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Burnley has secured promotion back to the Premier League ahead of the 2023/24 season. The Clarets earned an immediate return to the top flight thanks to goal contributions from Nathan Tella. In the race, Middlesbrough star Chuba Akpom leads while Viktor Gyökeres continues his chase.

Here are the top scorers in the EFL Championship this season.

1. Chuba Akpom 23 Goals

Middlesbrough star Chuba Akpom is the highest goal scorer in the EFL Championship this season. The 23-year-old forward is one of the most prolific in the Football League and England.

Akpom joined Middlesbrough from Premier League side Southampton FC on loan until the end of the season.

2. Viktor Gyökeres 18 Goals

Viktor Gyökeres is enjoying quite a good season in the EFL Championship with Coventry City. The Swedish footballer is on course to help his side make the playoffs at the end of the regular season.

3. Carlton Morris 17 Goals 

Carlton Morris has been prolific all season and banging in the goals for Luton Town. The English forward is the leading goal scorer at the club. Luton Town is hopeful of making the playoffs.

4. Nathan Tella 17 Goals 

Nathan Tella is enjoying life in the EFL Championship this season with Premier League-bound Burnley. The English forward, on loan from Southampton, has significantly contributed to the team’s success.

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has preferred the Southampton loanee in his quest to return the club to the top flight.

5. Joël Piroe 16 Goals

Dutch forward Joël Piroe is one of the best and most exciting players in the EFL Championship this season. The 23-year-old has been the leading goal scorer at Swansea City.

The Swans are in mid-table as the race for the playoffs looks unlikely. However, the Dutchman has made his mark in the second tier following his move from PSV.

6. Tom Bradshaw 14 Goals 

Veteran forward Tom Bradshaw is among the Championship’s top scorers this season. The 30-year-old Welshman is the leading goal scorer at Millwall this season.

Millwall remains in the race for a place in the playoffs.

7. Iliman Ndiaye 13 Goals

Sheffield United’s successful campaign has been due to a team effort. However, Cameroonian forward Iliman Ndiaye has been leading the lines for the Blades.

Sheffield United is chasing to secure a ticket for the Premier League next season.

8. Zian Flemming 13 Goals 

Millwall chase for a place in the EPL next season has seen goal contributors from multiple fronts. Zian Flemming has been one of the players who have contributed consistently to the team.

The 24-year-old Dutchman joined Millwall from Fortuna Sittard in 2022.

9. Óscar Estupiñán 13 Goals

Hull City Colombian star Óscar Estupiñán is one of the goal leaders in the Championship.

10. Ben Brereton Díaz

Ben Díaz is one of the players in double figures this season. The Chilean international has been one of the leading goal contributors for Blackburn Rovers.