The data analysts at FiveThirtyEight have released their latest predictions on how the second-tier table will finish - and it makes for interesting reading after a January transfer window that has seen some clubs far busier than others.
So scroll down and click through the pages as we see where their unique formula is predicting each club to finish come the end of the 2020/21 campaign:
. BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: A detailed view of the Mitre Delta Max ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Nottingham Forest at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium on February 02, 2021 in Birmingham, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
The data experts have predicted where Barnsley, Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United will finish in the Championship. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Pantling
. 1st - Brentford - 87 points
Brentford are four points behind current leaders Norwich City, however the experts believe it’ll be Thomas Frank’s men who occupy top spot come May. Photo: Clive Rose
. 2nd - Norwich City - 86 points
Although Norwich are tipped to drop a place, we’re sure Daniel Farke would be more than happy with this prediction by the experts. Photo: Stephen Pond
. 3rd - Swansea City - 80 points
Swansea currently sit third and the experts expect Steve Cooper's side to stay there. That is despite being unbeaten in nine games in all competitions. Photo: Stu Forster
. 4th - Watford - 78 points
With aspirations of returning to the Premier League at the first time of asking, fourth place won’t be accepted unless they’re promoted via the play-offs of course. Photo: Julian Finney
. 5th - Reading - 76 points
Reading’s form has just begun to pick back up of late - they’re unbeaten in their previous six Championship matches. Photo: Naomi Baker
. 6th - Bournemouth - 72 points
Bournemouth are out the lookout for a new manager after sacking Jason Tindall but the experts are predicting the Cherries to remain in sixth, based on current form. Photo: Naomi Baker
. 7th - Blackburn Rovers - 68 points
Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn are currently three points off the play-offs, and unfortunately for Rovers fans, the experts are tipping them to miss out. Photo: Lewis Storey
. 8th - Middlesbrough - 67 points
Neil Warnock signed well in January with the likes of Yannick Bolasie, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Neeskens Kebano arriving, but Boro are tipped to fall short in their top six push. Photo: George Wood
. 9th - Stoke City - 66 points
Stoke’s poor form of nine games without a win will likely see Michael O’Neill’s side miss out on the play-offs, according to the experts. Photo: Lewis Storey
. 10th - Barnsley - 62 points
Tipped as relegation favourites at the beginning of the season, Valerien Ismael’s men are tipped to finish it in an impressive 10th place. Photo: George Wood
