Some fans argue that the Championship is the most thrilling league in world football — and for good reason. With its fierce competitiveness and unpredictable nature, it delivers drama from August to the springtime play-offs. Last season saw Leeds and Burnley both promoted with 100 points, while Sunderland claimed play-off glory at Wembley.
Automatic Promotion Race
According to a supercomputer simulation run by *The Sun*, Southampton and Sheffield United are predicted to earn automatic promotion in 2025/26. Ipswich Town are projected to finish third, just a point ahead of Leicester City. The battle is expected to be tight at the top with all four teams pushing for Premier League football.
Top 4 Predictions:
* 1st: Southampton – 89 pts
* 2nd: Sheffield United – 85 pts
* 3rd: Ipswich Town – 79 pts
* 4th: Leicester City – 78 pts
Play-Off Contenders
Wrexham’s meteoric rise could continue, with the supercomputer forecasting a 6th-place finish. Coventry City are tipped for 5th, while Bristol City narrowly miss out due to goal difference. Norwich, Millwall, and Portsmouth round out the top 10, each hoping to challenge for a play-off berth.
Mid-Table Teams
Birmingham City, Stoke City, and Charlton Athletic are expected to enjoy solid campaigns. Blackburn Rovers and West Brom finish mid-pack, while Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea drift into mid-table obscurity. Charlton, newly promoted via the League One play-offs, are forecast to finish 17th — safe but unspectacular.
Relegation Battle
The fight to avoid the drop looks intense, with just four points separating seven teams. Preston, QPR, Middlesbrough, and Oxford are predicted to narrowly survive. However, Derby County, Watford, and Hull City are expected to fall into League One — with Hull finishing bottom on 48 points.
This simulation paints a dramatic picture of the 2025/26 Championship season, with tight races at both ends of the table and surprise packages in the mix.
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