Championship Retro

West Ham United faced Blackpool in the 2011/12 Championship play‑off final at Wembley Stadium. The match determined which club would secure promotion to the Premier League. The programme highlights the key moments of this decisive encounter.

The Retro Championship Playoff Final 2012: Blackpool v West Ham is a programme presented as an episode that revisits a pivotal moment in recent English football. It focuses on the clash between the two clubs and is packaged for viewers who want a concise recap of that memorable night. The core of the broadcast is a collection of highlights from the 2011/12 Championship play‑off final, which took place at Wembley Stadium. The footage follows West Ham United and Blackpool as they battle through the decisive game, each side striving to secure the coveted promotion slot that would see the winner join the Premier League. Beyond the on‑field action, the programme underlines the significance of the venue and the stakes involved. Wembley provides the grand stage for the showdown, while the ultimate prize—a place in the top tier of English football—adds weight to every moment captured. By condensing the match into a highlight reel, the episode offers a clear snapshot of how the two teams contested the final opportunity to ascend to the Premier League.