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Championship table forecasted after Sheffield United, Middlesbrough FC, Wolves and Swansea City boosts

Opta have forecasted Championship finishes for Sheffield United, Middlesbrough, Wolves, Swansea City and more

Sheffield United and Middlesbrough were among those celebrating on a busy weekend of Championship football.

The weekend commenced in South Yorkshire, where the Blades claimed a 1-0 victory over Wrexham in the Friday night slot.

Middlesbrough swept Charlton Athletic side with a 3-0 win, further cementing their position as one of the division’s leading lights.

Southampton completed a 4-1 rout of Queens Park Rangers, Swansea City dismantled Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion claimed a 3-1 win at West Ham United.

Wolverhampton Wanderers were 3-0 victors over Cardiff City, Millwall thumped Derby County 4-1 and it ended goalless between Burnley and Portsmouth.

Bolton Wanderers were edged out by Bristol City and Stoke City heaped misery on Preston North End.

Birmingham City visited Lincoln City and left with three points in the bag, while Norwich City defeated Watford.

Following the latest twists and turns, data experts Opta have predicted how the final Championship table will look.

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