In France, the Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons have now been suspended, and it has been suggested that the outcome of the campaign could be decided by how the tables stood at the half-way point. Here's how the Championship table, and Middlesbrough’s fortunes, would look if the EFL took this approach.
5. 5th - Preston North End
Goals for: 35. Goals against: 27. Goal difference: 8. Points: 38. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
6. 6th - Brentford
Goals for: 34. Goals against: 18. Goal difference: 16. Points: 37. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) Photo: Steve Bardens
7. 7th - Swansea City
Goals for: 30. Goals against: 27. Goal difference: 3. Points: 37. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) Photo: Jordan Mansfield
8. 8th - Nottingham Forest
Goals for: 29. Goals against: 24. Goal difference: 5. Points: 35. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk