The beginning of the new Championship season on 9 August is fast approaching, bringing with it a fresh sense of optimism, anticipation and excitement for fans across the country.
Nobody knows quite what to expect heading into the new campaign, particularly those who support Bristol City, who are preparing for a new era at Ashton Gate with Gerhard Struber replacing popular boss Liam Manning in the dugout.
Manning led Bristol City to a sixth place finish in his one and only full season with the club, marking the team’s best league campaign in the second tier since reaching the play-off final in 2007/08.
They’ll hope to go one step further with Struber at the helm but are more than aware of the huge task in front of them, with the likes of Ipswich Town, Southampton and Leicester City looking to bounce back to the big time after relegation last year and a big summer of transfer activity.
There’s also likely to be big competition from League One winners Birmingham City, fellow promoted side Wrexham and of course many of the usual suspects such as Sheffield United, Coventry and West Brom.
With that in mind, we take a look at the latest Championship predicted table from the bookmakers at SkyBet and how they see things panning out. Starting from the bottom of the division and building our way up to the top.
21. Sheffield United
Sheffield United were the best performing team to not win promotion from the Championship last season after suffering heartbreak in the play-off final against Sunderland. They'll be managed by Ruben Selles , who has one of the strongest squads in the division on paper. | Getty Images
22. Birmingham City
Birmingham City enjoyed a record-breaking season in League One and are now targeting back-to-back promotions after a successful summer on the recruitment front. | Getty Images
23. Southampton
Southampton were relegated from the Premier League with a lacklustre 12 points. However, they still have a large chunk of the team that won promotion in 2024 as well as new manager in the dugout in Will Still. Still has thrived in France's top flight and is now looking to prove himself in English Football. | Getty Images
24. Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town are the favourites to win promotion this season under a manager with a proven track record in Kieran McKenna. They spent big on recruitment last season and are blessed with a team stacked with Championship experience. | Getty Images