The 2020/21 Championship campaign is gearing up for a dramatic finish following the international break, with the final handful of matches set to decide who will suffer the agony of relegation, and which sides will take a step closer to promotion with a place in the play-offs.
For Luton Town things aren't perhaps quite as exciting, with a mid-table finish looking more than likely. Still, the Hatters will certainly take that as a positive step forward. Here's how the latest data algorithm (via FiveThirtyEight) has predicted the final Championship table will look at the end of the season:
Luton Town's predicted end of season standing in Championship table. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Points total: 35. You've really got to feel for Wycombe fans, who barely got to see any of their side's first ever Championship campaign live in the stadium. Coming back up next season could be a struggle, too.
Points total: 42. The Owls are tipped to pick up another ten points before the end of the season, but that isn't enough to secure their survival. Even without their six point deduction, they'd have been relegated in this simulation.
Points total: 46. Despite Lee Bowyer coming in to shake things up, the Supercomputer is unmoved by the former player's return, and condemns the Blues to relegation.
Points total: 49. A huge result for the Mark Robins' side, who hang on to their Championship status by the skin of their sky blue teeth. They'll be looking to go from strength to strength when they return to the Ricoh Arena next season.
Points total: 51. 'Wayne Rooney's Derby County', as they are destined to be known until the ex-England and Man Utd star's reign comes to a close, survive the drop, picking up a further eleven points.
Points total: 51. The Supercomputer likes a bit of the Saddlers, it seems. Paul Warne's side have been tipped to make good use of their glut of games in hand, and power their way out of the relegation zone to safety.
Points total: 52. The Terriers kept the faith with Carlos Corberan, and it's been paid off with an improved run of form of late. They manage to finish eight point clear of the relegation zone.
Points total: 52. Preston were plummeting down the table prior to Alex Neil's exit, and the Lilywhites will be hoping a change of manager will see them pick up much-needed points. The simulation sees them comfortably secure safety.
Points total: 53. After a truly disastrous start to the season, Forest managed to sort themselves out and haul themselves well clear of the relegation zone. Chris Hughton has a serious challenge on his hands to turn them into play-off contenders next season.
Points total: 57. The Robins' brief resurgence under new boss Nigel Pearson didn't last long, and the honeymoon period looks to be over already. Still, they'll do better next season following a summer rebuild, one would imagine.
Points total: 58. Rovers are fancied to pick up a further 12 points from their remaining eight matches. They've had some real injury problems this season, being with star men Bradley Dack and Lewis Holtby for extended periods of time.
