Now that all Championship clubs now know their fate and where they’ll be playing next season, we took a look at how data experts FiveThirtyEight thought the table would look way back in August before a ball had been kicked…
Did any of their predictions ring true? Scroll down and click through the pages to find out.
5. PRESTON
Preston were predicted to finish 20th by the data experts at the start of the season with 54 points. In reality, Preston finished ninth with 66 points. Photo: Alex Livesey
6. BLACKBURN ROVERS
Blackburn Rovers were predicted to finish 19th by the data experts at the start of the season with 58 points. In reality, Blackburn Rovers finished 11th with 63 points. Photo: Ross Kinnaird
7. WIGAN ATHLETIC
Wigan Athletic were predicted to finish 18th by the data experts at the start of the season with 58 points. In reality, Wigan finished 23rd on 47 points having been deducted 12 points for entering administration. The EFL decision is subject to an appeal. Photo: Nathan Stirk
8. HULL CITY
Hull CIty were predicted to finish 17th by the data experts at the start of the season with 59 points. In reality, Hull City finished 24th on 45 points and were relegated. Photo: George Wood