the Championships favourite underdog. Little old Luton defied all the odds to secure Championship safety last season and have started the 20/21 season in fine form sitting in a comfortable 5th place.


Here are the best Championship teams to manage on Football Manager 21: That’s why heading into FM21, which is still available for £29.99, we recommend managing in this hotly contested division. Now more than ever, the gap is closing between the top sides of the second tier and the coveted Premier League. The Championship is one of the most competitive leagues in the world.
