Anticipation is growing ahead of the new Championship campaign, with Pompey’s curtain raiser against Oxford United less than six weeks away.
John Mousinho’s men have added just one new face to the squad so far this summer. Adrian Segecic completed the move to Fratton Park earlier in the month as Pompey fended off clubs from across the globe to seal his signature.
There is still plenty of work to do in the remaining months of the window, though, as the Blues look to strengthen ahead of the new campaign.
With the fixtures now released and clubs across the division so busy in the market, who are the early favourites?
We’ve asked AI, specifically X’s Grok tool, to predict how the final 2025-26 Championship table will look. And here’s where Mousinho’s men are set to end the new campaign.
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5. 21st: Hull City
Reason: A poor 2024-25 season make them relegation candidates. | Getty Images
6. 20th: Preston North End
Reason: Barely avoided relegation in 2024-25 (fewest wins in 2025). Likely to struggle but survive. | Getty Images
7. 19th: Derby County
Reason: Their poor 2025 scoring record (fewest goals) suggests a lower-mid-table finish. | Getty Images
8. 18th: QPR
Reason: Stable but lack quality for a higher finish, safely above the relegation zone. | Getty Images