Despite there being no fans in the stadium this season, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it's still been a classic campaign, with shock results, stunning goals and a seemingly endless stream of twists and turns consolidating the English second tier's reputation as one of the most unpredictable leagues out there.
Throughout the season, we've kept an eye on stats experts FiveThirtyEight's intriguing final table predictions, which have covered the title race, relegation and promotion. Here's a look the final 2020/21 Championship table has been tipped to look, and where Middlesbrough will finish ahead of the campaign being wrapped up this weekend:
5. 5th - Bournemouth
Bournemouth could complete the hat-trick of all three relegated Premier League clubs from last season going straight back up. They've still got some quality players among their ranks, including Wales international David Brooks. Photo: Jacques Feeney
6. 6th - Barnsley
Valerien Ismael's turnaround of the Tykes' season has been quite remarkable, and they've earned themselves a play-off spot after storming their way up the table over the past few weeks. Loan star Daryl Dike has been on fire, too. Photo: Alex Livesey
7. 7th - Reading
In the end, the Royals' promotion charge came off the rails, after their stunning start to the season saw them earmarked as potential title-contenders. Still, they'll be hopeful of regrouping and challenging again next season. Photo: Stephen Pond
8. 8th - Cardiff City
When Mick McCarthy came in back in January, the 'new manager bounce' effect saw the Bluebirds briefly flirt with the play-offs, but a subsequent poor run of form led to them falling off the pace. Photo: Alex Livesey