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:
21. 21st: Coventry City
Points total: 49. A huge result for the Mark Robins' side, who hang on to their Championship status by the skin of their sky blue teeth. They'll be looking to go from strength to strength when they return to the Ricoh Arena next season. Photo: Clive Mason
22. 22nd: Birmingham City
Points total: 46. Despite Lee Bowyer coming in to shake things up, the Supercomputer is unmoved by the former player's return, and condemns the Blues to relegation. Photo: Alex Morton
23. 23rd: Sheffield Wednesday
Points total: 42. The Owls are tipped to pick up another ten points before the end of the season, but that isn't enough to secure their survival. Even without their six point deduction, they'd have been relegated in this simulation. Photo: Alex Pantling
24. 24th: Wycombe Wanderers
Points total: 35. You've really got to feel for Wycombe fans, who barely got to see any of their side's first ever Championship campaign live in the stadium. Coming back up next season could be a struggle, too. Photo: Catherine Ivill