How much is the Championship play-off final worth? Coventry and Luton battle for 'biggest financial prize in football'

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26/05/2023 08:54

Coventry City will play Luton Town in this season’s Championship play-off final on Saturday. The two teams meet knowing a place in the Premier League is up for grabs, with a spot in England’s top flight holding the potential to dramatically change either club’s fortunes both on and off the pitch. Promotion via the play-off final earns you a trophy but also a much more sought after prize with the financial boost that comes for the team that goes up. “This weekend’s contest at Wembley offers the biggest financial prize in world football and will be a great advertisement for...