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Championship table predicted after Middlesbrough FC boost, Sheffield United draw and West Ham & Burnley blows

Opta have forecasted Championship finishes for the likes of Sheffield United, Middlesbrough, West Ham United and Burnley

It was another busy weekend of Championship action - with plenty of eye-catching results.

Middlesbrough kicked off the round of fixtures with a 5-1 demolition of Bolton Wanderers, going top of the table with the emphatic win.

Sheffield United hosted strugglers Derby County but had to settle for a 1-1 draw, levelling via Patrick Bamford after Bobby Clark’s opener.

Away from Yorkshire, Swansea City were on the receiving end of a surprise 5-0 mauling away at Queens Park Rangers and Southampton edged past West Ham United.

Norwich City were 3-1 winners away at Charlton Athletic, Portsmouth defeated Millwall and Blackburn Rovers were 2-0 victors over Wrexham.

Birmingham City lost on the road at Cardiff City and Lincoln City completed a 4-1 rout of Burnley, prompting the Clarets to axe Nicky Hayen.

Preston North End shared the spoils with West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City played out a goalless draw with Bristol City and Wolverhampton Wanderers saw off Watford.

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

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