Championship 2025/26: Supercomputer Predicts Full League Table
The Championship has long been known as one of the most unpredictable and thrilling leagues in world football. With 24 clubs vying for either promotion glory or survival, each season delivers drama, heartbreak, and surprise stories across the table.
To get a clearer picture of how the 2025/26 campaign might unfold, a powerful supercomputer has run the numbers and produced a full-season simulation. From fallen giants in freefall to ambitious sides on the rise, here’s how every club is projected to finish — ranked from 24th to 1st.
24. Sheffield Wednesday – 38 pts
The Owls are projected to finish dead last, collecting just 38 points. A lack of consistency and defensive issues could doom one of England’s sleeping giants to League One.
23. Oxford United – 42 pts
Oxford’s predicted return to League One comes despite a mid-table finish last year. Defensive frailties and lack of depth may prove too much over a long season.
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22. Preston North End – 44 pts
One of the Football League’s founding members, Preston are tipped to go down after a disappointing campaign. They’ll need major improvement to avoid the drop.
21. Watford – 46 pts
Watford survive by the skin of their teeth. Frequent managerial changes and a limited transfer budget are key concerns for a club in decline.
20. Blackburn Rovers – 48 pts
Rovers manage to stay up, but just barely. The 1995 Premier League champions need to find form quickly to avoid being dragged further into trouble.
19. Millwall – 50 pts
Millwall remain vulnerable but safe. The club’s gritty style may keep them afloat, though the margin for error is slim.
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18. Queens Park Rangers – 52 pts
QPR steer clear of relegation, but it's another season of struggle. Without better attacking returns, a bottom-half finish seems likely.
17. Charlton Athletic – 54 pts
Back in the Championship under Nathan Jones, Charlton hold their own. The club edges safety by a few points, but the fight is far from over.
16. Portsmouth – 56 pts
Pompey stay clear of danger and stabilize in their return season. A mid-table finish is a solid platform to build from.
15. Derby County – 58 pts
Derby avoid the drama of relegation or promotion. It’s a season of consolidation under familiar Championship chaos.
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14. Stoke City – 60 pts
Stoke’s pragmatic approach earns a respectable finish. They stay clear of the drop but never truly threaten the top six.
13. Swansea City – 62 pts
Inconsistent in front of goal, Swansea settle for a mid-table slot. Their attacking spark needs reigniting to climb higher.
12. Bristol City – 64 pts
After flirting with the playoffs last season, Bristol City take a step back. Post-season fatigue could explain their slide.
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11. Norwich City – 65 pts
Norwich continue their post-Premier League rebuild with a solid but unspectacular finish. Their yo-yo era may be firmly in the past.
10. Hull City – 66 pts
Despite a transfer embargo, Hull overachieve. Their existing squad steps up impressively to claim a top-half spot.
9. West Brom – 68 pts
It’s a familiar story for the Baggies: competitive, but not quite enough for the playoffs. Consistency remains elusive.
8. Middlesbrough – 70 pts
Boro fall just short of the playoff places. A strong squad suggests they’ll be contenders again next season.
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7. Sheffield United – 73 pts
After playoff heartbreak last time, the Blades just miss out again. They’ll be frustrated not to turn experience into progress.
6. Wrexham – 76 pts
The Hollywood fairytale continues. Ryan Reynolds’ and Rob McElhenney’s club push into the playoffs in their first Championship season.
5. Coventry City – 78 pts
Under Frank Lampard, Coventry remain playoff regulars. They’ll be hoping this is finally their promotion year.
4. Birmingham City – 80 pts
With Tom Brady’s backing and smart signings like Kyogo Furuhashi, Birmingham mount a serious push. Automatic promotion is just out of reach.
3. Ipswich Town – 82 pts
Ipswich continue their impressive rise but fall short of a top-two finish. The playoffs await for the ambitious Tractor Boys.
2. Leicester City – 87 pts
Led by Marti Cifuentes, Leicester bounce back quickly. Their experience and talent give them a strong finish and automatic promotion.
1. Southampton – 92 pts
Southampton claim the Championship crown with authority. Under Will Still, they’re tipped to dominate and head back to the Premier League.
