Supercomputer predicts how Championship title race will unfold for Leeds United, Leicester City, Ipswich Town, Sunderland and Middlesbrough ahead of international break

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Published 6th Oct 2023, 14:32 GMT

Updated 6th Oct 2023, 14:33 GMT

Another international break is approaching and it is becoming clearer who the most serious promotion contenders in the Championship are.

Leicester City have made a stunning start to life back in the second tier, winning nine of their opening 10 league games.

Ipswich Town have also been impressive, using the momentum of their promotion from League One to propel them into second.

There are also various other clubs showing promise, with Daniel Farke’s Leeds United among them.

Based on results so far and using a Python-based match simulator, the BetVictor supercomputer has forecasted the final Championship table.

Here is how the Championship table is expected to look when the season ends.

. Championship table predicted by supercomputer

Here is how the Championship table is expected to look when the season ends. Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Average points: 34

. 24. Sheffield Wednesday

Average points: 34 Photo: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Average points: 37

. 23. Rotherham United

Average points: 37 Photo: Jess Hornby/Getty Images

Average points: 38

. 22. Queens Park Rangers

Average points: 38 Photo: George Wood/Getty Images

Average points: 49

. 21. Huddersfield Town

Average points: 49 Photo: Matt McNulty/Getty Images

Average points: 53

. 20. Plymouth Argyle

Average points: 53 Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Average points: 54

. 19. Blackburn Rovers

Average points: 54 Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Average points: 55

. 18. Watford

Average points: 55 Photo: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Average points: 57

. 17. Birmingham City

Average points: 57 Photo: Matt McNulty/Getty Images

Average points: 61

. 16. Cardiff City

Average points: 61 Photo: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images

Here is how the Championship table is expected to look when the season ends.

1. Championship table predicted by supercomputer

Here is how the Championship table is expected to look when the season ends. Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Average points: 34

2. 24. Sheffield Wednesday

Average points: 34 Photo: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Average points: 37

3. 23. Rotherham United

Average points: 37 Photo: Jess Hornby/Getty Images

Average points: 38

4. 22. Queens Park Rangers

Average points: 38 Photo: George Wood/Getty Images

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