Bristol City are currently preparing for their 12th consecutive season in the Championship.
The Robins are the joint longest serving team in the division alongside Queen’s Park Rangers and Preston North End but were the closest to ending that record last season after reaching the Championship play-offs before falling short in a two legged semi-final against Sheffield United.
The Red Army have had six permanent managers since winning promotion back into the second tier in 2015 and are now preparing to begin life under a seventh as Gerhard Struber takes the reins at Ashton Gate after replacing Liam Manning. He guided The Red Army to the play-offs in his only full season with the club but has chosen to take on a new role at Norwich City next term.
Many will be intrigued to see who fares better out of Struber and Manning in the coming season, while they’ll also undoubtedly be many paying attention to big-spending Birmingham City and Hollywood owned Wrexham after their promotions to the Championship. With that in mind, we take a look at the predicted Championship table to see which teams are likely to get promoted and those tipped to struggle at the wrong end of the division.
13. Watford - 17/2 for promotion
Watford have once again changed managed as they look to win promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2022. However, the bookmakers feel they are outsiders for a play-off finish at this stage. | Getty Images
14. Millwall - 17/2 for promotion
Millwall exceeded expectations to challenge for the play-offs last term but are expected to finish mid-table this time around. | Getty Images
15. Swansea City - 17/2 for promotion
Swansea City have turned to Alan Sheehan as their new permanent boss following a successful interim stint at the end of last season. They are expected to be solid in mid-table but are unlikely to push for the Premier League as it stands. | Getty Images
16. Derby County - 10/1 for promotion
Derby County battled to avoid relegation last term but are expected to be a more steady mid-table outfit in their second year back in the Championship. | Getty Images