The relegation battle will see the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, and potentially Huddersfield Town embroiled in the scrap towards the tail-end of the campaign, as the drama looks set to go down to the wire. Here's how the latest data algorithm (via FiveThirtyEight) has predicted the final Championship table will look at the end of the season:
1. 1st: Norwich City
Points total: 97. No surprises here, then, as Daniel Farke's rampant Canaries soar to the title and bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking. Photo: Stephen Pond
2. 2nd: Watford
Points total: 88. The Hornets stay strong and secure automatic promotion with a second place finish. The likes of Joao Pedro and Ismaila Sarr have had Championship defenders on toast this season. Photo: Naomi Baker
3. 3rd: Brentford
Points total: 84. Last season's play-off final losers have to do it all again, after failing to close the gap on Watford. Bees fans will be fearful of a mass exodus of talent if they don't go up this year. Photo: George Wood
4. 4th: Swansea City
Points total: 82. The Swans drop one place, despite having a number of 'easy' fixtures ahead of them against the likes of relegation candidates Birmingham City and Wycombe Wanderers. Photo: Nathan Stirk